W.H. Billy Simms, A Gambler, An Outlaw, And A True Friend

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W.H. Billy Simms, which people call ‘Billy,’ was a typical gambler beau at the back alley of an Antonio. People knew how intelligent Simms was when it came to gambling cards, dice, or poker. His odds of winning were surprisingly outstanding. Being a gambler always means you’re just a step away from any trouble. Good … Read more

Beyond the Law, Emmett’s Life After the Fall of Daltons

Emmett was typically a nice boy, turned bad, but he resented. But what happened to him after the fall of Daltons? Emmett Dalton was the youngest sibling among the Dalton brothers. He always looked up to his older brother, Bob as his role model. Their family was well off, and they owned some properties in … Read more

Vintage Photos of the Old West Outlaws

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The Old West was truly an interesting thing to learn about, like a saloon, robbery, shootout, and outlaw, especially the stories behind vintage photos. They are fascinating to look at and dig into the never-ending tales it has to tell. William “Tulsa Jack” Blake became a member of the Wild Bunch. Before being an outlaw, he … Read more

The Rampage of Rufus Buck Gang

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The Indian Territory was known for being lawless for some time, and the Hanging Judge, Isaac Parker, was facing the abusive teenage Rufus Buck Gang just a few moments before their execution. He told the teenagers “The wickedness of your crimes leaves no ground for any leeway of sympathy to all of you!” What could … Read more

The Ghostly Stagecoach Robber, Brazen Bill

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William Brazelton, also known as Brazen Bill spread a scare from Tucson to Florence, Arizona. Brazen was a single-handed highway robber and he was the most notorious in his time. After he died, there was a scarier tale that came to life. John Clum, a local of Tucson, Arizona ride on a stagecoach going to … Read more

Extraordinary Law Enforcement Photos in the Old West 

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Back in the Old West, the ones punishing criminal acts were the Judicial Courts. Judicial Courts carry justice both to the convicted and the victim, especially since law enforcement was not too good. The arrest of Cherokee Bill was one example. The authorities have been hunting him down since he got involved in a murder … Read more

The Famous Cowboys Who Roamed the Old West

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In the Old West, cowboys made their style and image. The movies and books helped glamorize their images. Here are some of the famous cowboys who walked their way around the Old West. One of The Famous Cowboys, Billy The Kid Before he became ‘Billy, the kid,’ Henry McCarty was just a young kid raised … Read more