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Margaret-Anne Moore left a comment for Mark Boardman
"I tried unsuccessfully to respond to both Dirtrider and Flying R for months--I finally gave up! They dished it out to me and some others when I started my blogs."
Mark Boardman commented on Margaret-Anne Moore's blog post SONTAG, CALIFORNIA AND/OR MINNESOTA
"While the Sontags (or Contants) did have a criminal history in Minnesota prior to heading to CA, they did not engage in Midwest train robberies until July 1, 1892 when George and Chris Evans tried to hold up an Omaha passenger train near Kasota, MN.…"
Mark Boardman commented on Mark Boardman's blog post Billy the Kid--A life of bad choices
"Actually, I thought the guv would grant the pardon.
But yes, you are absolutely right, this was a publicity thing. Richardson has a flair for it, as he has frequently shown, and Billy the Kid was a natural topic. I can't help…"
Buck Grizzly commented on Mark Boardman's blog post Billy the Kid--A life of bad choices
"Well if we are strictly discussing the pros and cons of the Billy pardon, I personally never thought it would become reality anyway. This was a political publicity stunt. It created a bunch of interest, which got people talking, articles were…"
Mark Boardman commented on Mark Boardman's blog post Billy the Kid--A life of bad choices
"I take nobody's side in this--except for the innocents who suffered.
I have never supported the Ring or the House (or Col. Dudley, for that matter) or their actions. They were deplorable and unconscionable. The killings of…"
Buck Grizzly commented on Mark Boardman's blog post Billy the Kid--A life of bad choices
""My point was, and is, that holding Billy up to be some sort of romantic hero, a warrior in a class struggle, is not accurate. I also believe that Brady was not doing anything remotely connected to upholding the law when he sent that posse…"
Augustus McCrae commented on Mark Boardman's blog post Billy the Kid--A life of bad choices
"Gangster...Punk...he took "EVERYTHING"... from good folks."
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Billy the Kid--A life of bad choices
No matter which side you take on the Billy the Kid pardon, you have to admit that young Henry made some bad choices in his life. It dates back at least to his time in Silver City, when he was arrested and incarcerated for receiving goods stolen from a Chinese business--and then compounded that bad decision by escaping.
Yes, Billy had a tough life. But so did many others who took a different path.
Take the Blachleys of Delta, Colorado.
Father…
ContinuePosted on December 31, 2010 at 8:10am — 18 Comments
Pulitzer for a friend
I just found out that friend and colleague TJ Stiles has won the Pulitzer Prize for Biography. His book The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt is a truly remarkable effort, with some amazing research helping to give a dynamic portrayal of this American giant.
I know, I know--you're wondering "What the heck does Vanderbilt have to do with the Old West?"
Plenty.
His development of railroad systems in the US sped up the westward expansion and… Continue
I know, I know--you're wondering "What the heck does Vanderbilt have to do with the Old West?"
Plenty.
His development of railroad systems in the US sped up the westward expansion and… Continue
Posted on April 13, 2010 at 8:21am — 2 Comments
Funeral for a Friend Pt. 2
It is the day that services are being held for Arthur Goldberg.
While I'm not able to be there, I know that many of Art's friends from across the country are flying in.
Art will be dressed in his cowboy finery (along with one of his infamous cowboy hats)--and his boots will be on.
His beloved wife Linda has also arranged for a 19th century horse-drawn hearse to carry Art from the chapel to the gravesite.
Now that is Old West. And a great sendoff for a great… Continue
While I'm not able to be there, I know that many of Art's friends from across the country are flying in.
Art will be dressed in his cowboy finery (along with one of his infamous cowboy hats)--and his boots will be on.
His beloved wife Linda has also arranged for a 19th century horse-drawn hearse to carry Art from the chapel to the gravesite.
Now that is Old West. And a great sendoff for a great… Continue
Posted on March 25, 2010 at 4:35am — 1 Comment
Funeral for a Friend
Most of you never knew him, or heard of him. But Arthur Goldberg was one of the biggest Old West enthusiasts anyplace, anytime.
No, not the Arthur Goldberg who was a Supreme Court justice (he died back in 1990). This Arthur Goldberg was a dentist in suburban DC, and a very successful one. At one of his homes, he recreated a small Old West town (complete with dentist office, of course). And he indulged his Sherlock Holmes jones by putting together an exact replica of the famed… Continue
No, not the Arthur Goldberg who was a Supreme Court justice (he died back in 1990). This Arthur Goldberg was a dentist in suburban DC, and a very successful one. At one of his homes, he recreated a small Old West town (complete with dentist office, of course). And he indulged his Sherlock Holmes jones by putting together an exact replica of the famed… Continue
Posted on March 23, 2010 at 6:23am — 5 Comments
The Little Girl and Cole Younger
A letter from Horace Greeley Perry, ca. 1897.
Back when the James-Younger Gang was setting up to to rob the bank at Northfield, MN in 1876, Charlie Pitts and Cole Younger went to St. Peter to buy and train horses. While there, Cole became friends with a little girl named Horace Greeley Perry, the daughter of the local newspaper editor (who named his daughter as a tribute to the…
ContinuePosted on March 22, 2010 at 9:14am — 2 Comments
Comment Wall (12 comments)
- At 3:17pm on February 8, 2009,
Wade Dillon said… - Hello Mark. I'm looking forward to the Alamo Plaza article! Thanks again for keeping us posted on it. I'm sure it will be a wonderful read!
All the best,
Wade
- At 4:12pm on February 14, 2009, Wade Dillon said…
- Hey Mark. How was your trip to San Antonio? I hope you enjoyed it! I'll be arriving there during the first week of March. Can't wait!
- At 11:35am on February 16, 2009, Wade Dillon said…
- I look forward to hearing about your visit, Mark! If you have the time, look up La Fonda's. One of the best Mexican restaurants I've been to. From what I understand, Tommy Lee Jones is a regular there. And if you're in the mood for some barbeque, be sure to check out The County Line on the River Walk!
- At 1:00pm on May 19, 2009,
Rick Rea said… - Mark,
If I gave you the title and author of a book I am currently trudging through would you give your honest opinion on it. I am 16 chapters in and read five or six pages then feel a need to put it down for awhile. Shoot me a reply if you are willing to give your thoughts and I'll pas along the book info.
- At 9:34am on May 21, 2009, Rick Rea said…
- Remember the victims was a fine post - something we all need to keep in mind especially when seeing these people portrayed in movies. Heck even the newsreels at times portrayed John Dillinger and Al Capone in a favorable light.
- At 9:57am on May 21, 2009, Rick Rea said…
- This kind of fall in line with the "Remember the Victim's" post, at least in my eyes.
John Ringo - King of the Cowboys by David Johnson.
Johnson is pro cowboy and anti Earp but I am open for both sides of the argument. But he seem to really be reaching to make his point at times and I am getting a bit frustrated.
Any way, if you have read this book what is your opinion the overall value of the historical facts.
- At 10:56am on May 22, 2009, Rick Rea said…
- Thanks for the comment on the book. I agree a lot of the information is fascinating and insightful that's why I was getting frustrated when he veers off track so often.
- At 11:02am on May 22, 2009, Rick Rea said…
- I should have read this reply first. Sorry to put you in the middle of things but I think you responded well to my question. I agree my problem is not certainly not with the research or David's opinion it's simply the style that keeps me from being able to stay with it for any length of time. Thanks again.
- At 12:50pm on May 26, 2009, Rick Rea said…
- Mark,
You have me adding to my reading list - first Revenge then Bonnie and Clyde book, Go Down Together
- At 12:56pm on June 27, 2009, Rick Rea said…
- Mark,
I'm glad the magazine added the newspaper article on the Aten v McClelland gun fight in a sidebar. Even though it is not accurate putting it in the article in this manner is an education on news reports of the time.
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