Nov 7, 1876
A blood war between German Settlers and Ranchers kinda ends with the deaths or departures of the leaders of each faction. At least 18 people died, some shot, some hung and several mutilated. The Texas Rangers took credit for ending the...
Smith was famous for not carrying a gun and for settling most confrontations with his fists. I've never heard if he happened to be heeled when he was killed.
If the Pony Express had run through every State that claimed a route it would have run about 6,000 miles. If they had employed everyone who claimed to have ridden for them they would have been the largest employer West of the Mississippi River.
Recently whipped at The Battle of Elk Creek, one Comanche group surrenders to Units of the 10th Cavalry. The Texas Panhandle is being cleared of hostiles.