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Law West of the Pecos
Photographer: E.P. Public Library; R.E.M. Archives
Caption: Law West of the Pecos
Additional Description: Postcard Description:
Known as "The Law West of the Pecos," Judge Bean tries a gang of horse thieves in front of the courthouse saloon in Langtry, Texas. The saloonkeeper Judge would often recess trials to sell liquor to the courtroom. Among his unorthodox exploits making him a legend were fining a dead man and staging a heavyweight boxing match in the middle of the Rio Grande.
Submitted: October 20, 2010.
Database Locator Identification Number: p133144
File Size: 0.515 Megabytes

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