tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4127229959267257059.post6636422437565773896..comments2024-01-20T16:49:46.154-08:00Comments on Soapy Smith's Soap Box: Soapy in Dodge City?Jeff Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14680146273701688630noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4127229959267257059.post-85365645591341954322010-11-11T06:33:58.847-08:002010-11-11T06:33:58.847-08:00That certainly seems more realistic. Just about ev...That certainly seems more realistic. Just about every boom-town I have read up on has the same issue with daily gun play.Jeff Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680146273701688630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4127229959267257059.post-10062396198799330762010-11-10T21:53:28.932-08:002010-11-10T21:53:28.932-08:00I have read that there was some gun play....but no...I have read that there was some gun play....but no one was hurt during the Saloon Wars. The 'wars' were described as 'bloodless'.<br /><br /> It seems it was a rare night in Dodge when nary a shot was fired. <(*J*)>Richnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4127229959267257059.post-10111407506624699312010-11-09T06:35:01.142-08:002010-11-09T06:35:01.142-08:00I believe not a single shot was fired during the &...I believe not a single shot was fired during the 'wars,' is that right?Jeff Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680146273701688630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4127229959267257059.post-91321285379264240652010-11-08T20:25:57.224-08:002010-11-08T20:25:57.224-08:00GET OUT OF DODGE!
When the Dodge City Saloon Wars...GET OUT OF DODGE!<br /><br />When the Dodge City Saloon Wars ended in June 1883<br /><br />A bunch of unsavory characters were told to get out of Dodge.<br />I love the names: Shotgun Collins, Black Jack Bill, Cold Chuck Johnny, Dynamite Sam, Dark Alley Jim, Dirty Sock Jack, Six Toed Pete, Three Fingered Dave, Red Nosed Johnny, Cock-eyed Joe, Hunchback Jim, Off Wheeler, Guy Jim, and Red Top Bill.<br /><br />Source: "Dodge City: Up Through a Century in Story and Pictures". by Fredric R.YoungRichnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4127229959267257059.post-39787780932274660382010-11-01T20:41:33.427-07:002010-11-01T20:41:33.427-07:00Fun question/fact: What was Wyatt Earp's full ...Fun question/fact: What was Wyatt Earp's full name ?<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Ans: Wyatt Berry Stapp EarpRichnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4127229959267257059.post-46974048201385120722010-10-29T06:39:53.832-07:002010-10-29T06:39:53.832-07:00Great information Rich. I would have to agree that...Great information Rich. I would have to agree that Soapy would have probably stayed at the Dodge House when/if he visited Dodge City. The description of the hotel in the link you sent <a href="http://www.skyways.org/orgs/fordco/dodgehouse.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.skyways.org/orgs/fordco/dodgehouse.html</a> is excellent<br /><br />Jeff SmithJeff Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680146273701688630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4127229959267257059.post-2418560043555891342010-10-29T02:57:31.224-07:002010-10-29T02:57:31.224-07:00Here is an interesting first hand account circa 18...Here is an interesting first hand account circa 1873...of The Dodge House and more...by the wife of an Army Colonel:<br /><br />http://www.skyways.org/orgs/fordco/dodgehouse.htmlRichnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4127229959267257059.post-52927324259124426112010-10-29T02:18:01.118-07:002010-10-29T02:18:01.118-07:00If JRS II did visit Dodge City...odds are he booke...If JRS II did visit Dodge City...odds are he booked a room at the building at the right [with the chimney]. That is The Dodge House hotel. The lower building connected to the right is the restaurant,saloon,and billiard hall.<br /><br />The main competitor to the Dodge House was the Great Western Hotel [ south of the RR tracks ] which was supposedly somewhat 'plainer'. That's why I believe JRS II would have chosen the Dodge House.<br />Not to mention...the guests at the Dodge House probably would make for more..."profitable marks" <(*J*)>Richnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4127229959267257059.post-51109021007169387662010-10-28T14:04:06.013-07:002010-10-28T14:04:06.013-07:00...and now you know the rest of the story.
Great ......and now you know the rest of the story.<br /><br />Great trivia question and answer Rich, thanks!Jeff Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680146273701688630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4127229959267257059.post-87450507327951151682010-10-28T09:24:53.503-07:002010-10-28T09:24:53.503-07:00Ok...Here is the answer...drum roll please......
...Ok...Here is the answer...drum roll please......<br /><br /><br />Dodge City was originally named Buffalo City...and it is only logical that it be called that.<br />In 1872 a herd of buffalo was spotted moving south near Dodge. The herd is said to have been 2 miles wide by 10 miles long!<br /><br />The name was changed to Dodge City because there already was mail being delivered to a location elsewhere in Kansas...named Buffalo.<br /><br />Reference: "Dodge City: Up through a century in story and pictures" <br />Fredric R YoungRichnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4127229959267257059.post-91724686528707967332010-10-27T17:47:17.398-07:002010-10-27T17:47:17.398-07:00Oh man, I just read Shillingberg's book but do...Oh man, I just read Shillingberg's book but don't remember. You stumped me! Anyone else know?Jeff Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680146273701688630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4127229959267257059.post-82762689561457191382010-10-27T17:42:24.380-07:002010-10-27T17:42:24.380-07:00"Dodge City: Up through a century in story an..."Dodge City: Up through a century in story and pictures" <br />Fredric R Young<br /><br />Received this book yesterday: A very nice hardcover tome with slews of photos, diagrams and period ads.<br />The text seems very pithy too.<br /><br />Sorry Jeff, nothing referencing JRS II thus far.<br /><br />But man o' man I am sure getting a good feel for life in Dodge City 1872...forward.<br /><br />Easy question: What was the name of Dodge City before it was Dodge City?<br /><br />Slightly harder question: Why was the name changed from ----- to Dodge City? <(*J*)>Richnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4127229959267257059.post-44584005102097906292010-10-20T23:12:46.374-07:002010-10-20T23:12:46.374-07:00Great! I suspect Soapy's early associates were...Great! I suspect Soapy's early associates were there as well.<br /><br />JeffJeff Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680146273701688630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4127229959267257059.post-64054041585598009442010-10-15T01:33:01.341-07:002010-10-15T01:33:01.341-07:00Howdy Jeff: I have on order another book about Dod...Howdy Jeff: I have on order another book about Dodge City: "Dodge City: Up through a century in story and pictures" <br />Fredric R Young<br /><br />I'll let you know if their is anything regarding JRS II mentioned within.<br /><br />RichRichnoreply@blogger.com