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Law West of the Pecos Justice and the Langtry Legend
A long portrait of Judge Bean the Law West of the Pecos, Langtry’s famed justice, as recalled by a visitor. The piece traces Bean’s life from Kentucky roots to New Orleans, California trails, and Langtry Texas where he dispensed liquor and iron justice for twenty years. It notes his eccentricities, courtroom methods, and lore around his stern yet colorful rule.
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San Francisco
New Orleans
Con Troeuns
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Drustice
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Langtry
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Pheaa Elise
Texas
Duder Tean
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del Rio
Pearce
Tissen
Sam
Oregon
Ulnar
Dersey Lily
Cons Stovehon
Vinegaroon
Ls Salon
Butterfield
San Antonio
California
Cassie
Tifa Separita
Vehee
Bean
San Antoni
Syillow
Rivera
Pony Express
Ora
Ian
Ctuhuahes
Mexico
Lin Langtry
Texas Rangers
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Justice Degtt
Trisiman
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Hie Calkhay
Tran Driok Nak
Bein Dan Wis
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