Day of Infamy Fight Deemed A Pseudo Battle in Hays City
The crowd gathered in Hays City for a scheduled fight between the Lobo Wolf and the Pit Bulldog, with Doc Duty as ring master. Eyewitnesses recount the animals failing to engage, ending with them lying together. a later account suggests a sensational twist about animal behavior and scandalous speculation.
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Williams
Court House
Doc Duty
Kyle
Henry Whisenant
Driftwoof
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Joe Cruze
Duty
Mr. Cruze
Old Bulger
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San Marcos
Hays
Lobe Wolf
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Hezekiah William
Hays City land schemes and politics in 1908 saga
The account recounts Hez Williams promoting Hays City via land sales to swell voter lists, with partner Kitterman and influence from Zach Williamson in San Marcos. It notes financial strain from cattle dealings, a Houston trip, and subsequent efforts to secure an election through widespread lot giveaways and northern land grabs.
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Williams
Hezekiah Williams
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Kitterman
Hez
Journal
San Marcos
Zach Williamson
Williamson
Westover
Hez Williams
Elbert Williamson
Joe Cruze
Kuykendall
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