HISTORY MATTERS

On March 16, 1903, the storied Judge, Roy Bean, died from natural causes. Early on, he had lived as an outlaw until he inched over to the right side of justice. But even now, rumors still circulate; it is said, for example, that he charged a dead man for carrying a six gun, and -then took $40 from his pocket. History.com tells us that “for about 16 years, Bean lived a prosperous and...

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