Aug 21 2019 19 mins 30
The Saloon War written and produced by Mike King and narrated by Brad Smalley is an account of a bloodless conflict that took place between Luke Short and the Dodge City mayor. The "HQ Audio" podcast documents the founding of Dodge City Kansas and the political factors leading up to up to the Saloon War of 1883. The story of Mayor Degers attempt to try and force Luke Short to close the Long Branch Saloon is an accurate account of the corrupt political factors supporting the take over of the whiskey trade in Dodge City. The event is best remembered for the Western gamblers and gunfighters who played roles in the history of the Wild West. To view, the Documentary go to http://worldfamousgunfighters.weebly.com/saloon-war.html
