William J. Talbott

Death by Force

In the small city of La Crosse, Kansas, William J. Talbott, a 55-year-old male, was a familiar and respected figure. As a veteran of the Civil War and the current City Marshal, he was entrusted with maintaining peace and order. His life, however, came to an abrupt and violent end on the cold winter day of February 1, 1904. The catalyst for this tragedy was a local merchant who had spent a significant portion of the day drinking. The man's intoxication led to unruly behavior, including verbal thr ...Read More

City Marshal William J. Talbott