In the waning days of December 1911, a violent altercation in the small town of Crab Orchard, Kentucky, claimed the life of Deputy Marshal Elijah F. 'Lige' Hoskins, a 38-year-old male. The fatal incident began on the evening of December 23rd at a local soft drink stand. An ongoing feud escalated, and Hoskins, aware of the potential for violence, went to investigate the disturbance.
Upon his arrival, Hoskins was confronted by Walter Wallin. When Hoskins refused to remove his hand from his
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