In the small town of Cannelton, Indiana, a dispute over civic duty on Election Day in 1900 would culminate in the tragic death of a lawman. City Marshal Joseph Fishback, a 38-year-old man, was a respected figure in his community, having served for nearly two years. On Tuesday, November 6, 1900, an argument erupted when a man became aggressive towards Marshal Fishback's brother, who had chosen not to vote. The angered citizen escalated the confrontation by threatening Fishback's brother before le
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