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Alias soapy smith is a fantastic read, and incredibly well researched, i purchased my copy directly from the author when first realeased, who also provided additional information about soapy smith. This book follows a hapless couple, one a mail order bride who finds out shes engaged to an undertaker, and a cowboy whos running. No images or text may be used without prior written consent. Jefferson randolph soapy smith ii november 2, 1860 july 8, 1898 was an american con. This is the official website for the soapy smith preservation trust and home of the friends of bad man soapy smith. A video introduction to the exciting new book about the life and times of the infamous soapy smith. Having died in 1879 it is unlikely that luther, an attorney heard much, if anything, about the criminal side of his nephew. Texan erwin evans smith is regarded as one of the greatest photographers of the daytoday. Though not mentioned by name he wasnt arrested, it is pretty obvious that another chap is soapy. Alias soapy smith belongs on the bookshelf of anyone interested in the old west, the klondikealaskan gold rush, early alaskan history, denver political history. If you have a general question, wish to share some information or just want to start a correspondence you are welcome to post them on our whats newdiscussion forum by clicking here.

From my book, alias soapy smith, it is known that soapy smith was in portland, oregon operating the prize package soap sell racket in august 1882 and salem, oregon in september 1882. Reid, and jesse murphy that took place on friday, july 8, 1898, at approximately 9. Magic castle photographs taken at the 20032009 soapy smith wakes. Alias soapy smith in your description of jefferson randolph soapy smith, my. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Cathy spudes website contains seven comments about that fiend in hell by various writers, researchers, and publishers. As of march 2006, the mondayfriday circulation was 255,427.

The above portion shows the soapy smith frank reid gunfight. Reid 1844 july 20, 1898 was an american soldier, teacher, city engineer, vigilante, and one of the combatants in the shootout on juneau wharf that ended the life of american outlaw jefferson soapy smith, as well as reids own life. Soapy smith smith died with his boots on and a cigar in. An improbable series of events placed skagway, alaska, in the epicenter of the klondike gold rush of 1898. This is the blog of the soapy smith preservation trust. Famous skagway criminal soapy smith detailed in new book. Jefferson randolph soapy smith ii november 2, 1860 july 8, 1898 was an american con artist and gangster in the american frontier. He becomes a longtime friend of bad man soapy smith in denver, colorado. Violent clashes the brawls and showdowns of soapy smith. Soapy smith forum discussion board and new information regarding soapy smith. Hunt is known to have published anything about soapy smith in alaska chapter 5, vigilantes, distant justice. Jefferson smith aka soapy smith, famous bunko man of the old west. Alias soapy smith by jeff smith is a massive biography of a notorious outlaw of mark boardman is the features editor for true west magazine as well as the editor of the tombstone epitaph.

Alias soapy smith belongs on the book shelf of anyone interested in the old west, the klondikealaskan gold rush, early alaskan history, denver political history, or the study of consmanship and gambling at the turn of the 20th century. Hollywood and writers seems to have overlooked him and it could be the name bill smith. At the time i published alias soapy smith 2009 there was a limited amount of time and resources at. Gambler johnny orourke, alias johnnybehindthedeuce, shoots and kills a mining engineer following an argument in charleston, arizona territory. The history of the denver sheriff department and denvers jail system 18581956.

Alias soapy smith by jeff smith is a massive biography of a notorious outlaw of texian patriot erastus deaf smith was the eyes and ears of sam houstons army during texan erwin evans smith is regarded as one of the greatest photographers of the daytoday. In the mean time you are welcome to visit my website and blog on soapy smith listed below. Alias soapy smith, jeff smith klondike research, 2008 that fiend in hell. Rocky mountain news december 17, 1888 article transcribed below click image to enlarge ake a. Mary lingerfelt im working on the second book in my leadville series, leaders and ladies of leadville. It is maintained by the family descendants of jefferson randolph soapy smith. The life and death of a scoundrel jeff smith on amazon. These attempts to clean up the city rarely lasted very long. Only two years later, the gold rush was over, and treasure seekers had moved on to nome. If you prefer to email a private message then you are welcome to use the following email link. But soapy was a pretty smallcaliber outlaw compared to, say, billy the kid. The shootout on juneau wharf was a gunfight between jefferson randolph soapy smith, frank h. His most famous scam, the prize package soap sell racket, presented him with the sobriquet of soapy, which remained with him to his death although he traveled and operated his confidence swindles all across the. This book follows a hapless couple, one a mail order bride whomore im working on the second book in my leadville series, leaders and ladies of leadville.

This is an extension of my book, alias soapy smith, the life and death of a scoundrel, with the purpose of publishing new research, correcting mistakes and spotlight items of interest regarding american bad man, jefferson randolph soapy smith. In that fiend in hell, the author addresses how participation of soapy smith in the 4th of july parade of 1898 has become so mythologized that it is almost impossible to cull the fantasy from the fact p. Alias soapy smith is certainly the last word on the life of one of historys most colorful characters and the times in which he lived. The rocky mountain news nicknamed the rocky was a daily newspaper published in denver, colorado, united states, from april 23, 1859, until february 27, 2009. From the 1940s until 2009, the newspaper was printed in a tabloid format. This is the definitive, old west centered, fully documented biography of soapy. Big ed burns the wichita daily eagle february 14, 1891 click image to enlarge trong arm workers in trouble. An extraordinary confidence man, gambler, and allaround bad man is. He is most famous for being involved with wyatt earp on his vendetta ride, but he also joined the soap gang led by bad man soapy smith. Known as the king of the frontier confidence men he was beyond comparison the most artful grifter of his time. However, despite many claims to the contrary, the author states as fact that soapy did not lead the july 4 parade p. Luther was the first emory university georgia, graduate to preside over the college as president 18671871. In 1901 a gang of outlaw operating in the wild, untamed country along the arizonanew mexico border was led by a former cowboy named bill smith. This scene is taken from the ballad of soapy smith.

It should read juneau company wharf if anything at all. Part of gold rush days on d street for the fur rondy. Traveling around the southwest, smith would briefly set up shop in the street. Jefferson randolph soapy smith ii november 2, 1860 july 8, 1898 was a con artist, saloon and gambling house proprietor, gangster, and crime boss of the 19thcentury old west. Somewhere i have photographs of the soapy mannikin on a shelf. Blums book is a welcome addition to that section of my bookshelf. The book t he most comprehensive biography of jefferson randolph soapy smith ever written. Smith in, alias soapy smith the life and death of a scoundrel. Home history part 1 history part 2 history part 3 history part 4. It has already found a special place of honor on my bookshelf. A major motion picture is in the works the floor of heaven, with soapy as a main character.

Soapy smith shootout by cyranos of anchorage youtube. The man who got rich by stealing was jeff soapy smith, a gambler, con. The life and death of a scoundrel alias soapy smith. Soapy s bunco organization had its share of hard times. Alias soapy smith the soapy smith preservation trust website page with gunfight information. To deal with were religious dogooders and political reform movements, all aimed at closing down the saloon and gambling elements in the city. Victoria dispatch confirms the story of the passing of one of the most notorious and picturesque characters of the western states. He also serves as pastor for poplar grove united methodist church in indiana. July 21, 1878 was a 19thcentury american old west train robber and outlaw, who died as a result of wounds sustained in a gun battle with texas.

Great grandson, jeff smith, tells the tale of jefferson r. Alias soapy smith by jeff smith is a massive biography of a notorious outlaw of denver, colorado, and skagway, alaska. At that time vermillion was known as shootyoureyeoutjack. Jeff smith is now counted among the ranks of those writers and historians who take the time to seek the truth and then display it in a most compelling fashion. Soapys last victims story told to grandson the skagway.

As a crime lord soapy organized a large and powerful gang of talented scoundrels and rogues in order to assume control of the criminal underworlds in denver and creede. Soapy smith in legend, catherine holder spude univ. The most comprehensive biography of jefferson randolph soapy smith written thus far. An author once told my father that a film about soapy smith would be a mix between butch cassidy and the sundance kid and the sting. Smith earned his nickname soapy with a more conventional confidence game. Soapy s saloon jeff smith s parlor was purchased by the national park service and is currently being restored. Honky tonk was a great film, however a remake should have a different title, say, alias soapy smith, lol. First mistake made by the artist is the name of the dock being sylvesters wharf. A world of meaning is contained in that expression. He ran skagway, alaska, during the gold rush until he was killed in a shootout with vigilantes in soapy smith, jefferson randolph soapy smith ii was a famous con artist, saloon and gambling house proprietor, gangster and crime boss of the nineteenth century old west. Most alaskans who have heard of soapy smith only know that he briefly controlled crime in skagway and paid for it with his life. The infamous soapy smith was a late 19th century american old west confidence man and gambler par excellence.

Recommend to those interested in a real the life of a real con man. John oberland texas jack vermillion is born in culpepper county, virginia. Alias soapy smith by jeff smith is a massive biography of a notorious outlaw of marshall trimble is arizonas official historian and the wild west history associations vice president. John wilson vermillion 18421911, also known as texas jack or later as shootyoureyeout vermillion, was a gunfighter of the old west known for his participation in the earp vendetta ride and his later association with soapy smith. The life and death of a scoundrel this comprehensive biography of an extraordinary confidence man, gambler, and organizer of confidence men is set against the carefully researched historical times of the evolving old west. There is a man laying face down on the wharf planking dressed in black. The smiling and personable crook would dump the soap into a box. Our goal, through research and publication, is to reveal and preserve soapy as an important historical figure of the late nineteenthcentury american west.