by Dennis Adler. When Bat learned of his appointment as a deputy marshal, the Mastersons were both in Hot Springs, where Emma had been living for several months. As Ed stumbled away from the scene, Bat Masterson responded from across the street, firing on both Wagner and Wagner's boss, Alf Walkerwho was holding a gun. She retired from the stage in 1892 and contented herself with being his wife. When Ritter's train pulled in, Masterson entered the car alone and confronted him and marched him out onto the rear platform of the train, where he forced him to hand over the $300 owed to him, his brother Ed, and a friend named Theodore Raymond. (2002). According to Hart: "I did so, and he stood beside me. They were arrested and released later. He also claimed Emma had expressed the hope he would write up Bat when finished with Earp. Masterson's first gunfight took place on January 24, 1876, in Sweetwater, Texas (later Mobeetie in Wheeler County). "The President and the Gunfighter,", DeMattos, Jack. The "admitted his wife wants to swing" quote from the DM is interesting verbiage because it implies Kayla was the one who initiated the situation. Ben Thompson: You don't owe me anything. On the streets of Dodge City, famous western lawman and gunfighter Bat Masterson fights the last gun battle of his life. She attended motion pictures, stage plays and vaudeville shows with him in New York, but she could never be a part of much of his life, necessarily spent in sweaty gymnasiums, smoke-filled boxing clubs, and bars and cafs., On October 25, 1921, Emma was waiting for Bat to return home for lunch when a messenger from the Telegraph brought news that her husband had collapsed at his desk and died from a massive heart attack. Masterson was shot in the pelvis but recovered. About the same time Bat was embroiled in a bitter feud with boxing promoter Otto Floto and grew disillusioned with Denver. The actor was hospitalized after suffering a brain aneurysm in mid-February, Lago told CNN . He returned to Dodge City in 1884, and started a newspaper Vox Populi. With the job up for grabs, Masterson decided to run for the office. In 1888, Masterson was living in Denver, Colorado, where he dealt faro for "Big Ed" Chase at the Arcade gambling house. Bobby Gill, the cause of Masterson's fine, was assessed only $5. Starring Gene Barry Genres Western Subtitles None available This video is currently unavailable to watch in your location Add to Watchlist Write review Feedback Episodes Details He was soon looking farther afield in search of competition, including to Philadelphia, where he met Emma. In March 1889 the Mascots manager disappeared, leaving behind a pile of debts. "Bat." He was raised in family farms in different places, including Quebec, New York, Illinois, and Missouri. Their disagreement grew until threats were made, prompting the telegram. "If anyone expects to see in her a typical Westerner," he wrote, "he will be much mistaken. [4]:210, Bat Masterson became more widely known as a gunfighter as a result of a practical joke played on a gullible newspaper reporter in August 1881. In 1928 Stuart Lake wrote Emma, seeking information for his biography of Wyatt Earp. Bat Masterson, byname of Bartholomew Masterson, pseudonym William Barclay Masterson, (born Nov. 27, 1853, Henryville, Canada East [Quebec]died October 25, 1921, New York, N.Y., U.S.), gambler, saloonkeeper, lawman, and newspaperman who made a reputation in the old American West. Winchester Sheriff Bat Masterson Commemorative rifle. From the 1959 film "Bat Masterson". They took Masterson, too, alleging he was part of a bunco scheme to fleece a Mormon elder named George H. Snow out of $16,000. [39], On July 2, 1921, Masterson attended his last heavyweight championship fight, the so-called "Million Dollar Gate", promoted by George "Tex" Rickard, in which Jack Dempsey defended (and retained) his title of heavyweight champion of the world. The bunco charge was dismissed. "Who Killed Jack Wagner? [17]:4041 Emma was not divorced from her first husband, Edwin Winford Moulton, until November 9, 1893. Lewis offered this apology as part of his own article called "The King of the Gun-Players: William Barclay Masterson. Alfred Lewis published The Sunset Trail in 1905. View gallery. He returned to New York City later as a columnist for the New York Morning Telegraph. Theodore Roosevelt did not seek a third term in 1908, and his successor, William Howard Taft, did not share Roosevelt's enthusiasm for Masterson. It had a rawhide handle and an eight . He had a great sense of humor and a marvelous fund of reminiscence, and was one of the most entertaining companions we have ever known. In its account of the incident, the Rocky Mountain News described Masterson as one "who pleases the ladies", and Nellie McMahon Spencer as "a beautiful woman, with a fine wardrobe and a sweet voice. Nellie Spencer watched from the wings while the two men slugged it out. He went on to other major roles in "Pearl Harbor" and "Black Hawk Down," both . Bat Masterson was awarded the Medal of Honor upon Colonel Miles recommendation for his role in the Indian Territory Expedition at Fort Dodge in 1874. He had six siblings - five brothers and two sisters. The cane would become one of his famous trademarks. Peacock in Dodge City's Lady Gay Saloon and Dance Hall. Marshal. The most comprehensive and authoritative history site on the Internet. Masterson was grabbed by friends of Deger and pistol-whipped by the lawman. The latter has recovered from his wounds. Masterson had decided to settle in New York City, but had a sudden change of heart and returned to Denver, with humiliating results. ", DeArment, Robert K. "Bat Masterson Myths. Rocky Mountain News 03/20/1890 & 03/15/1890, p. 6. In the November 1907 issue, editor Alfred Henry Lewis assured the readers that Masterson would resume the series by explaining that Masterson's reasons for "breaking off the output" were "wholly of an idle, indolent, midsummer sort, which the managers of this magazine hope to overthrow so soon as a cooler temperature comes to the assistance of their arguments." Whether legally wed or not, Emma now settled into a quieter and more settled existence as Mrs. Masterson. director of photography Film Editing by Casting By Lora Kennedy Production Design by Catherine Hardwicke Art Direction by Chris Gorak Kim Hix Mark Worthington On September 7, 1892, Masterson, Short, and Charlie Bassett attended the SullivanCorbett championship fight in New Orleans. [5], During July 1877, Masterson was hired to serve as under-sheriff to Sheriff Charles E. Bassett. Masterson's wife, Fran, recalled one of her last conversations with Bat, who told her how he dreaded night missions over Laos. "[23], In early 1892 Masterson moved to the silver boom-town of Creede, Colorado where he managed the Denver Exchange gambling club until the town was destroyed by fire on June 5, 1892. A former sailor (Tom Tryon) seeking a wife falls for a beautiful woman (Carol Lynley) whose relationship with her plain twin sister (Shirley Knight) hides a sinister secret. ", Roberts, Gary L. "Bat Masterson and the Sweetwater Shootout. One reporter, looking for a new angle on the Masterson story, interviewed Bats wife, Emma. Two more of the train robbers were caught by Bat and brother Ed on March 15. Neither address was far from the heart of the sporting action, and although Bat was frequently away, sometimes very far away, in pursuit of his sporting interests, Emma was already well used to being left on her own. Tom Sizemore Height and Weight. As she dropped, she inadvertently grabbed a kettle of scalding water and pulled it over herself. Search instead in Creative? Bat was well aware of Emmas talents and put her on his first bill. For the remaining 12 years of his life, Masterson covered the major boxing events of that era for the New York Morning Telegraph. Daughter of John and Catherine (Bantom) Walters. He was adjudged the Most Popular Man in Dodge City on 4 July 1885, and was awarded a gold watch chain and a gold-headed cane. [citation needed] The end of Masterson's involvement came on June 12, 1879, when he surrendered a roundhouse his men were holding at Caon City, Colorado. They lived together, and were assumed to be married later, in 1891. "[37] Masterson served in the position, earning $2,000 per year (equal to $60,319 today), until 1909. According to a Dodge City paper, Masterson bet on the winner, Corbett, while noting, "Charlie Bassett and Luke Short were among the notables in attendance. On July 12, 1932, Emma was found on the floor of her room, dead from heart disease, two days after her 75th birthday. Legends have to begin somewhere. Emma and Bat were romantically entwined for more than thirty years. His death left the family in dire straits and forced to live with relatives, at first with Catherines brother in Montgomery County and then with her mother in West Philadelphia. He had also latched on to the increasingly popular firemens tournaments, at which trained hose teams competed against each other, transporting their apparatus over a fixed distance and getting it into operation as quickly as possible. The woman, the report continued, was greatly embarrassed, but she stood the ordeal wonderfully well. Masterson was introduced to President Theodore Roosevelt by Alfred Henry Lewis, and their friendship resulted in him being appointed Deputy U.S. . [citation needed], Masterson arrived in Dodge City on April 16, 1881,[4]:442 where he accosted Updegraff and Peacock. Reportedly, Masterson saw to it that Luke Short, Johnny Murphy, and "twelve other good men were scattered around the ring where they would do the most good in case of an emergency. Bat was a good hater and a wonderful friend. Masterson provided only one more article, on Buffalo Bill Cody,[36] which was his final Human Life contribution. You may have gotten your wife to back down on the swinging after all this hit the fan starting back with your visit to Hedonism II, (if it's at all true that you are still monogamous) but she will cheat. The two move into their own house, and he begins working as a policeman. (written by) Cast (in credits order) verified as complete Produced by Music by Bruce Broughton Cinematography by William A. Fraker . Birthday: November 26, 1853 (Sagittarius), Also Known As: Bartholemew William Barclay Masterson, place of death: New York City, New York, United States, Ancestry: Canadian American, Irish American, See the events in life of Bat Masterson in Chronological Order, (U.S. Army Scout, Lawman and Columnist for The Morning Telegraph), https://truewestmagazine.com/bat-masterson-wyatt-earp/, https://www.biography.com/people/bat-masterson-9542043, http://thewildgeese.irish/profiles/blogs/bartholomew-masterson-irish-heritage, https://www.sciencesource.com/archive/-SS2689984.html, https://www.kshs.org/index.php?url=km/items/view/216223. [4]:247, Masterson's term as city marshal of Trinidad ended just in time for him to come to the aid of his friend, Luke Short, who had been run out of Dodge City by the mayor and Masterson's long-time enemy, Larry Deger. [17]:3839, Masterson dealt faro for "Big Ed" Chase at the Arcade gambling house. He was a contemporary associate and personal friend of Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, Charlie Bassett, Dave Rudabaugh, Buffalo Bill Cody, Billy Dixon, Luke Short, and Jim Courtright. On January 14, 1891, he was in New Orleans for a middleweight title fight that saw Bob Fitzsimmons beat Jack Dempsey (not to be confused with 20th-century heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey). The children were raised on farms in Quebec, New York, Illinois, and Missouri until the family finally settled near Wichita, Kansas.[3]. Bat Masterson was born on November 26, 1853 in the Eastern Township of Quebec, to Thomas Masterson and Catherine McGurk. On February 8, 1881, he left Dodge City and joined Wyatt Earp in Tombstone, Arizona Territory, where he met Luke Short for the first time. Wyatt and Josephine Earp near their mining claim outside Vidal, California, 1906. However, the rediscovery of two court cases in which Bat Masterson testified under oath that he had shot both men adds credence to the idea that Bat had avenged his brother. Masterson was the second child of Thomas Masterson (or Mastersan), who was born in Canada to an Irish family, and Catherine McGurk (or McGureth), who was born in Ireland. [4]:3233, Masterson was once again engaged in buffalo hunting on June 27, 1874, when he became an involuntary participant in one of the Wild West's most celebrated Indian fights: a five-day siege by several hundred Comanche, Kiowa and Cheyenne warriors led by Quanah Parker at a collection of ramshackle buildings in the Texas panhandle known as Adobe Walls. They were photographed standing together on the roof of the New York Morning Telegraph building and went back to Masterson's office where he asked Hart to sit in his chair and pose for a second photo with him. Hugh dated Virginia for 18 years before they got married. His interests outside his county resulted in him losing the re-election to George T. Hinkel. The result of this gathering reinstated Luke Short in Dodge. [4]:206 Citizens were outraged and warrants were issued, but Bat and Jim Masterson were permitted to leave Dodge City. 143145. There is no evidence Emma returned to her mother. "Gentleman Jim" Corbett to Jack Johnson and Jack Dempsey. William Barclay "Bat" Masterson was born in Canada in 1853, but his familyhe had five brothers and two sistersultimately settled on a farm in Sedgwick County, Kansas. SENT, POSTPAID FOR $1. He claimed to have traveled to the Montana goldfields but could not have stayed long, as he competed at the Minnesota State Fair in 1867 and the following year challenged anyone in the state to run against him. He was born to a working-class Irish family in Quebec, but he moved to the Western frontier as a young man and quickly distinguished himself as a buffalo hunter, civilian scout, and Indian fighter on the Great Plains. [4]:342343, Masterson moved to New York City in 1895 to briefly serve as a bodyguard for millionaire George Gould. The trouble began in a Denver theater on September 18, 1886, when a comedian named Lou Spencer, who was performing on stage, spotted his wife, Nellie, seated in the audience on Masterson's knee. She was likely suffering increasingly from asthmatic attacks and was now prone to occasional epileptic fits. Originally published in the April 2012 issue of Wild West. "Gentleman Jim" Corbett. John Walter was a teamster who became an early casualty in the Civil War, dying of typhoid fever. [17]:5657 Masterson also had a concealed revolver. At some point the young Emma became acquainted with Ed The Gopher Boy Moulton, a professional foot racer from Minnesota. [8], Masterson was appointed city marshal of Trinidad, Colorado, on April 17, 1882. Masterson biographer Robert K. DeArment wrote: Emma accompanied Bat on his annual sojourns to Hot Springs, Saratoga and Alexandria Bay, stayed with him at the finest hotels and dined at the best restaurants. The sisters were part of a family that had been attacked outside of Ellis, Kansas, on September 11, 1874, while migrating to Colorado Territory. (Bat). [1] Some sources list Bat Masterson's birthdate as 26 or 27 Nov 1853, and claim his birthplace as Henryville, Quebec, Canada. Years pass, and he begins . Fellow wagerers harbored well-justified suspicions of race fixing, and in later years Ed confessed to sometimes running under a false identity and also to throwing one race under threats from a gang. I guess it could be that Nick was lying to Faran. He was born Eugene Klass in New York City in 1919, and he met his wife, Betty Claire Kalb, when both were performing in the city. [21] In 1889, the two were involved in election scandal involving fraudulent registration ballot casting. Masterson defeated his opponent, Lawrence Edward "Larry" Deger, by a vote of 166 to 163. 0. Both have a large number of depositors one of time depositors and the other receives his deposits for keeps. Whether they produced battlefield images of the dead or daguerreotype portraits of common soldiers, []. Marshal Mother of John T Masterson; Margaret A Mullen; William Edward Masterson; Susan L McMichael and Cecelia A Kelly. Masterson captured notorious thieves Dave Rudabaugh and Ed West, in 1878. p. 173. Stars Gene Barry Allison Hayes Allen Jaffe See production, box office & company info Watch on MGM+ S2-3 with Prime Video Channels More watch options Add to Watchlist Apparently one man hands her off to the other for this punishment. [f] In 1907, Masterson provided five biographical studies of Ben Thompson,[30] Wyatt Earp,[31] Luke Short,[32] Doc Holliday[33] and Bill Tilghman.[34]. The woman was of a brunette type, noted one account, and wore a black derby hat, a black coat and light trousers. He took an interest in prizefighting and became a leading authority on the sport, attending almost every important match and title fight in the United States from the 1880s until his death in 1921. To try to find the real Bat Masterson, he and his wife, Emma - a former showgirl who works as a costumer and confidante among the dancers in Florenz Ziegfeld's Follies - take a train trip back West, where both spent their salad days. Masterson drew his pistol and Connors attempted to seize it. Guliver / Getty Images He was 81 years old. King. Afterward, Masterson learned that his brother Jim was not in danger. The family finally settled in Wichita, Kansas, in 1871. Bat comes to the rescue of two Dutchmen caught up in a sandstorm while hunting for a Spanish galleon lost in the Colorado River; two . Wyatt Earp, seated second from the left, and Bat Masterson, back row third from the left, in a photo taken around June 10, 1883 after Masterson, Earp, Charlie Bassett (front row far left) and Neal Brown (front row far right) returned to the city to restore their friend Luke Short (standing second from left) to his position as owner of the Long Branch Saloon. They were a part of the scandal involving fraudulent ballot casting in 1889. The story was published in The Sun newspaper in New York (November 7, 1881) and was also widely reprinted in papers all over the country. Masterson's posse, which included Wyatt Earp and Bill Tilghman, captured Kenedy the following day after Masterson shot him in the left arm, and other posse members killed his horse. He came by wagon, and was accompanied by 'Texas Billy' Thompson. 1852, d. 1878 murder) Brother: James P. Masterson (lawman, b. As he arrived, he posed for a newsreel cameraman. The title character was played by Gene Barry and the half-hour black-and-white shows ran on NBC from 1958 to 1961. Thirty-Five years ago [1872], that immense stretch of territory extending from the Missouri River west to the Pacific Ocean and from the Brazos River in Texas north to the Red Cloud Agency in Dakota, knew no . If so, nothing came of it, and the reported horde of Masterson papers disappeared. Charlie Norton's dance hall girls had the night off and were at the Lady Gay as well. Christened Bartholomew, he hated the name. Everyone knows Faran was trying to do damage control for you. His life has been the subject of many television series, books, comics, and other popular media. "Alfred Henry Lewis Lived in Action He Penned. https://www.historynet.com/bat-mastersons-emma/, Jerrie Mock: Record-Breaking American Female Pilot. You stay here and take care of that arm. Updegraff was a drunk, and Jim thought him dishonest. After a few weeks, she returned to Upland, California . [citation needed] Masterson had only been in Tombstone for two months when he received an urgent telegram that compelled him to return to Dodge City. Citizens ran for cover as bullets ripped through the Long Branch Saloon. Masterson paid a $10 fine for the concealed weapon. An alternate version states that Masterson had become a dangerous drunk who was run out of Denver for being a public nuisance. As a sheriff in Kansas, Masterson had no authority in Colorado, but this did not prevent him from enlisting a large company of men. Apart from the prizes, he could usually count on plenty of wagering and side bets. [4][8][9], More violence followed on October 4, 1878, when a variety actress named Dora Hand, known professionally as "Fannie Keenan," was shot and killed by James Kenedy, son of the wealthy Texas cattleman, Miflin Kenedy. Louderbaugh was shot in the left wrist. In an attempt to interrupt Robert Gilmores arrest in 1877, he fought the city marshal Lawrence Deger, and let Gilmore escape. "[citation needed], Masterson was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx. King died of his wounds. In September Baltimores Sun reported Ed would race Emma at a series of scheduled fairs, giving her a 25-yard head start over 125 yards. The local newspapers were ambiguous about who shot Wagner and Walker, and this led some later historians to question whether Bat Masterson was involved. BAT masterson's WIDOW DIES IN NEW YORK NEW YORK, July 13 (A. Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, New York, New York County, New York, United States, Re: emma walters masterson, bat masterson's wife, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bat_Masterson#Newspaper_man, "dance hall girl" - actress, singer, dancer. 1900 United States Federal Census Record, Arapahoe, Denver, Precinct #3; text summary: William Masterson, birthplace of Missouri and birth-date of 1854; holding an occupation as Athletic Club Keeper. In a five-day siege on June 27, 1874 in Adobe Walls, Masterson was engaged in one of the most celebrated fights in the Wild West. In a Denver theatre, Lou Spencer confronted Masterson and hit his face with a pistol before they started fighting. Free shipping. [38] Later that day, in the official film of the fight, Masterson can be seen as one of the seconds for Jess Willard, climbing through the ropes just prior to the fight. His column, "Masterson's Views on Timely Topics," concerned sports in general and boxing in particular. After Fran got word of Masterson's crash, she flew to Southeast Asia to search for her husband while the war was still raging. They were married 58 years, until her death in 2003. [6], On February 1, 1878, Sheriff Masterson captured the notorious outlaws Dave Rudabaugh and Ed West, who were wanted for an attempted train robbery. "[14] On April 3, 1883, Masterson was defeated by a lopsided vote of 637 to 248. However, he left everything to her, and there was enough put away for her to continue to live reasonably comfortably. On July 24, 1885 Bat placed an order with Colt's for two revolvers which, according to . It was a largely honorary post, widely attributed to the influence of President Theodore Roosevelt, but newspapers of the day took the opportunity to run sensational stories about Mastersons career as a lawman and reputed man-killer. Months later, while pregnant, his wife dies from typhus. In July 1872, Ed and Bat Masterson were hired by a subcontractor named Raymond Ritter to grade a five-mile section of track for the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad. Bat is well known as a young man of nerve and coolness in cases of danger. Ed Moulton was by then training other promising athletes. He then reapproached the papers, offering to back Emma in a footrace against any other woman in the country, but there is no known record of her ever competing again. City Marshal James Masterson, Bat's younger brother, was listed on the same census as living with Minnie Roberts, age 16. He was asked to recruit men to fight the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad forces. Bartholomew (Bat) Masterson, United States marshal, was born on November 26, 1853, on a farm near Henryville in Quebec, Canada, the second of seven children of Thomas and Catharine (McGurk) Masterson. His primary weapon is his wit rather than his gun. There are only too few men in the world like Bat Masterson and his death is a genuine loss. Bats friends left little record of the couples relationship, but they seemed to get along well. Most of her estate went to her sister Anna, the wife of my great grandfather Erwin Landis Adams.". The St. Paul Daily Globe praised her wonder ful club swinging and reported that she sang cleverly. In 1888 she went on the road to perform in Kansas City and the mining town of Leadville, Colo. That April she began a lengthy stay at Denvers Palace Theatre, an elegant establishment comprising a 750-seat performance hall and a palatial gambling room. Witnesses stated later that King left the Lady Gay very drunk . Emma later became an Indian Club swinger and toured theatres, also clog dancing and singing. "A Note on Bartholomew Masterson,", Penn, Chris. His first name, Bartholemew, does NOT appear on his gravestone, which is inscribed "William Barclay Masterson" (see photo), appears above his epitaph on the large granite grave marker. Three times a week, for 18 years, his column entitled "Masterson's Views on Timely Topics" appeared. I was so sad to hear he was a piece of shit but it immediately killed my crush. Directed by Writing Credits ( WGA) Kevin Jarre . William Olds accidentally shot himself in the head as he was descending a ladder. (Robert Mitchum) saves a cow town from a land-grabber and wins back his wife (Jan Sterling).
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