In the sweltering August heat of 1909, a weary traveler stumbled into Phoenix, Arizona, only to find themselves in a desperate predicament. The sun-baked streets seemed to stretch on forever, and the promise of water was a distant memory. It was a setting ripe for desperation, and for those who knew the perils of the desert, a recipe for disaster.
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Key Facts
- State: Arizona
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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