Desperados Take a Town.
April 14, 1889Denver, April 13.—A special dispatch from Lamar, Col., says that Boston town, 85 miles south of here and some distance from any railroad is in possession of a gang of outlaws, headed by Bill Thompson, an old pal of “Billy, the Kid.” They had taken possession of the stores, saloons and postoffice, damaged their contents and threatened the lives of citizens if they attempted interference. The town has been fired in several places and the people have fled to surrounding towns for safety. It is feared the town will be burned any night. Couriers have been sent to Trinidad and Las Animas for aid.
source: Laredo Daily Times
location: Laredo, Texas
It really did happen. I’m writing a book on the story. This article has most of the facts wrong or twisted and leaves out some of the really good suff.