From Outlaw to Alaskan Explorer: The Incredible Journey of Frank Canton

This is part 4 of the series on Frank Canton. Link to previous episodes below.
When we left off, Frank was laying low in Nebraska following the aftermath of the Johnson County War. On this episode, we’ll take a look at Canton’s next job - that of Undersheriff in a newly formed county down in Indian Territory. We’ll discuss his relationship with the famed Three Guardsmen - Heck Thomas, Bill Tilghman, & Chris Madsen, as well as Frank’s efforts to put an end to the notorious Doolin Gang as well as Cattle Annie & Little Britches. And we’ll also discuss Canton’s time in Alaska. Spoiler alert, he built Wyatt Earp’s cabin!
All this PLUS Frank’s explosive return to Johnson County!
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Soapy Smith episode coming very soon

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For the better part of a century now , U.S. Marshall appointments have been minimally political , and not uncommon for good performing Marshalls to continue serving through Administration changes . Probably influenced by the change in 1969 . Prior to that , the Deputies and other staff were hired by the individual Marshalls , and served at his pleasure ..AKA able to exercise a degree of patronage . Starting in 1969 , the US Marshall Service was created , with an overall Director and Deputy Director . Deputies are centrially hired and trained , and assigned . Entry level GS-5 , Classofication 0082 ( Deputy Marshal ). After certian time , and reaching GS-9 , can apply for promotion to 1811 ( Criminal Investigator ) ( same classification as FBI, DEA , etc Special Agents ) .

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Did most bread take it in the 1890's?

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