Vault Comics are teasing a bunch of comic book creators for 2022, their fifth anniversary, including a new series from Zack Kaplan and John Pearson. Zack
Michael Moreci and Nathan Gooden are creators of the comic book Barbaric from Vault Comics, heading up the Free Comic Book Day 2022 offerings in May. But
Contrary to popular belief, stealing a horse has never been a capital offense in any state or territory. That’s not to say lynching didn’t occur but if a lawman captured one he would be duty-bound to bring him in, charge and jail him and stand trial.
April 25
On this date in 1854, the Gadsden Purchase was ratified and signed by President Franklin Pierce. It became effective June 30.
On this date in 1877, schools in Tucson were closed because of a smallpox epidemic.
On this date in 1896, a plague swept the hog farms in the Salt River Valley and 8,000 hogs died in the following three months.
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On this date in 1898, Gov. Myron H. McCord received official authorization to enlist volunteers for the Rough Riders.
On this date in 1933, bandits held up the Valley Bank at Globe and escaped with $34,000.
April 26
On this date in 1901, notorious Arizona outlaw Black Jack Ketchum was hanged in Clayton, New Mexico. The rope broke and Ketchum’s head came off.