Gambler Destroys the Peace … Officer

Bartley "Bart" J. Smithson, Casino History, Crimes / Violence / Punishments: Murder / Killing, Crimes / Violence / Punishments: Shooting, Ely--Nevada, Gambling History, Gaming History, It Really Happened, Law Enforcement / Judicial System: Officer Herbert "Burt" D. Long, Nevada, Nevada State Prison (Carson City, NV), NV), Palace Club (Ely, NV), United StatesLeave a comment

1932 At about 4:30 on a Sunday morning, a drunk Bartley “Bart” J. Smithson was target practicing in the Palace Club, shooting at a spittoon and a silver dollar with a 0.38 Smith & Wesson Special. Bullets were flying, some lodging in the building’s rear wall. Smithson was a well-known resident and the proprietor of…

Quick Fact – Out Of The Loop

Did You Know?, Gambling, Games / Races: Craps, Quick Facts, San Francisco--California, United StatesLeave a comment

1895 When two small boys appeared in a San Francisco, California court for shooting craps, the arresting officer testified. Then this transpired: Judge: “Are you sure the boys were shooting craps?” Officer: “Of course, I am.” Judge: “How many dice were they using?” Officer: “Four.” Judge: “Case dismissed. I would advise you to study the…