This Day…

1892-The infamous Dalton Gang raids Coffeyville, Kansas, and tries to rob two banks; four gang members and four local men are killed in the shootout.  Emmett Dalton might have gotten away but turns back to aide his brother and is shot repeatedly.  He survives and is sentenced to life in prison in 1893, but will be pardoned in 1907 and live to become a prosperous citizen of California who helps make movies about his gang’s exploits.