As the band of ruthless outlaws entered Coffeyville, the town knew trouble was in the air.
Lives would be lost and with money on the line the Dalton Gang would stop at nothing to complete their daunting task. To better understand the true nature of the Dalton gang, certain aspects of their family history, the robbery in Coffeyville, and the life of the survivors in the famous shootout must be properly portrayed. Being one of the last gangs of the "Wild West" only meliorated their image as brutal and heartless thugs. Outlaws throughout history have been seen as slippery bandits that take the hard earned money of the citizens to fill their wallets and to support the shameful habits of a criminal. "Blood is thicker than water" and the Dalton gang lived this famous quote to the bitter and tragic end.
The brothers of the Dalton Gang consisted of Emmett "Em" Dalton (1871-13 Jul. 1937), Franklin "Frank" Dalton (1864?- 27 Nov. 1887), Grattan "Grat" Dalton (1861- 5 Oct. 1892), Robert "Bob" Renick Dalton (1870- 5 Oct. 1892), William "Bill" Marion Dalton (1863- 1894) ("Family History" 1). Emmett Dalton was born in Cass County, Mo. His spouse was Julia Ann Johnson. Franklin Dalton was born in Jackson County, Mo. His wife was Nancy E. Kestesson. Grattan Dalton was born in Douglas County, KS. His wife was Mary Hughes. Robert Dalton was born in Cass County, Mo. His spouse was Lucy Ann Johnson, she was the sister of Julia Ann Johnson who was Emmett's wife. William Dalton was born in Cass County, Mo. His wife was Jane "Jennie" Bliven. James Lewis Dalton and Adeline Lee Younger were the parents of the five Dalton boys in the gang. William St. Power, Bill Doolin, Charlie Pierce, George Newcomb, Charlie Bryant and Richard "Dick" Broadwell were also members of the Dalton Gang.
Tim Hrenchir from the Topeka Capital-Journal stated:.
The Dalton brothers grew up as cousins of the younger brothers, fellow outlaws who rode with Frank and Jesse James in the 1870's.
As a result, Dalton becomes more aware of race compared to other children his age. ... When his baseball glove was stolen he got into a fight with a black gang member and almost got his throat slit. ... This enables Dalton to become something in life. ... Dalton's view of his surrounding community and America changes. ... Dalton knew that there was a light at the end of the tunnel. ...
One day Bigger got an interview with the Daltons as a chauffer. ... Dalton arrives he greets bigger. ... Bigger drives Mary the Daltons daughter and her boyfriend around. ... When bigger arrives to the Daltons home Mary is sleeping. ... Dalton leaves the room. ...
Later, that same day Bigger meets up with his gang and they discuss old plans for a new kind of heist. ... Bigger storms away from his gang and goes back to the tenement only to be harassed about a job by his mother. ... Dalton enters and Mary begins to mumble. ... He leaves the Dalton's with Mary's purse and money. ... He quickly ran away from the Daltons. ...
When the "gang- of Bigger and his friends decide to rob a white man's store they are asking for trouble. ... The plot continues when Bigger accepts a job as the chauffer for the Dalton's a wealthy white family that try to protect and help the black families of Chicago, but in a very white way. ... Bigger meets the Dalton's daughter Mary who is a Communist. ... Dalton walks in on them, however, she is blind, and thus Bigger covers Mary's mouth so she does not make a sound, which suffocates her. ... Dalton's inability to see Bigger causes him to turn violent, just a...
When the "gang- of Bigger and his friends decide to rob a white man's store they are asking for trouble. ... The plot continues when Bigger accepts a job as the chauffer for the Dalton's a wealthy white family that try to protect and help the black families of Chicago, but in a very white way. ... Bigger meets the Dalton's daughter Mary who is a Communist. ... Dalton walks in on them, however, she is blind, and thus Bigger covers Mary's mouth so she does not make a sound, which suffocates her. ... Dalton's inability to see Bigger causes him to turn violent, just a...
Bandit gangs that had plagued Poland from the onset now had grown in strength and were an additional problem for the Underground Army. German deserters were among the members of gangs adding to their fighting skill. ... The gangs grew dramatically in size as the war progressed and they became just as much a threat as German forces in the area. ... Eventually the Underground Army became bogged down training villagers how to ward off these bandit gangs (PU&J 270). ... The Minister of Economic Warfare Hugh Dalton began a letter to the British Air Minister Archibald Sinclair by admitting, "I ...
According to the article, increased availability of crack cocaine, drug dealing and increased availability of firearms relates to gang violence and soaring homocide rates amongst African American youths. ... "The ingroup-outgroup boundry creates security and interdependence among ingroup members, but indifference, ethnocentrism, or even hostility may be expressed toward outgroup" (Dalton, p. 163). ...
According to the article, increased availability of crack cocaine, drug dealing and increased availability of firearms relates to gang violence and soaring homocide rates amongst African American youths. ... "The ingroup-outgroup boundry creates security and interdependence among ingroup members, but indifference, ethnocentrism, or even hostility may be expressed toward outgroup" (Dalton, p. 163). ...
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