In the small town of Fort Klamath, Oregon, a popular and respected lawman's life was cut short on a summer evening. City Marshal John Wesley Lambert, a 57-year-old man, was known for his dedication to keeping the peace. On August 7, 1911, this dedication would cost him his life.
The night in question found Marshal Lambert responding to a disturbance at a local saloon. Two men, under the influence of alcohol, were causing a commotion. Lambert, in the course of his duties, attempted to arre
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