Ch13Law Tales Ep 104 Tx Rangers v Capitol Bootlegger
Emmett Shelton (1905-2000) Tells an interesting tale of how Capt. Frank Hamer of the Texas Rangers addressed a bootlegger operating outside their Capitol window.For maps and other info check out our Facebook page: Our WestlakeStories told by Emmett Shelton / compiled and submitted by Cynthia Shelton.
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Ch20 Tx Rangers Ep3 Leading Rangers Was a Family Job
Emmett Shelton Sr. (1905-2000) shares first-hand stories involving Capt. Frank Hamer, Texas Ranger. Frank's brother, Capt. D.E. Hamer, was made head of the Texas Rangers when Ma Ferguson became Governor. Austin had a popular Skillball game. Emmett had to call on Capt. D.E Hamer to protect the games from extortion from a San Antonio gang. These were exciting times for Texas and Austinites, and the Texas Rangers kept a lid on a boiling pot. Emmett had many opportunities to visit with Capt. Frank Hamer. Frank's claim to fame was the killing of the notorious Bonnie and Clyde. In a friendly moment, Emmett asked Frank if he was ever afraid. His answer is telling. #texasrangers#austinhistory#frankhamerFor maps and other info check out our Facebook page: Our WestlakeStories told by Emmett Shelton / compiled and submitted by Cynthia Shelton.
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Ch13Law Tales Ep102 Capt. Frank Hamer Texas Ranger
Emmett Shelton (1905-2000) tells a tale about Texas Ranger, Capt. Frank Hamer, and how he became the Head Texas Ranger. It started at the Tx Border and continued with a racial uprising near Sherman that resulted in a lynching and burned courthouse..For maps and other info check out our Facebook page: Our WestlakeStories told by Emmett Shelton / compiled and submitted by Cynthia Shelton.
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Ch13 Law Tales Ep 101 Capt Frank Hammer v. Gammell Bookstore
Emmett Shelton (1905-2000) shares an interesting law case from 1931. Texas Ranger, Capt. Frank Hamer, officed in the Capitol and uncovered a scheme by Austin's Gammell Bookstore to steal and sell Texas Session Acts. Emmett defended the Gammell Boys in court. They were guilty but, in a last-minute twist, they got off.For maps and other info check out our Facebook page: Our WestlakeStories told by Emmett Shelton / compiled and submitted by Cynthia Shelton.
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Ch4 Austin Hustlers Ep 7 Buck Stops with Capt. Frank Hamer - Texas Ranger
Emmett Shelton Sr. (1905-2000) shares first-hand stories of cases he represented involving Capt. Frank Hamer, Texas Ranger. Frank's claim to fame was the killing of the notorious Bonnie and Clyde. In the 1930s, Capt. Frank Hamer officed in the Capitol during Prohibition. He arrested an Austin bootlegger within block of the Capitol. Emmett represented the bootlegger. The next tale is a case where Capt. Hamer took a lunchtime stroll down Congress Ave and unknowingly uncovered a scheme between the Sec. of State and Gammell's Book Store. One of the Gammell brothers Harry confessed but when asked to identify Harry, he pointed out the other bother John. This twist during the trial in identifying ended in the judge dismissing the case. Frank's brother, Capt. D.E. Hamer, was made head of the Texas Rangers when Ma Ferguson became Governor. Austin had a popular Skillball game and Capt. D.E Hamer protected the games from extortion from a San Antonio gang. Emmett had many opportunities to visit with Capt. Frank Hamer. Frank's claim to fame was the killing of the notorious Bonnie and Clyde. In a friendly moment, Emmett asked Frank if he was ever afraid. His answer is telling.These were exciting times for Texas and Austinites, and the Texas Rangers kept a lid on a boiling pot. #texasrangers#austinhistory#frankhamerFor maps and other info check out our Facebook page: Our WestlakeStories told by Emmett Shelton / compiled and submitted by Cynthia Shelton.
Austin/Westlake/Texas - Roughly 100 Years Ago. As told by Emmett Shelton Sr.(1905-2000). He was the Original Developer of Westlake Hills, Criminal Defense Lawyer, Political Operative and popular local Storyteller.
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