TRUCKEE, Calif. — Western
stagecoach companies were big business in the latter half of the 19th
century. In addition to passengers and freight, stages hauled gold and
silver bullion as well as mining company payrolls.
Stage
robbery was a constant danger and bandits employed many strategies to
ambush a stagecoach. Thieves rarely met with much resistance from stage
drivers, since they had passenger safety foremost in mind.
The
gang was usually after the Wells Fargo money box with its valuable
contents. Passengers were seldom hurt, but they were certainly relieved
of their cash, watches and jewelry.
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