Author: T. Nelson Taylor

My father’s memory of his days scrapping with elements of Tampa’s mafia remain a frequent topic at family dinner conversations and other moments when something or someone suddenly prompts him. Lately, this occurs when either one of “those people” from that era, or perhaps a colleague from the police department, is featured in the Tampa…… Continue reading Not Forgettinaboutit

Welcome Back! This week, Prof. Alex Taylor lobs a Hail Mary at the never-ending elucidation of Jack the Ripper’s identity. I suppose no detective can resist taking a crack at it. Unfortunately, there’s only so much postulation the general public can withstand before the entire matter becomes a convoluted, trivial eye-roller. “Not this, again…” Yes,…… Continue reading Ivan the What?

Continuing last week’s story about Rose of Cimarron. (additional commentary follows)   Rose was under 15 during the battle. Those little princesses of ours… The shootout, as described over Prof. Alex Taylor’s two columns, came to be known as the Battle of Ingalls. Unfortunately for Rose, her older Dunn brothers had become strict opportunists, known…… Continue reading The Dash of Rose, Part II