Around this time, the town was under the control of the American government. Local men were often enlisted as members of the police force.
Also take note of the Western coat the man was wearing. These coats were coveted back in the day. It's often seen as a community status symbol.
Photographer: Steven Charles Martin
Image source: Graphic Arts Collection, Firestone Library, Princeton University.
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