Bartley "Bart" J. Smithson
Casino History
Crimes / Violence / Punishments: Murder
Ely--Nevada
Gambling History
Gaming History
It Really Happened
Law Enforcement / Judicial System: Officer Herbert "Burt" D. Long
Nevada
Palace Club (Ely, NV)
United States
Gambler Destroys the Peace … Officer
1932 At about 4:30 on a Sunday morning, a drunk Bartley “Bart” J. Smithson was target practicing in the Palace Club, shooting at a spittoon and a silver dollar with a 0.38 Smith & Wesson…
