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James Marion West, Jr.
James Marion West Jr. (September 26, 1903 – December 18, 1957) was a Texas petroleum, oilman. He was the son of James Marion West Sr., the businessman who created the West family fortune, and brother of Wesley West. He was nicknamed "Silver Dollar Jim", because of his habit of throwing Dollar coin (United States), silver dollar coins toward passersby on the street.Burrough (2009), pp. 191–192 He was also called "Diamond Jim" because of the diamond-studded Texas Ranger badge he wore. He was known to chase criminals right behind the police. West kept a fleet of thirty cars, mostly Cadillacs, in or around downtown Houston, which were equipped with an arsenal of 30–35 guns. He became an iconic fixture at Free State of Galveston, Galveston casinos such as the Balinese Room. He is considered to be an archetype for the eccentric Texas oilman. Personal life West was born to James Marion West Sr., James M. West Sr. and Jessie Gertrude (née Dudley) in San Antonio, Texas, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Marion West Sr
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