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Fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust, and a hearty hyo silver. The Lone Ranger. Faithful Indian companion, Tonto. The daring and resourceful mask rider of the plains led the fight for law and order in the early western United States. Nowhere in the pages of history can one find a greater champion of justice. Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear. From out of the past come the thundering hoofbeats of the great horse Silver. The Lone Ranger r…

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Synopsis

In the episode Mesa Mountain, the Lone Ranger and his faithful companion Tonto find themselves in the village of Chief Warcloud, where they discuss the long-standing peace between white settlers and Native Americans. The conversation shifts to the tragic history of Captain Cars Lake, a soldier who was court-martialed for murder and subsequently killed in a battle with Indians. This dark chapter in history resurfaces when Tonto discovers an old pistol belonging to Cars Lake, reigniting questions about the captain's innocence.

Host

Fred Foy

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B

Bill Saunders

B

Bob Martin

Brace Beemer

G

George W. Trendle

J

John Todd

T

Ted Johnstone

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TheLoneRanger51-05-302866MesaMountain.mp3

The Lone Ranger, Episode 2866

Mesa Mountain

Wednesday, May 30, 1951 · 29:30

The Lone Ranger, Episode 2866

Mesa Mountain

Wednesday, May 30, 1951 · 29:30

Summary

The Lone Ranger investigates the past of Captain Cars Lake, who was court-martialed and died in disgrace after a battle with Indians. As the Ranger seeks to uncover the truth, he aims to clear Cars Lake's name before his family arrives for a memorial visit.

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