Henry was a prolific writer, both as a journalist and as the author of hundreds of short stories. His posthumous stories, translations, and adaptations for film and television attest to the enduring appeal of his work. He married a second time in 1907 and died in 1910. Despite his popularity as a writer, he suffered from financial struggles and alcoholism. Upon his release, he went to New York City and continued writing for magazines and newspapers. He served three years and three months in prison and wrote stories of adventure based on his experiences in Texas and Honduras under the nom de plume O. He was convicted and sentenced shortly after his wife passed away. Unfortunately, his wife fell gravely ill, and he returned to Austin before arranging a full accounting. Many believed he was innocent, and he fled to Honduras to mount a defense. In 1896 he was indicted in court for misappropriation of bank funds. Porter joined the Houston Post as reporter, columnist, and cartoonist. He married in 1887, began writing stories, and in 1894 he started a short-lived humorous weekly, The Rolling Stone. Born in the American South during the Civil War, William Sydney Porter worked variously on a ranch, in a land office, and as a bank teller.
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