Franks Notorious New Mexico Bandit Captured After Years
Ed Franks alias Bob McManus, last surviving member of Black Jack Ketchum's gang, was captured forty miles northeast of Water Vale by Deputy Sheriffs after a six year manhunt. He surrendered without a fight at dawn in a secluded canyon, to be tried at Clayton on April 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franks
Ed Franks
Bob McManus
of Pilack
Jack Ketchum
New Mexico
Colorado
Watervale
George Titsworth
Wm. Thatcher
Franks’ Lasaion
Black Jack
Colorado & Southern
Folsom
N. M
Ed Farr
Huerfano County
Sam Ketcham
Jack
McGinnis
Farr
Santa Fe
Frank Harrington
Clayton
Trinidad
Roswell Dominates Dexter In Opening Baseball Game
Roswell town boys defeat Dexter 10 to 1 at the Military Institute grounds in a pitchers duel with only one outfield hit. Bidwell and Bemis shine for Roswell, while Fourot fends off 12 Roswell hitters. Errors favored locals 3 to 4. notable double play Trowbridge to Johnson. Also covers two district court suits and local sale notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
Ture
Trowbridge
Johnson
Bidwell
Leland
St. John
Davis
Holstein
Jap Clark Sought in Deputy Sheriff Killing Case
Jap Clark, once local, a famed cowboy, and ally McKean are being hunted after claims that a dispute tied to a cattle stealing case sparked the deputy sheriff’s death. The affair is said to have grown from earlier trouble in Roswell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
McKean
Roswell
Woodruff
Masonic Chapter to Confer Degrees Saturday Night
The Masonic Chapter will meet Saturday at 7 20 PM to confer Past Master and Most Excellent Master degrees. A full attendance is desired and visiting Royal Arch Masons are invited. Also reported are twelve mail boxes erected in various parts of the city for public convenience with mail collected promptly by carriers.
People Suffering of Women and Children
A stark report details widespread hardship among women and children amid ongoing turmoil. Observers describe severe deprivation, limited aid, and growing concern from local authorities as relief efforts mobilize slowly to address urgent needs.
Deming and Walnut Junctions Featured in Odd Depot Request
A fragment notes a request for bread and a commission to be appointed at main street locations including Deming Walnut Seventh and College Boulevard. The Czar misses the annual Horse Guards parade. Mentions Kentucky Alameda Fourth Seventh Missouri Alameda Second in New Mexico and W A McKean.
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Czar
Horse Guards
Kentucky Ave
Junction Alameda
Junction
Missouri Ave
Hunted Cowboys Charged in Deputy Chase Killing
A Great Greeting and another cowboy face charges in the case of Deputy Sheriff James M. Chase of Torrance who was killed. The report notes sightings or pursuit details received at San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Chase
Torrance
Rough Riders Reunion and Roosevelt Visit in San Antonio
President Theodore Roosevelt visited San Antonio to join the Rough Riders reunion at Fort Sam Houston and the Alamo. Tens of thousands cheered as schoolchildren sang America, with Roosevelt delivering a speech before continuing to events and a Menger hotel banquet. Separate reports describe a gunfight chase involving Clark and McKean, with arrests and ongoing manhunt across Lincoln County, and notes on Chase’s death.
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San Antonio
Tex
Roosevelt
Rough Riders
Department of Texas
America
Travis Park
Grand Army of the Republic
Alamo
Fair Grounds
Menger
Fort Worth
Colorado
Missionaries Lost and the Great Earthquake Reports
Telegraph and newspaper dispatches from April 7 describe an Emperor Nicholas absence at the St. Petersburg horse guards parade, devastating Dharmsala and Kangra in India with hundreds entombed, plus a failed bid for peace between Russia and Japan. Additional notes cover the Dalagh earthquake fatalities near Kanray and Calais balloon crossing by Jaques Faure.
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St. Petersburg
Horse Guards
Nicholas
Boris
Michaelovitch
Lahore
India
Apri
Dharmsala
Kangra
Russia
Japan
Hoch Trial: Reputed Bigamist to Face Murder Charge
In Chicago on April 7, it was announced that next Tuesday Johann Hoch, known as the "Blue Beard" and reputed bigamist, will be tried for the murder of his wife Marie Hoch. The case centers on the disappearance and death of multiple spouses linked to Hoch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bigamist
Blue Beard
Chicazo
Johann Hoch
Marie Hoch
Santa Fe brass collars here on inspection trip to Roswell
A Pecos Valley and Northeastern Santa Fe party arrived in Roswell by special train from the north and stayed for two or three hours. The group included H. A. Mudge president Avery Turner vice president and general manager Gardiner Lathrop general solicitor W. B. Story chief engineer RE. D. Kenna vice president of the Santa Fe system. They planned to continue down the valley after their visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos Valley
The
Santa Fe
Roswell
Avery Turner
Gardiner Lathrop
W. B. Story
RE. D. Kenna
Santa Fe System
Kansas City cattle and New York bond market notes
Kansas City reports cattle receipts 30060 with prices for native and southern steers cows and calves. sheep receipts 4000 with steady market. New York money on call firm with mercantile paper rates. Lakewood New Mexico notes detail street grading shade tree planting and depot move. new homes planned and local development news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
New York
Prime Mercantile
Deeds Filed for Record in Roswell Area
Deeds filed Thursday in Probate Clerk F P Gayle include Frank Frost and wife selling lot 9 in block 12 West Side to Kenner Callihan and Lee Wilson for 800 dollars with a water right. George H Webster sells loc i in block 14 Hagerman to J K Dixon for 1 dollar. Jesse T White and Arlea F White with J K Dixon convey lot 22 in block 10 Hagerman for 135 dollars. Martha M Long sells south half of southwest quarter section 4 town 2 south range 28 east (86 acres) to Jas M Hervey for 31200. Martha M Long sells south half of southeast quarter section 4 town 1 south range 25 east (80 acres) to R C Reid for 1200.
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Probate
F. P. Gayle
Frank Frost
Kenner Callihan
Lee Wilson
West Side
Roswell
George H. Webster
J. K. Dixon
Hagerman
Jesse T. White
Arlea F. White
J.K. Dixon
Vock
Martha M. Long
Jas. M. Hervey
R. C. Reid
Also Mentioned on This Page
Black Jack Gang
Dexter
Military Institute
Durand
Fonrot
Holly
Richardson, Reid
Company
DeWitt Scott and
First National Bank of
N. Main
Baker & Morgan, P. O. Box
Hondo
Slinkard’s Camp
Jap Clark
Ger
Masonic
Ter
Royal Arch Masons
Walton's
Main Street
Deming
Walnut
Junction College Boulevard
W. A. McKean
Ceived
Fort Sam Houston
Ala
Jesse M. Lee
J. C. Gilbert
Gilbert
Chase
This
Lincoln County
James M. Chasé
S] Paso
Lincoln County District Court
Chaves County
Frank Easton
Petcr Schofield
J. D. Whitten
Frankie Nicho
Whitten
Schofield
Stran
Washington Ave
Las
Vegas Avenue
Kansas Ave
Palampur
Nizhni
Viedmosti
London
Church Society
Kanray
H. F. Rowland
Double
Lobeer
Punjab
Calcutta
Dharmsala Cantonment
Penna
So. Pac
U. P
Ballon Voyage
England
France
Calais
Jaques
Faure
Folkstone
Spe
Cial
H. A. Mudge
Money
Lakewood
McDaniels
John A. Fuller
J. W. Walters
Gamble & Kirby
U. S. Weather Bureau
Perature
M. Wright
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