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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1920

Page

2

Deportation trial testimony in Cochise County court

Afternoon session in the Wootten deportation case focused on Capt Karey Wheeler sheriff of Cochise County. He described his roles, local unrest in Bisbee, threats against workers and property, and efforts to quell violence while awaiting state and federal aid. The hearing also reviewed Embree's letter from Columbus and the LW W executive concerns, with several objections and rulings shaping the deposition readings.

Wheeler Wootten Karey] Wheeler Cochise County Ema Bisbee A. S John Greenway Hikbee Cqsary Hustanas Cleary Prexicans Cananea Dorame French U. S United States Pearing Warren Loyalty League Embree Riad LW. W Belive Shoene Basset Wats Miles Merril Greenway Pee Grout Columbus N. M Ball Park N. M. Sf Fred Brown Curley Jeter Brich Labor Movement Gether Butte Frenet Sali Yan Comeune Gorman J. McDonald Grover Perry Salt Lake U.S

Wheeler details district conditions in deportation case

Cross examination of Sheriff Harry C Wheeler reveals his actions from the strike start to the July deportations. He describes going to Bisbee after a telegram, meeting citizen committee, organizing deputies, suppressing news, and coordinating with leaders of Loyalty and Protection Leagues. He denies certain orders, confirms arming deputies, and cites fear of trouble if prisoners were handed to troops. The testimony emphasizes the district’s tension, chain of command, and alleged influences behind the deportation plan.

Kerkmen Citizen's Protective League Miles Mer Hl Loyalty, League Basse Watkins Prowotion League Mexico Loyalty League Gerald Sherman Wheeler J. C. Greenway Basset Warkine Sledsor M. J Cuoninsham Tregents Wheeler Caputins of Equads Capt. Stout

Court session on Wootten kidnapping case details Wheeler testimony

Wednesday court continuing cross examination of Capt Harry C Wheeler in the Wootten kidnapping case linked to the Bisbee deportation. County Attorney French pressed questions on threats to restrain workers and Wheeler’s stance on the drafted men deported and later jailed till army camps. T Smith of Courtland testified about actions of Mexicans at Exposed Reef mine as the page ends mid report.

H F. Wootten Harry C. Wheeler Wheeler French Bisbee T. Smith Courtland

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