John A. Murray person
also known as: John Murray, John A. Murray
Summary: Father of three boys, accused of causing the explosion that killed two of his sons.
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arrested_for
murder of John and Daniel Murray— 1890-09-12
cited from It is also asserted that those who first… (1890)nt is yet to be determined. The
boy Johnny was possessed of $900, recovered
from the Deming and Pacific railroad for the
loss of a leg sustained while trying to board a
moving train at the Deming depot, about seven
years ago. It is said …
causing death of John and Daniel Murray by explosion
cited from It is also asserted that those who first… (1890)It is also asserted that those who first
reached the scene of the tragedy found the
bodies cold as if death had occurred some hours
prior to the explosion. However that may be,
the coroner’s jury returned to verdict to the
effect that John a…
causing death of John and Dan Murray
cited from Silver City Enterprise — 1888-1890 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1890-09-12 (1890)nt is yet to be determined. The
boy Johnny was possessed of $900, recovered
from the Deming and Pacific railroad for the
loss of a leg sustained while trying to board a
moving train at the Deming depot, about seven
years ago. It is said …
arrived_in
cited from There is on exhibition at the First National… (1891) · +1 more
that something was
wrong, and returning home he put his wits to
work, and finally solved the problem. He
changed his good clothes for his usual every
day attire and returned to the stable; he had
no trouble in managing the mules this tim…
charged_with
murder of his two sons— 1891-05-29
cited from An inebriated individual was arrested by… (1891)if it is necessary to cross the
line into Mexico, to send word to Fort Bayard.
So far it would not seem that there is occasion
for a general alarm, but no doubt several more
killings will take place. The Enterprise will
make every effort…
killing his two sons at Pinos Altos— 1891-11-06
cited from There are seven cases on the criminal… (1891)wo
years ago, and he still has it on hand, as the
aforementioned p. c. refused to die. He drops
in occasionally and inspects his future domicile,
but Hinman wants to convert the box into cash,
and will dispose of it at a discount. Call …
murder of his two sons
cited from There is on exhibition at the First National… (1891) · +1 morethat something was
wrong, and returning home he put his wits to
work, and finally solved the problem. He
changed his good clothes for his usual every
day attire and returned to the stable; he had
no trouble in managing the mules this tim…
this horrible crime
cited from The family has been singularly unfortu-… (1890)The family has been singularly unfortu-
nate. The mother committed suicide over two
years ago, dropping in a dying condition on the
street in Silver City from the effect of an over
dose of morphine. The boy, Johnny; was crip-
pled for life by b…
causing death of John and Dan Murray
cited from Silver City Enterprise — 1888-1890 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1890-09-12 (1890)nt is yet to be determined. The
boy Johnny was possessed of $900, recovered
from the Deming and Pacific railroad for the
loss of a leg sustained while trying to board a
moving train at the Deming depot, about seven
years ago. It is said …
murder of his two sons
cited from The case of John A… (1891)The case of John A. Murray charged with
the murder of his two sons at Pinos Altos was
continued until next term.
died_in
cited from Silver City Enterprise — 1888-1890 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1890-09-12 (1890) · +1 more
HORRIBLE DEATH OF THE MURRAY
CHILDREN AT PINOS ALTOS
Very early Saturday morning the citizens
of Pinos Altos were startled by the report
caused by the explosion of giant powder in
the frame dwelling occupied by John A. Murray
and his three…
injured_by
cited from Very early Saturday morning the citizens… (1890) · +1 more
hen a full and thorough investiga-
tion of our county affairs shall have been con-
cluded the verdict of the people will be favor-
able toward the grand jury.
D. P. CARR
From ihe September 12, 1890, Issue of The Enterprise
HORRIBLE DEATH OF …
killed_by
explosion caused by John A. Murray (father)
cited from It is also asserted that those who first… (1890)It is also asserted that those who first
reached the scene of the tragedy found the
bodies cold as if death had occurred some hours
prior to the explosion. However that may be,
the coroner’s jury returned to verdict to the
effect that John a…
explosion caused by John A. Murray
cited from It is also asserted that those who first… (1890)It is also asserted that those who first
reached the scene of the tragedy found the
bodies cold as if death had occurred some hours
prior to the explosion. However that may be,
the coroner’s jury returned to verdict to the
effect that John a…
lived_at
cited from Very early Saturday morning the citizens… (1890)
Very early Saturday morning the citizens
of Pinos Altos were startled by the report
caused by the explosion of giant powder in
the frame dwelling occupied by John A. Murray
and his three little boys. Proceeding to the
house where the explosion …
cited from Very early Saturday morning the citizens… (1890)
Very early Saturday morning the citizens
of Pinos Altos were startled by the report
caused by the explosion of giant powder in
the frame dwelling occupied by John A. Murray
and his three little boys. Proceeding to the
house where the explosion …
cited from Silver City Enterprise — 1888-1890 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1890-09-12 (1890)
HORRIBLE DEATH OF THE MURRAY
CHILDREN AT PINOS ALTOS
Very early Saturday morning the citizens
of Pinos Altos were startled by the report
caused by the explosion of giant powder in
the frame dwelling occupied by John A. Murray
and his three…
owned
cited from Very early Saturday morning the citizens… (1890) · +1 more
hen a full and thorough investiga-
tion of our county affairs shall have been con-
cluded the verdict of the people will be favor-
able toward the grand jury.
D. P. CARR
From ihe September 12, 1890, Issue of The Enterprise
HORRIBLE DEATH OF …
cited from It is also asserted that those who first… (1890)
nt is yet to be determined. The
boy Johnny was possessed of $900, recovered
from the Deming and Pacific railroad for the
loss of a leg sustained while trying to board a
moving train at the Deming depot, about seven
years ago. It is said …
cited from Very early Saturday morning the citizens… (1890)
Very early Saturday morning the citizens
of Pinos Altos were startled by the report
caused by the explosion of giant powder in
the frame dwelling occupied by John A. Murray
and his three little boys. Proceeding to the
house where the explosion …
cited from Very early Saturday morning the citizens… (1890)
Very early Saturday morning the citizens
of Pinos Altos were startled by the report
caused by the explosion of giant powder in
the frame dwelling occupied by John A. Murray
and his three little boys. Proceeding to the
house where the explosion …
cited from Silver City Enterprise — 1888-1890 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1890-09-12 (1890)
HORRIBLE DEATH OF THE MURRAY
CHILDREN AT PINOS ALTOS
Very early Saturday morning the citizens
of Pinos Altos were startled by the report
caused by the explosion of giant powder in
the frame dwelling occupied by John A. Murray
and his three…
cited from Silver City Enterprise — 1888-1890 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1890-09-12 (1890)
nt is yet to be determined. The
boy Johnny was possessed of $900, recovered
from the Deming and Pacific railroad for the
loss of a leg sustained while trying to board a
moving train at the Deming depot, about seven
years ago. It is said …
purchased
cited from money, which he became heir to by reason of… (1890)
ay John A.
Murray made a deed of gift of $600 of the
money, which he became heir to by reason of
his son, John’s death, to his surviving son,
Frederick. The balance of the $900, less the
funeral expenses of the deceased children,
will b…
sentenced_to
committed to jail to await grand jury
cited from It is also asserted that those who first… (1890)It is also asserted that those who first
reached the scene of the tragedy found the
bodies cold as if death had occurred some hours
prior to the explosion. However that may be,
the coroner’s jury returned to verdict to the
effect that John a…
sold_to
cited from It is also asserted that those who first… (1890)
nt is yet to be determined. The
boy Johnny was possessed of $900, recovered
from the Deming and Pacific railroad for the
loss of a leg sustained while trying to board a
moving train at the Deming depot, about seven
years ago. It is said …
cited from money, which he became heir to by reason of… (1890)
ay John A.
Murray made a deed of gift of $600 of the
money, which he became heir to by reason of
his son, John’s death, to his surviving son,
Frederick. The balance of the $900, less the
funeral expenses of the deceased children,
will b…
cited from Very early Saturday morning the citizens… (1890)
Very early Saturday morning the citizens
of Pinos Altos were startled by the report
caused by the explosion of giant powder in
the frame dwelling occupied by John A. Murray
and his three little boys. Proceeding to the
house where the explosion …
cited from The family has been singularly unfortu-… (1890)
The family has been singularly unfortu-
nate. The mother committed suicide over two
years ago, dropping in a dying condition on the
street in Silver City from the effect of an over
dose of morphine. The boy, Johnny; was crip-
pled for life by b…
witnessed
giant powder explosion
cited from Very early Saturday morning the citizens… (1890)Very early Saturday morning the citizens
of Pinos Altos were startled by the report
caused by the explosion of giant powder in
the frame dwelling occupied by John A. Murray
and his three little boys. Proceeding to the
house where the explosion …
Sources (12)
It is also asserted that those who first…
1890 · newspaper · public-domain
It is also asserted that those who first… ↗
1890 · newspaper · public-domain · details
money, which he became heir to by reason of… ↗
1890 · newspaper · public-domain · details
Silver City Enterprise — 1888-1890 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1890-09-12
1890 · newspaper · public-domain
The family has been singularly unfortu-…
1890 · newspaper · public-domain
Very early Saturday morning the citizens… ↗
1890 · newspaper · public-domain · details
Very early Saturday morning the citizens…
1890 · newspaper · public-domain
An inebriated individual was arrested by… ↗
1891 · newspaper · public-domain · details
The case of John A…
1891 · newspaper · public-domain
There are seven cases on the criminal… ↗
1891 · newspaper · public-domain · details
There is on exhibition at the First National… ↗
1891 · newspaper · public-domain · details
William Davis, charged with the murder… ↗
1891 · newspaper · public-domain · details