Robert Redding person
also known as: Redding, Robt. Redding, Bob Redding
Summary: A well-known citizen of Lone Mountain who shot and killed George W. Manley at Central City.
Completeness: 65/100 Grade C
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Claims (29)
acquitted_of
cited from “The bridge, as everyone knows, is an ab-… (1890) · +1 more
past, and has been
circulating a petition asking the county com-
missioners to bridge the Gila. When interviewed
the captain stated:
“The bridge, as everyone knows, is an ab-
solute necessity, and should by all means be
built this spring.”
“Wh…
killing Manley
cited from Judge Boone closed for the government in… (1890)about one hour. Mr. Fielder’s
argument was classical, eloquent and logical,
and enlisted the profound attention of the jury
and audience.
Judge Boone closed for the government in
a fine oratorical effort, interested with humor-
ous anecdotes, co…
arrested_for
petty assault
cited from Robert Redding and George Manley both (1888) · +1 morehe killing,
as Robert Redding refuses to make a statement
for publication. After meeting several persons
who were in Central at the time of the killing,
and not entering extensively into the previous
troubles of the principals the particulars …
petty assault
cited from said to have been in no way mixed up in the… (1888)said to have been in no way mixed up in the
final trouble, further than being a witness to a
petty assault case in which Redding and Jo
Criser were placed under arrest by Manley and
which brought all parties from Lone Mountain
to Central on …
unspecified crime
cited from Robert Redding is about 55 years of age,… (1888)Robert Redding is about 55 years of age,
and has lived in this community for about eight
years. He has always been considered a good
citizen. He is married, but has no children. He
is an old time miner having lived in the Rocky
mountain coun…
arrived_in
cited from said to have been in no way mixed up in the… (1888)
said to have been in no way mixed up in the
final trouble, further than being a witness to a
petty assault case in which Redding and Jo
Criser were placed under arrest by Manley and
which brought all parties from Lone Mountain
to Central on …
charged_with
shooting George W. Manley
cited from About 9 o’clock on Wednesday morning… (1888) · +1 moreiscreetly laid around
Deming and was arrested there and brought
back. He is a worthless sort of a fellow of a
very dissipated and lecherous disposition squan-
dering always more money than he honestly
made.
Shocking Shooting
Robert Redding Kill…
cited from This is a matter on which the board should… (1890)
of the Luna and upper Frisco valley will
be diverted from Socorro in this direction, and
is worth looking after.”
This is a matter on which the board should
act at its next meeting. There is no time for
delay.
“NOT GUILTY”
Was the Verdic…
killed_by
cited from About 9 o’clock on Wednesday morning… (1888) · +1 more
iscreetly laid around
Deming and was arrested there and brought
back. He is a worthless sort of a fellow of a
very dissipated and lecherous disposition squan-
dering always more money than he honestly
made.
Shocking Shooting
Robert Redding Kill…
cited from drop the controversy… (1890) · +1 more
k Thompson to intercede with Manley to
drop the controversy. Thompson went to the
Manley boarding house and admonished Manley
to stop the trouble. Manley’s reply was “By
God I will kill Bob Redding.” In the afternoon
Thompson told Redding of…
lived_at
cited from About 9 o’clock on Wednesday morning… (1888) · +1 more
iscreetly laid around
Deming and was arrested there and brought
back. He is a worthless sort of a fellow of a
very dissipated and lecherous disposition squan-
dering always more money than he honestly
made.
Shocking Shooting
Robert Redding Kill…
Rocky Mountain country— 1888-10-12
cited from Robert Redding is about 55 years of age,… (1888) · +1 moreunderstand you are going to kill
me.” Then Redding claims that Manley placed
his hand on his hip pocket and answered,
“Yes.” Redding on this commenced shooting,
firing four shots, three of which took effect
and any one of them would have …
cited from About 9 o’clock on Wednesday morning… (1888)
About 9 o’clock on Wednesday morning
reports of a most shocking killing arrived in this
city from Central. The first reports were that
Robert Redding, a well known and respected
citizen of Lone mountain, without provocation,
deliberately shot down G…
cited from Robert Redding and George Manley both (1888)
Robert Redding and George Manley both
reside at Lone mountain and have been neigh-
bors and friends for years, until sometime dur-
ing the past twelve months, when Redding dis-
posed of a mining claim to Manley and others
which was to have been …
cited from Robert Redding is about 55 years of age,… (1888)
Robert Redding is about 55 years of age,
and has lived in this community for about eight
years. He has always been considered a good
citizen. He is married, but has no children. He
is an old time miner having lived in the Rocky
mountain coun…
cited from Robert Redding is about 55 years of age,… (1888)
Robert Redding is about 55 years of age,
and has lived in this community for about eight
years. He has always been considered a good
citizen. He is married, but has no children. He
is an old time miner having lived in the Rocky
mountain coun…
married_to
unknown— 1888-10-12
cited from Robert Redding is about 55 years of age,… (1888)understand you are going to kill
me.” Then Redding claims that Manley placed
his hand on his hip pocket and answered,
“Yes.” Redding on this commenced shooting,
firing four shots, three of which took effect
and any one of them would have …
cited from Robert Redding is about 55 years of age,… (1888)
Robert Redding is about 55 years of age,
and has lived in this community for about eight
years. He has always been considered a good
citizen. He is married, but has no children. He
is an old time miner having lived in the Rocky
mountain coun…
occupation
miner— 1888-10-12
cited from Robert Redding is about 55 years of age,… (1888) · +1 moreunderstand you are going to kill
me.” Then Redding claims that Manley placed
his hand on his hip pocket and answered,
“Yes.” Redding on this commenced shooting,
firing four shots, three of which took effect
and any one of them would have …
miner
cited from Robert Redding is about 55 years of age,… (1888)Robert Redding is about 55 years of age,
and has lived in this community for about eight
years. He has always been considered a good
citizen. He is married, but has no children. He
is an old time miner having lived in the Rocky
mountain coun…
owned
cited from HISTORY OF THE CASE (1890) · +1 more
.
HISTORY OF THE CASE
In the spring of 1888, Robt. Redding sold
to Mrs. Chiles his interest in the Copper Point
mine, in Lone Mountain district, this county,
placing the deed in escrow, to be delivered upon
the payment of the balance of …
cited from for and obtained a temporary injunction, re-… (1890)
opper Point mine. Redding refused to ac-
cept it, whereupon a quarrel and blows between
Manley and Redding followed. Redding waited
until the extension was up, then took the deed
out of escrow, took possession of the mine and
resumed work. M…
sold_to
George W. Manley and others
cited from Robert Redding and George Manley both (1888)he killing,
as Robert Redding refuses to make a statement
for publication. After meeting several persons
who were in Central at the time of the killing,
and not entering extensively into the previous
troubles of the principals the particulars …
interest in the Copper Point Mine to Mrs. Chiles— 1888
cited from This is a matter on which the board should… (1890)of the Luna and upper Frisco valley will
be diverted from Socorro in this direction, and
is worth looking after.”
This is a matter on which the board should
act at its next meeting. There is no time for
delay.
“NOT GUILTY”
Was the Verdic…
Copper Point mine interest— spring 1888
cited from HISTORY OF THE CASE (1890).
HISTORY OF THE CASE
In the spring of 1888, Robt. Redding sold
to Mrs. Chiles his interest in the Copper Point
mine, in Lone Mountain district, this county,
placing the deed in escrow, to be delivered upon
the payment of the balance of …
cited from HISTORY OF THE CASE (1890)
.
HISTORY OF THE CASE
In the spring of 1888, Robt. Redding sold
to Mrs. Chiles his interest in the Copper Point
mine, in Lone Mountain district, this county,
placing the deed in escrow, to be delivered upon
the payment of the balance of …
George Manley and others
cited from Robert Redding and George Manley both (1888)Robert Redding and George Manley both
reside at Lone mountain and have been neigh-
bors and friends for years, until sometime dur-
ing the past twelve months, when Redding dis-
posed of a mining claim to Manley and others
which was to have been …
threatened
cited from said to have been in no way mixed up in the… (1888)
mixed up in the
final trouble, further than being a witness to a
petty assault case in which Redding and Jo
Criser were placed under arrest by Manley and
which brought all parties from Lone Mountain
to Central on the morning of the killin…
worked_for
cited from Robert Redding is about 55 years of age,… (1888) · +1 more
understand you are going to kill
me.” Then Redding claims that Manley placed
his hand on his hip pocket and answered,
“Yes.” Redding on this commenced shooting,
firing four shots, three of which took effect
and any one of them would have …
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Sources (16)
About 9 o’clock on Wednesday morning…
1888 · newspaper · public-domain
About 9 o’clock on Wednesday morning… ↗
1888 · newspaper · public-domain · details
Pap Ambler, a deputy sheriff of Lords-… ↗
1888 · newspaper · public-domain · details
Robert Redding and George Manley both
1888 · newspaper · public-domain
Robert Redding and George Manley both ↗
1888 · newspaper · public-domain · details
Robert Redding is about 55 years of age,…
1888 · newspaper · public-domain
Robert Redding is about 55 years of age,… ↗
1888 · newspaper · public-domain · details
said to have been in no way mixed up in the…
1888 · newspaper · public-domain
said to have been in no way mixed up in the… ↗
1888 · newspaper · public-domain · details
drop the controversy… ↗
1890 · newspaper · public-domain · details
for and obtained a temporary injunction, re-… ↗
1890 · newspaper · public-domain · details
HISTORY OF THE CASE ↗
1890 · newspaper · public-domain · details
Judge Boone closed for the government in… ↗
1890 · newspaper · public-domain · details
“The bridge, as everyone knows, is an ab-… ↗
1890 · newspaper · public-domain · details
This is a matter on which the board should… ↗
1890 · newspaper · public-domain · details
Witnesses for the prosecution testified that… ↗
1890 · newspaper · public-domain · details