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Sheriff Chaves person

born: [1890-01-01,1891-01-01)died/dissolved: [1890-01-01,1891-01-01)id: p_sheriff-chaves_b5a46c
Probable 70%
Summary:  Ex-U.S. Marshal and sheriff who was served warrants for the murder of Faustin Ortiz and indicted for failing to turn over territorial funds.
Completeness: 67/100 Grade C
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Claims (4)

arrested_for

murder of Faustin Ortiz
cited from It is a ruinous policy, and until it is changed… (1890)
nd will be cared for at the indirect expense of the relatives and friends of their unfortunate vic- tims. It is a ruinous policy, and until it is changed Indian troubles may be looked for in this section of the west. They should be remov…

charged_with

non-compliance with law in turning over territorial funds
cited from It is a ruinous policy, and until it is changed… (1890)
nd will be cared for at the indirect expense of the relatives and friends of their unfortunate vic- tims. It is a ruinous policy, and until it is changed Indian troubles may be looked for in this section of the west. They should be remov…
murder of Faustin Ortiz
cited from Warrants have been served on Sheriff… (1890)
Warrants have been served on Sheriff Chaves, Ex-U. S. marshal, R. Martines, probate judge, Baca, justice of the peace, Rodriguez, the chief of police and eleven others for the murder of Faustin Ortiz, in Santa Fe in March last. The sheriff has …
non-compliance with law in turning over funds belonging to the territory
cited from Warrants have been served on Sheriff… (1890)
Warrants have been served on Sheriff Chaves, Ex-U. S. marshal, R. Martines, probate judge, Baca, justice of the peace, Rodriguez, the chief of police and eleven others for the murder of Faustin Ortiz, in Santa Fe in March last. The sheriff has …

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Warrants have been served on Sheriff…

1890 · newspaper · public-domain

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