William Walters person
also known as: William Walters, Broncho Bill
Summary: A hard character who attempted to rob miners in Separ and was arrested.
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arrested_for
robbery
cited from deserts… (1890)dressed only in their night
clothes, they tried to kill a miner there await-
ing the train and inaugurated a reign of terror
at the depot, much to the annoyance of the
lady operator, who during all this time had
been wiring dispatch after …
unknown charges (again in the toils of the law)
cited from Constable Richwein, of Central, shot Tran-… (1891)around again after a
touch of the epidemic.
Constable Richwein, of Central, shot Tran-
sito Parra in the head Sunday morning last,
killing him instantly. It is said that Parra was
drunk and creating a disturbance. The coroner’s
jury exonerate…
awaiting grand jury— 1891-02
cited from William Walters Again in the Toils of the Law (1891)ade a sale of a one-third interest in their
property for $37,000. Mr. Bolton had them
“grub staked,” and so far has not received
share of the profits on the deal.
From Ihe March 13, 1891, Issue of The Enlerprise
BRONCO'S BREAK
William Walt…
robbery and shooting
cited from Separ Shooting (1890) · +1 moreSepar ShootingThe little railroad station of Separ is fast
gaining notoriety for shooters and shooting
scrapes. The latest up to date occurring on
Thursday of last week, being a most atrocious
and dastardly piece of business. During the day
severa…
robbery and shooting— 1890-10-24
cited from Silver City Enterprise — 1888-1890 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1890-10-17 (1890) · +2 morebleeding. The evidence
so far adduced is not in any way conclusive as
to the Mexican’s guilt. One theory in regard
to the murder is that it may have been com-
mitted by an American section hand who was
discharged the day before and who …
unknown
cited from JAIL DELIVERY (1891)JAIL DELIVERY
It has been the custom of the night guard,
Mr. A. Crowe, to show considerable leniency to
two prisoners, William Walters and Miles Mc-
Innes, by allowing them to remain in the corri-
dors until 8 or 9 o’clock. He has also been i…
unknown
cited from Silver City Enterprise — 1891 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1891-02-20 (1891)JAIL DELIVERY
It has been the custom of the night guard,
Mr. A. Crowe, to show considerable leniency to
two prisoners, William Walters and Miles Mc-
Innes, by allowing them to remain in the corri-
dors until 8 or 9 o’clock. He has also bee…
unknown crime
cited from William Walters Again in the Toils of the Law (1891)William Walters Again in the Toils of the LawAbout three weeks ago, William Walters
alias “Bronco Bill” was sojourning in the county
bastile and enjoying the hospitality of Sheriff
Lockhart. He had an invitation to remain until
the next session …
arrived_in
cited from Separ Shooting (1890) · +1 more
bleeding. The evidence
so far adduced is not in any way conclusive as
to the Mexican’s guilt. One theory in regard
to the murder is that it may have been com-
mitted by an American section hand who was
discharged the day before and who …
cited from Palomas, which is a safe distance across the… (1891) · +1 more
door. The guard com-
plied with his wishes with considerable alacrity
and Bronco, in accordance with a previously
arranged plan, secured a horse while his fellow
prisoner marched the guard two or three miles
out of town and then graciously all…
county jail (after recapture)— 1891-03
cited from Meanwhile the sheriff was using every… (1891)n vision and he became an-
xious. Kind friends suggested that a violin
could be obtained about five miles away just
across the line. He had no difficulty in borrow-
ing a horse and Baca volunteered to go along
for company. They took a bottle…
attempted_to
draw revolver
cited from Separ Shooting (1890)money which they sup-
posed to be in his grip sack. They did scare
him and he ran out of the house in his shirt
sleeves without hat or coat but took his money
with him. The robbers then took his gripsack
and hid it in a pile of ties, whe…
departed_for
cited from It is quite evident that someone did poison the… (1891) · +1 more
he has made.
( 5 )
It is quite evident that someone did poison the
yeast from the effect of which Mr. Shelly came
near losing his life. The matter should be thor-
oughly investigated by the next grand jury.
From the February 20, 1891, Iss…
cited from Early Tuesday morning Deputy Muse, ac-… (1891)
the flight of the jail
birds and capture of the guard had been dis-
covered by Judge Lynch on making his round
before going to bed, and he with Sheriff Lock-
hart were awaiting the return of Mr. Crowe who
came back about 4 o’clock in the…
cited from Palomas, which is a safe distance across the… (1891)
door. The guard com-
plied with his wishes with considerable alacrity
and Bronco, in accordance with a previously
arranged plan, secured a horse while his fellow
prisoner marched the guard two or three miles
out of town and then graciously all…
Arizona
cited from Silver City Enterprise — 1891 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1891-02-20 (1891)the flight of the jail
birds and capture of the guard had been dis-
covered by Judge Lynch on making his round
before going to bed, and he with Sheriff Lock-
hart were awaiting the return of Mr. Crowe who
came back about 4 o’clock in the…
cited from William Walters Again in the Toils of the Law (1891)
grated door. The guard com-
plied with his wishes with considerable alacrity
and Bronco, in accordance with a previously
arranged plan, secured a horse while his fellow
prisoner marched the guard two or three miles
out of town and then graciously …
escaped_from
jail
cited from JAIL DELIVERY (1891)JAIL DELIVERY
It has been the custom of the night guard,
Mr. A. Crowe, to show considerable leniency to
two prisoners, William Walters and Miles Mc-
Innes, by allowing them to remain in the corri-
dors until 8 or 9 o’clock. He has also been i…
county jail
cited from William Walters Again in the Toils of the Law (1891) · +1 moreWilliam Walters Again in the Toils of the LawAbout three weeks ago, William Walters
alias “Bronco Bill” was sojourning in the county
bastile and enjoying the hospitality of Sheriff
Lockhart. He had an invitation to remain until
the next session …
escaped_from_jail
true
cited from Silver City Enterprise — 1891 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1891-03-06 (1891) · +1 moreade a sale of a one-third interest in their
property for $37,000. Mr. Bolton had them
“grub staked,” and so far has not received
share of the profits on the deal.
From Ihe March 13, 1891, Issue of The Enlerprise
BRONCO'S BREAK
William Walt…
killed_by
none
cited from Silver City Enterprise — 1891 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1891-02-20 (1891)JAIL DELIVERY
It has been the custom of the night guard,
Mr. A. Crowe, to show considerable leniency to
two prisoners, William Walters and Miles Mc-
Innes, by allowing them to remain in the corri-
dors until 8 or 9 o’clock. He has also bee…
lived_at
jail in Silver City
cited from Silver City Enterprise — 1891 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1891-02-20 (1891)JAIL DELIVERY
It has been the custom of the night guard,
Mr. A. Crowe, to show considerable leniency to
two prisoners, William Walters and Miles Mc-
Innes, by allowing them to remain in the corri-
dors until 8 or 9 o’clock. He has also bee…
marched_guard_out_of_town
true
cited from Silver City Enterprise — 1891 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1891-03-06 (1891)door. The guard com-
plied with his wishes with considerable alacrity
and Bronco, in accordance with a previously
arranged plan, secured a horse while his fellow
prisoner marched the guard two or three miles
out of town and then graciously all…
owned
cited from William Walters Again in the Toils of the Law (1891) · +1 more
ade a sale of a one-third interest in their
property for $37,000. Mr. Bolton had them
“grub staked,” and so far has not received
share of the profits on the deal.
From Ihe March 13, 1891, Issue of The Enlerprise
BRONCO'S BREAK
William Walt…
revolver
cited from Separ Shooting (1890)money which they sup-
posed to be in his grip sack. They did scare
him and he ran out of the house in his shirt
sleeves without hat or coat but took his money
with him. The robbers then took his gripsack
and hid it in a pile of ties, whe…
cited from William Walters Again in the Toils of the Law (1891)
William Walters Again in the Toils of the LawAbout three weeks ago, William Walters
alias “Bronco Bill” was sojourning in the county
bastile and enjoying the hospitality of Sheriff
Lockhart. He had an invitation to remain until
the next session …
purloined_horse_from
cited from Silver City Enterprise — 1891 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1891-03-06 (1891)
door. The guard com-
plied with his wishes with considerable alacrity
and Bronco, in accordance with a previously
arranged plan, secured a horse while his fellow
prisoner marched the guard two or three miles
out of town and then graciously all…
returned_horse_to
cited from Silver City Enterprise — 1891 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1891-03-06 (1891)
door. The guard com-
plied with his wishes with considerable alacrity
and Bronco, in accordance with a previously
arranged plan, secured a horse while his fellow
prisoner marched the guard two or three miles
out of town and then graciously all…
secured_horse
true
cited from Silver City Enterprise — 1891 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1891-03-06 (1891)door. The guard com-
plied with his wishes with considerable alacrity
and Bronco, in accordance with a previously
arranged plan, secured a horse while his fellow
prisoner marched the guard two or three miles
out of town and then graciously all…
stole
horse
cited from William Walters Again in the Toils of the Law (1891)grated door. The guard com-
plied with his wishes with considerable alacrity
and Bronco, in accordance with a previously
arranged plan, secured a horse while his fellow
prisoner marched the guard two or three miles
out of town and then graciously …
stole_from
cited from William Walters Again in the Toils of the Law (1891)
grated door. The guard com-
plied with his wishes with considerable alacrity
and Bronco, in accordance with a previously
arranged plan, secured a horse while his fellow
prisoner marched the guard two or three miles
out of town and then graciously …
Sources (14)
deserts… ↗
1890 · newspaper · public-domain · details
Separ Shooting
1890 · newspaper · public-domain
Separ Shooting ↗
1890 · newspaper · public-domain · details
Silver City Enterprise — 1888-1890 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1890-10-17
1890 · newspaper · public-domain
Constable Richwein, of Central, shot Tran-… ↗
1891 · newspaper · public-domain · details
Early Tuesday morning Deputy Muse, ac-… ↗
1891 · newspaper · public-domain · details
It is quite evident that someone did poison the… ↗
1891 · newspaper · public-domain · details
JAIL DELIVERY
1891 · newspaper · public-domain
Meanwhile the sheriff was using every… ↗
1891 · newspaper · public-domain · details
Palomas, which is a safe distance across the… ↗
1891 · newspaper · public-domain · details
Silver City Enterprise — 1891 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1891-02-20
1891 · newspaper · public-domain
Silver City Enterprise — 1891 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1891-03-06
1891 · newspaper · public-domain
William Walters Again in the Toils of the Law ↗
1891 · newspaper · public-domain · details
William Walters Again in the Toils of the Law
1891 · newspaper · public-domain