William Walters person
also known as: William Walters, Broncho Bill
Summary: A hard character who attempted to rob miners in Separ and was arrested.
Completeness: 65/100 Grade C
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Claims (10)
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…
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…
departed_for
cited from It is quite evident that someone did poison the… (1891) · +1 more
he has made.
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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…
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…
Sources (8)
deserts… ↗
1890 · newspaper · public-domain · details
Separ Shooting ↗
1890 · newspaper · public-domain · details
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
Meanwhile the sheriff was using every… ↗
1891 · newspaper · public-domain · details
Palomas, which is a safe distance across the… ↗
1891 · newspaper · public-domain · details
William Walters Again in the Toils of the Law ↗
1891 · newspaper · public-domain · details