Dick Jenkins: Killed in a Springerville Cattle Round-Up Quarrel
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Dick Jenkins died after being shot twice during a quarrel at a cattle round-up near Springerville. [1][2] The dispute involved John McGee, Jenkins, and round-up captain Robert Thomas; all three drew six-shooters. [1][2] Thomas was shot in the leg, which was amputated, and was expected to die. [1][2] Jenkins left a wife and family and an estate valued at $50,000. [1][2]
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- The practice of carrying fire arms on the… (1888)The practice of carrying fire arms on the the range has deprived many a good man of his life, and in many instances has deprived a family of its support. The following telegram from Springerville shows what m…
- Silver City Enterprise — 1888-1890 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1888-06-22 (1888)d sat and smoked as contentedly as though he were in a rocking chair. When the horse ceased to pitch the money was turned over and most of the boys took their straight. As the rider drained his poison, …