N. Y. Ancheta, San Lorenzo store owner repeatedly robbed in 1887-1888
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During November and December 1887, unknown individuals twice robbed Ancheta’s store in San Lorenzo [2][4][3]. On the night of December 26 they attempted to break in again but failed, though they stole a saddle from the yard [2][3]. Later, thieves carried Ancheta’s 1,500-pound safe out of the store and buried it near the Mimbres River, but did not open it [1][5]. After a total of four robberies over the next few months, Ancheta decided to go out of business [5].
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- A gang of outlaws are still operating in… (1888)A gang of outlaws are still operating in the neighborhood of San Lorenzo. Recently N. Y. Ancheta’s safe weighing 1500 pounds, was
- During the months of November and De- (1888)During the months of November and De- cember there have been some unknown fiends around here doing some crooked work. They have twice robbed the store of N. Y. Ancheta and killed two or three head of cattle …
- Silver City Enterprise — January 6, 1888 (selected items) (1888) ↗ · detailsFrom the January 6, 1888, Issue of The Enterprise. **Shoot Them Down** San Lorenzo, N. M., Dec. 29, 1887. To the Editors of The Enterprise — During the months of November and December there have been some unknown fiends around here doing…
- Silver City Enterprise — 1888-1890 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1888-01-06 (1888)Shoot Them Down San Lorenzo, N. M., Dec. 29, 1887 To the Editors of The Enterprise :During the months of November and De- cember there have been some unknown fiends around here doing some crooked work. They…
- carried out of the store and buried near the… (1888)carried out of the store and buried near the Mimbres river where it was found next evening. It had not been opened, the thieves either not knowing how to blow it open or being pressed for time. N. Y. Anche…