Railroad in Grant County, NM
The arrival of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe and the Silver City, Deming & Pacific lines in the early 1880s transformed Grant County from a frontier mining district into a connected economy.
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Annual report by the Interstate Commerce Commission documenting railroad passenger deaths and injuries for the year 1907.
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A notice was given regarding the application of the New Mexico Central Railroad Company to be dissolved in the District Court.
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A killing on the railroad involving a man and a woman occurred in December near Marfa, leading to court cases.
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A light engine on the Santa Fe jumped the track two miles east of El Paso, killing Conductor Starr and injuring others.
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The Santa Fe trade became a business proposition in 1821.
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Robbery in May (prior to 1888) led by J. J. Tallier/Taylor in which Conductor Atkinson and fireman were killed.
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A travelling carnival visited Santa Fe, featuring a carousel and Ferris wheel, attracting diverse inhabitants.
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A traveling carnival took place in Santa Fe, New Mexico, drawing diverse locals for an evening of recreation with rides like a carousel and Ferris wheel.
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A feat of endurance undertaken by Aubrey in about 1851, riding alone from Santa Fe to Independence in under six days on a $1000 wager.
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Railroad completed May 12, 1883, celebrated with driving of a silver spike.
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The inaugural run of a 2,500-mile tri-weekly stage line whose stages from both ends met at Mesilla on the tenth day.
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Court cases involving railroad deaths of a man and a woman at Marfa.
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A robbery of the Sonora railroad last May in which Conductor Atkinson and the fireman were killed.
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F. X. Aubrey's horseback ride of over 800 miles completed in five days and nineteen hours.
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Grand jury indictment of individuals associated with Phelps Dodge.
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The newspaper was published on September 30, 1913.
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This chunk corresponds to a newspaper issue dated July 11, 1892, from Santa Fe, New Mexico.
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Convention held in Santa Fe on September 9, 1898.
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The 9th Cavalry Band performed for President Rutherford B. Hayes in Santa Fe in 1880.
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Sensational headline likely about a murder.
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Headline referring to the political defeat of the organization.
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One of the court cases related to a railroad killing was transferred to El Paso after a jury failed to agree in the first case.
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Mail line from San Francisco to St. Joseph started April 3, 1860.
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Apache raid during which Frenchy narrowly escaped capture or death near the Mexican line.
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Event mentioned in headline that Pershing attended.
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Headline describing the intensity of the House battle.
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A fair is being held in St. Louis, and the A. T. & S. F. railroad is offering a special round trip fare.
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Massacre of Americans by Yuma Indians at the ferry near the junction of the Gila and Colorado rivers on April 21, 1850.
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Election held on Tuesday November 3 1914 that indicated public disapproval of Wilson policies and the Progressive Party.
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A battle on September 27, 1861 in which Apache warriors under Mangas Coloradas and Cochise attacked the settlement of Pinos Altos and were repelled by roughly t…
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A dance event to be held on Thursday, December 18, 1913 at the KIliS club.
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A scheduled film showing from Monday Dec 15 to Wednesday Dec 17, 1913 at the Elks theater.
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A social event listed in the calendar for Saturday, December 13, 1913.
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A drama performance scheduled for Wednesday, December 23, 1913.
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