United States. District Court (Arizona)
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Historical note:: U.S. Army paymaster Major Joseph W. Wham and his military escort were robbed of more than $28,000 in gold and silver coins on May 11, 1889 along the road between Fort Grant and Fort Thomas about fifteen miles west of Pima, Arizona. The trial, held in Tucson, for seven suspects lasted from November 11, 1889 to December 14, 1889 when all were acquitted. The money was never recovered.
From the description of Wham Payroll Robbery court documents, ca. 1887-1890. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 85866646
U.S. District Court (Arizona) is one of 85 trial courts in the United States system; it has juridiction over cases in which the Constitution makes federal law applicable. These records are from the Southern District of Arizona, Nogales Division.
From the description of Final Mittmus records, 1931-1932. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 39920623
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Subjects:
- Chinese
- Criminal courts
- Depressions
- Emigration and immigration
- Mexcian
- Prohibition
- Robbery
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- Arizona (as recorded)
- Arizona (as recorded)
- Nogales (Ariz.) (as recorded)
- Graham County (Ariz.) (as recorded)
