Final Mittmus records, 1931-1932.

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Final Mittmus records, 1931-1932.

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Warrants of commitment to prison or other disposition of people detained by the Southern District Court of Arizona, Nogales Division. The documents primarily relate to deportation of Chinese aliens; an activity stepped up during the Depression years. A few cases relate to violation of Prohibition.

.5 linear ft. (1 box).

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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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...