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March 30, 1897
The Arizona Range News
Willcox, Cochise County, Arizona
What is this article about?
M. O. Harden arrests R. L. Wright, alias John Wood, in Sulphur Spring Valley for the 1889 murder of Lane in San Saba County, Texas. Wright admits the killing with extenuating circumstances. Extradited via Governor Franklin's approval to Texas authorities.
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John Wood Arrested for Murder.
M. O. Harden, of Lordsburg, N. M., last Thursday arrested at the Swisshelm ranch in Sulphur Spring valley, R. L. Wright, who is wanted for the murder of a man named Lane in San Saba county, Texas, in 1889. Wright has lived for several years in the lower part of the valley, being commonly known by the name of John Wood. We understand that he admits the killing but claims extenuating circumstances, and also states that he has influential relatives in Texas who will aid in his defense. Officer Harden, who was made the agent of the Texas authorities, brought his prisoner to Willcox, where he was temporarily lodged in jail, pending the arrival of extradition papers. Governor Franklin on Friday honored the requisition of the governor of Texas for the extradition of Wright and Mr. Harden left with his prisoner Sunday morning for Lordsburg, where the sheriff of San Saba county, Texas was to be in waiting.
M. O. Harden, of Lordsburg, N. M., last Thursday arrested at the Swisshelm ranch in Sulphur Spring valley, R. L. Wright, who is wanted for the murder of a man named Lane in San Saba county, Texas, in 1889. Wright has lived for several years in the lower part of the valley, being commonly known by the name of John Wood. We understand that he admits the killing but claims extenuating circumstances, and also states that he has influential relatives in Texas who will aid in his defense. Officer Harden, who was made the agent of the Texas authorities, brought his prisoner to Willcox, where he was temporarily lodged in jail, pending the arrival of extradition papers. Governor Franklin on Friday honored the requisition of the governor of Texas for the extradition of Wright and Mr. Harden left with his prisoner Sunday morning for Lordsburg, where the sheriff of San Saba county, Texas was to be in waiting.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Murder Arrest
Fugitive Capture
Extradition
Texas Murder
Alias John Wood
What entities or persons were involved?
R. L. Wright
John Wood
M. O. Harden
Lane
Governor Franklin
Where did it happen?
Sulphur Spring Valley, Lordsburg, N. M., Willcox, San Saba County, Texas
Story Details
Key Persons
R. L. Wright
John Wood
M. O. Harden
Lane
Governor Franklin
Location
Sulphur Spring Valley, Lordsburg, N. M., Willcox, San Saba County, Texas
Event Date
Last Thursday, In 1889
Story Details
M. O. Harden arrests fugitive R. L. Wright (alias John Wood) for the 1889 murder of Lane in Texas; Wright admits killing with extenuating circumstances and expects family aid; extradited after governor's approval.