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January 28, 1885
Las Vegas Daily Gazette
Las Vegas, San Miguel County, New Mexico
What is this article about?
Sheriff Hilario Romero and posse returned yesterday from Chaperito with news that outlaw Nicolas Aragon surrendered to him for protection from mob law and will be brought to the city today.
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Hilario Romero and posse returned yesterday afternoon from Chaperito, bringing with him the good tidings that Nicolas Aragon, the outlaw, had surrendered and will be brought to this city some time today. As soon as Aragon saw Romero on the field he willingly surrendered, with the understanding that our sheriff was to protect him from mob law, which was agreed to. Aragon says he never would have surrendered to an American officer, but it always has been a noticeable fact that when Sheriff Romero went after a man he generally came.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
What keywords are associated?
Outlaw Surrender
Sheriff Romero
Nicolas Aragon
Chaperito
Mob Law
What entities or persons were involved?
Hilario Romero
Nicolas Aragon
Where did it happen?
Chaperito
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Chaperito
Event Date
Yesterday Afternoon
Key Persons
Hilario Romero
Nicolas Aragon
Outcome
aragon surrendered willingly with agreement for protection from mob law; to be brought to the city today.
Event Details
Hilario Romero and posse returned from Chaperito bringing news that Nicolas Aragon the outlaw had surrendered upon seeing Romero, understanding the sheriff would protect him from mob law.