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Story July 19, 1899

The Silver State

Unionville, Winnemucca, Humboldt County, Nevada

What is this article about?

Sam Ketchum, injured robber with broken arm, captured at Lambert's ranch on Ute Creek by officers Reno, McBride, Clouse, and Van Allen. He sought medical attention after a Sunday evening fight. Ten-man party pursues two other robbers, one believed wounded. Location near Springer, New Mexico, July 19.

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NEEDED MEDICAL ATTENTION

Officers After the two Other Robbers—On a Hot Trail.

By The Silver State's Leased Wire.

LAS VEGAS (N. M.), July 19.—A special to Optic from Springer says:

Sam Ketchum was captured last night at Lambert's ranch on Ute Creek, where he came in for medical attendance and food. His arm was broken near the shoulder. He left Cimarron for the railroad at 11 A. M., today in custody of three guards. He was captured by Special Officers Reno, McBride, Clouse and Van Allen.

A party of ten have been on the trail of two other robbers since yesterday noon. They are sure that another robber is wounded.

Lambert's ranch is three miles west of the place where the fight occurred Sunday evening.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Story

What themes does it cover?

Crime Punishment Justice

What keywords are associated?

Robber Capture Sam Ketchum Pursuit Broken Arm Ute Creek

What entities or persons were involved?

Sam Ketchum Reno Mcbride Clouse Van Allen

Where did it happen?

Lambert's Ranch On Ute Creek, Near Springer, Las Vegas (N. M.)

Story Details

Key Persons

Sam Ketchum Reno Mcbride Clouse Van Allen

Location

Lambert's Ranch On Ute Creek, Near Springer, Las Vegas (N. M.)

Event Date

July 19

Story Details

Sam Ketchum, with a broken arm from a Sunday evening fight, sought medical attention at Lambert's ranch and was captured by special officers. He was guarded to Cimarron. A party pursues two other robbers, one wounded.

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