Editorial published in The Galveston Daily News / August 11, 1884

A Mr. Clarke, of San Luis Potosi; Mexico, writes to the St. Louis Globe-Democrat in defense of Mexican institutions, and in general condemnation of Americans residing in Mexico, Mr. Clarke is evidently in an unpleasant frame of mind, or at least was in that mood when he penned the letter referred to. His nationality is only indicated by his name, which prima facie makes him English or American. It is difficult to believe that an American would describe his countrymen residing with him in a foreign country in the language used by Mr. Clarke. He says the Americans residing m Mexico are "the scum of Texas, Arkansas and other lower States. They are for the most part desperadoes. The employees on the Mexican railways are nearly all from the States and are generally a hard lot."

Formally dressed men ride on the Deadwood, South Dakota, coach. The photograph was taken in 1889 by John C. H. Grabill. Full size image.

Peter Watson, Nebraska's Veteran, Has a Narrow Escape.

LAST SHELL KILLS THE BEAST

Latest Encounter of the Professional Wolf Hunter Is the Most Exciting of His Career.

Special to The New York Times / September 3, 1899

CHADRON, Neb., Sept. 2. -- Probably the only remaining wild beast hunter in the State of Nebraska to-day, a survival of the pioneer days, is Peter A. Watson of this city, who has just distinguished himself in killing a great gray wolf in a hand-to-hand struggle, with a small revolver as his only weapon. Watson is a professional wolf hunter, and his prowess is recognized by the Nebraska Live

RESULT OF A QUARREL BETWEEN JEALOUS MEXICAN RIVALS.

Report published in The New York Times / April 9, 1893

PUEBLO, Mexico, April 8. -- An encounter that resulted in the killing of two persons and the dangerous wounding of two others has been reported to the police.

Luis Rogero and a young woman named Anita Martinz went to a lodging house here and engaged rooms. The met a young merchant named Francisco Rodriques