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September 6, 2018

10195. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, October 16th, 1869, Lieutenant D.A. Kane and a party of troops from Camp McDowell...

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory October 16th, 1869 LIEUTENANT D.A. KANE and a party of troops from Camp McDowell , arrived at Fort Whipple last Thursday afternoon having in charge Jos- Johnson, who it is said killed Sergeant McGovern, at this place, on the night of the 20th They also had in custody Wm. Collins , who was concerned in the terrible trag— edy. Both Johnson and Collins were immediately turned over to Sheriff Taylor, who lodged them in jail to await examination or the action of the Grand Jury. They were captured by Lieutenant McCleave , 8th U.S. Cavalry , in the mountains , near Sacaton Station Gila river, on the 8th inst. We believe the Pima Indians trailed them to their hiding place.

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