Arizona Republic, 12 Feb 1930, Wed, Page 1
Phoenix Man Murdered While Operating Mine Near Parral, Mexico
THE AMERICAN consulate at EI Paso yesterday was unofficially informed that George Robinette, 40 years old, Phoenix mining man, was murdered near Parral, Chihuahua, Mex., last Saturday night, according to an Associated Press dispatch.
The consulate was advised that because of the condition of the body, which had been hacked, permission should be sought by Robinette's relatives for burial in Mexico.
Only meager details of the slaying were received.
Robinette had lived in Phoenix for the past 28 years, it was learned here last night. He came to Arizona with his parents, Mrs. and Mrs. H. C. Robinette, 718 North Fourth street, in 1892 from Union county, Oregon.
He had been engaged in various mining activities in the interior of Mexico for the past five years, entering the country for the last time the first of January. In company two other men he had been operating a small mine on the property known as the Mines of the navigators. This is located approximately 30 miles from Parral.
He is survived by his parents. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Robinette, a sister, Marian, and a brother, J. W. Robinette. The brother left here last night for Mexico where he will attempt to get permission for removing the body to the United States for burial.
Word of Robinette's death was received by his relatives here through the chief of police, who had been asked by the American consulate at El Paso, Tex., to ascertain if the dead man had any relatives in Phoenix.
Arizona Republic, 16 Feb 1930, Sun, Page 3
Set Tomorrow For Mining Man's Funeral
Funeral servies for George Robinette, 41 years old Phoenix mining man who was murdered near Parral, Chihuahua, Mex., February 8 will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from the A. L. Moore and Son mortuary, it was announced yesterday. Interment will be In Greenwood Memorial park and the Phoenix Masonic lodge will have charge of services.
The body was returned from Mexico yesterday. Officials of the Mexican government still are conducting an investigation in an effort to discover and capture the murderer.
Robinette, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Robinette, 718 North Fourth street, who have been residents of Phoenix for 38 years, also leaves a sister, Marian, and a brother, J. W. Robinette of 1533 West McKinIey street.
George Robinette was in Spain when the World war broke out, engaged in construction of a large power dam. He was called home when the United States entered the war and enlisted with the 90th division, serving 11 months with Texas troops. He also was a member of the army of occupation for some time.
Following the war Robinette spent three years in South America with the Chile Exploration company, but for the last tive years was engaged In mining engineering work in Mexico. He visited In Phoenix late last December.
Arizona Republic, 18 Feb 1930, Tue, Page 4
Funeral Rites For Robinette Are Conducted
Funeral services for George Robinette, Phoenix mining man who was murdered in Mexico 11 days ago, were conducted by the Rev. F. W. Starring from the A. L. Moore and Sons Mortuary yesterday. A short burial service was conducted at the Greenwood Memorial park by the Phoenix Masonic lodge. It is understood that Mr. Robinette's death is being investigated by Mexican officials. He is survived by his parents. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Robinette: a sister, Marian, and a brother, J. W. Robinette, all of Phoenix.
Arizona Republic, 19 Feb 1930, Wed, Page 1
Funeral services for George Robinette were conducted here Monday. The local Masonic lodge held brief services at Greenwood Memorial pack prior to burial. Mr. Robinette was the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Robinette, 718 North Fourth street. He is survived by both parents, a brother and sister, all who live here.
Phoenix Man Murdered While Operating Mine Near Parral, Mexico
THE AMERICAN consulate at EI Paso yesterday was unofficially informed that George Robinette, 40 years old, Phoenix mining man, was murdered near Parral, Chihuahua, Mex., last Saturday night, according to an Associated Press dispatch.
The consulate was advised that because of the condition of the body, which had been hacked, permission should be sought by Robinette's relatives for burial in Mexico.
Only meager details of the slaying were received.
Robinette had lived in Phoenix for the past 28 years, it was learned here last night. He came to Arizona with his parents, Mrs. and Mrs. H. C. Robinette, 718 North Fourth street, in 1892 from Union county, Oregon.
He had been engaged in various mining activities in the interior of Mexico for the past five years, entering the country for the last time the first of January. In company two other men he had been operating a small mine on the property known as the Mines of the navigators. This is located approximately 30 miles from Parral.
He is survived by his parents. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Robinette, a sister, Marian, and a brother, J. W. Robinette. The brother left here last night for Mexico where he will attempt to get permission for removing the body to the United States for burial.
Word of Robinette's death was received by his relatives here through the chief of police, who had been asked by the American consulate at El Paso, Tex., to ascertain if the dead man had any relatives in Phoenix.
Arizona Republic, 16 Feb 1930, Sun, Page 3
Set Tomorrow For Mining Man's Funeral
Funeral servies for George Robinette, 41 years old Phoenix mining man who was murdered near Parral, Chihuahua, Mex., February 8 will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from the A. L. Moore and Son mortuary, it was announced yesterday. Interment will be In Greenwood Memorial park and the Phoenix Masonic lodge will have charge of services.
The body was returned from Mexico yesterday. Officials of the Mexican government still are conducting an investigation in an effort to discover and capture the murderer.
Robinette, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Robinette, 718 North Fourth street, who have been residents of Phoenix for 38 years, also leaves a sister, Marian, and a brother, J. W. Robinette of 1533 West McKinIey street.
George Robinette was in Spain when the World war broke out, engaged in construction of a large power dam. He was called home when the United States entered the war and enlisted with the 90th division, serving 11 months with Texas troops. He also was a member of the army of occupation for some time.
Following the war Robinette spent three years in South America with the Chile Exploration company, but for the last tive years was engaged In mining engineering work in Mexico. He visited In Phoenix late last December.
Arizona Republic, 18 Feb 1930, Tue, Page 4
Funeral Rites For Robinette Are Conducted
Funeral services for George Robinette, Phoenix mining man who was murdered in Mexico 11 days ago, were conducted by the Rev. F. W. Starring from the A. L. Moore and Sons Mortuary yesterday. A short burial service was conducted at the Greenwood Memorial park by the Phoenix Masonic lodge. It is understood that Mr. Robinette's death is being investigated by Mexican officials. He is survived by his parents. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Robinette: a sister, Marian, and a brother, J. W. Robinette, all of Phoenix.
Arizona Republic, 19 Feb 1930, Wed, Page 1
Funeral services for George Robinette were conducted here Monday. The local Masonic lodge held brief services at Greenwood Memorial pack prior to burial. Mr. Robinette was the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Robinette, 718 North Fourth street. He is survived by both parents, a brother and sister, all who live here.
Arizona Republic, 12 Feb 1930, Wed, Page 1
Phoenix Man Murdered While Operating Mine Near Parral, Mexico
THE AMERICAN consulate at EI Paso yesterday was unofficially informed that George Robinette, 40 years old, Phoenix mining man, was murdered near Parral, Chihuahua, Mex., last Saturday night, according to an Associated Press dispatch.
The consulate was advised that because of the condition of the body, which had been hacked, permission should be sought by Robinette's relatives for burial in Mexico.
Only meager details of the slaying were received.
Robinette had lived in Phoenix for the past 28 years, it was learned here last night. He came to Arizona with his parents, Mrs. and Mrs. H. C. Robinette, 718 North Fourth street, in 1892 from Union county, Oregon.
He had been engaged in various mining activities in the interior of Mexico for the past five years, entering the country for the last time the first of January. In company two other men he had been operating a small mine on the property known as the Mines of the navigators. This is located approximately 30 miles from Parral.
He is survived by his parents. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Robinette, a sister, Marian, and a brother, J. W. Robinette. The brother left here last night for Mexico where he will attempt to get permission for removing the body to the United States for burial.
Word of Robinette's death was received by his relatives here through the chief of police, who had been asked by the American consulate at El Paso, Tex., to ascertain if the dead man had any relatives in Phoenix.
Arizona Republic, 16 Feb 1930, Sun, Page 3
Set Tomorrow For Mining Man's Funeral
Funeral servies for George Robinette, 41 years old Phoenix mining man who was murdered near Parral, Chihuahua, Mex., February 8 will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from the A. L. Moore and Son mortuary, it was announced yesterday. Interment will be In Greenwood Memorial park and the Phoenix Masonic lodge will have charge of services.
The body was returned from Mexico yesterday. Officials of the Mexican government still are conducting an investigation in an effort to discover and capture the murderer.
Robinette, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Robinette, 718 North Fourth street, who have been residents of Phoenix for 38 years, also leaves a sister, Marian, and a brother, J. W. Robinette of 1533 West McKinIey street.
George Robinette was in Spain when the World war broke out, engaged in construction of a large power dam. He was called home when the United States entered the war and enlisted with the 90th division, serving 11 months with Texas troops. He also was a member of the army of occupation for some time.
Following the war Robinette spent three years in South America with the Chile Exploration company, but for the last tive years was engaged In mining engineering work in Mexico. He visited In Phoenix late last December.
Arizona Republic, 18 Feb 1930, Tue, Page 4
Funeral Rites For Robinette Are Conducted
Funeral services for George Robinette, Phoenix mining man who was murdered in Mexico 11 days ago, were conducted by the Rev. F. W. Starring from the A. L. Moore and Sons Mortuary yesterday. A short burial service was conducted at the Greenwood Memorial park by the Phoenix Masonic lodge. It is understood that Mr. Robinette's death is being investigated by Mexican officials. He is survived by his parents. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Robinette: a sister, Marian, and a brother, J. W. Robinette, all of Phoenix.
Arizona Republic, 19 Feb 1930, Wed, Page 1
Funeral services for George Robinette were conducted here Monday. The local Masonic lodge held brief services at Greenwood Memorial pack prior to burial. Mr. Robinette was the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Robinette, 718 North Fourth street. He is survived by both parents, a brother and sister, all who live here.
Phoenix Man Murdered While Operating Mine Near Parral, Mexico
THE AMERICAN consulate at EI Paso yesterday was unofficially informed that George Robinette, 40 years old, Phoenix mining man, was murdered near Parral, Chihuahua, Mex., last Saturday night, according to an Associated Press dispatch.
The consulate was advised that because of the condition of the body, which had been hacked, permission should be sought by Robinette's relatives for burial in Mexico.
Only meager details of the slaying were received.
Robinette had lived in Phoenix for the past 28 years, it was learned here last night. He came to Arizona with his parents, Mrs. and Mrs. H. C. Robinette, 718 North Fourth street, in 1892 from Union county, Oregon.
He had been engaged in various mining activities in the interior of Mexico for the past five years, entering the country for the last time the first of January. In company two other men he had been operating a small mine on the property known as the Mines of the navigators. This is located approximately 30 miles from Parral.
He is survived by his parents. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Robinette, a sister, Marian, and a brother, J. W. Robinette. The brother left here last night for Mexico where he will attempt to get permission for removing the body to the United States for burial.
Word of Robinette's death was received by his relatives here through the chief of police, who had been asked by the American consulate at El Paso, Tex., to ascertain if the dead man had any relatives in Phoenix.
Arizona Republic, 16 Feb 1930, Sun, Page 3
Set Tomorrow For Mining Man's Funeral
Funeral servies for George Robinette, 41 years old Phoenix mining man who was murdered near Parral, Chihuahua, Mex., February 8 will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from the A. L. Moore and Son mortuary, it was announced yesterday. Interment will be In Greenwood Memorial park and the Phoenix Masonic lodge will have charge of services.
The body was returned from Mexico yesterday. Officials of the Mexican government still are conducting an investigation in an effort to discover and capture the murderer.
Robinette, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Robinette, 718 North Fourth street, who have been residents of Phoenix for 38 years, also leaves a sister, Marian, and a brother, J. W. Robinette of 1533 West McKinIey street.
George Robinette was in Spain when the World war broke out, engaged in construction of a large power dam. He was called home when the United States entered the war and enlisted with the 90th division, serving 11 months with Texas troops. He also was a member of the army of occupation for some time.
Following the war Robinette spent three years in South America with the Chile Exploration company, but for the last tive years was engaged In mining engineering work in Mexico. He visited In Phoenix late last December.
Arizona Republic, 18 Feb 1930, Tue, Page 4
Funeral Rites For Robinette Are Conducted
Funeral services for George Robinette, Phoenix mining man who was murdered in Mexico 11 days ago, were conducted by the Rev. F. W. Starring from the A. L. Moore and Sons Mortuary yesterday. A short burial service was conducted at the Greenwood Memorial park by the Phoenix Masonic lodge. It is understood that Mr. Robinette's death is being investigated by Mexican officials. He is survived by his parents. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Robinette: a sister, Marian, and a brother, J. W. Robinette, all of Phoenix.
Arizona Republic, 19 Feb 1930, Wed, Page 1
Funeral services for George Robinette were conducted here Monday. The local Masonic lodge held brief services at Greenwood Memorial pack prior to burial. Mr. Robinette was the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Robinette, 718 North Fourth street. He is survived by both parents, a brother and sister, all who live here.
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