front pg. August 16-18,1898

August 16-18, 1898

Mexico has commited yet another terrorist attack on Texas. This time bombing both; the bank
and sheriffs office in Armadillo. Eyewitnesses reported seeing "a mexican man wearing an sombrero
standing and walking around the two buildings, and would stop doing what he was doing, when people
would get to close." Moments later there were two explosions that left nothing of the building but some
debris and smoke. The suspect did manage to get away and no arrests have been made at this time.
The buildings will be repaired as soon as possible. If anyone has information on the matter please
contact the sheriff, and any volunteers will be greatly appreciated.

World news

A few weeks ago Mexico's general Cordova issued a new policy stating, "All resoures would be going
towards military purposes," thus leaveing their citizens to starve. Our president then denouced Cordova's
policys hoping to have an effect on Cordova, but instead Mexico's ambassador has replied with this statement:
"Without food for our soldiers, how would they be strong and healthy to fight? And without suppies they
wouldn't be prepard for battles." The rebels have been taking the food and suppies from citizens, making
the rebels grow strong. We have no choice but to starve out all the rebels, and we have to sacrifice some
innocent people for the good of mexico." The president hasn't responded yet.

Locals news

Both Ridgewood farms and solomon's folly are being rebuilt from last weeks incident involving the
peacemakers. The workers hired to rebuild Solomon's folly reportedly went to lunch only to return to
solomon's folly being burned backdown . There were no reported eyewitnesses to who was responsible.
If you have any information about the man or men responsible please inform the lawmen.


Plainview has been sold to Mr. Don Hicks. Mr. Hicks has bought the oil fields in hopes that one day
oil will be very valuable and has put every penny into Plainview. There has already been rumors of a
merger with Cerberus, a shipping company in Thieve's Landing. Cerberus is interested, but Don Hicks is
hesitant about the merger. Although papers have been drawn up, nothing has been signed at this time.



On August 16th two bureau agents were reportedly involved in a shootout in armadillo. eyewitness
reports say sons of liberty may have been involved. Before the shootout took place Mr. Keith Hawkens
was seen looking around the Armadillo Barn for any suspicious activity. Eyewitness also reports that after
the shootout both men headed into cholla springs, and later that day the bureau agent, also known as
agent Tompson, was found dead in cholla springs. No one saw what happened after they left Armadillo.
The sheriff report says Tompson bled to death. On August 17th the bureau reported to have seen Cerberus
members to be responsible for the deaths of some agents. That afternoon in Blackwater an eyewitness reported
seeing a sniper shoot and wounded a bureau agent. When the law enforcement went to investigate the rooftops
where the eyewitness reported seeing the sniper, a bureau agent was found dead with multiple knife wounds.



On Friday morning Andrew Hutchins, the vice president of cerberus, made an anoucment in the middle
of Armadillo. In his speech he had claimed Cerberus "is only a blue collar business, and that we were
his equal. That if anyone had any questions, go to Thieves' Landing." But two days later it was reported
that a man named Dan Hope went to Thieves' landing looking for sons of liberty member Kevin Rodgers.
While there Cerberus vice president Andrew Hutchins seen Kvin Rodgers. He then captured and hog tied
Mr.Dan Hope saying this is private property Cerberus took dan hope to Ridgewood where Keith Hawkens,
leader of sons of liberty,lives. They told Keith to keep his boys out of Thieves' landing. Before untieing
Mr. Hope. There is clearly tension between Cerberus and Sons of liberty due to so many reported
incidents involving Cerberus.




Cerberus employees where seen chaseing a man whos identiy is unknown at this time.Cerberus reportedly
captured the man after a few hours of chasing, the men took the prisoner to the Armadillo jail.
A few hours later the prisoner escaped the cell. When the escape was discovered three bureau agents
managed to find the prisoner hiding in the McFarland's barn. There was reportedly a gun fight between
the prisoner and agents. However the prisoner managed to once again escape. Eyewinesses reported
seeing the bureau agents asking around for a tracker in Armadillo . Reports say the agents did find
a tracker that lead them to the Blackwater church. Inside they found him hiding and the bureau managed
to capture the criminal and escorted him to the Blackwater police station. A few minutes after the arrest
it was reported that Sons of liberty member Kevin Rodgers showed up asking questions about what the prisoners
crimes were, the bureau had no response for what the prisoner did in the first place but answered why he was in now.
It was reported that Kevin Rodgers then left. Minutes later, sniper shots were fired hitting an agent
shortly after eyewitnesses say that Keith Hawkens and the rest of the Sons of liberty showed up
asking questions about the prisoner. The bureau grew suspicious that the sniper was Mr.Rodgers
and reportedly tried to make an arrest. Eyewitness said that they began to argue and within a few minutes, the aurgment
tured into a shootout. The shootout didn't last long before Sons of liberty leader Mr. Hawkens
reportedly tried to calm the situation by refusing to fight and coming in with a white flag. Enough time was given to Kieth for
to receive the advantage by disarming the senior agent and holding him in the police
station. Witnesses reported hearing Hawkens yelling out" I was the president of Texas once but
i stepped down because it was too much power and power can currupt a man. I helped fight for this country
and risked my life for the families to go on living in peace. Why cant we work together." With further persuasion
the senior bureau agent was unhog tied and givin back his guns. Within seconds of being released the senior
agent turned and shot his partner. Witnesses reported seeing the wounded agent abord a ship headed towards
Austin Texas , While the other agents fled the scene.

Classifieds
Sheriff wanted:
Lawmen are needed in the worst way
for both Armadillo and Blackwater. If you think you got what
it takes to wear the badge then apply


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The owner of the Thieves' Landing pawn shop is ready to sale.
If you are interested please visit the pawn shop for more details.


Ads:
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Enlargement of the bust.
Nothing is more desirable than a smooth complexion.




Ads:
Mr. Withers gun company
The best manufactured guns money can buy!


Miss Jenna White is looking to hire. If you are interested in working at the undertaker shop please apply
with in the shop.

Obituaries

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Agent Thompson



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