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December 1887

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December 1887

August 20, 2026

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In late 1887, El Paso newspapers reported the discovery of caves north of the city near Mount Franklin, believed to have served as a hideout for train robbers and counterfeiters. U.S. Deputy Marshal Bob Ross described three caves in rugged terrain, one containing clothing, books, plaster of Paris…

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