Train Robbers Sontag Lyons Wreck House Fire at Sampson Flat
A violent morning confrontation near Sampson Flat left four officers dead or mortally wounded as train robbers Sontag and Lyons exchanged fire. The posse including U S Marshal Wilson and Deputy Burke pursued them toward Dunlap, while Grand and Sontag fled into the brush, with vigilante efforts mobilized in Tulare and Fresno counties.
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Robbery trio shootout leaves two officers dead in California hills
A desparate pursuit of robbers Lyons Sontag and Dyane ends in a deadly ambush near Youngs cabin on Niggar Creek. Deputies McGinnis Wilson and Burke are killed or gravely wounded as a posse closes in, with Evans Sontag captured and Evans and Sontag later located. authorities vow a wide pursuit and warrants for alleged protectors.
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Sheriff Jailed for Refusing to Execute Murderer
Judge Murphy finds Sheriff I sumerater guilty of contempt for not executing John WeNulty, condemned for the 4 year old Thomas Collis murder. WeNulty faces 24 hours in jail. reprieve granted then questioned. new trial sought, execution date shifted to October 14. Governor Markham granted a 15 day reprieve for appeals.
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Train Robbery Pursuit Follows Across Valley and Hills
Reports describe two attackers joining Evens and Sontag as posses chase the train robbers. Officers Wilson and McGinnis killed. Vic Wilson dies in Tucson hospital after exposure and wounds. The posse, led by Sheriff Hensley and deputies, pressing to locate accomplices in a broad search from Visalia to Centerville with updates from Modesto and Sanger.
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An Interesting Case Burrato September 13
A Monroe county apportionment decision was handed down by Judge Rameay of the supreme court affirming constitutionality with Justice Macomber dissenting. The ruling awaits the court of appeals and an extra term may be convened to address its impact on upcoming state elections.
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