Murder of Sheriff Farley Shocks Monterey County
The widely known Sheriff Hank Farley was killed during a confrontation with George Cesar after Cesar attempted to shoot officers in Salinas and nearby towns. A massive search and mob pursuit followed, with arrests and barricades as residents urged swift justice and possible lynching, while officials sought to protect the accused.
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ALINAS
Farley
Monterey county
Cooge Ceesar
Ceasar
trent
Sheri Farley
Frrtien
Zalnia
Caesar
Fraley
Cruse
Zabala
Trev
Sherif Farley
John Matthews
Tinley
Constes Lriboness
belov
SATINAS
galinas
Silinas
Cesar
prisner
ias
Hollister
Vonteres
Meinuluie
Cessar
Parle
Juliu
mainted
bagies
Cessir
Farley Brother Remembered as Fearless Local Figure
Clumsy reminiscence recalls Prok and Chales Farley in the Philippines era. Sister in love, he served in the telephone office here and was known as a brave, steadfast man. Previous work and political ties hint at varied public life and loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prok
Chales Farley
Philppines
em love
Alvut sry
Republican
tad
femal
Murder and uprising stain Salinas and San Jose on Sept 19
Reports from Salinas and San Jose detail a deadly confrontation as murderer George Suesser confessed to killing Shea Parley and firing at Delaney and Allen. Authorities say Suesser was transported to Salinas and then to Castileville, while crowds gathered, demanded action, and Sheriff deputies faced pressure amid the case. Police captured Suesser after a tense pursuit, and the coroner ruled the death as a gunshot wound inflicted by Workshot, with Suesser held for transfer to San Jose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaney
Ailen
Allen
Sher
Fatley
Cormer
Chinatown
SALINAS
Suesse
Sheff Purley
Santos
hensifs
etune
Howard
Galch
Salinis
Castleville
ting
Palos
SAN JOSE
Associated Press
Suesser
Shei Parley
ed Delaney
satsfield
Shea Tailey
inhalars
sheriffs company
Corral de Trocha
Stard
Fether
spain
fquer
Puley spitel
Warshil
hye Aion
wxr
corons
Henry Tid Paring
deceisel
Wis
George Suessey
ant
San Francisco Crop Outlook Amid Warm Dry Week
Crop conditions in Saliform show warm, dry weather with 3 to 7 degrees above normal. A trace of rain, strong winds, and forest fire smoke affected upper Sacramento valley, but conditions are generally favorable for wine and raisin grapes with light insect impact. oranges may improve in quality, yields vary, sugar beets near harvest, hay stocks ample, and plowing underway in some areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SAN FRANCISCO
department of igmentture
Sicramento
France Still in the Ring as Exposition Opens
President Lowket visits the 1900 exposition site urging organizers to proceed with works. France remains a strong, united nation with a generous soul devoted to progress and peace. Hector Burness returns with his family from the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
cart
Hector Burness
Coast
Fire destroys block in Los Angeles injuring three
In Los Angeles on September 1 a vast fire swept a Commercial Alameda Wilmington block, devastating the Los Angeles Farming and Milling Co, Perry Mill and Lumber Co, and warehousing. Three men were injured, two fatally, as crews battled the blaze amid extreme heat and flying embers. The fire caused extensive losses, with insured value around 1000000 and substantial damage to lumber, machinery, and stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LOS ANGELES
Pacacit Jy
Altmeda Nequena and
Wilmington
Tames
Dieter
Perry Will and Lumber Company
Knowlton
Perry
Perry mu
Los Angeles Timing
ll | ing
biome
Alameda street
fire department
Commensal street
Company 5
lumber
miling
san
newts
Perry Lumber
tulling
Tully James Tweter
Perry Lumber Milling Company
George Aunowlton
chanrel
Knowltons
tts
Stockton Fair Opens With Record Attendance and Fast Racing
The Stockton Driving Club meet drew the largest crowd yet as betting surged. New Moon won the seven furlongs dash while Daedmien claimed the 270 prize after a sharp, sustained finish. Golby and Trevftor led early, but New Moon led the field. the agricultural exhibits were all in place and praised.
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STOCKTON Sept
Stockton Driving Club
New Moon
Daedmien
spire Golby
TrEvfferty
favorie
Spectator turnout and racing events at the track yield mixed results
A history of elaborate displays at the venue highlights a strong program with three hitness events and a match race. Results include Linns winning a 240 class purse of 1000, Freaks New Moon taking a mile race with 100 purse, and Castellar placing second in a second event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tafterdy
J Smith
New Moon
Taltet
Sully
Atiunas
Wehuline
Mairaso
Crine
Owensmaz
Sullivan
Sim Brownwall Galbat
Willer Sivdul
Pucintah
Jeanne Cabs
Tax Rates Fixed Across California Counties by Supervisors
County boards set fixed tax rates for state and county purposes across multiple counties. Stockton tops at 8.46 inside city limits and 1.75 outside with road tax. increases reflect deficits. Other counties like Santa Clara, Amador, Sonoma, Tulare, Stanislaus, San Diego, Riverside, Los Angeles, Sacramento report varied rates inside and outside incorporated areas, with notable highs and reductions from last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FAN JOAQUIN COUNTY
teday
Stockton
SANTA CLARA COUNIS
SAN JOSE
Board of Supervisors
PLACPR COUNTY
AUBURN
AMADOR
JACKSON
Amador county
SONOMA
SANTA ROSA
Sonoma county
TULARE
VISALIA
Tulare county
STANIST AUS
MODESTO
Stimmlay county
indep
RIVERSIDE
LOS ANGILLS
Coro
Kestner Dies Former Vice President of French Senate
The article notes the death of Kestner a prominent French statesman and Dreyfus advocate. It details his roles as president of the Combat Society of Paris, Republican political work, and attempts to improve worker conditions. It mentions his imprisonment in 1807 and long public service including positions in the Navona assembly and senate.
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Kestner
Cau
Dreyfus
Mercuzry
Mulhouse
Alsace
combat society of Pans
cooperative society
france
Navona
senate
Wath
Stockton Farr SIOCCKTON Sept 19 Harness Racing Card
Weather and fast track set a record pace at Stockton park with close finishes across 11 races? Togaiond nosed El Arte in five furlongs. McTarlane captured the seven furlongs dash while several longshots and favorites battled to the wire across classes and purses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockton Farr
SIOCCKTON
El Arte
McTarlane
Rally Higgs
Dutuess
DE Kent
Galette pba Hazelko
Mitchen
Prince Giit
Kent
Claudius
Bartow
oernut
Brook
Poodie
Bunch
meiden
Ahmthmy Paterno Gross
Clector
McFarline
Tenelaser
Ser Spray
S. Stromo
Dan Trek McCrys
Tred Cardener
Guerin Quietly Surrenders as Fort Chatiol Siege Unfolds
British style chaos details a government plan to seize a fortified position with thousands of police, troops, and municipal guards surrounding Port Chatiol. Guerin and companions attempt surrender after intense display of force, water cannons, and fire engines ready on scene.
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TARIS
munnipel juris
Catrin
studs
Dreyfus Lin
Port Chatiol
eich Street
iit
wisthout
republiin
Cneins
Chantefouht
Wis
Mo Lepine
polite
Cocherort
aerret service police
nith
reidhmess
Daistien
Shiltach waa
Guiry
othay
angive
Mount republic
nuvn
dey
stitian
ae Chahyol
Milievnye
Toseph Tascies
Condom
Ins
Cue
compions
aureste
Wo Millevece
Republein
nolice
Gnevi
Guerns
crim
wos
Guerins
Chantelou
Rue de Chebrol
French Cabinet Decides Dreyfus Pardon in Principle
Paris sept 17 the council of ministers decided to pardon Dreyfus in principle the pardon could take effect in a few days Dreyfus has relinquished his appeal and the exact scope of amnesty remains uncertain The death of Scheurer-Kestner, a longtime Dreyfus advocate, coincides with the cabinet’s move prompting speculation on its timing and impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PARIS
council of ministers
Dreyfus
var
tee amin
idon
Kestner
Scheurer-Kestners
HIness
Dreyfus Pardoned Spurs Mixed Paris Reaction
Paris observers reported a calm response as cabinet ministers ordered clemency for Dreyfus. Newsboys sold papers quickly yet crowds remained largely unmoved, with some anti Dreyfusard voices failing to ignite demonstrations and officials signaling no immediate upheaval.
Typhoons Hit Japan. Thousands Dead and Missing Amid Rough Seas
Oriental News VICLORA reports 3000 plus dead and missing after recent Japanese typhoons. Advices from the steamer Impress of India describe heavy damage and dislocation. Dowager of China reportedly recalled. fitness club wheelmen plan a Sunday run in new uniforms, gathering at the club at 2 oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VICLORA
Japan
Impress
India
Orient
sly ping
Impress Dowager of
China
Athletic Club
Sanrer
Bloody Clash in Carterville Between White and Negro Miners
State troops were dispatched as Carterville villagers faced a deadly riot between white and black miners. At least six black miners were killed and many wounded. authorities reported a running street battle with gunfire along the main thoroughfares and near Brush mine. The mayor and police attempted to restore order as officials warned of potential further outbreaks.
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Jevrin
Kng Jorgensen rifles
Tanner
rairoad
don
ater
RIV
J LLOYD
BRADLIY
TOHN
BARNUM
Sim Cummings
Donnelly
rewlite
cherk
Tate
Sheriff Gray
Carterville
Prush ming
Lanner
Ligut
Cortera
Gray
Hense
Louden
Mount Vernon
hie coupans
Sheril Gray
Troulle
Illinois C ntrat
Severil
parika
Marlow
ewalting
CHICAGO
laburere
firat
Zimmermins
Green- Alle
Greenville
MURPHYSBORO
Fourth regiment
National
Hon O JT Page
James Landen
fred
Sid Cummins
Cumins
Brown
Jim Hayes
anager Donnelly
comprnss
wis fred
LOTIS bert
Pest
Marion fil
Lowdon
eixteen
Carter tte
Perrine aney
ng town
owler
Justics
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HANK FARLEY
Fresno
Monterey
San Benito Couuty
Tresno
aries
FARLEY S SLAYER
RIFTERS
Pan
Westimeton
Frivites Darphofier
Connie
STOCKTON FAIR
aUTTER COUN ET
AUVBA CITY
Schuerer Kestne
W Sehenter kestner
5 nile
Guerin
saulta Fort
YC Frere
wong
ferrers
ohls
wiere
Rennes
Mersurees
counei
ujion
pthers
Loubet
Rennes court
Ihe
uir
Dresusard
Suir
Phe Son
inti iilitary
pirdons
LONDON
Daly
Oriental News
TUINOH
Germany
Kriger
Frevt Artath
Transial
Girm
Kruger
GoW
Plorence
Atordor county
ing
Wusich
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