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August 3, 1890
Arizona Republican
Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona
What is this article about?
In Fresno Flats Valley, California, Indians attacked saloon keeper Cox after being denied whisky, nearly killing him. A posse pursued, and ex-Constable Samuel Ross fatally wounded one Indian in the groin.
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INDIAN OUTRAGES.
Fresno County, California, Still Suffers from the Brutes.
Fresno, Cal., August 2.—A Special to the Republican from Fresno Flats Valley, east of here in the mountains, brings word that on Thursday night a company of Indians rode up to a saloon kept by one Cox and demanded whisky. This was refused them, and they were driven out. Later Cox was ambushed by the Indians and nearly beaten to death. His skull was broken open and he is not expected to live. A posse of citizens, with Samuel Ross, an ex-Constable of Merced, tried to capture the Indians. One Indian started to run and Ross fired, intending to wound the Indian. The bullet entered the groin and the wound is expected to prove fatal.
Fresno County, California, Still Suffers from the Brutes.
Fresno, Cal., August 2.—A Special to the Republican from Fresno Flats Valley, east of here in the mountains, brings word that on Thursday night a company of Indians rode up to a saloon kept by one Cox and demanded whisky. This was refused them, and they were driven out. Later Cox was ambushed by the Indians and nearly beaten to death. His skull was broken open and he is not expected to live. A posse of citizens, with Samuel Ross, an ex-Constable of Merced, tried to capture the Indians. One Indian started to run and Ross fired, intending to wound the Indian. The bullet entered the groin and the wound is expected to prove fatal.
What sub-type of article is it?
Indian Affairs
Crime
What keywords are associated?
Indian Outrages
Fresno County
Cox Assault
Posse Pursuit
Indian Shot
What entities or persons were involved?
Cox
Samuel Ross
Where did it happen?
Fresno Flats Valley, Fresno County, California
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Fresno Flats Valley, Fresno County, California
Event Date
Thursday Night
Key Persons
Cox
Samuel Ross
Outcome
cox nearly beaten to death with broken skull, not expected to live; one indian shot in groin, wound expected fatal
Event Details
A company of Indians demanded whisky at Cox's saloon, were refused and driven out, then ambushed and severely beat Cox. A posse led by Samuel Ross pursued; Ross shot a fleeing Indian in the groin.