Trial of Crenshaw for Lynching

Examination for prosecution continued.

Richard L. King sworn: Knew of a riot in Los Angeles on the 24th of Oct.; it commenced in front of the Council building, where I stood back of seats with several Chinese; they occupied the Council building and some 2 or 3 hundred steps below it; about 4 o’clock we heard shooting, and went to the windows where we saw smoke through the Chinese shop and smoke threatening rifle-shots; the mob was surging in like waves.

[Extensive courtroom testimony continues, including witness statements describing the attempted lynching, rioting, and violent mob actions against Chinese men, specifically details involving a rooftop confrontation, attempted executions, and police efforts.]

Afternoon session:

Emile Harris sworn—Was in Los Angeles on 24th Oct.; was deputy sheriff under Mr. Rowen; was acting under the direction of sheriff; was at the riot; full force of police was there; found difficulty in getting to the roof; it was full of people; saw Mr. Crenshaw there on the roof; saw some Chinese who had been clubbed; thought one was dying.

[More testimony follows, including mentions of how the defendants were identified among the rioters and extensive examination of witness accounts and identities.]