James Henan Delaney, a 41-year-old constable from Vina Township, California, met a tragic end on February 23, 1902. On that fateful evening, Delaney was attending a dance at the Vina Town Hall when an incident involving fire-crackers occurred. As the constable, Delaney took it upon himself to investigate the disturbance. He stepped outside to question the individuals responsible for throwing the fire-crackers into the hall. During this confrontation, Delaney encountered a man who was intoxicated
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