Sapp Trial Recap Continues with Witnesses and Testimony
The Sapp trial adjourned to 2 20 pm after E E Sapp defended his conduct and denied planning his wife’s murder. A L Bevil testified about a Wright examination in Kountz. Several Lufkin witnesses with good reputations for truth and veracity supported Griffin. The defense readied more evidence while cross examinations touched on timing and routes to graves.
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Daily Eagle
E. E. Sapp
A. L. Bevil
Liberty County
Vena Wright
Kountz
Giddens
Sapp
Ben Hooks
H. S. Kane
Bob Nolan
the Kyle
Baldpate
Miss Wright
Guy Speed
Plainview
Beaumont
Big
Hooks Switch
Nona
Wright
Lumberton
Harris County
Thos. van Aucken
Watts
Havart
Griffin
Fred McLendon
Lufkin
Sam Griffin
Peacy
Abney
W. A. Abney
McLendon
FE. A. Medford
S. G. Lewis
Tyler County
H. P. Davis
Mr. Nesbit
W. N. Evans
Howth
Sam R. Sayers
Angelina County
German Raider Caught in Pacific Tow to Port
A German raider in the Pacific has been captured by a United States cruiser and is being towed to Pacifics Port, according to a United Press report dated March 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Pacifics Port
Pacific
Beaumont Trial Delivers Mixed Reputation Testimony
Witnesses in the Beaumont case discuss reputations of Griffin Goodman and Havart. Several attest to Goodman and Griffin having good reputations, while some mention rumors and “Red Bone” miscegenation notes. Cross examinations focus on truthfulness and prior discussions of reputation as testimony proceeds.
S TUMEZE Advertisement and Beaumont Trial Details
An old advertisement extols STUMEZE for stomach catarrh with a Tacoma testimonial. The text shifts to court notes from Beaumont detailing habeas corpus proceedings, witness testimonies, a will, and the Sapp murder trial, including ship records and statements by J A McNeil and A S Collins.
Hobby Signs Statewide Prohibition Bill in Texas
Governor Hobby signed the statewide prohibition bill at the capitol on Thursday. The measure makes Texas a dry state on June 25, with the signing viewed as a key milestone in the state’s prohibition battle.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Hobby
Capitol
Dodson's Liver Tone Opposes Harmful Calomel
A vintage advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable alternative to calomel. It claims calomel is dangerous mercury that worsens health and causes salivation, while Liver Tone cleanses the liver without side effects and improves biliousness and constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson
Steep Hollow Farmers Pledge No Wheat In War Time
At a Saturday meeting County Agent Ewing urged stamping out the gopher pest and promoting food regulations. A patriotic pledge was signed by nearly all attendees promising not to eat any more wheat bread during the war, with two abstentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steep Hollow
Ewing
Benson
Leason
Beaumont jurors hear testimony in Mrs Sapp estate case
Witnesses describe an accidental shooting on a hunting trip with claims a man named Watson or Watts fired the shot. Testimony covers the aunt’s will, family finances, and the role of Judge Gaines in the prosecution. Several Beaumont residents test to Mrs Corley’s reputation and the couple’s marital harmony before the final trip.
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Sapp
Watson
Watts
Judge Gaines
Gaines
Furral
Melbourne
Matagoorda Cunty
Graham
Hardin County
Blain
Tom Housenfluck
Beaumont
Housenfluck
Jordan
Bay City
Cook
Rugely
Partain
James Wolffe
Daily Eagle
Col. Davidson
First National Bank of
J. D. Corley
B. Bell
Marion Fletcher
J. D. Keith
J. P. Beatty
Jasper
Corley
John Carroll
Guaranty Band & Trust Co
F. L. Sheeks
Southern Pacific Lines
Leo Roberts
Ernest Tarver
Ward
O. A. Ross
War address urges total home effort to win
Dr. Henry Barnstein of Temple Beth Israel Houston told A and M College students that patriotism goes beyond rallies and bonds. He urged Americans to prepare to sacrifice at home and in the line, doubling efforts after the Lusitania sinking to ensure victory and the Allies prevail. He noted personal family ties to the war and stressed government action against Teutonic propaganda. The address drew a large, enthusiastically receptive crowd.
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Red Cross
Henry Barnstein
Temple Beth Israel
Houston
A. and M. College
America
Lusitania
Barnstein
Court session discusses Mrs Stephen relatives case
Testimony concluded after six hours of argument as the state opens its case with W C Davis and Judge W B O Quinn delivering final addresses. Defense speaking plan incomplete with Judge W B Hudson possibly opening, followed by Judge W Howth and Judge J F Duff. The court adjourned at 9 55 after noting objections to the charge and several special charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sapp
W. Howth
J. F. Duff
Mechanics Arrive at A and M College Signal School
From the Eagle: sixty three new men joined the war department signal corps school at A and M College for Rich Field Waco bringing total enrollment to 125. Provisions allow at least 300, with expectations to exceed. First army mechanics detachment of 2000 3000 expected April 15 delaying from April 1.
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Ily Eagle
Ae Mechanics
War Department
A. and M. College
Signal Corps
College For
Rich Field
Waco
Army
Apri 1
Court adjourns to 2 o clock for charge preparation
The court needs time to prepare the charge and adjourns proceedings to 2 o clock. The brief notice indicates forthcoming action and continuation of the case in the same venue.
Court Term Extended to March 30 1918
District Judge H S Morehead extended the February term to March 30 due to important unfinished business in cause No 5088 State of Texas vs E E Sapp. The trial began and on April fourth day of May A D 1918 the case was not yet concluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Morehead
State of Texas
E. E. Sapp
Mares A. D
Judge Morehead Praised For Handling Sapp Murder Trial
Beaumont correspondent A R Kriechbaum lauds Judge H S Morehead of the 85th district court for moving the Sapp murder trial with ease and dispatch despite more witnesses and long travel to Bryan. Both sides report fair rulings with no favoritism, while family members stress a fair process for the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Morehead
85Th District Court
Sapp
A. R. Kriechbaum
Beaumont
Kriechbaum
Liberty County
Dr Poulter Christian Osteopathic Physician Listed
Osteopathic physician Dr. Poulter Christian operates from the residence of Mrs Josie Lawrence at 3712 26th Street with phone contact 558.
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Charlie
John Brightman
Charlie Goodman
Goodmans
Red Bones
B. B. Johnson
Charlie Goodwin
C. Matthews
Hawart
L. P. Quilles
Kirbyville
Lowell
Sowell
Stumeze
Howard L. Bolan
Second St
Tacoma
Washington
Wesley MacDaniels
Liberty Garage
H. Lowell
W. C. Davis
Reese
Sheek
Jim Wolffe
Brownsville
Wolffe
Collins
Mr. Howth
Norman Stewart
Emnuel Bros
Sapps
A. S. Collins
Depot
van Aucken
Mortagonda
The
United States
Dr. Price
Independence Boulevard
Chicago
Eczemas Hunt
Hunt
King Worm
Box
N. A. Stewart
Girty
College
Mr. Kriechbaum
Judge Morehead
Packer
Swift & Company
U.S
Union Stock Yards
Illinois
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