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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1912
Page
9
The end of the trial of J Warren Jenkins for Jessie Jenkins murder nears. Prosecutor Rigdon argues the Colorado woman was killed by her husband over property. Defense attorney Ross to present a full defense as jury expected to retire later today.
Prosecutor Rigdon asserts Jenkins had sole motive in the brutal Jenkins murder case. He details the timeline from noon to 3 30 pm on April 14, describes the victim’s clothing and condition, and argues over the positioning and handling of the body and weapons. The courtroom reacts as he cites evidence of a staged scene and questions the daylight crime scenario.
Court convened at 9 35 First witness Mary T Cotchell testified seeing Jenkins six into James Cigar Store at 6 40 the day of the murder Another witness C E Hyatt Dr Beard testified on hair and stains on a bat found by Lake Minnehaha comparing to Mrs Jenkins hair The jury inquiry into the lake search and hair analysis was sustained The defense rested after Mr Watts testified about hair comparison and a brush in the Jenkins home
Roosevelt supporters disrupted a San Francisco county central committee session, clashing with Taft backers as resolutions endorsing Roosevelt were passed after the hall fight. Elsewhere in Portland a National Progressive Party state convention elected five Roosevelt-instructed delegates.
Ernest Snow age 21 son of Councilman G. W. Snow was seriously injured Friday afternoon on Carey avenue near the court house when the horse he rode shied at an automobile and threw him to the ground. He was taken unconscious to the Private hospital and is under care of Dr. Beard and Dr. Johnston with condition improved slightly last night.
The jury receives detailed definitions for first and second degree murder and manslaughter, outlining purposeful malice, premeditation and the absence of self defense. Instructions stress beyond reasonable doubt standard, burden on prosecution, and that verdicts depend on whether the defendant killed with premeditation or under heat of passion.
Jessie Jenkins died April 14 from head trauma believed caused by an Indian club. Warren Jenkins, her husband, faced trial beginning July 16 after jurors were selected from about 800 veniremen. Prosecution testimony cited human blood on clothes and burned prisoner garments. Defense argued ball bat used and Jenkins’ alibi downtown, while Jenkins testified to his whereabouts. Prosecutor Chas L. Higdon led the case with defense attorney William B. Ross.
In Cheyenne the miners and operators wage convention stalls as the committee investigates every detail of the new wage schedule. A. G. Morgan of Cheyenne notes the schedule is the congress’s top item and demands full understanding before action. Edwin Perry, UMWA international secretary, remains as a visitor and may stay until proceedings end.
Governor Carey commutes the sentences of five convicts for their actions during the fire at the broom factory inside Mawling state penitentiary last week. The inmates named are Join Ryan from Cheyenne 1909 M A Alexander from Dig Horn county 1909 Joseph Giuc Sard o from Lander 1909 Arthur Thurber from Sheridan 1910 and Job Woods from Albany county 1911.
Sheriff Roach reviewed a letter from Bo J. Songer of St. Louis alleging Warren Jenking eloped with another man's wife during divorce proceedings. Roach stated no city resident believed the claim and noted prior reports linking Jenkings to a Kansas City incident as referenced in a local Tribune article.
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