Chair Theory Fights Over Evidence in Butler Case
The trial for Sead Roberts on charges related to Butler's death heard Dr. G Holden testify the skull fractures could be caused by a chair corner with enough force, while Coroner Arnstrong's earlier autopsy supports a fatal blow. Defense and prosecution clashed over whether the Butler chair could have caused the injuries and the exact instrument used.
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Ray Butler Butler
Butler
Sead Roberts
G. Holden
Maton
Holden
Coineide
Hy FL Arnstrong
Aie Cher Sarchet
Loman Gkull
Akull
Sarchet
Buller
Wice
Baker
Frederic. . Clark
Helden
Modesail Ne
Holden Gald
Raade
Noten Ha
A Holden
Hollen
Dr. Holden
Sarahet
Pha.chatr
Setel Roberts
Ray B. Butler
Kepta Ranch
Hitler
R. F. Armatrong
Haton
Armatrong
Roberta
Armontrong
Witnesses Disagree On What Caused Skull Fractures in Trial
Testimony in a courtroom described how skull fractures could be caused by a chair or a blackjack. Doctor Holden acknowledged varied force needed for different weapons while explaining possible injury mechanisms. He appeared with a broken leg from a recent fall, and Deputy Coroner Wellioan offered supportive testimony.
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Dr. Holden
Cald Bs
de. Holden
Judge Clark
Holden
Local Wheat and Potato Prices From Farm Market
Local buyers pay to farmers listing spring wheat at 1.78 per unit and hard winter wheat prices. Also shows oats and potatoes with varied quotes such as 9.80 to 4.30 and 1.40 in unclear formatting. Prices appear in a rural market context with multiple crops and grain types.
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Dea
Pearguie
Komar
Serea
Prominent Greeley Man Davis Joins Defense at Roberts Trial
Frank B. Davis sits with Seacil Roberts in the courtroom during the murder trial of Ray J. Birdur. Davis, formerly in cattle with Roberts, funds part of the defense and says he believes Roberts innocent, noting past city council service while Roberts was chief of policy.
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Frank B. Davis
Greeley
Seacil Roberta
Ray J. Birdur
Davis
Roberts
Davie
Ray EB
Butler
Witnesses testify on skull fractures and possible weapons
Wednesday testimony centered on whether skull fractures in the Butler case could have been caused by a chair or an ax. Wellman described chair edges likely to cause injuries and noted experts debated weapon influence. Cross examinations probed likelihoods, with the coroner supporting blunt instruments as possible causes.
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Holden
Baker
Sarehket
Holded
Bly
Sarehet
Waltman
Sarchet
Wellman
Sarchel
Gatler
Jat Leford& Brisk
Butler
Barchet
Defensa
Gonvinen
Jon
Arrests Threatened as Crowd Packs Court in Briggsdale
Crowds mobbed the district court scene about 1:30 pm Thursday, deputies pushed back, and Judge Fe W Glank rebuked the assault on the court. He warned repeat violations could lead to permanent exclusion and possible arrests. Witness Guy McGinness identified a burned car west of Briggsdale tied to Ray Butler and Ben Linhe, with maps and pictures to Sheriff Gus Anderson testifying.
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District Court
van Ag
Roberts Lila
Fe W. Glank
Atlnt
Guy McGinness
King Edward Faces Constitutional Crisis in Belvedere Visit
London reports a pivotal day as King Edward clings to throne and friendship with Mrs. Wallis Simpson amid cabinet crisis. Baldwin declines comment while Clement's remarks signal royal resolve. Fort Belvedere hosts tense talks with Mrs Simpson, Mrs Merryiman, and other officials. queen mother visits palace ruins as royal stalemate continues.
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Simpaon
King’s Residence
Fort Bolvederd
Belvedere
Brigis
Edward of
Dugland
Duke of York
Wallia Warfield Simpson
Statl
Mra. Bimpson
Buckingham
Palace
Royal
D. B. Merry
Iman
Washington
Simpson
Maj
Alek Alexander
Stanley Baldwin
Bia
Aggk
Wallis Simpson
Praga Talissiloy
Fort Belvedera
Lestia
Church of England
tAs
Prey
London
Mary
Harmon
Dward
Fort Belvedore
England
Méthar
George
Edward—epent Moet
Prairyesternid
Murtuorough House
Ules
York
Linsthrone
Edward
Queen Mother
Athe Ruffy
Peryatal Palace
Salt Lake Men Held for Vagrancy in Cheating Case
Two Salt Lake City men, Charlea Willard aged 27 and Lester Allen aged 24, were jailed on vagrancy charges after allegedly trying a confidence game on college students Norma Pixler and Eugene Kalnay of Greeley State. Police report a $25 bond was posted and fingerprints were sent from Washington. Kalnay and Pixler alerted officers when Willard falsely claimed a broken truck near Ault.
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Charlea ‘Willard
Lester Allen
Salt Lake City
Amir
Norma Pixier
Eugene Kalnay
Greeley State College
Will All ‘Thompson
Pollen W. Ti
Boggs
Ald
Washington
Pixler
Kalgey
Willard Hud Aten
Rira
Kal-gey
Willard and
Allen
Ault
Met
City Property Tax 2.6 Mills Higher in '37
Greeley property owners face an increase in general property taxes for 1947, with overall levies announced by County Assessor C. M. Whiteside after county action. The city levy rises to 46.4 mills, up from 43.8 mills, while state and school components show unchanged levels or adjustments consistent with prior years.
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Greeley
C. M. Whiteside
le Vounty Commission
Sulla
Federal Trade Board Charges High Interest on Auto Plans
The Federal Trade Board charged 21 automobile manufacturers and financing companies with obtaining higher interest on deferred car purchases than advertised. Complaints allege they advertised annual percentage rate financing while actual interest payments ran about 12 percent, violating unfair competition rules.
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Washington
Tha Federal Tube Commission
Tha Commission
Witnesses Tie Roberts to Butler Land Lease Case
In a district court trial over the Butler murder, witnesses testified Thursday that Roberts sought a lease on Butler’s grazing land and rights, with Keiser placing cattle on Butler’s ranch days before Butler disappeared. Key testimony showed Roberts denying possession of the land while sending cattle there, and implicating planned use of the lease to control Butler’s property.
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Roberts
Butler
Gary
Thrinide
Seouil Myberis
Dlatriet Coure
Nay Butler
Atale Ucliques
Roberta
Tollah
Gs.of State
Caous
Buller
Keota
Kipberte
Rabarts
J. G. Holden
Eaton
Corser
H.W. Wellman
Iz Butler
Geen
Wier
Min
Ming
J. C. Claycomb
Sawiler
Speaker
Thay
Keiser
Butler Ranch
Hutler
McVay
Don McVay
Briegadale
Stard
Greeley
McVey
Ems Plovegy
Buller Auto
Brigesdale
Burard
A. S. Guiftin
Heberty
Bins
Butlerland
Roberts. +This was about three or four days beore Butler
Guy McGioness
Consort Keiser
Kaiser
Robert S
Gattic
Butlers
Raymond Roberts
Seacil Robert
Holger
Tate
F D R Speaks in Montevideo at Pan American Conference
President Roosevelt declared a new era of friendship and confidence among the Americas is born at the Pan American conference in Montevideo Uruguay three years ago. He spoke to an enthusiastic crowd addressed by President Gabriel Terra and Senora Terra. The U S executive said history will record 1933 as the turning point delivering truth strength and inspiration for the average citizen of all republics.
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Montevedio
Uruguay
Roosevelt
Friendello
Confidendo J
Gabriel Torta
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Uesday
Richard Armstrong
E. G. Haldon
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Wally
Baldwin
Commons
Mtward
Britain
Warlin Wart
Sun
Gray
House of
Haldwin
House of Commons
Atood
Atu Asfubboya
Salt Lake
Federal Trade Board
Griffin
Butle
Fhorce
Marti
Henry Kelsor
Eling, E
Marthi Gomapravan
Patgnee Henry Spanker
Hat Wler
F.D.R
Montevideo
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