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Trial of Hanson for Brother Murder Captivates County
The trial of Anton Hanson for the murder of his brother opened Thursday and concluded Friday after jurors were impaneled amid a fragile pool. Testimony centered on Hanson's mental state, with Doctors Kilborn and others noting prior insanity while state witnesses argued he retained faculties at the time of the crime. The verdict and death penalty drew public approval. Hanson was escorted to Sioux Falls for sentencing, as library discussions and town improvements occupied civic meeting hours. The town also discussed a railroad water contract and free delivery, and the Dakota implement company expanded its premises.
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Fletcher
Messrs. McNolty and
Norton
la Fort
Aremoiis
Hanson
Rochester
Minn
Dr. Kilborn
P. J. Tscharner
Tseharner
Rice
Publi Sherif
Wakefield
Wells-Fargo Express Co
Finch
CM. & Pos. Ry. Co