20 Mar 1902
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Newspaper
Lewiston Daily Teller
Location
Lewiston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1902
Page
1
Final disposition of long pending prosecutions featured actions by attorney Johnson and judge Steele. Dismissals were announced following thorough review and procedural motions. The proceedings reflect coordinated decisions by the legal teams and the court to close the cases.
County Attorney Johnson moved to dismiss charges against Sol Caldwell Harry Noyes William Phinney and Frank Lowe for grand larceny after three trials ended with juries not agreeing He praised the judge and said continued prosecutions would not be justified as perjury doubts linger and the cases are practically the same with only horse ownership differing. Judge Steele agreed and dismissed the cases citing juror impasse and cost.
The local item notes a renewed plan to build a boat on the Upper Snake. Estimated cost is $15 000. Fargo Mining Company will furnish $8 000 and lease the boat for a term of years.
A fragment mentions public spirited individuals backing Roosevelt and contrasts Tales from the Hills with Boise boulevard diagram, suggesting stories may be less true than depicted. The text is garbled and provides no clear event or names to confirm a full report.
The jury returned a unanimous verdict for the defendant in the King versus Kroutinger case after about 16 minutes of deliberation. Testimony argued Kroutinger acted without probable cause in prosecuting King for malicious prosecution, with the defense contending the sheriff acted within duty. Earlier, a separate duress claim favored the plaintiff, awarding over $400. Local events note the Knights of Pythias district convention planned for Lewiston on April 30, 1902, with prizes for unwritten work and a grand banquet.
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