Acquittal Is Looked For In Koch Murder Trial
The Koch murder trial nears its end as evidence and arguments conclude. General Childs delivered a lengthy, eloquent address while defense counsel Mr. Somerville pressed alibi and alternative theories, noting injuries, the hammer, and a confounding stem of testimony. The case moves toward a jury verdict.
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True
George R. Koch
Wilfer
Childs
L. L. Brown
Beowa
Dr. Koch
Dr. Gebhardt
Gebhardt
Somerville
Eye witness Brooks testifies in New Ulm murder case
The St Paul Globe reports Asa P Brooks on the stand for long testimony in the New Ulm murder case. His cross examination aimed to challenge prior statements, but his courtroom answers appeared firm while outside the court the dramatic hush lingered over spectators as the defendant George Roch was not identified.
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Citizens’ Committees
Mr. Brooks
New Ulm
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Koch
Brooks
Brown County Court House
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Childs
Anton Richartz
Richartz
Asa P. Brooks
St. Paul Globe
Tudge Webber
Tself
Anwar
Kou
George Roch
Somerville Outlines Defense In Court Plea
Somerville delivers a long defense against the state's case. He cites the decision not to place Asa P. Brooks on the witness stand and then outlines the defense strategy.
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Somerville
Asa P. Brooks
Koch Clothing Testimony Highlights Dr Vogel Witnesses
Witnesses testified Dr Vogel wore his everyday suit and striped pants, noting Koch's trousers and the dentist's legs over them in Hoidale Samson law office. The same clothes appeared on days after the homicide, with no blood stains found on Koch's clothes, a point for the defense that Koch changed quickly. The testimony underscores alleged attire consistency and blood stain absence in a bloody case.
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Vogel
Koch
Hoidale & Samson
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Old established business offers a permanent position with solid finances and weekly pay from 812 to 318 plus expenses. Expenses advanced. Address Secretary 620 Monon block Chicago Dl. 26 By CASE OF ACCIDENT. Accidents will happen. Mother strains her back lifting a sofa. Father hurt in the shop. Perry Davis Pain Killer advertised as sole relief for sore strained muscles. Cunts Caucus and Couns Mrs Peterson Topeka says Bullard's Borebound Syrup cures coughs. Write this down in memory Opium laden medicine is a delusion Allen's Lung Balsam clears bronchial passages. Prompt remedy advised.
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Chicago
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