Almanac Trial Helped Lincoln Win Armstong Murder Case
One hundred years ago Abraham Lincoln defended William Duff Armstrong in Cass County Circuit Court over Metzker’s murder. Lincoln used an almanac to show moonlight aided the defense while jurors heard with the Beards town courthouse as the scene. The case led to Armstrong’s acquittal and remains famous as the almanac trial.
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Beardstown
Ill
Abraham Lincoln
Cass County
Lincoln
U. S. Senate
William Duff Armstrong
Metzker
Norris
Armstrong
Hannah Armstrong
Duff
Pomona Area News Briefs Include Family Visits And Illness
Mrs. E J Neely returned home after three weeks visiting relatives in Abilene and Parkville to help with newborn Robert Henry Pruitt III and Marita. George Jenkins, recently ill after a twinters stay, moved to a nursing home in Ottawa. Fred Louk hosted a noon dinner for April birthday kin including Clifford Louk and Grace Hewitt. A witness named Allen described an incident involving Armstrong striking Metzker with a sling shot and other relatives referenced in a fragmented report.
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E. J. Neely
Robert H. Pruitt
Abilene
Tex
Robert Henry Pruitt III
Marita
Wm. Fawn Jr
Parkie Village
George Jenkins
Texas
Ottawa
Fred Louk
Clifford Louk
Manhattan
Allen
Grace Hewitt
Armstrong
Metzker Emporia
Fred Ingle
Kan
Isas City
Roy English
Billy
a/Burns
Melvern
Frances Burns
Lincoln
Jack Brewer
Louk
Local families host Sunday guests in Gar Nett area
A list of visitors and residents including Grace Hewitt Hobart Tipton Bill Melvern Ingle Shoal Louk Sellens Louk and English families spent Sunday with relatives. Mr and Mrs Carl Johnson visited their son Mr and Mrs Ernest Johnson in Garnett for the gathering.
Stassen Gains Speed In Pennsylvania Governor Race
Harold E. Stassen, an independent seeking the Republican nomination, shows rapid growth in Pennsylvania as the May 20 primary nears. He faces Arthur T. McGonigle, a Reading pretzel manufacturer and first time candidate, amid GOP criticism labeling him a carpet bagger and questions about out-of-state support.
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Harrisburg
Harold IE. Stassen
Pennsylvania
Stassen
Arthur T. McGonigle
McGonigle
Minnesota
Eisenhower
George M
Williams
Livengood Jr
Nixon
Keystone
Fined $15 For His Drunkeness Act
Madison report: Harry A. Deadman, 19, was fined $15 after he pretended to be dead drunk. He was lifted into a squad car when found on the street appearing helpless. Deadman sobered immediately and said he was amusing himself by pretending to be intoxicated.
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Madison
Wis
Harry A. Deadman
Deadman
Merly
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Gold Beach
Ore
Henry Thomas Hill
George Haines
Dave Tambeck
George Sullivan
Chris Jensen
Edward
Kitch
Dr. Parker
Pomona
Miss Fannie Krays
Robert Edmiston Stores
Thompson’s Dairy
C.F. Hall
Cedar
Harry
America
Harry Smith Auto Supply
Serra
Dad
Grandpa
Humane Society
Rt. 1
Kansas
Franklin County Humane Society
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