Woman Must Stand Second Trial For Sensational Killing
Elizabeth Morrison, famed Butte socialite, faces a second murder trial after a hung jury discharged in six months of pretrial and two weeks of sensational testimony. Prosecutors accuse her of fatally shooting Richard Finnegan after a May to June confrontation at Morrison's country home, where a violent scene, theft, and damaged belongings were found. Morrison admits killing him in self defense during a late night break in but maintains defense of her life.
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Gertves
Ann
Butte
Mont
Elizabeth Morrison
Tial
Dean Montana
Mrs. Morrison
Richard Finnegan
Finnegan
Juror Paulson Faces Contempt Action Amid Matson Case
Expressman A.B. Paulson serving as a juror in the Matson case may be cited for contempt after an affidavit alleged anarchistic conduct and bias. He admitted disrespect for the constitution and vowed conviction against Matson, prompting authorities to consider perjury charges if proven. Judge Tallman noted possible severe penalties and offered Paulson a chance to be heard.
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Ross
Stuart Matson
Jay Allen
Matson
Tallman
Paulson
Star
Cothron
United States
Trial details reveal tensions and verdicts in a grim case
The ten day trial featured Mrs. Morrison on the witness stand for two days while she sought vindication. Assistant County Attorney Denny depicted the murder as deliberate and cold blooded, involving a plan to wipe out a debt and a fire to hide the crime. Survivors were rescued by the tug Standard and brought ashore. Dead include Captain C P Stokes, A Balt engineer, O Brandt fireman, and a seaman unnamed.
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Morrison
College of Notre Dame
Ind
Denny
Standard
C. P. Stok
A. Balt
Egineer
Brandt
Seaman
Four Die in Fire on Standard Oil Barge 91 Off New Jersey
Four men were killed and four seriously injured when a fire caused by an explosion tore through Standard Oil barge No. 91 off the New Jersey coast yesterday. The blast blew up the deck and sparked the blaze, with rescue efforts continuing as investigators assess the cause.
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New York
Standard Ofl Company
New Jersey
King Alfonso’s Betrothal Planned in London
Madrid dispatch reports King Alfonso to visit European capitals and conclude his engagement to an English prince’s daughter in London. The king aims to reach London in February for the betrothal ceremony.
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Alfonso
London
Webster injured in Renton collision sues railway for damages
M Webster, injured in a collision between two Renton cars on October 25, filed suit in superior court today to recover 20097 dollars from the Seattle Renton Southern railway company.
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M. Webster
Renton
Superior Court
Seattle, Renton& Southern Railway Company
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