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“I AM GUILTY.”Robert E. Galvin’s Plea inSuperior Court.Sentenced to Slate Prison [or Killing Robert KyiiNot More Than 20 Nor Less Than 12 Years.Solitary Confinement for First Three Days.Prisoner Hears Jad?e Bond’s Decree Unmoved.LAWRENCE. Sept 24-Robert E. Oal-vin of Haverhill showed no outward signs of agitation when the sentence by Judge Bond of not more than 20 years and not less than 12 In state prison for manslaughter in causing tho death of Robert Kydd was read to him in the superior court this afternoon.Galvin had pleaded guilty to the charge, retracting his plea of not guilty entered on the opening (lay of court. The court room was crowded,* and among those present was the ttged mother of the defendant,1 am guilty/' said the prisoner in re-k' sponse to the clerk's question.Congressman Moody appeared for Gal-fr vin, and Dif*t Atly White conducted the commonwealth’s case. Over two hours were occupied in presenting evidence, together with the arguments of the law-yets and the comment of the court. Nine witnesses were sworn for the commonwealth.James Busfleld, who conducts tho machine shop in Haverhill, where the tragedy occurred early last summer, was the first witness. He testified that Kydd was employed by him as foreman for nine years, and Galvin worked there four years of that time.In cross-examination he said that Galvin had a good reputation previous to the shooting. Kydd was a powerful man, while Galvin wa9 quite the contrary. The witness knew that Galvin had a revolver, and. said that he purchased it three years before.In redirect examination he said that he never saw the weapon on the prisoner's person. It was in a drawer when he saw it.Testimony of Eye Witness.Philip Iluss, who was the only eye witness of the whole affair, testified as follows: “I went to Busfield’s shop and asked for Kydd. Galvin said he was out back. Asked Galvin to look after my horse while I went to where Kydd was. While talking to Kydd Galvin came up and asked when he was going to put In the hitch rein. Talk ensued and Kydd became irritated and gave Galvin a push. More words followed. Kydd said, T will slap you In the face.’ Galvin said he did not dare to. Galvin started away, then wheeled around, lifted his arm and tired a revolver.Cross-examined: I had no time tointerfere, the thing happened so quickly.Ralph L. Tweed testified that he was working near Kydd. Heard the report of a revolver and turned around. Galvin had a revolver In bis hand. Kydd threw his arms up and sank back, saying, O, my God. Did not know Galvin was in the room till after tho shooting. Galvin said, Y'ou won't strike me again. Ho then walked toward the office.Cross-examined: I heard Kydd say he would slap Galvin’s mouth.John L. Kogan testified eorroboratlve-ly of Tweed. He further said: Kydd left the shop. 1 met him on the street and he asked me if 1 was after him and said he was on the way to the police station to give himself up. I asked him why he did it and he said it was because he struck him.In r^ply to a question from Congressman Moody the witness testified that Kydd said to him once, I have a good mind to go to the office and lick him.Dennis Murphy, James H. McPherson, Charles C. Burwell and Edwin D. Roberts told what they saw of the affair.Medical examiner Croston testified that death w'as instantaneous. Photographs of the shop, showing wheregraphs ot the shop, showing lyud’a body lay, were Identified.Several witnesses were sworn by the defense. VV. G. Williams was interrogated by Fred Haines, Mr Moody’s as-thisoclate in the case. He said that he had always legarded Galvin as a peaceful man.Mother and Defendant.Mrs Galvin, mother of tho defendant, j i
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Boston Daily Globe
Boston, Massachusetts, US
Sat, Sep 25, 1897
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