June-September 1920. Selected pages 438-499.
Type of event: Legal Proceedings
Location: Saint Louis County; Minnesota; United States
Document date:
Document type: Gov't Record(s)
Document subtype: Criminal Journal
Documents: June-September 1920. Selected pages 438-499.
Citation:
Minnesota. District Court (Saint Louis County)
Criminal Journals
May 1918 – September 1920.
Selected pages 438-499, June-September 1920.
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Wednesday June 23rd, 1920
Court convened
Officers present: Hon. Wm. A. Cant, Justice
presiding
J. S. Moody, Deputy Clerk
Now comes the grand jury and a quorum being present the foreman presents to
the Court the following indictments.
Criminal State of Minnesota
5675 vs.
Leonard Hedman
Murder in the first
degree
Criminal State of Minnesota
5676 vs.
Nate
Natelson
Murder in the first degree
Criminal State of
Minnesota
5677 vs.
John Burr
Murder in the first degree
The grand jury having further business to come before them, they retire to the grand jury.
Saturday June 26th, 1920
Court convened
Officers present: Hon. Wm. A. Cant, Judge presiding
Iver Holmberg, Deputy Clerk
Mrs. F. H. White, Reporter
R. S. Lerch, Deputy Sheriff
Criminal State of Minnesota
5675 vs.
Leonard Hedman
Defendant present in Court and duly
arraigned, the defendant
waived the reading of the indictment and was given a copy thereof,
defendant informs the Court that his true name is Leonard Gustav
Hedman, and it was ordered that all future proceedings against the above
named defendant be continued under that name, Fryberger, Fulton and
Spear, appear as attorneys for defendant
Defendant enters a plea of not
guilty
Bail is fixed in the sum of fifteen thousand
dollars
Criminal State of Minnesota
5676 vs.
Nate
Natelson
Defendant present in Court and duly arraigned, the defendant
waived the reading of the indictment and was given a copy thereof,
defendant informs the Court that his true name is Nate Natelson and that
Benj. M. Goldberg, Esq. is his attorney
Defendant enters a plea of not
guilty
Bail is fixed in the sum of fifteen thousand
dollars
Criminal State of Minnesota
5677 vs.
John
Burr
Defendant present in Court and duly arraigned, the defendant
waived the reading of the indictment and was given a copy thereof,
defendant informs the Court that his true name is John Burr and that
Thomas J. Doyle, Esq. is his attorney
Defendant enters a plea of not
guilty
Bail is fixed in the sum of fifteen thousand dollars
Tuesday Jun 29th, 1920
Court convened at 5:05 o’clock P.M.
Officers present: Hon.
Wm. A. Cant, Judge presiding
W. R. Wasson, Deputy
clerk
Now comes the grand jury and upon roll call a quorum
being
present the foreman presents to the Court, the following
indictments.
Criminal State of Minnesota
vs.
Arthur
Mattson
Murder in the first degree
Criminal State of
Minnesota
vs.
Elmer F. Johnson
Murder in the first
degree
Criminal State of Minnesota
vs.
William
Rozon
Murder in the first degree
The grand jury having
further business to come before them, they
retire to the grand jury room.
Court adjourned
Attest J. P. Johnson, Clerk
By W. R. Wasson, Deputy
Thursday July 1, 1920
Court convened at 5:05 o’clock P.M.
Officers present: Hon. Wm. A.
Cant, Judge presiding
W. R. Wasson, Deputy clerk
Mrs. F. H.
White, Reporter
R. S. Lerch, Deputy sheriff
Now comes
the grand jury and upon roll call a quorum being
present, the foreman presents to the Court, the following
indictments.
Criminal State of Minnesota
vs.
Louis
Dondino
Murder in the first degree
Criminal State of
Minnesota
vs.
John Hammerberg
Murder in the first
degree
Criminal State of Minnesota
vs.
William
Hughes
Murder in the first degree
Criminal State of
Minnesota
vs.
Walter McMillan
Murder in the first
degree
Criminal State of Minnesota
vs.
Arthur
Pelcher
Murder in the first degree
The grand jury having further business to come before them, they
retire to the grand jury room.
Court adjourned
Attest J. P. Johnson, Clerk
By W. R. Wasson, Deputy
Tuesday July 6th, 1920
At 2 p.m. Court reconvened with same officers
present.
Criminal State of Minnesota
vs.
Elmer J.
Johnson
An indictment charging the above named defendant with the crime
of Murder in the first degree was duly returned into the Court on the 29th
day of June 1920 by the Grand Jury which was in session at that time.
Defendant present in Court and duly arraigned. Defendant waives reading
of indictment and is given a copy thereof. Defendant informs the Court
that his true name is Elmer Julius Johnson; it is ordered that all forth
proceedings against said defendant be had under the name of Elmer
Julius Johnson; Defendant informs the Court that Fryberger, Fulton and
Hoshoer, Esqs. are his attorneys.
Defendant waives statutory time to plead and enters a plea that he is not
guilty; Bail fixed in the sum of $15,000.00
Virginia State of
Minnesota
154-6 vs.
Criminal SH Forsberg and BH Hayes
Defendant SH
Forsberg present in Court with counsel.
Roll call of jury as selected, all
present.
5 Daumel Stein, Duluth, Minn. sworn as juror
D2 Joseph M. Pierce, Duluth, Minn. Defendant exercises second peremptory challenge
6 H. H. Beckwith, Duluth, Minn. sworn as juror
7 Albine Moline, Duluth, Minn. sworn as juror
D2 John Johnson, Duluth, Minn. state exercises second peremptory challenge
D3 S. J. Droove [?],Duluth, Minn. Defendant exercises third peremptory challenge
8 Ben Clausen, Twig, Minn. sworn as juror
9 Edward Barnhardt, Duluth, Minn. sworn as juror
10 James R. Grady, RFD No. 2, Duluth, Minn. sworn as juror
11 Jean Aoas, Duluth, Minn. sworn as juror
D4 David Dang, Duluth, Minn. Defendant exercises fourth peremptory challenge
D3 John Alstadt, Duluth, Minn. state exercises third peremptory challenge
D5 W. R. Peyton, Duluth, Minn. Defendant exercises fifth peremptory challenge
12 R. S. Marshall, Duluth, Minn. sworn in as juror
State presents the indictment to the jury
Court adjourned until 9:30 am Wednesday July 1920
J. P. Johnson, Clerk
By W. R. Wasson, Deputy
Thursday July 8th, 1920
Cnl day of November A. Digvox [?] that said defendant is to report at certain
5654 intervals to F. D. Rusche, probation officer said county
It is ordered that said defendant be released from custody without bail; and
it is forth ordered that the cash bail heretofore deposited on behalf of said
defendant be returned to the party entitle therein.
Virginia State of
Minnesota
1546 vs.
Criminal S.H. Forsberg and B.H. Hayes
The above
defendant Forsberg present in court with counsel.
Roll call of jury, all
present.
Edwin J. Fornquist recalled behalf of State and
testifies.
Josephine McCombs recalled behalf of State and
testifies.
Theron A. Avery, Hibbing, Minn. sworn behalf of state and
testifies.
George H. Vivian, Duluth, Minn. sworn behalf of state and
testifies.
Percy Webster, Hibbing, Minn. sworn behalf of state and
testifies.
Edgar Sweetman, Duluth, Minn. sworn behalf of state and
testifies.
Fred McCombs, Hibbing, Minn. sworn behalf of state and
testifies.
Josephine McCombs, recalled behalf of state and
testifies.
State of Minnesota
vs.
Walter
McMillan
An indictment charging the above named defendant with the
crime
of murder in the first degree was duly returned into this Court on the First
day of July AD 1920 by the Grand Jury which was in session at that time,
and a bench warrant having been issued and delivered to the Sheriff on
the 2nd day of July AD 1920. Now comes the Sheriff with Bench Warrant
and body of defendant.
Defendant present in Court and duly arraigned.
Defendant waives
reading of the indictment and he is given a copy thereof. Defendant
informs the Court that his true name is Walter Hugh McMillan. Ordered
that all further proceedings against the said defendant be had under the
name of Walter Hugh McMillan. Defendant waives statutory time to plead
and enters a plea that he is not guilty of the crime charged in the
indictment. Defendant informs the Court that James A. Wharton, Esq. is
his counsel. Bail fixed in the sum of $15,000.00.
Thursday July 8th, 1920
State of Minnesota
vs.
Arthur Pelcher
An indictment
charging the above named defendant with the crime
of Murder in the First Degree was duly returned into this Court on the 29th
day of June AD 1920 by the Grand Jury which was in session at that time,
and a bench warrant having been issued and delivered to the Sheriff on
the 30th day of June AD 1920. Now comes the Sheriff with Bench Warrant
and boy of defendant. Defendant present in Court and duly arraigned.
Defendant waives reading of indictment and is given a copy thereof.
Defendant informs the Court that his true name is Arthur Edward Pelcher.
It is ordered that all further proceedings against the dais defendant be
had under the name of Arthur Edward Pelcher. Defendant waives
statutory time to plead and enters a plea that he is not guilty of the crime
charged in the indictment. Defendant informs the Court that James A.
Wharton, Esq. is his counsel. Bail fixed in the sum of $15,000.00
Court adjourned until 9:30 o’clock am Friday July 9th 1920.
J. P. Johnson, Clerk
By M. G. Holloway, Deputy
Friday July 9, 1920
Court Convened at 9:30 am
Officers present,
Hon. Wm. A. Cant,
Judge presiding, Residence Duluth, Minnesota.
M. G. Holloway, Deputy
Clerk.
Mrs. F. H. White, Reporter.
Roger S. Lerch, Deputy
Sheriff
Virginia State of Minnesota
1546 vs.
Criminal S. H.
Forsberg and B. H. Hayes
Defendant Forsberg present in Court with
counsel.
Roll Call of Jury, all present
State rests.
Defendant Forsberg moves the Court for a dismissal of the indictment; motion
denied.
Defendant Forsberg rests
Case closed.
State argues before
the jury.
Defendant argues before the jury.
Recess until 2 pm; at 2 pm case reconvened with some officers present.
Defendant Forsberg present in court; Roll Call of jury, all present.
Court
instructs the jury.
Officer Danbor sworn and jury retire to deliberate upon
their verdict
It is ordered that Victor E. Eisling, Esq., be paid $40.00 for services as counsel on behalf of defendant Forsberg, having heretofore been appointed by the Court (Freemant [?])
State of Minnesota
vs.
Arthur Mattson
An indictment charging the above named defendant with the crime of Murder in the First Degree was duly returned into this Court on the 29th day of June AD 1920 by the Grand Jury which was in session at that time.
Defendant present in Court with counsel, George B. Sjoselius Esq., and is duly arraigned. Defendant waives the reading of the indictment and is given a copy thereof. Defendant informs the Court that his true name is Arthur Howard Mattson; it is ordered that all further proceeding had against said defendant be under the name of Arthur Howard Mattson. Defendant waives statutory time to plead and enters a plea that he is not guilty of the crime charged in the indictment. Defendant informs the Court that George B. Sjoselius Esq. is his counsel. Bail fixed at $15,00.00
Friday July 9th, 1920
State of Minnesota
vs.
Louis Dondino
An indictment
charging the above named defendant with the crime
of Murder in the First Degree was duly returned into this Court on the 30th
of June by the Grand Jury which was in session at that time.
Defendant
present in Court with counsel, E. J. Kerney, Esq. and duly
arraigned; Defendant waives reading of the indictment and is given a
copy thereof. Defendant informs the Court that his true name is Louis
Dondino. Defendant waiving statutory time to plead and enters a plea that
he is not guilty of the crime charged in the indictment. Defendant informs
the Court that E. J. Kerney is his counsel. Bail fixed in the sum of
$15,000.00.
Saturday July 10th, 1920
Court convened at 9:30 o’clock A.M.
Officers present: Hon.
Wm. A. Cant, Judge presiding
W. R. Wasson, Deputy Clerk
Mrs. F.
H. White, Reporter
R. S. Lerch, Deputy Sheriff
State of
Minnesota
vs.
S. H. Forsberg and B. H. Hayes
Defendant present
in Court
Defendant’s counsel not present
Warren E. Greene,
Esq., County Attorney present
Now comes the jury in the above entitled
action and report that
they are unable to agree and ask for further instructions, thereupon the
Court further instructs the jury and they retire for further deliberation upon
their verdict.
Defendant present in Court
Now comes the jury in
the above entitled action and deliver the
following their verdict in open court at 11:00 o’clock A.M., this day.
Saturday July 10th, 1920
State of Minnesota District Court
SS Eleventh Judicial
District
County of St. Louis
State of
Minnesota
Against
S. H. Forsberg and B. H.
Hayes Defendants
We, the jury in the above entitled action, find the
defendant S. H.
Forsberg guilty of the crime of Forgery in the Second Degree as charged
in the indictment and recommend the leniency of the Court
R. D. Marshall, Foreman
Dated at Duluth, Minn., this Tenth day of July 1920.
Defendant remanded to the custody of the
Sheriff.
Criminal State of Minnesota
vs.
William
Hughes
Defendant present in Court and duly arraigned, the defendant
waives the reading of the indictment and was given a copy thereof,
defendant informs the Court that his true name is William Hughes and
that A. E. McManus, Esq. is his attorney.
Defendant enters a plea of
not guilty.
Bail is fixed at the sum of fifteen thousand
dollars.
Court adjourned.
Attest J. P. Johnson, Clerk
By W. R. Wasson, Deputy
Tuesday July 13th, 1920
Court convened
Officers present: Hon. Wm. A. Cant, Judge
presiding
W. R. Wasson, Deputy Clerk
J. J. Cameron,
Reporter
R. S. Lerch, Deputy Sheriff
Now comes the special
Grand Jury and upon roll call a quorum
being present the foreman presents to the Court the following indictments
and a special report
Criminal State of Minnesota
vs.
George Morgan
Instigating a
Riot
Criminal State of Minnesota
vs.
Louis
Dondino
Instigating a Riot
Criminal State of Minnesota
vs.
Lawrence Brotherton
Instigating a
Riot
Criminal State of Minnesota
vs.
Leonard
Hedman
Instigating a Riot
The grand jury having further business
to come before them, they
retire to the grand jury room.
Tuesday July 13th, 1920
Court convened
Officers present: Hon. H. A. Dancer, Judge
presiding
W. R. Wasson, Deputy Clerk
Criminal State of
Minnesota
5455 vs.
William Immonen, indicted under the name of William Johnson alias William
Immonen and Oscar Kauppi
Dismissed on motion of First Assistant County
Attorney, Mason M.
Forbes, Esq. on the ground that the evidence available is insufficient to
sustain a conviction.
Defendants ordered released from custody.
Certificates of discharge issued and delivered to the Sheriff.
Court adjourned
Attest J. P. Johnson, Clerk
By W. R. Wasson, Deputy
Wednesday July 14th, 1920
Court convened at 8:55 P.M.
Officers present: Hon. H.A. Dancer,
Judge
W. R. Wasson, deputy Sheriff
Now comes the special grand
jury and upon roll call a quorum
being present the foreman presents to the Court the following
indictments.
Criminal State of Minnesota
vs.
Lawrence Brotherton
Riot
Criminal State of
Minnesota
vs.
John Burr
Riot
Criminal State of
Minnesota
vs.
Louis Dondino
Riot
Wednesday July 14th, 1920
Criminal State of Minnesota
vs.
John
Hammerberg
Instigating a Riot
Criminal State of Minnesota
vs.
John Hammerberg
Riot
Criminal State of
Minnesota
vs.
Leonard Hedman
Riot
Criminal State
of Minnesota
vs.
William
McGilligett
Riot
Criminal State of Minnesota
vs.
Walter McMillan
Riot
Criminal State of
Minnesota
vs.
Nate Natelson
Riot
Criminal State
of Minnesota
vs.
Arthur Pelcher
Riot
The grand jury
having further business to come before them, the
foreman reports to the Court that the grand jury had adjourned until 9:30
o’clock AM Monday, July 19th, 1920. The grand jury retires, juror J. W.
McCabe excused subject to call.
Court adjourned
Attest J. P. Johnson, Clerk
By W. R. Wasson, Deputy
Criminal State of Minnesota
vs.
Eugene Jefferson, Charles Harris, Earl Thomas, Albert Small, Norman Ousley,
John Thomas
No True Bill
The special grand jury no further
business to come before them,
they are discharged by the Court from further attendance upon the Court.
Court adjourned
Attest J. P. Johnson, Clerk
By W. R. Wasson, Deputy
Monday July 19th, 1920
Court convened at 9:30 o’clock A.M.
Officers present: Hon. H. A. Dancer, Judge presiding
Iver Holmberg, Deputy Clerk
A. A. Farrington, Court Reporter
George Brown, Deputy Sheriff
Criminal State of Minnesota
5641 vs.
Herman Haapa
The above named defendant present in Court with counsel M.
E.
Louisell, Esq. Elmer N. McDevitt, Esq., Third Assistant County Attorney
appearing on behalf of the state. Defendant withdraws his former plea of
not guilty and enters a plea of guilty. Thereupon the defendant was
brought before the Court for sentence, and sentenced as follows.
It is
the judgment and sentence of the Court that you Herman
Haapa as punishment for the crime of Transporting Intoxicating Liquor do
pay a fine of one hundred dollars ($100.00) or 90 days in jail upon
payment of fifty dollars at this time the balance will be suspended until
further investigation has been made by the Court.
It was orders by the
court that balance of the bail money deposited by the
defendant by returned to the defendant or order.
Recess until 2: o’clock P.M.
Wednesday July 21st, 1920
Court convened at 9:30 o’clock A.M.
Officers present: Hon. Wm. A. Cant, Judge presiding
W. R. Wasson, Deputy Clerk
Alex B. Hamilton, Deputy Clerk
J. J. Cameron, Reporter
R. S. Lerch, Deputy
Sheriff
Criminal State of Minnesota
5704 vs.
Lester Smith
Defendant present in Court and duly arraigned, the
defendant
waives the reading of the indictment and was given a copy thereof,
defendant informs the Court that his true name is Lester McKinley Smith,
and it is ordered that all future proceedings against the defendant be
continued under the name of Lester McKinley Smith, Courtney and
Courtney appear as attorneys for defendant
Defendant enters a plea of not guilty
Bail is fixed in the sum of five thousand dollars
Criminal State of Minnesota
5661 vs.
Robert Earl Stoughton
Defendant present in Court
Roll call of jury, all present
Robert E. Stoughton, Duluth, Minn. sworn testifies own behalf
Defendant rests
Case closed
States closing arguments to the jury
Defendants closing argument to the jury
Recess until 1:45 o’clock P.M.
Court reconvened at 1:50 o’clock P.M.
Criminal State of
Minnesota
5697 vs.
William Miller
Defendant present in Court and duly arraigned, defendant waives the reading of the indictment and was given a copy thereof, defendant informs the Court that his true name is William Miller and that R. C. McCullough, Esq. and F. L. Barnett, Esq. are his attorneys
Defendant enters a plea of not guilty.
Wednesday July 21st, 1920
Criminal State of Minnesota
5698 vs.
Clarence Green
Defendant present in Court and duly arraigned, the defendant waives the reading of the indictment and was given a copy thereof, defendant informs the Court that his true name is Clarence Green. R. C. McCullough, Esq. and F. L. Barnett, Esq. appear as attorneys for defendant.
Defendant enters a plea of not guilty.
Criminal State of
Minnesota
5699 vs.
Frank Spicer
Defendant present in Court and duly arraigned, the defendant waives the
reading of the indictment and was given a copy thereof, defendant informs the
Court that his true name is Frank Spicer. R. C. McCullough, Esq. and F. L.
Barnett, Esq. appear as attorneys for defendant.
Defendant enters a plea of
not guilty.
Criminal State of Minnesota
5700 vs.
Louis Hayes
Defendant present in Court and duly arraigned, the defendant waives the
reading of the indictment and was given a copy thereof, defendant informs the
Court that his true name is Louis Benjamin Hayes and it is ordered that all
future proceedings against the above named defendant be continued under the name
of Louis Benjamin Hayes. R. C. McCullough and F. L. Barnett, Esq. appear as
attorneys for defendant.
Defendant enters a plea of not
guilty.
Criminal State of Minnesota
5701 vs.
Nate Gray
Defendant present in Court and duly arraigned, the defendant waives the reading of the indictment and was given a copy thereof. Defendant informs the Court that his true name is Nate Gray. R. C. McCullough, Esq. and F. L. Barnett, Esq. appear as attorneys for defendant.
Defendant enters a plea of not guilty.
Wednesday July 21st, 1920
Criminal State of Minnesota
5702 vs.
Loney Williams
Defendant present in Court and duly arraigned, the defendant waives the reading of the indictment and was given a copy thereof. Defendant informs the Court that his true name is Loney Williams.
R. C. McCullough, Esq. and F. L. Barnett, Esq. appear as attorney for defendant.
Defendant enters a plea of not guilty.
Criminal State of Minnesota
5703 vs.
Max Mason
Defendant present in Court and duly arraigned, the defendant waives the reading of the indictment and was given a copy thereof. The defendant informs the Court that his true name is Max Mason.
R. C. McCullough, Esq. and F. L. Barnett, Esq. appear as attorneys for defendant.
Defendant enters a plea of not guilty.
Criminal State of Minnesota
5697 vs.
William Miller
It is ordered that a Bench Warrant be issued for the above named defendant.
Bench Warrant issued and delivered to the Sheriff.
Criminal State of Minnesota
5698 vs.
Clarence Green
It is ordered that a Bench Warrant be issued for the above named defendant.
Bench Warrant issued and delivered to the Sheriff.
Criminal State of Minnesota
5699 vs.
Frank Spicer
It is ordered that a Bench Warrant be issued for the above named defendant.
Bench Warrant issued and delivered to the Sheriff.
Criminal State of Minnesota
5700 vs.
Louis Hayes
It is ordered that a Bench Warrant be issued for the above named defendant.
Bench Warrant issued and delivered to the Sheriff.
Wednesday July 21st, 1920
Criminal State of Minnesota
5701 vs.
Nate Gray
It is ordered that a Bench Warrant be issued for the above named defendant.
Bench Warrant issued and delivered to the Sheriff.
Criminal State of Minnesota
5702 vs.
Loney Williams
It is ordered that a Bench Warrant be issued for the above named defendant.
Bench Warrant issued and delivered to the Sheriff.
Criminal State of Minnesota
5703 vs.
Max Mason
It is ordered that a Bench Warrant be issued for the above named defendant.
Bench Warrant issued and delivered to the Sheriff.
Criminal State of Minnesota
5663 vs.
Wagner Fredericka Julia Hansen, indictments under the name of Mrs. F.J.H. Hansen
Continued to the September General Term of the Court, on motion of the defendant.
Criminal State of Minnesota
vs.
Eugene Jefferson, Charles Harris, Earl Thomas, Albert Small, Norman Ousley, John Thomas
Defendants ordered released from custody.
Certificates of discharge issued and delivered to the Sheriff
Criminal State of Minnesota
5661 vs.
Robert Earl Stoughton
Defendant present in Court
Roll call of jury, all present
The Court instructs the jury
The jury retires at 2:30 o’clock P.M. in charge of sworn officer to deliberate upon their verdict
Thursday July 22nd, 1920
Court convened at
Officers present: Hon. Wm. A. Cant, Judge
presiding
W. R. Wasson, Deputy Clerk
J. J. Cameron,
Reporter
R. S. Lerch, Deputy Sheriff
Criminal State of
Minnesota
5707 vs.
John Burr
Defendant present in Court and duly arraigned, defendant waives the reading of the indictment and was given a copy thereof, defendant informs the Court that his true name is John Burr, and that Thomas J. Doyle, Esq. is his attorney.
Defendant enters a plea of not guilty
The defendant released on bail already furnished in the charge of murder in
the first degree against this defendant.
Criminal State of
Minnesota
57[?] vs.
Lawrence Brotherton
Defendant present in Court and duly arraigned, defendant waives the reading of the indictment and was given a copy thereof, defendant informs the Court that his true name is Lawrence James Brotherton, and it is ordered that all future proceedings against the above named defendant be continued under the name of Lawrence James Brotherton. Courtney and Courtney appear as attorneys for defendants
Defendant enters a plea of not guilty
Bail is fixed in the sum of five thousand dollars
Criminal State of Minnesota
5705 vs.
Lawrence Brotherton
Defendant present in Court and duly arraigned, defendant waives the reading of the indictment and was given a copy thereof, defendant informs the Court that his true name is Lawrence James Brotherton, and it is ordered that all future proceedings against the above named defendant be continued under the name of Lawrence James Brotherton. Courtney and Courtney appear as attorneys for defendants
Defendant enters a plea of not guilty
Court adjourned
Attest J. P. Johnson, Clerk
By W. R. Wasson, Deputy
Saturday July 24th, 1920
Criminal State of Minnesota
5708 vs.
Carl J. Miller, John Doe, whose true name is unknown, and Richard Roe, whose true name is unknown
An indictment charging the above named defendants with the crime of Riot was duly returned into this Court on the 19th day of July 1919 [sic] by the grand jury which was in session at the time and bench warrants having been issued and delivered to the Sheriff on the 21st day of July 1920.
Defendant Carl J. Miller present in Court and duly arraigned, the defendant waives the reading of the indictment and was given a copy thereof, defendant informs the Court that his true name is Carl John Miller, and it is ordered that all future proceedings against the above named defendant be continued under the name of Carl John Miller.
John Jenswold and John D. Jenswold appear as attorneys for the defendant
Defendant Carl J. Miller enters a plea of not guilty
Bail fixed in the sum of five thousand dollars
Bond in the sum of five thousand dollars is furnished and the defendant is ordered released from the custody of the Sheriff.
Certificate of discharge issued and delivered to the Sheriff.
Criminal State of Minnesota
5663 vs.
Wagner Fredericka Julia Hansen, indictments under the name of Mrs. F.J.H. Hansen
On motion to vacate and set aside the order of continuances heretofore made on July 21st, 1920 entered in this case, after hearing. It is ordered that said motion be granted that said order of continuance be vacated and that the case stand for trial before this Court on Monday July 26th, 1920.
Tuesday July 27th, 1920
Court convened at 9:30 o’clock A.M.
Officers present: Hon. Wm. A.
Cant, Judge presiding
W. R. Wasson, Deputy Clerk
J. J. Cameron,
Reporter
R. S. Lerch, Deputy Sheriff
Criminal State of
Minnesota
5663 vs.
Wagner Fredericka Julia Hansen, indictments under the name of Mrs.
F.J.H. Hansen
Defendant present in Court
Roll call of jury, all present
Walter Anderson, Duluth, Minn. sworn testifies behalf of State
Mrs. Margaret Wilson, Cohasset, Minn. sworn testifies behalf of State
Mrs. Joseph Kerst[?], Cohasset, Minn. sworn testifies behalf of State
Mrs. Myrtle Anderson, Duluth, Minn. sworn testifies behalf of State
Dr. M.M. Hursh, Grand Rapids, Minn. sworn testifies behalf of State
State rests
Defendant moves the Court dismiss the action
The jury retires
Defendant’s motion to dismiss denied
Jurors all present
Defendant’s opening statement to the jury
Dr. A.A. Deslauries, Duluth, Minn. sworn testifies behalf of defendant
M. F. J. Hanson, Duluth sworn by the Court testifies own
behalf
Criminal State of Minnesota
5709 vs.
Nate Natelson
Defendant present in Court and duly arraigned, the defendant waives the reading of the indictment and was given a copy thereof, defendant informs the Court that his true name is Nate Natelson
B. M. Goldberg, Esq. appears as attorney for the defendant.
Defendant
enters a plea of not guilty
Recess until 2 o’clock
P.M.
Court reconvened at 2 o’clock P.M.
Same officers
present
State of Minnesota
vs.
Wagner Fredericka Julia Hansen, indictments under the name of Mrs.
F.J.H. Hansen
Defendant present in Court
Roll call of jury, all present
Thursday August 5th, 1920
Court convened
Officers present: Hon. H. A. Dancer, Judge
presiding
W. R. Wasson, Deputy Clerk
George Brown, Deputy
Sheriff
Criminal State of Minnesota
5714 vs.
Elmer J. Johnson, John Doe, whose true name is unknown, and Richard Roe, whose true name is unknown
An indictment charging the above named defendants with the crime of Riot was duly returned into this Court on the day of July 1920 by the grand jury which was in session at the time.
Defendant Elmer J. Johnson present in Court and duly arraigned, the defendant waives the reading of the indictment and was given a copy thereof, defendant informs the Court that his true name is Elmer Julius Johnson, and it is ordered that all future proceedings against the above named defendant be continued under the name of Elmer Julius Johnson.
Fryberger, Fulton, Hoshoer and Ziesmer appear as attorneys for defendant
Elmer Julius Johnson
Defendant Elmer Julius Johnson enters a plea of not
guilty
Court adjourned
Attest J. P. Johnson, Clerk
By W. R. Wasson, Deputy
Friday August 6th, 1920
Court convened
Officers present: Hon. Wm. A. Cant, Judge
presiding
W. R. Wasson, Deputy Clerk
J. J. Cameron,
Reporter
R. S. Lerch, Deputy Sheriff
Criminal State of
Minnesota
5712 vs.
Leonard Hedman
Defendant present in Court and duly arraigned, defendant waives
the reading of the indictment and was given a copy thereof, defendant
informs the Court that his true name is Leonard Gustav Hedman, and it is
ordered that all future proceedings against the above named defendant
be continued under the name of Leonard Gustav Hedman. Fryberger,
Fulton & Hoshoer appear as attorneys for defendant.
Defendant enters a plea of not guilty.
Friday August 6th, 1920
Criminal State of Minnesota
5713 vs.
Leonard Hedman
Defendant present in Court and duly arraigned, defendant waives
the reading of the indictment and was given a copy thereof, defendant
informs the Court that his true name is Leonard Gustav Hedman. Fryberger, Fulton & Hoshoer appear as attorneys for defendant. It is
ordered that all future proceedings against the above named defendant
be continued under the name of Leonard Gustav Hedman.
Defendant enters
a plea of not guilty.
Court adjourned
Attest J. P. Johnson, Clerk
By W. R. Wasson, Deputy
Monday August 9th, 1920
Court convened at 1:40 o’clock P.M.
Officers present: Hon.
Wm. A. Cant, Judge presiding
W. R. Wasson, Deputy Clerk
J. J.
Cameron, Reporter
R. S. Lerch, Deputy
Sheriff
Criminal State of Minnesota
5718 vs.
Louis Dondino
Defendant present in Court and duly arraigned, defendant waives
the reading of the indictment and was given a copy thereof, defendant
informs the Court that his true name is Louis Dondino and that E. J. Kenny, Esq. is his attorney.
Defendant enters a plea of not guilty
Criminal State of
Minnesota
5719 vs.
Louis Dondino
Defendant present in Court and duly arraigned, defendant waives
the reading of the indictment and was given a copy thereof, defendant
informs the Court that his true name is Louis Dondino and that E. J. Kenny, Esq. is his attorney.
Defendant enters a plea of not guilty
Monday August 9th, 1920
Criminal State of Minnesota
5720 vs.
Ed Goneau
Defendant present in Court and duly arraigned, defendant waives
the reading of the indictment and was given a copy thereof, defendant
informs the Court that his true name is Edward Duane Goneau and it is ordered that all future proceedings against the above named defendant be continued under the name of Edward Duane Goneau, Thos. J. Doyle, Esq. appears as attorney for defendant.
Defendant enters a plea of not guilty.
Criminal State of
Minnesota
5721 vs.
John Hammerberg
Defendant present in Court and duly arraigned, defendant waives
the reading of the indictment and was given a copy thereof, defendant
informs the Court that his true name is John Carl Alfred Hammerberg and it is ordered that all future proceedings against the above named defendant be continued under the name of John Carl Alfred Hammerberg. O. J. Larson, Esq. appears as attorney for defendant.
Defendant enters a plea of not guilty
Bail is fixed in the sum of fifteen thousand
dollars
Criminal State of Minnesota
5722 vs.
John Hammerberg
Defendant present in Court and duly arraigned, defendant waives
the reading of the indictment and was given a copy thereof, defendant
informs the Court that his true name is John Carl Alfred Hammerberg and it is ordered that all future proceedings against the above named defendant be continued under the name of John Carl Alfred Hammerberg. O. J. Larson, Esq. appears as attorney for defendant.
Defendant enters a plea of not guilty
Criminal State of
Minnesota
5723 vs.
John Hammerberg
Defendant present in Court and duly arraigned, defendant waives
the reading of the indictment and was given a copy thereof, defendant
informs the Court that his true name is
Monday August 9th, 1920
Criminal John Carl Alfred Hammerberg and it is ordered that all future proceedings
5723 against the above named defendant be continued under the name of John Carl Alfred Hammerberg. O. J. Larson, Esq. appears as attorney for defendant.
Defendant enters a plea of not guilty
Criminal State of
Minnesota
5724 vs.
Walter McMillan
Defendant present in Court and duly arraigned, defendant waives
the reading of the indictment and was given a copy thereof, defendant
informs the Court that his true name is Walter Hugh McMillan and it is
ordered that all future proceedings against the above named defendant be
continued under the name of Walter Hugh McMillan. James A. Wharton, Esq. appears
as attorney for defendant.
Defendant enters a plea of not
guilty
Criminal State of Minnesota
5730 vs.
Arthur Mattson, John Doe, whose true name is unknown, and Richard Roe, whose true name is unknown
An indictment charging the above named defendants with the crime of Riot was duly returned into this Court on the 19th day of July 1920 by the grand jury which was in session at that time, and bench warrants having been issued and delivered to the Sheriff on the 20th day of July, 1920.
Defendant Arthur Mattson present in Court and duly arraigned,
defendant waives the reading of the indictment and was given a copy thereof,
defendant informs the Court that his true name is Arthur Howard Mattson and it
is ordered that all future proceedings against the above named defendant be
continued under the name of Arthur Howard Mattson. O. J. Larson, Esq. appears as
attorney for defendant.
Defendant enters a plea of not
guilty
Criminal State of Minnesota
5725 vs.
George Morgan
Defendant present in Court and duly arraigned, defendant waives
the reading of the indictment and was given a copy thereof, defendant
informs the Court that his true name is George Edward Morgan and it is ordered that all future
Monday August 9th, 1920
Criminal proceedings against the above named defendant be
continued under the
5725 name of George Edward Morgan, R. J. Fisher, Esq. appears as attorney for
defendant.
Defendant enters a plea of not
guilty
Criminal State of Minnesota
5726 vs.
Pat Olson
Defendant present in Court and duly arraigned, defendant waives
the reading of the indictment and was given a copy thereof, defendant
informs the Court that his true name is Byer Olson, Thos. J. Doyle, Esq. appears as attorney for defendant, and it is ordered that all future proceedings against the above named defendant be continued under the name of Byer Olson.
Defendant enters a plea of not guilty
Criminal State of
Minnesota
5727 vs.
Arthur Pelcher
Defendant present in Court and duly arraigned, defendant waives
the reading of the indictment and was given a copy thereof, defendant
informs the Court that his true name is Arthur Edward Pelcher and it is
ordered that all future proceedings against the above named defendant be
continued under the name of Arthur Edward Pelcher. James A. Wharton, Esq.
appears as attorney for defendant.
Defendant enters a plea of not
guilty
Criminal State of Minnesota
5728 vs.
William Rozon
Defendant present in Court and duly arraigned, defendant waives
the reading of the indictment and was given a copy thereof, defendant
informs the Court that his true name is William Joseph Rozon and it is ordered that all future proceedings against the above named defendant be continued under the name of William Joseph Rozon. Thos. J. Doyle, Esq. appears as attorney for defendant.
Defendant enters a plea of not guilty
Monday August 9th, 1920
Criminal State of Minnesota
5729 vs.
William Rozon
Defendant present in Court and duly arraigned, defendant waives
the reading of the indictment and was given a copy thereof, defendant
informs the Court that his true name is William Joseph Rozon and it is
ordered that all future proceedings against the above named defendant be
continued under the name of William Joseph Rozon. Thos. J. Doyle, Esq. appears
as attorney for defendant.
Defendant enters a plea of not
guilty
Bail is fixed in the sum of fifteen thousand
dollars.
Court adjourned
Attest J. P. Johnson, Clerk
By W. R. Wasson, Deputy
Thursday August 12, 1920
Court convened
Officers present: Hon. Wm. A. Cant, Judge
presiding
W. R. Wasson, Deputy Clerk
R. S. Lerch, Deputy
Sheriff
Criminal State of Minnesota
vs.
John Doe, whose true name is unknown, Richard Roe, whose true name is unknown, and Jack Robinson, whose true name is unknown
An indictment charging the above named defendants with the crime of murder in the first degree was duly returned into this Court on the 19th day of July 1920 by the grand jury which was in session at that time, and bench warrants having been issued and delivered to the Sheriff on the 21st day of July, 1920, now comes the Sheriff with bench warrant and body of defendant Jack Robinson
Defendant Jack Robinson being present in Court and duly arraigned, defendant
waives the reading of the indictment and was given a copy thereof, defendant
informs the Court that his true name is Gilbert Henry Stephenson, and it is
ordered that all future proceedings against the above named defendant be
continued under the name of Gilbert Henry Stephenson. Harry E. Weinberg, Esq.
appears as attorney for defendant.
Defendant enters a plea of not
guilty
Bail is fixed in the sum of fifteen thousand dollars
Thursday August 12th, 1920
Criminal State of Minnesota
vs.
John Doe, Richard Roe, John Roe, Richard Doe, Jack Robinson, Richard Robinson, John Olson, Richard Olson, John Johnson, Richard Johnson, Peter Doe and Peter Roe, whose true names are unknown
The above named defendants having been charged with the crime of Riot in an indictment returned by the grand jury on the 19th day of July, 1920 which was in session at that time, and bench warrants having been issued and delivered to the Sheriff on the 21st day of July, 1920, now comes the Sheriff with bench warrant and body of defendant Richard Johnson.
Defendant Richard Johnson being present in Court and duly arraigned,
defendant waives the reading of the indictment and was given a copy thereof,
defendant informs the Court that his true name is Gilbert Henry Stephenson, and
it is ordered that all future proceedings against the above named defendant be
continued under the name of Gilbert Henry Stephenson. Harry E. Weinberg, Esq.
appears as attorney for defendant.
Defendant enters a plea of not
guilty
Criminal State of Minnesota
5710 vs.
Joseph
Kotlarek
Dismissed on motion of Spencer J. Searles, Esq. Third Assistant County Attorney on the ground and for the reason that the defendant has pleaded guilty and been placed on parole by the Municipal Court of the City of Duluth in a case involving the same offense.
Monday August 30th, 1920
Court convened at 9:30 o’clock A.M.
Officers present: Hon.
W. A. Dancer, Judge presiding
Iver Holmberg, Deputy Clerk
A. A.
Farrington, Court Reporter
George Brown, Deputy
Sheriff
Criminal State of Minnesota
5728 vs.
William
Rozon
Defendant present in court and duly called for trial upon the indictment
against him. Edward L. Boyle, Esq. Second Assistant County Attorney appearing on
behalf of the State. Benj. M. Goldberg and Thos. J. Doyle, Esq. appearing on
behalf of the defendant. The following jurors were drawn and selected to by the
defendant.
1 Carl Fieren Culver, Minn. sworn as Juror
Ex. Thos. Mapp Duluth, Minn. Challenged actual bias Deft. denied sworn interrogated submitted excused
2 Franklin P. Stevenson, Duluth, Minn. sworn as Juror
3 L. W. Stein Virginia, Minn. sworn as Juror
Ex. Benj. Eeck Duluth, Minn., Challenged actual bias State denied sworn interrogated submitted found true Excused
Recess until 2:30 o’clock P.M.
Court reconvened at 2:30 o’clock P.M.
Same officers present
Criminal State of Minnesota
5728 vs.
William Rozon
Defendant present in court
Jurors all present as selected
4 John Lysigstad Culver, Minn. sworn as Juror
XD1st N. B. Dunlop Duluth, Minn. challenged actual bias Deft. denied sworn investigated found not true, Deft. 1st peremptory challenge
5 Peter O’Brien Duluth, Minn. sworn as Juror
XD2nd Chas. Neimeyer Duluth, Minn. Defendants second peremptory challenge
6 A. G. Anderson Hibbing, Minn. sworn as Juror
XD3rd C. N. Higgins Duluth, Minn. Defendants third peremptory challenge
7 R. G. Foote Duluth, Minn. sworn as Juror
8 James Curran Duluth, Minn. sworn as Juror
Court adjourned until 9:30 o’clock A.M. Tuesday August 31st, 1920
Attest J. P. Johnson, Clerk
Iver Holmberg, Deputy
Tuesday August 31st, 1920
Court convened at 9:30 o’clock A.M.
Officers present: Hon. W. A.
Dancer, Judge presiding
Iver Holmberg, Deputy Clerk
A. A.
Farrington, Court Reporter
George Brown, Deputy Sheriff
Criminal State of Minnesota
5728 vs.
William Rozon
Defendant present in court
Jurors all present as selected, selecting
of Jurors resumed
XS1st A. Anderson Alice, Minn. States first peremptory
challenge
Ex James D. Tusch Duluth, Minn. challenged actual bias deft. denied sworn interrogated submitted found true Excused
Ex J. G. Harris Duluth, Minn. challenged actual bias state denied sworn interrogated submitted found true Excused
9 A. G. Jeranson Soudan, Minn. sworn as Juror
XS2nd Samuel Stein Duluth, Minn. States second peremptory challenge
10 J. P. Buckley Duluth, Minn. sworn as Juror
XD4th E. R. Bechtel Alice, Minn. challenged actual bias Deft. denied sworn interrogated, defendant’s 4th peremptory challenge
XD5th G. S. Camp Hibbing, Minn. Defendants fifth peremptory challenge
11 Emerson Vokes Duluth, Minn. sworn as Juror
Recess until 2 o’clock P.M.
Court reconvened at 2 o’clock P.M.
Same officers present
Criminal State of Minnesota
5728 vs.
William Rozon
Defendant present in Court
Jurors all present as selected, selection of Jurors resumed
XS3rd Maurice H. Hanlon Duluth, Minn. challenged actual bias State denied sworn interrogated found not true, States 3rd peremptory challenge
12 Philip E. Budden Duluth, Minn. challenged actual bias Deft. denied sworn interrogated found not true, sworn as Juror
State presents indictment to the Jury
Oscar Olson Duluth, Minn. sworn testifies on behalf of state
Court adjourned until 9:30 o’clock A.M Wednesday September 1st, 1920.
Attest J. P. Johnson, Clerk
By Iver Holmberg, Deputy
Wednesday September 1st, 1920
Court convened at 9:30 o’clock A.M.
Officers present: Hon. W. A.
Dancer, Judge presiding
Iver Holmberg, Deputy Clerk
A. A.
Farrington, Court Reporter
George Brown, Deputy Sheriff
Criminal State of Minnesota
5728 vs.
William Rozon
Defendant present in Court
Jurors all present
Oscar Olson Duluth, Minn. resumed testimony behalf of state.
Recess until 2 o’clock P.M.
Court reconvened at 2 o’clock P.M.
Same officers present
Criminal State of Minnesota
5728 vs.
William Rozon
Defendant present in Court
Jurors all present
Hugh J. McCleaseu, Duluth, Minn. sworn testifies on behalf of the state
Elmer W. McDevitt, Duluth, Minn. sworn testifies on behalf of the state
Fred P. Clark, Duluth, Minn. sworn testifies on behalf of the state
Harold Larson, Duluth, Minn. sworn testifies on behalf of the state
E. H. Barber, Duluth, Minn. sworn testifies on behalf of the state
Court adjourned until 9:30 o’clock A.M Thursday September 2nd, 1920.
Attest J. P. Johnson, Clerk
By Iver Holmberg, Deputy
Thursday September 2nd, 1920
Court convened at 9:30 o’clock A.M.
Officers present: Hon. W. A.
Dancer, Judge presiding
Iver Holmberg, Deputy Clerk
A. A.
Farrington, Court Reporter
George Brown, Deputy Sheriff
Criminal State of Minnesota
5728 vs.
William Rozon
Defendant present in Court
Jurors all present
John Murphy Duluth, Minn. sworn testifies behalf
of State
Anton G. Fiskett Duluth, Minn. sworn testifies behalf of
State
Joseph Payer Duluth, Minn. sworn testifies behalf of State
Anton G. Fiskett Duluth, Minn. recalled testifies behalf of State
Frank A. Schulty Duluth, Minn. sworn testifies behalf of State
Recess until 2 o’clock P.M.
Court reconvened at 2 o’clock P.M.
Same officers present
Criminal State of Minnesota
5728 vs.
William Rozon
Defendant present in Court
Jurors all present
State rest.
Defendant outlines its case to the jury
William Joseph Rozon Duluth, Minn. sworn testifies in his own behalf
James E. Foubester Duluth, Minn. sworn testifies for Defendant
Martin Solberg Duluth, Minn. sworn testifies for Defendant
L. A. Barnes Duluth, Minn. sworn testifies for Defendant
Court adjourned until 9:30 o’clock A.M Friday September 3rd, 1920.
Attest J. P. Johnson, Clerk
By Iver Holmberg, Deputy
Friday September 3rd, 1920
Court convened at 9:30 o’clock A.M.
Officers present: Hon. W. A.
Dancer, Judge presiding
Iver Holmberg, Deputy Clerk
A. A.
Farrington, Court Reporter
George Brown, Deputy Sheriff
Criminal State of Minnesota
5728 vs.
William Rozon
Defendant present in Court
Jurors all present
Herbert Joseph Dolter, Duluth, Minn. sworn testifies behalf of Defendant
Defendant rest
E. H. Barber Duluth, Minn., recalled testifies for state in rebuttal
State rest in rebuttal, evidence closed
State’s closing argument to the Jury
Defendant closing argument to the Jury
Recess until 2 o’clock P.M.
Court reconvened at 2 o’clock P.M.
Same officers present
Criminal State of Minnesota
5728 vs.
William Joseph Rozon, indicted under the name of William Rozon
Defendant present in Court
Jurors all present
Defendant resumed it’s closing argument to
the Jury
Court instructs the Jury and they retire in charge of a sworn officer Geo. A. Mallory to deliberate upon their verdict at 3:08 o’clock P.M.
Saturday September 4th, 8:15 P.M.
Now comes the Jury and upon roll call all being present and when
asked if they had agreed upon their verdict, answered through their
foreman that they had not, and in his opinion were unable to agree.
Thereupon the Court requests that Jury to retire for further deliberation,
and the Jury retires at 8:25 o’clock P.M.
Now comes the Jury in the above entitled action and upon roll call
all being present and reports through their foreman that they are unable
to agree. Thereupon the Court discharged the Jury from any further
deliberation upon the case at 10:14 o’clock P.M. Saturday September 4th,
1920.