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Memories for the Week of October 26, 2016

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October 26, 1916

In and around the County Courthouse

The attention of the court for the greater part of the session was occupied by the Walter James murder case, a great many witnesses being called and the case attracted no end of attention all over Northern Montana. The jury returned a verdict of acquittal Thursday morning and the defendant was given his liberty. He had been out on bonds for some time previous to the trial.

In the case of the state vs. Thos. Delano, the defendant was found guilty as charged, by a jury, and sentenced to two and one-half years in prison by the res...

 

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