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February 1, 1906
Mexico Missouri Message
Mexico, Audrain County, Missouri
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On January 30, the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington grants a 30-day stay for James Howard, convicted of murdering Kentucky Gov. Goebel, delaying his February 2 execution to permit a rehearing motion. (148 characters)
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Supreme Court of United States Grants Thirty-Day Stay In Celebrated Kentucky Case.
Washington, Jan. 30.—The supreme court of the United States Monday granted a stay of the mandate in the case of James Howard, of Kentucky, convicted of the murder of Gov. Goebel. On January 2 last the court rendered a decision adverse to Howard, and the effect of the mandate, according to the rules of the court, would be to make operative February 2 the sentence of the trial court, which has been affirmed by the Kentucky court of appeals. The motion for the stay was presented by J. W. Blackburn, Jr., who explained that Howard's counsel wished to put a motion for a rehearing. After a brief recess Chief Justice Fuller granted a stay of 30 days on the return of the mandate.
Supreme Court of United States Grants Thirty-Day Stay In Celebrated Kentucky Case.
Washington, Jan. 30.—The supreme court of the United States Monday granted a stay of the mandate in the case of James Howard, of Kentucky, convicted of the murder of Gov. Goebel. On January 2 last the court rendered a decision adverse to Howard, and the effect of the mandate, according to the rules of the court, would be to make operative February 2 the sentence of the trial court, which has been affirmed by the Kentucky court of appeals. The motion for the stay was presented by J. W. Blackburn, Jr., who explained that Howard's counsel wished to put a motion for a rehearing. After a brief recess Chief Justice Fuller granted a stay of 30 days on the return of the mandate.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Supreme Court Stay
James Howard Conviction
Gov Goebel Murder
Kentucky Assassination
Death Sentence Delay
What entities or persons were involved?
James Howard
Gov. Goebel
J. W. Blackburn, Jr.
Chief Justice Fuller
Where did it happen?
Washington, Kentucky
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Key Persons
James Howard
Gov. Goebel
J. W. Blackburn, Jr.
Chief Justice Fuller
Location
Washington, Kentucky
Event Date
Jan. 30
Story Details
The U.S. Supreme Court grants a 30-day stay of the mandate in James Howard's murder conviction case, delaying the February 2 execution sentence to allow for a motion for rehearing.