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March 28, 1912
The Daily Star Mirror
Moscow, Latah County, Idaho
What is this article about?
In Vancouver, B.C., on Mar. 28, attorney S.S. Taylor announces readiness to present surprise witnesses for former Wallace banker B.F. O'Neil at his extradition hearing to Idaho over a false banking report, planning to challenge Canadian statutes lacking intent to defraud.
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O'Neil Has Surprise.
VANCOUVER, B. C., Mar. 28.-Attorney S. S. Taylor announced this evening he would be prepared to offer witnesses in behalf of B. F. O'Neil, former Wallace banker, at the hearing tomorrow. An effort to ascertain whom Taylor has in Vancouver for the purpose failed to elicit anything further than that the defense is prepared to spring a surprise.
With the departure of Wayne for Wallace the entire matter of prosecution is in the hands of J. W. De Farris, and Farris is as much in the dark as any one as to Taylor's program.
In the hearing Friday Taylor says he will direct an attack upon the statutes. He claims that issuing a false report is not an offense under the criminal code of Canada, though covered in the banking act. As no evidence of intent to defraud is required under the banking act the issuance of a false report does not carry with it evidence of fraud. He claims the Idaho authorities, under the treaty with the United States, can not avail themselves of statute for extradition.
VANCOUVER, B. C., Mar. 28.-Attorney S. S. Taylor announced this evening he would be prepared to offer witnesses in behalf of B. F. O'Neil, former Wallace banker, at the hearing tomorrow. An effort to ascertain whom Taylor has in Vancouver for the purpose failed to elicit anything further than that the defense is prepared to spring a surprise.
With the departure of Wayne for Wallace the entire matter of prosecution is in the hands of J. W. De Farris, and Farris is as much in the dark as any one as to Taylor's program.
In the hearing Friday Taylor says he will direct an attack upon the statutes. He claims that issuing a false report is not an offense under the criminal code of Canada, though covered in the banking act. As no evidence of intent to defraud is required under the banking act the issuance of a false report does not carry with it evidence of fraud. He claims the Idaho authorities, under the treaty with the United States, can not avail themselves of statute for extradition.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Deception Fraud
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Deception
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Extradition Hearing
Banking Fraud
Surprise Witnesses
Legal Challenge
Canadian Statutes
What entities or persons were involved?
B. F. O'neil
S. S. Taylor
J. W. De Farris
Wayne
Where did it happen?
Vancouver, B. C.
Story Details
Key Persons
B. F. O'neil
S. S. Taylor
J. W. De Farris
Wayne
Location
Vancouver, B. C.
Event Date
Mar. 28
Story Details
Attorney Taylor prepares surprise witnesses for O'Neil's hearing, keeps details secret; prosecution led by Farris unaware of defense plans; Taylor to argue false report not criminal under Canadian code, no fraud intent, blocking extradition to Idaho.