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September 4, 1907
The Mt. Sterling Advocate
Mount Sterling, Montgomery County, Kentucky
What is this article about?
Caleb Powers, jailed over seven years for the killing of Senator Goebel, claims to have identified the true assassin, not Jim Howard, and vows to fight for his innocence in court regardless of political outcomes.
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CAN POINT OUT THE MAN.
Caleb Powers has been in jail for over seven years. In Monday's papers he is reported as saying:
"Handicapped as I have been by being in jail, I have at last discovered and am able to point out the man who killed Senator Goebel, and it is not Jim Howard either—the person claimed by the prosecution. I believe in Howard's entire innocence. While I have been wrongfully deprived of my liberty, and endurance at many times almost to the breaking point I would be doing myself a great injustice and the State a great wrong if I did not want to again wage the battle in its courts for its honor and my own. This I will do if I live to see another trial, whether Willson is elected or defeated."
If Mr. Powers knows who killed Mr. Goebel and by revealing the name he could establish his own innocence he should reveal the name, give the facts. If Mr. Powers is innocent, he after a fair and impartial trial, should be acquitted.
Caleb Powers has been in jail for over seven years. In Monday's papers he is reported as saying:
"Handicapped as I have been by being in jail, I have at last discovered and am able to point out the man who killed Senator Goebel, and it is not Jim Howard either—the person claimed by the prosecution. I believe in Howard's entire innocence. While I have been wrongfully deprived of my liberty, and endurance at many times almost to the breaking point I would be doing myself a great injustice and the State a great wrong if I did not want to again wage the battle in its courts for its honor and my own. This I will do if I live to see another trial, whether Willson is elected or defeated."
If Mr. Powers knows who killed Mr. Goebel and by revealing the name he could establish his own innocence he should reveal the name, give the facts. If Mr. Powers is innocent, he after a fair and impartial trial, should be acquitted.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Caleb Powers
Goebel Assassination
Innocence Claim
Political Trial
Murder Revelation
What entities or persons were involved?
Caleb Powers
Senator Goebel
Jim Howard
Willson
Story Details
Key Persons
Caleb Powers
Senator Goebel
Jim Howard
Willson
Story Details
Caleb Powers, imprisoned for over seven years, announces he has discovered the true killer of Senator Goebel, exonerating Jim Howard, and pledges to reveal the information in a new trial to prove his own innocence and defend the state's honor.