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Foreign News
October 20, 1902
The Madison Daily Leader
Madison, Lake County, South Dakota
What is this article about?
Update on Roland B. Molineux's trial in New York: new jury panel summoned to complete selection; arguments over Barnett letters' admissibility for handwriting comparison; ruling pending, case to Monday.
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MOLINEUX TRIAL.
New Panel Called to Secure the One Juror Required.
New York. Oct. 20.-A new panel of 150 talesmen has been called to secure the one man required to complete the jury for the trial of Roland B. Molineux. The afternoon's session was occupied with arguments as to the admissibility of the Barnett letters. The defense contending that the court of appeals had ruled out all the matters relating to the death of Henry G. Barnett. The prosecution contended that the letters could be used as a standard of comparison in handwriting. Justice Lambert will rule on the question before the trial commences. The case went over till Monday morning.
New Panel Called to Secure the One Juror Required.
New York. Oct. 20.-A new panel of 150 talesmen has been called to secure the one man required to complete the jury for the trial of Roland B. Molineux. The afternoon's session was occupied with arguments as to the admissibility of the Barnett letters. The defense contending that the court of appeals had ruled out all the matters relating to the death of Henry G. Barnett. The prosecution contended that the letters could be used as a standard of comparison in handwriting. Justice Lambert will rule on the question before the trial commences. The case went over till Monday morning.
What sub-type of article is it?
Criminal Trial
Legal Proceedings
What keywords are associated?
Molineux Trial
Jury Selection
Barnett Letters
Handwriting Evidence
What entities or persons were involved?
Roland B. Molineux
Henry G. Barnett
Justice Lambert
Where did it happen?
New York
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
New York
Event Date
Oct. 20.
Key Persons
Roland B. Molineux
Henry G. Barnett
Justice Lambert
Outcome
ruling on admissibility of barnett letters pending; case adjourned to monday morning.
Event Details
A new panel of 150 talesmen called to complete jury for Molineux trial. Afternoon session debated admissibility of Barnett letters: defense argued court of appeals ruled out Barnett death matters; prosecution sought use for handwriting comparison. Justice Lambert to rule before trial starts.