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December 3, 1931
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
In Mt. Sterling, Ky., on Dec. 3, defense witnesses testify that W.B. Jones, a mine union official, was not involved in the May 5 gun battle killing Deputy Sheriff Jim Daniels near Evarts. State funds 75 witnesses' expenses amid logistical issues.
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STATE TO CARE FOR WITNESSES IN MINER'S CASE
MT. STERLING, Ky., Dec. 3. (U.P.)—The defense presented more witnesses today in an effort to establish the innocence of W. B. Jones, charged with conspiracy to murder Jim Daniels, Harlan county deputy sheriff in a gun battle near Evarts, Ky., last May 5.
Testimony of 22 defense witnesses, most of whom agreed that Jones, mine union official, was not at the scene of the battle and refuted state evidence that he had plotted the murder, is already in the records.
The problem of providing food and shelter for the large number of defense witnesses was solved by agreement of the state to pay the expenses of 75 defense witnesses.
James Price, Philadelphia, representative of the general defense committee of Chicago, agreed to take care of all over the 75 provided for by the state. The defense plans to present about 100 more witnesses.
The problem became acute when several defense witnesses, brought here from their homes in Harlan county, went without their suppers for a few hours. The manager of a hotel where they had been staying turned them out until some definite arrangements were made for their expenses.
MT. STERLING, Ky., Dec. 3. (U.P.)—The defense presented more witnesses today in an effort to establish the innocence of W. B. Jones, charged with conspiracy to murder Jim Daniels, Harlan county deputy sheriff in a gun battle near Evarts, Ky., last May 5.
Testimony of 22 defense witnesses, most of whom agreed that Jones, mine union official, was not at the scene of the battle and refuted state evidence that he had plotted the murder, is already in the records.
The problem of providing food and shelter for the large number of defense witnesses was solved by agreement of the state to pay the expenses of 75 defense witnesses.
James Price, Philadelphia, representative of the general defense committee of Chicago, agreed to take care of all over the 75 provided for by the state. The defense plans to present about 100 more witnesses.
The problem became acute when several defense witnesses, brought here from their homes in Harlan county, went without their suppers for a few hours. The manager of a hotel where they had been staying turned them out until some definite arrangements were made for their expenses.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Trial
Conspiracy To Murder
Mine Union
Gun Battle
Witness Expenses
Harlan County
What entities or persons were involved?
W. B. Jones
Jim Daniels
James Price
Where did it happen?
Mt. Sterling, Ky.; Near Evarts, Ky.; Harlan County
Story Details
Key Persons
W. B. Jones
Jim Daniels
James Price
Location
Mt. Sterling, Ky.; Near Evarts, Ky.; Harlan County
Event Date
Dec. 3; Last May 5
Story Details
Defense presents witnesses to prove W. B. Jones, mine union official, was not at the scene of the gun battle where Jim Daniels was killed and did not plot the murder. State agrees to pay expenses for 75 defense witnesses; James Price to cover additional. More witnesses planned.