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April 11, 1932
The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
What is this article about?
Walter Gamble, convicted of manslaughter in the stabbing death of Capt. H. C. (Lyle) Davis at Chichagof, was transferred from local federal jail to McNeil's Island penitentiary to serve a 7-year sentence, escorted by Deputy Marshal W. H. Caswell.
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GAMBLE LEAVES
TO BEGIN TERM
Taken South Today by
Deputy Caswell to Serve
7 Years for Killing
Walter Gamble, who pleaded guilty last week to manslaughter for the death of Capt. H. C. (Lyle) Davis, left here today in custody of Deputy United States Marshal W. H. Caswell enroute to McNeil's Island to begin a 7-year sentence in the Federal penitentiary there.
Gamble has been confined in the local Federal jail since last December, a few hours after Capt. Davis was stabbed by him at Chichagof. He was indicted for first degree murder and his plea of guilty to manslaughter was accepted by Federal Judge Justin W. Harding on the recommendation of the United States Attorney's office.
TO BEGIN TERM
Taken South Today by
Deputy Caswell to Serve
7 Years for Killing
Walter Gamble, who pleaded guilty last week to manslaughter for the death of Capt. H. C. (Lyle) Davis, left here today in custody of Deputy United States Marshal W. H. Caswell enroute to McNeil's Island to begin a 7-year sentence in the Federal penitentiary there.
Gamble has been confined in the local Federal jail since last December, a few hours after Capt. Davis was stabbed by him at Chichagof. He was indicted for first degree murder and his plea of guilty to manslaughter was accepted by Federal Judge Justin W. Harding on the recommendation of the United States Attorney's office.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Manslaughter Plea
Prison Transfer
Federal Sentence
Stabbing Incident
What entities or persons were involved?
Walter Gamble
Capt. H. C. (Lyle) Davis
Deputy United States Marshal W. H. Caswell
Federal Judge Justin W. Harding
Where did it happen?
Chichagof, Mcneil's Island
Story Details
Key Persons
Walter Gamble
Capt. H. C. (Lyle) Davis
Deputy United States Marshal W. H. Caswell
Federal Judge Justin W. Harding
Location
Chichagof, Mcneil's Island
Event Date
Last December
Story Details
Walter Gamble pleaded guilty to manslaughter for stabbing Capt. H. C. (Lyle) Davis at Chichagof, was sentenced to 7 years in federal penitentiary on McNeil's Island, and transported there by Deputy Marshal W. H. Caswell after confinement since last December.