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October 10, 1917
The Daily Missoulian
Missoula, Missoula County, Montana
What is this article about?
In a federal court trial, Charles Allard and Ben Cramer face charges for importing liquor to the Flathead Indian Reservation last June. Witnesses caught them with alcohol, but defendants argue it was en route to a ranch outside the area. Jury delivers sealed verdict.
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RD-CRAMER JURY
IAS SEALED VERDICT
Men Are Accused of Importing
Liquor on Flathead
Reservation.
TO ANNOUNCE TODAY
Defendants Say Booze Was
Bound for Ranch Beyond
Restricted Area.
The jury hearing the case of Charles Allard and Ben Cramer turned in a sealed verdict late last night. The decision of the veniremen will be announced in the federal court this morning.
Last night ended the second day of the Allard-Cramer trial. The men are alleged to have imported liquor to the Flathead reservation last June, and Henry Moss, an Indian policeman, and Special Agent Oftendal testified that they caught the men with liquor in their possession.
Going Beyond Reservation.
The entire defense of Allard and Cramer was based on the contention that they had taken the liquor to the reservation with the intention of crossing the Indian land without stopping and transporting it to a ranch beyond. The defending lawyers contended that such an action was not a violation of the law.
Allard and Cramer testified in their own behalf, and their stories were corroborated by several witnesses who were in the employ of Allard at that time. They claimed that the liquor was being taken to the Fredericks ranch, which is just beyond the reservation border, and that the beverage was being taken there for consumption by men who were to gather at the ranch on that evening.
IAS SEALED VERDICT
Men Are Accused of Importing
Liquor on Flathead
Reservation.
TO ANNOUNCE TODAY
Defendants Say Booze Was
Bound for Ranch Beyond
Restricted Area.
The jury hearing the case of Charles Allard and Ben Cramer turned in a sealed verdict late last night. The decision of the veniremen will be announced in the federal court this morning.
Last night ended the second day of the Allard-Cramer trial. The men are alleged to have imported liquor to the Flathead reservation last June, and Henry Moss, an Indian policeman, and Special Agent Oftendal testified that they caught the men with liquor in their possession.
Going Beyond Reservation.
The entire defense of Allard and Cramer was based on the contention that they had taken the liquor to the reservation with the intention of crossing the Indian land without stopping and transporting it to a ranch beyond. The defending lawyers contended that such an action was not a violation of the law.
Allard and Cramer testified in their own behalf, and their stories were corroborated by several witnesses who were in the employ of Allard at that time. They claimed that the liquor was being taken to the Fredericks ranch, which is just beyond the reservation border, and that the beverage was being taken there for consumption by men who were to gather at the ranch on that evening.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Liquor Importation
Flathead Reservation
Trial
Sealed Verdict
Indian Land Violation
What entities or persons were involved?
Charles Allard
Ben Cramer
Henry Moss
Special Agent Oftendal
Where did it happen?
Flathead Reservation
Story Details
Key Persons
Charles Allard
Ben Cramer
Henry Moss
Special Agent Oftendal
Location
Flathead Reservation
Event Date
Last June
Story Details
Charles Allard and Ben Cramer are accused of importing liquor to the Flathead reservation. They claim it was intended for a ranch beyond the restricted area. Jury returns sealed verdict after trial testimony from Indian policeman Henry Moss and Special Agent Oftendal who caught them with liquor.