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July 22, 1913
Newport Daily Independent
Newport, Jackson County, Arkansas
What is this article about?
S. L. Johnson indicted in Vicksburg, Miss., for murdering Elston Brewer on a houseboat; not guilty plea entered; attorneys challenge confession; trial continues.
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Johnson Is Indicted,
Vicksburg, Miss., July 21.—S. L. Johnson was indicted for the murder of Elston Brewer of Cave City, Arkansas, which occurred here on a houseboat, today. He was arraigned, and upon instructions from Circuit Judge Mounger, a plea of not guilty was entered. Johnson's attorneys, it is understood, will make an effort to keep Johnson's confession from the jury, claiming it was extorted from him. The trial will be resumed tomorrow, when Johnson's attorneys will probably submit a motion for continuance.
Vicksburg, Miss., July 21.—S. L. Johnson was indicted for the murder of Elston Brewer of Cave City, Arkansas, which occurred here on a houseboat, today. He was arraigned, and upon instructions from Circuit Judge Mounger, a plea of not guilty was entered. Johnson's attorneys, it is understood, will make an effort to keep Johnson's confession from the jury, claiming it was extorted from him. The trial will be resumed tomorrow, when Johnson's attorneys will probably submit a motion for continuance.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Murder Indictment
Houseboat Murder
Confession Suppression
Vicksburg Trial
What entities or persons were involved?
S. L. Johnson
Elston Brewer
Circuit Judge Mounger
Where did it happen?
Vicksburg, Miss., On A Houseboat
Story Details
Key Persons
S. L. Johnson
Elston Brewer
Circuit Judge Mounger
Location
Vicksburg, Miss., On A Houseboat
Event Date
July 21
Story Details
S. L. Johnson indicted for murdering Elston Brewer of Cave City, Arkansas, on a houseboat in Vicksburg; arraigned with not guilty plea entered; attorneys seek to suppress extorted confession; trial resumes tomorrow.