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May 21, 1857
Oroville Daily Butte Record
Oroville, Butte County, California
What is this article about?
Edward 'Ned' McGowan's trial began in Napa City on the 19th morning before Judge McKinstry. He pleaded not guilty to the indictment, and the proceedings were deferred to Friday due to absent counsel.
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Trial of Ned McGowan at Napa.—The case of the People vs. Edward McGowan, was called on the morning of the 19th, at Napa City, at 11 o'clock, Judge McKinstry presiding. The indictment was read, and Mr. Coffroth (McGowan's counsel) waived all objections to the same on account of some slight errors contained therein. The accused plead "Not Guilty." District attorney Edgerton agreeing, Mr. Coffroth (on account of the absence of his associates, Messrs. Bates and McDougal) moved that the trial be deferred until Friday next. It was so ordered. McGowan was remanded to the custody of the officers, and he is now locked up in his cell.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Ned Mcgowan Trial
Napa City
Not Guilty Plea
Court Deferral
What entities or persons were involved?
Edward Mcgowan
Ned Mcgowan
Judge Mckinstry
Mr. Coffroth
District Attorney Edgerton
Messrs. Bates
Messrs. Mcdougal
Where did it happen?
Napa City
Story Details
Key Persons
Edward Mcgowan
Ned Mcgowan
Judge Mckinstry
Mr. Coffroth
District Attorney Edgerton
Messrs. Bates
Messrs. Mcdougal
Location
Napa City
Event Date
Morning Of The 19th
Story Details
The trial of Edward McGowan was called on the morning of the 19th at Napa City. The indictment was read, objections waived, and McGowan pleaded not guilty. Due to absence of counsel associates, the trial was deferred until Friday next, and McGowan was remanded to custody.