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February 27, 1915
The Parker Post
Parker, Yuma County, Arizona
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In Yuma, J. Rowe was convicted in his second trial for stealing government bacon and selling it to restaurants, receiving a 60-day jail sentence before Judge Jones.
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A Baconmonger
One of the most interesting trials ever pulled off in Yuma was that of J. Rowe before Judge Jones Friday. Rowe was charged with stealing bacon from the government and selling it to local restaurant men. He was defended by W. F. Timmons and W. O. Harris, while the prosecution rested in the personnel of County Attorney C. H. Colman and Thomas Molloy.
After several hours' deliberation the jury rendered a verdict of guilty as charged and the defendant drew a sentence of sixty days in jail.
This was the second trial of Rowe for the same offense, the former trial resulting in a hung jury.
The attorneys for the defense produced the argument that Rowe had purchased the bacon from a prospector and that he in no way violated any law.—Yuma Sun.
One of the most interesting trials ever pulled off in Yuma was that of J. Rowe before Judge Jones Friday. Rowe was charged with stealing bacon from the government and selling it to local restaurant men. He was defended by W. F. Timmons and W. O. Harris, while the prosecution rested in the personnel of County Attorney C. H. Colman and Thomas Molloy.
After several hours' deliberation the jury rendered a verdict of guilty as charged and the defendant drew a sentence of sixty days in jail.
This was the second trial of Rowe for the same offense, the former trial resulting in a hung jury.
The attorneys for the defense produced the argument that Rowe had purchased the bacon from a prospector and that he in no way violated any law.—Yuma Sun.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Bacon Theft
Yuma Trial
Guilty Verdict
Government Theft
Hung Jury
What entities or persons were involved?
J. Rowe
Judge Jones
W. F. Timmons
W. O. Harris
C. H. Colman
Thomas Molloy
Where did it happen?
Yuma
Story Details
Key Persons
J. Rowe
Judge Jones
W. F. Timmons
W. O. Harris
C. H. Colman
Thomas Molloy
Location
Yuma
Event Date
Friday
Story Details
J. Rowe was charged with stealing bacon from the government and selling it to local restaurant men. Defended by W. F. Timmons and W. O. Harris, prosecuted by C. H. Colman and Thomas Molloy before Judge Jones. Jury found him guilty after deliberation, sentenced to sixty days in jail. Second trial; first resulted in hung jury. Defense argued he purchased bacon from a prospector.