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Story September 8, 1888

Mohave County Miner

Mineral Park, Mohave County, Arizona

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In San Francisco's U.S. Circuit Court, during Justice Field's reading of a decision in the Sharon case on the 3d inst., Sarah Althea Terry interrupted, leading to her husband Judge Terry assaulting Marshal Franke. A fight ensued, resulting in their arrests and sentences for contempt: 30 days for her, 6 months for him in Alameda County Jail.

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During the reading of Justice Field's decision in the United States Circuit Court in San Francisco on the 3d inst., reviewing the decision heretofore made in the Sharon case, Sarah Althea Terry interrupted the proceedings by asking how much had been paid for deciding against her. When the Court ordered Marshall Franke to put her out, Mrs. Terry's husband resisted the officer, struck him and knocked several of his teeth out. A free fight was then indulged in, and Terry was thrown to the ground. When taken outside, he drew a dagger, and, although confronted with a pistol, made his way into the Marshall's office, where his wife had been taken. There he was disarmed and locked up. Justice Field sentenced Mrs. Terry to imprisonment for thirty days and Judge Terry to imprisonment for six months in the Alameda county jail for contempt of court.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Story Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Crime Punishment Justice

What keywords are associated?

Courtroom Disruption Contempt Of Court Assault On Marshal Sharon Case Terry Arrest

What entities or persons were involved?

Justice Field Sarah Althea Terry Judge Terry Marshall Franke

Where did it happen?

United States Circuit Court In San Francisco

Story Details

Key Persons

Justice Field Sarah Althea Terry Judge Terry Marshall Franke

Location

United States Circuit Court In San Francisco

Event Date

3d Inst.

Story Details

Sarah Althea Terry interrupted Justice Field's decision reading in the Sharon case by questioning bias; her husband Judge Terry resisted ejection, assaulted Marshal Franke, leading to a fight; both were arrested, disarmed, and sentenced for contempt: 30 days for her, 6 months for him.

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