The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-06-18

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the law without question should accept this verdict from
again want to thank you for the consideration you
you what my opinion was on the might lawfully
press to my views. did not do So felt that when
the law ought to leave you free to find the
Il firmly believe verdict is verdict according to your
The Judge continued "Your verdict in this particular
important the knowledge and approval BY the
without fear or favor and in this it's unmportant
who the defendants whether and o most pow
state and natiop believe you win get it. wish you WELL.
had left the bench he reused himself greatly shaken
His first reaction bewidered Il saved the state
Strike that out Strike that shouted Defense At
orney nane but for the the tet on ia
been the slightest thought Of making money that way in Jan.
ss the time when Ssn an nst a
could have taken steps # was crooked Or dishonest
semebut not aof the newspapermen to keep it off the
record and later statement was issued Of which they ap-
said: 1T has the practice in both the state and
contribute to that for political It has
been the Of the present to ask
the principles Of the administration that was then in power
1.-THE solicitation of of those employees Of the state eer
desire on our part to have this solicitation done This socia
nothing than has been in this state since territorial
days"
LANCER obviously expected verdict adverse to him He
about the nearly empty courtroom during the half hour
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slapped backs Of his fellow defendants His
dict brought in There definite paor his face
None Of his family 9hs.. was Rrsse Retained HI. Calm
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his eyes owncas Chaput seemed the most unaffected OF
ali five He sat calmly at his end Of the table Knzer remained
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snkr sat mmobe his hands tightly casped his
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Donald Murtha sat him.
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court dgnitary announced he has done
Judge Miller slowly mounted the bench and looked At tho
Gentlemen Of the jury have reached verdct7" he
I'VE have" was the answer Of Foreman Lester crist
was handed to Deputy Clerk Frank Tacott, Fargo
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in the The defendants sat mmobe frozen in
lions Is tie jury Il this brief interval LANCER and his Cocoon
ators seemed to pull themselves together somewhat After
to talk.
Attorney sintsr persons: friend q the governor.
tears the verdict announced Attorney George Tho
though dsheveled, calm, as was Haney.
Ianier imobe his face giving sign Of realization
that he had just scored q notable legal victory.
/ Later, Lanier said:
THE result Of this trial gratifying due particularly b.
of the fact that have against opposition assisted
fullest by political power financial aid and prestige
This verdict will have wholesome effect the entire
and particularly the whole country will recognize that
United States court contest involving the
proper administration Of the laws Of the United States
Estate throughout the land have in many instances
brought into sevy to powerful state political machines
extent them to have lost the respect the
1 citizsnry.
The verdict in this without doubt has strengthened
not only the arm Of the federal government but w without
doubt and strengthen the confidence Of the staa
courts in themselves and in their functions"
The word that the LANCER jury has reached verdict"
flew about the city by magic The empty corridors Of the
federal building suddenly thronged with curious spectators
e hear what the fate Of the states highest executive
would be-
u First to arrive group Of taxidvers who BY the
grapevine first to hear Of the report They left their
punched the curbne ct the entrance the building
hurryins up the stairs, forgetting pcssibls fares.