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May 26, 1886
Springfield Globe Republic
Springfield, Clark County, Ohio
What is this article about?
On May 26 in Blackfoot, Idaho, Chief Justice Hayes sentenced 27 Mormon prisoners for unlawful cohabitation to 3-12 months and fines up to $300; 145 indictments issued, most refusing future compliance.
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Sentencing Mormons.
BLACKFOOT, Idaho, May 26.—In the Third district court Tuesday Chief Justice Hayes sentenced twenty-seven prisoners, convicted this term, all being Mormons except two. The sentences ranged from three months and $100 fine to twelve months and $300. All one year prisoners are to be sent to the House of Correction at Detroit. There are 145 indictments drawn for unlawful cohabitation at this term of court. All the persons involved except one, have refused to recognize the law in future.
BLACKFOOT, Idaho, May 26.—In the Third district court Tuesday Chief Justice Hayes sentenced twenty-seven prisoners, convicted this term, all being Mormons except two. The sentences ranged from three months and $100 fine to twelve months and $300. All one year prisoners are to be sent to the House of Correction at Detroit. There are 145 indictments drawn for unlawful cohabitation at this term of court. All the persons involved except one, have refused to recognize the law in future.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Mormon Sentencing
Unlawful Cohabitation
Idaho Court
Polygamy Prosecution
What entities or persons were involved?
Chief Justice Hayes
Where did it happen?
Blackfoot, Idaho
Story Details
Key Persons
Chief Justice Hayes
Location
Blackfoot, Idaho
Event Date
May 26
Story Details
Chief Justice Hayes sentenced twenty-seven Mormon prisoners convicted of unlawful cohabitation to terms from three months and $100 fine to twelve months and $300, with one-year prisoners sent to Detroit. There are 145 indictments for unlawful cohabitation, with all but one refusing to recognize the law in future.