A SCENE IN COURT.
THE WHANGAREI
ESCAPEE.
Whangarei, Nov. 4. The prisoner Huston was before the Court all day, and was committed on three charges of burglary, theft, and two of breaking from custody. Huston submitted the detective to a satirical examination on the search that was made when a knife was found concealed with which he cut his way out of the cell.
The prisoner was carefully watched this afternoon, as it was stated he would repeat his morning’s performance and release himself from the handcuffs. A solicitor. Mr Edmunds, at the close of the first case, declared himself counsel for the prisoner, and asked for an interview. The police objected, as counsel was not engaged by Huston. Mr Edmunds then addressed the Bench lengthily. The Bench declined to allow the interview.
Mr Edmunds then handed the prisoner a paper, which was quickly snatched by a detective. A scuffle ensued between the police and Mr Edmunds, who "nally was thrown over a chair, Mr Edmunds appeared on two later cases against Huston, then abruptly left the Court without comment.
When taking the prisoner from the Court to the cells to-night a crowd hooted the police and cheers were given for Huston.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIV, Issue 1019, 5 November 1912, Page 2
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202A SCENE IN COURT. Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIV, Issue 1019, 5 November 1912, Page 2
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