CHARGES AGAINST POWELKA

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 46, 3 June 1910, Page 5

CHARGES AGAINST POWELKA

"ROBBERY UNDER Al'U^." By Telegraph—Press Association. Palmerston North. Tune 2 Powelka appeared before 1..0 Suprei'-.e Court this morning on a clu. ye t.»' tobbery under arms ..t Awapni, when it was alleged he obtained the ;inii v .f Is under threats of violence, from J.io, Kendall. The latter, in his evidence, stated that he recognised Powelka as i.he assailant of himself and his mi l when they were stuck up. After the arrest of Powelka at Ashhurst '•« nus reportid to have accused a man name 1 A\ eh. Mcßae of being an accomplice in furniture stealing. The police searched the district, and a man answering the description :>iven was found in lower Hawke's Bay. He was brought to Palmerston on subpoena, but .yesterday Powelka faibd to recognise him. In the Kendall case Powelka went into the box for the first time, Mid denied that he was in the vicinity -jf the occurrence. The jury have now retired. This afternoon Powelka pleaded guilty to breaking and entering Perry's store, Longburn, on March 27. The Crown has withdrawn the cha.ge of arson in connection with the fire at Millar and Giorgi's 'premises, also the charge of theft at Slatterv's promises. When the jury have given their decision in the Kendall sticking-up ens.? all the charges against Powelka v ill have been disposed of. JURY DISAGREE. Palmerston North, Last Night. The case of alleged robbery under arms against Powelka was heard to-day. Evidence was given by Mr. and Mrs. Kendall, who recognised Powelka as their assailant. Accused was the only witness for the defence, and confined himself to saying ha was not there and 'knew nothing of the occurrence. The defence sought to cast doubt oil the truth of th'e Kendalls' story. The jury, after five hours' retirement, disagreed, and a new trial is called for Monday.