Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 52, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 December 1908 — DAVIS JURY BY TONIGHT [ARTICLE]

DAVIS JURY BY TONIGHT

ii . -i Indication That Death Penalty Won't .... Be Aaked. Omaha, Dec. I.—The trial of Charles E. Devi?, charged with the murder of Dr. Fredrick T. Rustln, proceeded la the district court before Judge Bears today. Good progress was made in the effort to secure a jury. The opinion was expressed that twelve talesmen would be accepted and swore before adjournment. The feature of the day’s proceedings was the fact that County Attorney English asked no questions as to their feelings regarding capital punishment. This is understood to indicate that in case Davis is convicted the state will not ask for the death penalty.