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Joseph John Osbourne testifying during his trial for the murder of Simon Mish

Photograph showing Joseph John Osbourne sitting on the witness stand in Multnomah County Circuit Court as he testifies during his trial for the murder of Simon Mish, age 70, who was found dead in a pond at his Northeast Portland home on December 12, 1934. The photograph was taken on March 25, 1935. That day, the Oregon Journal published a front-page story about Osbourne’s testimony and a related photograph, image No. 372A0796, also showing Osbourne on the stand. On March 28, 1935, the Journal reported that the jury had convicted Osbourne of second-degree murder, which carried a mandatory life sentence. Image note: The text “Osborne [sic] Trial” is written on the negative and is faintly visible on the left side of the image.

Joseph John Osbourne testifying during his trial for the murder of Simon Mish

Photograph showing Joseph John Osbourne sitting on the witness stand in Multnomah County Circuit Court as he testifies during his trial for the murder of Simon Mish, age 70, who was found dead in a pond at his Northeast Portland home on December 12, 1934. The photograph was taken on March 25, 1935. That day, a cropped version of this photograph was published on Page 18 of the Oregon Journal under the headline “On the Stand in His Own Defense.” The photograph had the following caption: “Joseph John Osbourne, on trail for his life in connection with the fishpond murder of Simon Mish, takes the stand as witness and leans forward to answer cross-examination of Deputy District Attorney Joe Price. The head of Circuit Judge Crawford is seen behind books on his desk in the foreground.” The photograph accompanied the continuation of a front-page story about Osbourne’s testimony. On March 28, 1935, the Journal reported that the jury had convicted Osbourne of second-degree murder, which carried a mandatory life sentence. See related image No. 372A0795. Image note: The text “Osborne [sic] Trial” is written on the negative and is faintly visible on the left side of the image.

Photograph of Circuit Court judgment in State of Oregon vs. George B. Thomas

Photograph of the front page of a Circuit Court judgment. On the page is the following: “Reg. No. A9347 / Judgment No. 34850 / in the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for Multnomah County / August Term, 1905 / Judgment / Rendered August 21 1905 / Docketed [blank] 190 [space for last digit of year blank] / State of Oregon vs. George B. Thomas / Judgment / Dismissed / Filed August 31 1905 / By F. S. Fields Clerk. / By A. K. Long Deputy.”

Augusta Carlson, witness at murder trial of John Cyril Liard

Three-quarters portrait of a woman, Augusta Carlson, sitting in a chair, facing slightly right, with her hands folded in her lap. She is wearing a hat, fur-trimmed jacket, and dress or skirt. The text “Carlson, Miss,” is written on the negative sleeve. Carlson was a witness in the trial of John Cyril Liard, who was accused of killing Deputy Sheriff Frank W. Twombley after a robbery on the Interstate Bridge in Portland on November 19, 1918. In a story on January 7, 1919, about jury selection for the trial, the Journal gave a summary of the case. It reported that Twombley, who was on duty at one of the approaches to the bridge and was unaware of the robbery, had attempted to stop the robber’s car as it sped away. The driver shot and killed Twombley as he attempted to make the stop. The Journal reported that Carlson had told police she was in the car. A cropped version of this photograph and image No. 376G0331, of Liard, were published on Page 15 of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, January 12, 1919, under the headline “Versions of Crime Do Not Agree.” The photograph had the following caption: “Augusta Carlson and John Cyril Liard photographed by The Journal photographer as they sat in Judge Gantenbein's court, where the latter is on trial on a charge of second degree murder for the fatal shooting of Frank Walter Twombley, deputy sheriff, last November.” The photographs accompanied a story, headlined “Liard Seeks To Prove An Alibi In Murder Case.” That story reported that Carlson and Liard had given conflicting accounts during the trial; Carlson had testified that Liard had killed Twombley, and Liard had testified that he was at home when the crime occurred, but Carlson was out in his car. On Tuesday, January 14, 1919, the Journal reported that Liard had been convicted and sentenced to life in prison.

John Cyril Liard on witness stand during his murder trial

Photograph showing John Cyril Liard (center) sitting on the witness stand during his trial on a second-degree murder charge. At left are a group of men looking toward Liard. The photograph was probably taken on Saturday, January 11, 1919, when Liard took the stand in his own defense. Liard was accused of killing Deputy Sheriff Frank W. Twombley after a robbery on the Interstate Bridge in Portland on November 19, 1918. In a story on January 7, 1919, about jury selection for the trial, the Journal gave a summary of the case. It reported that Twombley, who was on duty at one of the approaches to the bridge and was unaware of the robbery, had attempted to stop the robber’s car as it sped away. The driver shot and killed Twombley as he attempted to make the stop. On Tuesday, January 14, 1919, the Journal reported that Liard had been convicted and sentenced to life in prison. See related image Nos. 376G0023 and 376G0331. Image note: The text “Laird [sic] trial” is written on the negative sleeve.

John Cyril Liard on witness stand

Photograph showing John Cyril Liard sitting on the witness stand in January 1919. Liard was on trial for second-degree murder in the death of Deputy Sheriff Frank W. Twombley. Liard was accused of killing Twombley after a robbery on the Interstate Bridge in Portland on November 19, 1918. In a story on January 7, 1919, about jury selection for the trial, the Journal gave a summary of the case. It reported that Twombley, who was on duty at one of the approaches to the bridge and was unaware of the robbery, had attempted to stop the robber’s car as it sped away. The driver shot and killed Twombley as he attempted to make the stop. The Journal reported that a woman, Augusta Carlson, had told police she was in the car at the time of the murder. A cropped version of this photograph and image No. 376G023, of Carlson, were published on Page 15 of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, January 12, 1919, under the headline “Versions of Crime Do Not Agree.” The photograph had the following caption: “Augusta Carlson and John Cyril Liard photographed by The Journal photographer as they sat in Judge Gantenbein’s court, where the latter is on trial on a charge of second degree murder for the fatal shooting of Frank Walter Twombley, deputy sheriff, last November.” The photographs accompanied a story, headlined “Liard Seeks To Prove An Alibi In Murder Case.” That story reported that Carlson and Liard had given conflicting accounts during the trial; Carlson had testified that Liard had killed Twombley, and Liard had testified that he was at home when the crime occurred, but Carlson was out in his car. On Tuesday, January 14, 1919, the Journal reported that Liard had been convicted and sentenced to life in prison. See additional related image No. 376G0330. Image note: The text “Laird [sic] trial” is written on the negative sleeve.

Pictures of Mrs. Adeline M. Gates and S. Russel Smith

Photograph of two pictures affixed side by side to a white background. The picture on the left is a full-length portrait of a man wearing a hat, jacket, tie, and knickers. The picture on the right is a head and shoulders painting or print of a woman facing front. Written below the two pictures is the text “Mrs G. W. Gates + Russell Smith.” A cropped version of the photograph of the two pictures was published on the front page of the Oregon Journal on Monday, October 24, 1927, under the headline “Principals in $60,000 Suit.” It had the following caption: “Mrs. Adeline M. Gates, Portland widow, and S. Russel Smith, noted Pacific Northwest golfer, whom she is suing for alleged breach of promise.” The photograph accompanied a story with the headline “Love Notes ‘Pep’ Heart Balm Suit” and the subheading “Messages Indicating Russel Smith Proposed to Adeline Gates Read Into Evidence in Her Action for $60,000.”

Osbourne, seated in courtroom

Portrait, taken from the side, showing a man sitting in a chair in a courtroom with his hands in his pockets. A crowd of people is seated in the background. The name “Osbourne” is written on the negative and is visible on the left side of the image. The man may be Joseph John Osbourne, a Portland special police officer who was tried and convicted of murdering Simon Mish of Portland. Mish, age 70, was found dead in his yard on December 12, 1934. See related image No. 371N3607. Also see image Nos. 372A0795 and 372A0796, which were taken during Osbourne’s trial.

Osbourne, seated in courtroom

Portrait, taken from the side, showing a man sitting in a chair in a courtroom with his hands in his pockets. Two unidentified men are sitting at a table next to him, and a crowd of people are sitting and standing in the background. The name “Osbourne” is written on the negative and is visible on the left side of the image. The man may be Joseph John Osbourne, a Portland special police officer who was tried and convicted of murdering Simon Mish of Portland. Mish, age 70, was found dead in his yard on December 12, 1934. See related image No. 371N1932. Also see image Nos. 372A0795 and 372A0796, which were taken during Osbourne’s trial.

Dorothy McCullough Lee on bench

Dorothy McCullough Lee is seated at a raised bench, likely in the Portland municipal court. She is holding a pen in one hand and looking towards am unidentified clerk below. The bench has decorative wood elements, and includes a small sign reading “God Bless America” (negative 2 of 2).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Morris Leland, murder hearing

Murderer Morris Leland, hands in pockets, sits with his attorneys, Anthony Pelay Jr. (center) and Thomas H. Ryan (right), awaiting a verdict from a jury during his trial. He was found guilty for the murder of 15-year-old Thelma Taylor and later executed on January 9, 1953 at the Oregon State Penitentiary. A similar photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, November 9, 1949 (negative 1 of 4).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Morris Leland at sentencing for murder of Thelma Taylor

Convicted murderer Morris Leland (left) with his attorney Thomas H. Ryan, during his sentencing hearing. Leland was found guilty of killing 15-year-old Thelma Taylor under the St. Johns Bridge, now in Cathedral Park, Portland. Morris wears a suit and looks at the camera, while his attorney looks towards him. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, March 14, 1951 (negative 3 of 3).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Utah and Turman Wilson at murder sentencing

Convicted murderers Turman (left) and Utah Wilson, handcuffed together and wearing coveralls, arrive at the court of Judge Eugene Cushing to hear their sentence. Turman and Utah were sentenced to hang for the murder of 18-year-old Jo Ann Dewey, whose body was later found on the Wind River in Skamania County. They were hung on January 3, 1953. A similar photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, July 19, 1951 (negative 3 of 4).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Arabella Andre and Sande Marlowe in municipal court

Burlesque performers Arabella Andre (left) and Sande Marlowe, appearing in municipal court in Portland to testify against John A. Becker, owner of the Capital Theatre. Becker was convicted in court for disorderly conduct. Andre wears a fur coat as she leans towards Marlowe, who is looking straight at the camera. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, October 15, 1953 (negative 2 of 3).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Capital Theatre owner John A. Becker in municipal court

Orchestra leader Bob Lang (left), John A. Becker, and attorney Nicholas Granet at municipal court in Portland. Becker, owner of burlesque hot spot Capital Theatre, was convicted in court for disorderly conduct. A similar photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, October 15, 1953 (negative 3 of 3).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Sherry Fong and Adelia Lawrence Sit in Courthouse

Sherry Fong and Adelia Lawrence sit on a bench in a courthouse in Portland, Oregon. Both women hold purses in their laps and look at the camera. Fong (pictured on the left of the 2 women) smiles at the camera. Two men sit on the bench to the left of the women. The caption on the negative sleeve reads, "Jury for Sherry Fong re-trial - Sherry Fong, Mrs. Adelia Lawrence, Herbert Perry, Paul L. Mylan (Clark County Coroner), Robert Christ" (negative 4 of 5).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Jury for Sherry Fong Re-trial

Members of the jury in the Sherry Fong murder trial sit in chairs in a courthouse in Portland, Oregon. The chairs are split between 2 rows and a large white column divides the back row. Several women on the jury wear heavy coats and hold purses in their laps. The men all wear suits. The caption on the negative sleeve reads, "Jury for Sherry Fong re-trial" (negative 5 of 5).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998