In a stunning turn of events, Howard Healy, a man convicted of petty larceny in Judge Mogans court, was released from the Branch County Jail yesterday. The committal, it seemed, was faulty – a period of sentence was left blank, a glaring oversight that Attorney Charles Peery was quick to exploit. Peery made a beeline for Judge Lawlor, applying for a writ of habeas corpus on Healy’s behalf. And, in what can only be described as a shocking twist, Judge Lawlor granted the release, citing the faulty committal as grounds for the decision.
The circumstances surrounding Healy’s conviction are still unclear, but one thing is certain: the man spent far too long behind bars. Healy was sentenced to six months on June 10th last, for the petty crime of larceny. But with his release, he’s free to start anew, and one can’t help but wonder what the future holds for this young man.
Meanwhile, the Home Telephone Company is making waves in the Bay Area. A meeting of the Hay Valley Improvement Club yesterday saw resolutions passed, calling on the Board of Supervisors to grant the company a franchise. The resolutions outline stringent conditions for the company’s establishment, including the amount of money to be spent, the number of employees to be taken on, and the benefits to be derived by the city.
It remains to be seen whether the Board will grant the franchise, but one thing’s for sure: the Bay Area is abuzz with activity. From the release of a convicted felon to the machinations of a telephone tycoon, it’s clear that this is a city on the move.
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Key Facts
- State: California
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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