Multnomah County OR Archives News.....Evidence Too Strong September 14, 1904
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Morning Oregonian September 14, 1904
BurglarIs Convicted And Sentenced Despite His Sweethearts Appeal
Gary E.Moeck will go to the penitentiary and keep his brother Chris company 
fro a period of six years for the crime of burglary.The young men enterd the 
residence of Paul Wessinger on July 23 last,and stole jewelry and other 
articles valued altogether at $340. Several weeks ago Chris Moeck pleaded 
gulty,and was sentenced to six years imprisonment.Gary stood trial,which came 
off yesterday,and Chris was brought from the penitentiary to testify. He said 
Gary was innocent,and endeavored to save him,but it was no use; the evidence 
otherwise was too strong and the jury returned a verdict of guilty.
Miss Hattie Pickles,a pretty miss of 16,who kept company with Gary Moeck fro 
several months,was present in the court,and tried to assist him.She testified 
that she believed in his innocence,and said he was at her home on the 
afternoon the crime was committed,and could not have been at the Wessinger 
residence.Mrs.Pickles also testified in favor of the young man.
For the prosecution evidence was submitted showing that Gary Moeck was seen in 
the pawnshop selling a pair of opera glasses which was a part part of the 
stolen plunder.He explained when arrested that Chris gave it to him,and that 
Thomas Edwards was a partner of Chris in the burglary.Detectives Kerrigan and 
Snow testified that Gary Moeck and his brother confessed seversl times.Other 
witnesses said they both confessed.
i  the jury had brought in a verdeict of guilty,Gary asked Judge Sears to 
pronounce sentence at once,and admitted having previously served two years in 
the Walla Walla penitentiary.He told Judge Sears if he would be lenient,he 
would be good when he got out.He was given he same dose as his brother,72 
months.The Moeck boys said their home is in Tacoma.

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