- The film begins with the scene showing the busy election with speech making and political work going on, the interest of both, Taylor and Goebel. Next is seen the State Capitol, where Governor Goebel in company with Jack Chinn, is approaching the executive building. Suddenly a shot is fired from a window in the building and Goebel drops. (Latest information points to Henry E. Yotey.) The Governor's friends rush to him and quickly carry him across the street. The next view shows the appearance of the late Tom C. Campbell, formerly of Cincinnati, who takes active part in the attempt to run down the murderer. With a number of sympathizers he retires to the detective room. Meanwhile, it is shown that the shot Governor is sinking rapidly, and soon the news of the tragedy reaches Caleb Powers, as he dines on a train going from Louisville to Frankfort, Ky. While his friends endeavor to aid him he contemplates escape to his little mountain home in soldier's uniform. Accordingly, he mingles with the soldiers and waits for the train; but as soon as the train pulls in there alights ex-Governor Campbell, who points the disguised Powers out to the crowd and they assault him. While he is lying on the ground they search him and secure a pardon issued by W. S. Taylor, absolving him from all blame or connection with the murder. The next scene is that of his third trial, where he makes his famous speech before the jury that sentenced him to death. For the third time he is sent back to his cell, where his ailed mother calls on him, bringing him flowers, and he reads to her the encouraging letters which are sent to him by friends. Power's lawyer now visits him and preparations are made to prepare the case for the Supreme Court of the United States. The scene of the fourth trial is shown, Judge James S. Morris presiding. After Jerome Franklin makes his famous speech on behalf of the commonwealth, the jury retires and a view is given of the crowd waiting for the verdict. After a three days' deliberation the jury disagrees, eleven voting for acquittal on the first ballet. A great ovation is given the prisoner as he is again taken to his cell.—Views and Film Index (March 14, 1908)
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