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Standing Trial

Though the trial of Hilda Blake was brief, it was closely covered by the press. The newspaper reports of the court proceedings provide valuable information about the mood of the trial, the appearance of the defendant, the testimony of witnesses, and the actions of those in the courtroom.

The Manitoba Legislative Library holds a wide range of daily and weekly newspapers for this period. Articles related to Blake’s character can be found in the Brandon Western Sun, Brandon Times, Winnipeg Morning Telegram, Manitoba Morning Free Press and Virden Advance.

A view of the city of Brandon
"Hilda Blake's Demeanor", 21 December, 1899. Legislative Library, Manitoba Morning Free Press, p. 7.
A view of the city of Brandon from the Northeast
"Hilda Blake: Opinions", 21 December, 1899. Legislative Library, Brandon Western Sun, p. 5.
A view of the city of Brandon
"Sentenced to Hang", 18 November, 1899. Legislative Library, Manitoba Morning Free Press, p. 2.
A view of the city of Brandon
"Hilda Blake Hanged", 28 December, 1899. Legislative Library, Brandon Times, p. 1.

Find out more... search Hilda Blake in the Keystone Archives Descriptive Database.