James Lagosh, a fireman, of the U.S. Shipping Board_ str. Apus, was charged in the U.S. Commissioner's Court on Wednesday with neglect of duty, thereby endangering the lives of those on_ board. Major C. P. Holcomb, acting District Attorney, prosecuted and Mr. Anthony defended.
According to evidencexgiven by the ship's engineers, the accused was alleged to have left his post during his watch, on one occasion allowing the water tanks fo overflow and again allowing oil to flow into the furnace, which might have resulted in an explosion.
In view of the evidence, Mr. Lurton, U.S. Commissioner, held the accused for trial in the U.S. Court for China and the case was heard later, before Judge C. S. Lobingier. "The accused was found guilty and sentenced to imprison ment for three months and one day, sentence to be served in Bilibid Prison.
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