Name: Robert Vanlandingham Age/DoB: Unknown County of Conviction: Missoula Judicial District: 4^th Case No.: 1131 Date of Conviction: June 3, 1919 Sentence: Fine of $300

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Allegations: Vanlandingham's seditious act allegedly occurred on April 13, 1918. In response to being asked to hang a Liberty Bond poster in Equity Store, where he worked as a clerk, Vanlandingham stated, 'Some more of your damned war--damn the soldiers and you too--if there weren't any soldiers there wouldn't be any war.' Case Details: Vanlandingham had a jury trial. The following instruction was offered: 'If you find statements were made in a sudden...or anger, and without deliberation, Def must be acquitted." This instruction was refused by the trial court. Personal Information: Worked as a warehouseman for the Farmer's Equity Co. in Missoula. Died on October 10, 1930, in Missoula County. The Montana Sedition Project