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“Collins Sentenced For Manslaughter,” Toronto Globe. September 26, 1930. Page 01. ---- Hurkett Prisoner, Tried on Murder Charge, Given 15 years ---- JURY IS OUT TWO HOURS ---- (Special Despatch to The Globe.) Port Arthur, Sept. 25. - Simon Collins, charged with the murder of Morton Johnson at Hurkett on July 2, was found guilty of manslaughter this evening after the jury had deliberated more than two hours. Mr. Justice Garrow sentenced Collins to serve 15 years in Stony Mountain Penitentiary. The trial has occupied two and a half days, and its conclusion marks the finish of the Fall Assizes.