Lizzie Borden Acquitted Shocks Court Crowd at Trial
The scene outside the courthouse mirrored the high tension as Lizzie Borden was acquitted. Deputies reported she had left by the front, the crowd chased false leads, and bystanders struggled to process the verdict amid frantic excitement and notable reactions from Andrew J. Jennings and ex-Governor Robinson.
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Kirby
MR. Jennings
Andrew J. Jennings
Lizzie Borden
Robinson
Miss Borden
Charles J. Holmes
Lizzie
Borden
Lizzie Borden acquitted in Fall River murder trial ends spectacle
Reports describe the postverdict scene as crowds dissolve before Miss Lizzie Borden and Emma as they visit friend Charles Holmes. Elements include a bloodstained sofa, the press headquarters, and rapid public reaction with jurors buying cocktails after a swift verdict.
Lizzie Borden Verdict Sparks Warm Melrose Rejoicing
Melrose residents react to Lizzie Borden’s acquittal as news wires carry the verdict. Mary Livermore declares belief in her innocence, praising the jury and noting the case highlights flaws in serving justice. The trial’s transfer to New Bedford and the reactions of counsel plus spectators are recounted.
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Lizzie Borden
New England
Melrose
Lizzie Borden Verdict Sparks Townwide Elation in Fall River
Amid a heatwave a large crowd gathered as Lizzie Borden and sister left toward Fall River with deputies and supporters. The Post praised the acquittal amid cheers, noting swift verdicts and a day long remembered for its rare double arrival of whalers and oil.
Jurymen's Thirst After Trial in New Bedford Saloons
The New Bedford jury faced public criticism after a trial as foreman Richards and Gus Swift were seen in saloons celebrating freedom. Witnesses say all twelve jurors drank to some degree, with a two week prohibition in hot weather a notable strain during their post trial gathering.
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Dr. Dolan
Driscoll
Miss Borden
Mr. Knowlton
Kirby
Sheriff Wright
New Bedford
Post
Richards
Gus Swift
Lizzie Borden Acquitted Stirs Fall River Frenzy
The city reacts with surprise and indignation after Lizzie Borden is acquitted. An Associated Press reporter interviews Lizzie at her home where she says she is the happiest woman alive and avoids discussion of the trial. Crowds gather and reflect mixed emotions over the verdict.
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Lizzie
Borden
Lizzie Boren
Associated Press
Miss Holmes
Emma
Lizzie Borden
Joseph A. Bowen
New Bedford
Verdict Delivered In New Bedford At 4 30 PM
A verdict was reached in New Bedford and posted in Boston streets at 4 38 41 p m. The report notes the time of verdict and the public posting as the next step in the process.
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New Bedford
Boston
Post Plans Evening Edition Action If Time Is Right
The Post hints at releasing a planned evening edition when conditions are favorable with a decision pending on timing and content. No specific events or dates are provided.
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The
Post
Believe Her Innocent in Lizzie Borden Trial Verdict
The Boston Post predicted acquittal in the Lizzie Borden case citing lack of evidence. A Post reporter spoke with several prominent businessmen and lawyers who largely echoed expectation of the jury’s not guilty verdict. One unnamed man offered a brief interview aligned with the newspaper’s stance.
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Headquarters
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Borden
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Post
Lizzie
New Bedford
Lawls
Tey
Post Borden verdict extra selling at depots
The Post Borden verdict extra sold at depots yesterday, circulating twenty minutes to three quarters of an hour ahead of any other paper.
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Post Borden
Jury Verdict In Lizzie Borden Murder Trial
The Recorder’s special twelve jurors are chosen to pass judgment on the evidence in the murder case against Lizzie Borden. The jury will determine if the charges are proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
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New York
Recorder
Was the Borden Verdict a Fair Test of News Agility
The brief ponder asks where the blanket sheets could be found, reflecting a sly take on courtroom reporting and missing details. It hints at the tension between sensational headlines and the steady stream of factual updates in the press.
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Pillsbury
Charlesgate West
Borden
Jury Instructions on Reasonable Doubt and Separate Verdicts
The judge instructs the jury to weigh the family life testimony and to decide the two charges separately. They must convict only if guilt beyond a reasonable doubt is proven. The case is circumstantial and hinges on the defendant's intent toward the stepmother and father.
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Bridget
Lizzie
Wood
Borden Case Coverage Leadership by The Post
The Post has asserted its ongoing lead in reporting the Borden case from initial rumors to final judgments, highlighting steady updates, influential editorials, and authoritative sourcing throughout.
World’s Fair folder from Boston & Albany offered
The Boston & Albany Railroad promotes its World’s Fair folder and invites readers to contact A. S. Hanson G. P. A. in Boston Massachusetts for a copy.
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Boston & Albany
A. S. Hanson
Boston
Mass
Knowlton closes with appeal in New Bedford trial
District Attorney Knowlton argued to the jury concluding remarks and hope for a closing decision. He noted the defense had focused on motive and urged the panel to understand the Commonwealth position as the session nears its end.
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Knowlton
Foreman
Commonwealth
Evening Field Question Sparks Friendly Chat
A light exchange among friends turns into a topic about routine visits to the evening field. The group acknowledges it’s only a matter of time before regular gatherings resume.
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