The Long Trial of Guiteau Opens Year
The day in court features Judge Cox and Guiteau amid sharp exchanges. Dr. Gray testifies there is no insanity, Guiteau taunts, Mills and others present their evidence, and the defense probes Craniology while court rules influence the pace. The marshal vows quieting options as the day ends with hopes for a verdict and possible execution looming.
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Cox
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Seoville
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Scoville
Davidge
Reed
Marshal Henry
Guiteau Trial Near Verdict As Jury Deliberates
Washington dispatch reports the Guiteau murder trial nearly closed with jurors ready to deliberate. Faces tense as defense seeks more witnesses, prosecution argues against reopening. Guiteau mocks guards, proclaims faith, and presses for a fair hearing while Scoville parries on insanity evidence and legal points.
Insanity and Jurisdiction Clash in Guiteau Case
The trial hearing centers on whether Guiteau acted with legal insanity. Davidge argues responsibility rests on understanding right from wrong while Scoville and Porter clash over jury influence and precedents. The judge contends the court must resolve the key issues as defense and prosecution press for clear standards.
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Cox
Davidge
Guitean
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Guiteau
Satuday Proceedings Davidge Speaks in Guiteau Trial
Washington January 7 The crowded court heard Davidge defend the prayers of the prosecution in Guiteau’s trial as jurors seated by 10 o'clock Judge Cox presided spectators mainly ladies Guiteau wore a week old beard and Davidge urged that no irresistible impulse insanity or moral irresponsibility had been proven while the defense prayers would cause confusion and obscurity.
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Guiteau Trial Ninth Week Opens with Defence Argument
In Washington on January 9 the Guiteau trial entered its ninth week. Guiteau displayed a wild appearance and demanded time to read 700 to 800 letters from sympathizers and a thousand dollar check from Brooklyn Stalwarts. Scoville argued points of law, citing British debates on capital punishment, while Porter and Davis cited judges’ influence and public opinion as factors in legal decisions.
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Law on Insanity in Guiteau Case Across States
Judge Cox’s rulings highlight diverse insanity standards across states. Burden on defendant or jury varies. tests range from knowledge of right and wrong to ability to control actions. US courts show lack of uniformity, with Massachusetts and Kentucky among those emphasizing power to control.
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Financial markets report steady week in state street notes
State Street notes steady money market with strong loan rates, limited mercantile paper, New York funds near par to premium, weekly clearing and bank statements favorable. Stock market viewed steadier with upswing hints. reports on railroad freight war and bonds entering market. Outlook for mid month disbursements and impact on prices noted.
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Hammond on Guiteau declares him a lunatic yet fully responsible
Dr William A Hammond told 500 medical students at the University of the City of New York that Guiteau is a lunatic but legally responsible. He cited French cases, urged society's safety, argued for execution as the only sure guard against similar mad acts.
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University of the City of New York
Guiteau
France
Place de Greve
Beau Gray debuts in The Weekly Globe as a popular new tale
Letters from across the country laud The Weekly Globe for securing Oliver Optic as a regular contributor and praise the opening Beau Gray chapters. The boy of 12 navigates a rough night with his intoxicated father then seeks work after losing a silver piece needed for supper, introducing key characters and setting.
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Beecher Admirers Bid for Plymouth Church Pews
New York January 9 The annual pew sale at Plymouth Church Brooklyn showed a $3,983 decline in sun realized from last year despite humor from Rev Henry Ward Beecher. First bid went to A Storrs for 425 second to H B Claflin for 400 and third to L V White for 400. Premiums totaled 25 492 with total rental 12 33 and pews chairs and premiums combined reaching 38 329. For weak lungs spitting blood weak stomach night sweats and early consumption Golden Medical Discovery is advertised by druggists.
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Plymouth Church
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Henry Ward Beecher
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Commercial matters. Boston markets in quiet year end report
The Boston Daily Globe notes a year of solid overall business with strong domestic trade in boots and shoes clothing wool leather and lumber and a general rise in manufacturing across the country. Exports rise modestly while imports dip slightly and foreign trade value remains near last year. Apples beans cheese and dairy markets show varied activity with cautious optimism for the coming year.
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Live Stock Markets and Arrivals at Watertown and Nearby
Market notes report live stock movements at Watertown and surrounding markets with arrivals and prices. The page includes a statement of clearance for live cattle and goods shipped from U S and Canadian ports for the year ending Saturday December 41, highlighting the influx and pricing signals for traders and buyers.
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