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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1903
Page
6
Miss Dunlap sits calm until verdict read, then rises with joy and grasps jurors by the hands. Hysterical crowd reaction follows as bench reads not guilty verdict in the case.
The mother of a girl in court nearly collapsed from strain as a jury remained out for eighteen hours. The courtroom scene showed tension and anticipation as jurors deliberated. The article notes Mrs. Dunlap’s health while awaiting a verdict in the ongoing case.
The jury returned a not guilty verdict at 10 o clock in open court after deliberating since yesterday afternoon. Miss Dunlap listened closely as the verdict was read and sprang up in joy when it was announced. Her mother Mr Dunlap, exhausted by weeks of fear, embraced the jurors after the decision in a case tried since December 1.
The Mercer county jury, after long deliberations, acquitted Miss Dunlap of poisoning Miss Dool with strychnine. Prosecutors stressed motive and candy tampering while the defense argued lack of evidence of intent. The verdict ends a high profile trial that strained Aledo’s community and drew observers from across the circuit.
W J Rank of the Dispatch composing room learned of the sudden death of his sister Mrs. Nellie Mary Ellen Rank Fuller at Paola. Born April 8 1861 in Moline she lived here until age 20 and married Charles Fuller November 29 1888 at Atchison. Funeral in Atchison Wednesday with survivors including father Chrig Rank and brothers W J and C H Rank of Moline and a brother in Arch.
The lengthy trial proved costly to the county with outlays around ten thousand dollars. The defense reportedly spent about five thousand dollars, draining community resources and affecting local business activity and friendships as the case dragged on.
A statement expresses relief that there is no disgrace on the family amid hardship. Miss Dunlap and her mother were driven home in a sleigh by Attorney Thomason’s wife.
The Illinois state labor bureau reports 30,021,300 tons of coal produced by 915 mines, up slightly from 1901. One hundred eleven new mines opened, with 332 shipping mines contributing 28,824,750 tons. The average lump coal value is $1 17 at the mine. 46,005 miners employed. ninety nine deaths from explosions recorded in the year.
A group of former Augustana College students in New York formed a club on December 30 at the Swedish Lutheran Immigrant Home. Fourteen charter members enrolled, officers elected, and plans made to invite others to affiliate. The gathering included a dinner at Broadway Central hotel and speeches by Rev SoG Ohman Cerino and Dr Andresen. The club aims to welcome Dr Andresen on his return voyage.
Russell C Minson of Davenport reports discovery of a non reflective enamel or dark nickel plate to reduce officer fatalities. Tests at Rock Island Arsenal during six months show swords, scabbards, buckles and uniform fittings replated as Uncle Sam seeks stealthier gear.
Rural area four miles southwest of Copley offers 160 acres of farming land for rent. Improvements are noted as good. rental contact likely via TO12 First Avenue.
Machinists boilermakers blacksmiths and helpers at Rock Island Cedar Rapids shops secured a ten percent wage increase effective January 1. The company reportedly plans to add several larger engines to its already extensive power lineup.
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