Deadly Affray at Quincy Prominent Citizens Involved
An extremely unfortunate affair between Judge Mitchell and BE R Chatten resulted in three pistol shots, injuring Mitchell and wounding Mr. Vickers of Liberty in the leg. Witnesses describe the encounter and reporters obtain interviews for The Whig. All participants were bound over on charges of attempt to kill.
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Shocking shooting in Quincy wounds Judge Mitchell
A morning shooting near Seventh and Hampshire streets in Quincy left Judge T. J. Mitchell wounded and another prominent citizen, Enoch Chatten, charged with assault. Eyewitness accounts describe Chatten striking the judge with a driving whip, followed by gunfire from Chatten and the judge, with multiple bystanders injured and both sides facing charges as the case heads to court.
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John A. Smith
Seventh
Hampshire
Wuta
Aly. Gico
Rebell
Judge Mitchell
Mr. Smith
Alr
Muoch Chatten
Alee Chattea
Enoch
Scary Webber
Che
Aides to a Story and Jury Impartiality
The rule notes there are two aides to a story and that juries are not empaneled to hear evidence for only the prosecution or the defense. It emphasizes balanced presentation and impartial deliberation in legal proceedings.
Witnesses recall street fight near Hampshire and Seventh
Statements describe a confrontation after Judge Mitchell’s slander trial testimony. Chatten allegedly struck, fired three times, and Mitchell dropped his pistol after being struck. Enoch Chatten’s brother Alf joined, striking the judge. Weber corroborates a whip and revolver exchange at the corner.
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Charles T. Howved
Judge Mitchell
Seventh
Hampshire
A. Chatten
E. Chatten
F. Weber
Alfred Chatten
Enoch Chatten
Chatten
Howard
Mr. Mitchell
Mitchell Wan
Beventh and
Hummpshire Streetly
Judevoe Mitchell
Min Frank Ob. Webes
Mr. Chatten
Mitchell
Alf Chatten
Enoch
Weber
Mrs Lincoln Insanity Allegations Rebutted by J Patterson
Batavia editor letters dispute claims of Mrs Lincoln's recovery and confinement. J Patterson says Mrs Lincoln remains mentally impaired though not fully sound. cites May trial verdict and conservator Robert Lincoln's proposed removal to Springfield, urging careful, humane care rather than harsh confinement. details about windows doors and visits are clarified.
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Chicago
Bellevue Place
Batacia
Lincoln
Alys. Lincoln
Sam
Batavia
Con. Farnsworth
St. Charles
Springfield
Bradwell
Mrs. Lincoln
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Liberty
the Whig
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Hampshire Streets
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Maine Street
Frank B. Weber
Maine Street, Between Sixth and Seventh. While They Were Talking Judge Mitchell
Seventh Street
Hampshire Street
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