Convicted conspirators in arson swindle case face appeal
Jury finds Daniel Wolfe Perry Drake and Van Allen guilty of conspiracy to commit arson and swindle underwriters. Albert Perkins is acquitted. Foreman Joseph Duzan leads verdict after a lengthy deliberation. Defendants await bond hearings and possible Supreme Court review as court schedules motions and future proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daviess County
Daniel ¥. Wolfe
van Allen
Perry Drake
Albert M. Perkins
Joseph O. Duzan
Ven Allen
Ales
Dudge Henry
Mr. Alien
Wolfe
Perry ‘Drake
Perkins
AyAfter
Daniel V. Wolfe
Catless County
Supreme Court of
Michigan City
Wolfer
Knox County
Drake
Sullivan County
Healy
Perkins Barn
Henry
Hong
Dr. Wolfe
Drake and Allen
Gable
Witness
Chicago
Allen
Martinsville
Judge Henly Instructions to Jury in Conspiracy Case
Jury to find conspiracy exists by two or more acting with common design. Verdict must name guilty parties. Impeached witnesses may still be credible if corroborated. Conspiracy shown by minds meeting to form intent, not formal agreement. Direct or circumstantial evidence acceptable. Reasonable doubt required for conviction. Consider character evidence only for weight. Foreman signs verdict.
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Allen
Perkins
Gable
Rerie
Pautin
Herie
Wasington le
Hazelton
Park
Indianapolis
Sisson
Trogens
Jury Delivers Guilty Verdict in Heath Wolfe Case
The court sentenced the defendants to fines of 25 dollars plus costs and imprisonments from two to fourteen years at Michigan City. Bond was set at 5000 dollars each after defense contended 8000 was excessive. The case drew wide public attention, with jurors and judge commended for a fair, expeditious hearing.
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Henry
Michigan City
Dr. Wolfe
W. R. Gardiner
Drake
Daviess County
Kiefer
Heffernan
Autt
New Meredith
Wolfe
Wolfer
Washington
Heary
Courtroom Tensions and Night Session Disruption Noted
During a lengthy trial in Bloomington Judge Henderson chastised Dr Wolfe for arguing with counsel and for attempting to speak out of turn. A late session ended with Miss Nell Courtney praised as official reporter, case adjourned to next week, twenty nine more witnesses planned.
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Nell Courtney
Henry
Bloomington
The
Herald
Asteater
Batliff Grannan Saya
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Steele
Hewis Abenbottom
Thomas Dyal
Plainville
Elmer Godwin
Reeve
Fen
Alln
Pate
Jake
Fen O
Aon Insurance Company
the Herald
Henderson
Miss Courtney
U. P. Wolfe
Terre Haute
Jook
Jockey Alley
al Jley
Vincennes
Fisher
Walker
Evansville
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Atx
Navy Club
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