Inkwell Attack Breaks Heads in Des Moines Court
Des Moines on June 16. C A Suits, wife of defendant, struck H Ploeger with a heavy glass inkwell from the attorneys table in Judge Sellers division of Municipal Court after alleged insults to his wife. Ploeger suffered a long head gash but was not deemed in danger. Suits faces assault and contempt charges with a June 17 hearing and a $3,500 bond.
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Contempt proceedings follow judge orders jail for Suits
After Ploeger chastised Mrs. Suits, the judge ordered her immediately jailed. She was later arraigned on contempt charges and the court heard further actions. Suits became hysterical following the striking incident.
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Silent but effective salesman blocks attack attempt
John E. Holmes, Suits' attorney, was covered with ink when he tried to block the assault on Pleeger. The Courier features a 14 inch "For Sale Act" item in its page.
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