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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1895
Page
1
A jury in a criminal court hears details of a sensational case with intense courtroom moments. The proceedings describe interruptions, testimony, and legal maneuvers as prosecutors and defense clash over the evidence and possible verdict.
The report details a Philadelphia court room during the Holmes trial. It describes witness testimony, defense and prosecution interaction, jurors, and judge instructions. It notes heavy public interest and a verdict deliberation starting after 4:50 pm with jurors retiring to the deliberation room.
In Hot Springs Arkansas the Corbett and Fitzsimmons fight prospects collapse as side-bet terms cannot be posted. Governor Clarke dominates the fight issue and both boxers resist jail risk, with Dan Stuart proposing a Mexico bout and managers criticizing each other amid dwindling funds and uncertain plans.
Local report from Sistersville details thieves breaking into multiple shops including Simon Eruestine, Sistersville Croth fue, and A.D. York & Son. Thieves stole a sweater, coat, money drawers, and other goods. several suspects were arrested and held, with more to be questioned by Mayor Whittlewy.
Columbus reports the state campaign nearly closed with speeches planned Monday. Neither Democratic chairman Kurty nor Republican chair Anderson offered firm vote estimates, citing unreliable polls. Both sides expect majorities but differ on legislative outcomes.
The San Francisco report details Theodore Durant’s claim of innocence following a murder verdict. Durant describes his refusal to cry out and his firm belief he will be vindicated, while his lawyers plan a new trial and possible appeal to California’s Supreme Court. Police and prosecutors await the next steps as defense pushes for delay and further examination.
Judge A Boreman sits in Elizabeth Wirt county hearing the suit of the Citizens National Bank of Parkersburg against R B Graham for 1000 dollars of notes. A Seventh Day Adventist juror refused to serve Saturday Sabbath and the case was postponed until next week.
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