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From: "Susan" <>
Subject: Murder Trial June 8, 1895
Date: Mon, 3 May 2004 10:36:07 -0400

The Union & Advertiser
June 8, 1895

Not Guilty

Egbert H. CHATFIELD Pleads This Morning - The
Alleged Murderer of Dominick KEARNS

Egbert H. CHATFIELD, who was indicted by the grand jury for the murder
of Dominick KEARNS, was arraigned before Justice WERNER this morning and
pleaded not guilty to the charge.

District Attorney FORSYTH then moved that the case be tried at the
present term of court. George RAINES, counsel for CHATFIELD, opposed a
speedy trial of the case on the ground that he required more time to
prepare. "I don't wish to have any unnecessary delay in the trial,"
said Mr. RAINES, "but I fear that if the case were tried at this term
of court an injustice would be done my client. The next term of court
will be held in September, and I ask your honor to hold the case until
then."

Mr. FORSYTH said that if the case was postponed the defendant would be
compelled to remain in jail all summer, since his is an unbailable
offense. "It was highly important," said Mr. FORSYTH, "that so serious
a case should be disposed of at once."

Justice WERNER said that he could see no reason for an immediate trial,
and therefore issued an order setting the case down for the first of
September.

Sue

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