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Sandwich Clergyman "Not Guilty" in Death of Beverley Trumble
Discusses the verdict of the trial and his departure from the court house
Mackenzie Hall
A recent photograph of Mackenzie Hall in Sandwich Town. This is where the trial of J.O.L. Spracklin was held.
Police Fear Attack On Ontario Pastor
A newspaper article from the New York Times describing the search for Ed Smith who was a witness of the shooting. The article also describes how Spracklin may be in danger from local people trying to harm him.
"Spracklin's Case in Police Court for First Hearing"
The Spracklin was sensational, and the police force in Windsor anticipated it to be spectacular and attract alot of attention.
Prominent Figures in Spracklin Trail
Image of the main lawyers as well as the judge who presiding on the trial
Dramatic Turn Comes in Trail; Mrs. Trumble Had Gun, Bannon Says
During trail it is made known that Mrs. Trumble had a gun in her hand when her husband died.
Pneumonia Robs Court of Witness
Ernest Deslippe age 30 dies of pneumonia and not able to give testimony in trail.
Here Are Men Who Set Pastor Free
List of the jury members who decided that Spracklin was not guilty of manslaughter. List includes name, occupation and address for the 12 members.
Deslippe In Hospital
Text. Ernest Deslippe who is the crowns main witness is hospitalized with pneumonia.
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Return of Convictions, 1863
A photo of the convictions from 1863; identifies the prosecutor, the defendant, the date of offence, the conniving justice, the sentence & how it was…