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October 29, 1885
Wichita Daily Eagle
Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas
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In New York on Oct. 28, the trial of Ferdinand Ward for larceny concluded with closing arguments, judge's charge, and jury deliberation. The jury returned a verdict of first-degree larceny, carrying a potential ten-year penalty. Ward showed distress but said nothing; sentencing postponed to Saturday.
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Larceny and Ten Years
New York, Oct. 28.—The argument in the trial of Ferdinand Ward closed this afternoon, and at 6:30 Judge Barrett began his charge. He defined the law and read the statutes concerning the crime charged. The question was as to whether the defendant had an intention to defraud and of such a character as to deceive a person of ordinary prudence. Had Ward procured the $1,500 in such a way? The whole case rested on one point—did Ward obtain the certification of $71,500 check?
The jury retired at 7:25 p. m.
At 12:45 o'clock this morning the jury in the Ward case returned to the court room and returned a verdict of larceny in the first degree. Penalty, ten years, with discretion of the court.
Ward gave evidence of a severe struggle as he stood up to hear the verdict. In response to the question, "Have you anything to say?" he replied, "Nothing." Sentence was postponed until Saturday morning.
The case will be taken to the court of appeals.
New York, Oct. 28.—The argument in the trial of Ferdinand Ward closed this afternoon, and at 6:30 Judge Barrett began his charge. He defined the law and read the statutes concerning the crime charged. The question was as to whether the defendant had an intention to defraud and of such a character as to deceive a person of ordinary prudence. Had Ward procured the $1,500 in such a way? The whole case rested on one point—did Ward obtain the certification of $71,500 check?
The jury retired at 7:25 p. m.
At 12:45 o'clock this morning the jury in the Ward case returned to the court room and returned a verdict of larceny in the first degree. Penalty, ten years, with discretion of the court.
Ward gave evidence of a severe struggle as he stood up to hear the verdict. In response to the question, "Have you anything to say?" he replied, "Nothing." Sentence was postponed until Saturday morning.
The case will be taken to the court of appeals.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Larceny Trial
Ferdinand Ward
Verdict
First Degree
Ten Years Penalty
What entities or persons were involved?
Ferdinand Ward
Judge Barrett
Where did it happen?
New York
Story Details
Key Persons
Ferdinand Ward
Judge Barrett
Location
New York
Event Date
Oct. 28
Story Details
Trial of Ferdinand Ward for larceny closes with arguments and judge's charge focusing on intent to defraud via check certification. Jury deliberates and returns verdict of first-degree larceny, penalty up to ten years. Ward remains silent; sentencing postponed.