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January 20, 1920
The Lake County Times
Hammond, Lake County, Indiana
What is this article about?
In Crown Point, Indiana, on January 19, a jury acquitted Peter Mak Jr. of murdering Texas Miller in self-defense after a two-minute deliberation. The incident occurred last summer behind a Hammond lunch room where Miller worked.
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JURY HOLDS MAK NOT GUILTY: OUT JUST 2 MINUTES
[SPECIAL TO THE TIMES]
CROWN POINT. Ind. Jan 20-Establishing a record for speed in disposing of a criminal case, the jury yesterday after deliberating only two minutes brought in a verdict of not guilty for Peter Mak Jr of West Hammond. who was on trial charged with the murder of Texas Miller of Hammond.
The killing occurred early one morning last summer at the rear of the Union lunch room on Sibley st. Hammond where Miller was employed as cook. Miller had been struck on the head with a piece of iron pipe and was found unconscious by other employes of the restaurant It developed that Mak and another man had been collecting garbage in the alleys and had attempted to take some from containers at the rear of the restaurant.
It was shown at the trial that Miller had ordered them away. threatening the men with a knife. It was said that he pursued them. swinging a shovel and that Mak threw the wagon stake at him in self defense. as he drove away. He was not aware that Miller had been seriously hurt until he was arrested that evening.
In court Mak told a straightforward story and was able to show a clean record in the past His wife and several small children were in the court room lending a pathetic feature to the case Court attaches credit W. J. McAleer. attorney for the defense with making one of the most ardent pleas of his career Tears rolled down the cheeks of the majority of the jurors and as they left the room the verdict was foretold by many who were present. In just two minutes they were back with the verdict of acquittal
Mak is a son of Peter Mak Sr former mayor of West Hammond.
[SPECIAL TO THE TIMES]
CROWN POINT. Ind. Jan 20-Establishing a record for speed in disposing of a criminal case, the jury yesterday after deliberating only two minutes brought in a verdict of not guilty for Peter Mak Jr of West Hammond. who was on trial charged with the murder of Texas Miller of Hammond.
The killing occurred early one morning last summer at the rear of the Union lunch room on Sibley st. Hammond where Miller was employed as cook. Miller had been struck on the head with a piece of iron pipe and was found unconscious by other employes of the restaurant It developed that Mak and another man had been collecting garbage in the alleys and had attempted to take some from containers at the rear of the restaurant.
It was shown at the trial that Miller had ordered them away. threatening the men with a knife. It was said that he pursued them. swinging a shovel and that Mak threw the wagon stake at him in self defense. as he drove away. He was not aware that Miller had been seriously hurt until he was arrested that evening.
In court Mak told a straightforward story and was able to show a clean record in the past His wife and several small children were in the court room lending a pathetic feature to the case Court attaches credit W. J. McAleer. attorney for the defense with making one of the most ardent pleas of his career Tears rolled down the cheeks of the majority of the jurors and as they left the room the verdict was foretold by many who were present. In just two minutes they were back with the verdict of acquittal
Mak is a son of Peter Mak Sr former mayor of West Hammond.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Murder Trial
Not Guilty Verdict
Self Defense
Quick Acquittal
Garbage Collection Dispute
What entities or persons were involved?
Peter Mak Jr.
Texas Miller
W. J. Mcaleer
Peter Mak Sr.
Where did it happen?
Crown Point, Ind.; Hammond; West Hammond
Story Details
Key Persons
Peter Mak Jr.
Texas Miller
W. J. Mcaleer
Peter Mak Sr.
Location
Crown Point, Ind.; Hammond; West Hammond
Event Date
Jan 20; Early One Morning Last Summer
Story Details
Peter Mak Jr. was acquitted of murdering Texas Miller after a jury deliberated for two minutes. The killing happened last summer behind a Hammond lunch room when Miller, the cook, attacked Mak and his partner who were collecting garbage; Mak threw a wagon stake in self-defense.