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June 17, 1879
The Daily Gazette
Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware
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Update on Lillie Duer's trial in Snow Hill, Md., on June 16: State examines physicians on chloral's effects for patients with nervous depression, deeming it beneficial; public interest grows as trial nears end with cumulative medical evidence.
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Lillie Duer's Trial.
THE ENDING DRAWING NEAR, AND PUBLIC INTEREST REVIVING.
SNOW HILL, Md., June 16.-In the Duer trial to-day the entire morning and afternoon sessions were consumed in the examination of physicians, called by the State, as to the effects of chloral taken by a patient suffering from nervous depression. They generally expressed the opinion that chloral was not only not injurious, but decidedly beneficial and salutary; that properly administered it rather prolonged than abridged life. As the trial draws to a close the interest appears to be increasing. The opinions of the medical men are as various as their numbers, but all are careful in their answers to the searching cross-examination to which they are subjected. The medical evidence has been, to-day, almost entirely cumulative. There is but little doubt the whole of the testimony will be consumed in argument before the case is given to the jury. The throng in the court house is quite as great to-night as at any time during the trial.
THE ENDING DRAWING NEAR, AND PUBLIC INTEREST REVIVING.
SNOW HILL, Md., June 16.-In the Duer trial to-day the entire morning and afternoon sessions were consumed in the examination of physicians, called by the State, as to the effects of chloral taken by a patient suffering from nervous depression. They generally expressed the opinion that chloral was not only not injurious, but decidedly beneficial and salutary; that properly administered it rather prolonged than abridged life. As the trial draws to a close the interest appears to be increasing. The opinions of the medical men are as various as their numbers, but all are careful in their answers to the searching cross-examination to which they are subjected. The medical evidence has been, to-day, almost entirely cumulative. There is but little doubt the whole of the testimony will be consumed in argument before the case is given to the jury. The throng in the court house is quite as great to-night as at any time during the trial.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Duer Trial
Chloral Effects
Medical Testimony
Public Interest
Snow Hill
What entities or persons were involved?
Lillie Duer
Where did it happen?
Snow Hill, Md.
Story Details
Key Persons
Lillie Duer
Location
Snow Hill, Md.
Event Date
June 16
Story Details
In Lillie Duer's trial, state physicians testify that chloral is beneficial for nervous depression patients, prolonging life; trial nears end with increasing public interest and cumulative medical evidence.