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December 30, 1894
The Indianapolis Journal
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
What is this article about?
Newspaper article detailing Judge McCray's planned changes to county grand jury procedures for cost savings and potential probes into Congressman Bynum's bribery allegations, Geologist Blatchley's charges, Board of Public Works issues, and the Winnie Smith murder case, with jury draw on Jan. 7.
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MR. BYNUM'S CHARGES
COUNTY GRAND JURY MAY INVESTIGATE ATTEMPTED BRIBERY.
Other Big Cases that the Inquisitorial Body May Take Up the Coming Term.
The new grand jury will be drawn Jan. 7, but as Prosecutor Wiltsie and deputy will go into the Winnie Smith murder case on that date, the members will not be called until a week later. Judge McCray, of the Criminal Court, was asked yesterday if he intended making any changes in the grand jury system.
"No radical changes will be made," he said, "but the next grand jury will not cost the county as much money as the body has heretofore. After this, when the grand jury is through, it is through. I am going to stop this business of the jury putting in a day at each of the county institutions. I don't think it necessary either for the jury to visit these places every time it convenes. Once every six months is enough, and I will instruct the members accordingly."
Will there be an investigation of cases particularly important?
"Yes, but I am not at liberty to speak of them at this time."
Do you intend to instruct the grand jury to investigate the County Commissioners or the charges against the Board of Public Works?
"I can't say what I will do about those matters at this time. There are a number of matters such as the charges of bribery made by Congressman Bynum and Geologist Blatchley. If it is found that there is any basis for these charges I may have them investigated."
COUNTY GRAND JURY MAY INVESTIGATE ATTEMPTED BRIBERY.
Other Big Cases that the Inquisitorial Body May Take Up the Coming Term.
The new grand jury will be drawn Jan. 7, but as Prosecutor Wiltsie and deputy will go into the Winnie Smith murder case on that date, the members will not be called until a week later. Judge McCray, of the Criminal Court, was asked yesterday if he intended making any changes in the grand jury system.
"No radical changes will be made," he said, "but the next grand jury will not cost the county as much money as the body has heretofore. After this, when the grand jury is through, it is through. I am going to stop this business of the jury putting in a day at each of the county institutions. I don't think it necessary either for the jury to visit these places every time it convenes. Once every six months is enough, and I will instruct the members accordingly."
Will there be an investigation of cases particularly important?
"Yes, but I am not at liberty to speak of them at this time."
Do you intend to instruct the grand jury to investigate the County Commissioners or the charges against the Board of Public Works?
"I can't say what I will do about those matters at this time. There are a number of matters such as the charges of bribery made by Congressman Bynum and Geologist Blatchley. If it is found that there is any basis for these charges I may have them investigated."
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Grand Jury
Bribery Charges
Murder Case
Investigation
County Commissioners
What entities or persons were involved?
Congressman Bynum
Geologist Blatchley
Judge Mccray
Prosecutor Wiltsie
Winnie Smith
Story Details
Key Persons
Congressman Bynum
Geologist Blatchley
Judge Mccray
Prosecutor Wiltsie
Winnie Smith
Event Date
Jan. 7
Story Details
Judge McCray announces minor changes to grand jury system to reduce costs, including less frequent visits to county institutions, and indicates potential investigations into bribery charges by Congressman Bynum and Geologist Blatchley, as well as the Winnie Smith murder case.