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October 5, 1829
Providence Daily Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Daniel Newton was tried in Worcester for murdering Ezekiel Knowlton with a whip stock blow in anger; charge reduced from murder to manslaughter, but jury acquitted him, showing jury mercy in Massachusetts.
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Daniel Newton was tried last week at Worcester for the murder of Ezekiel Knowlton. After the testimony against him had been given in, the Court instructed the law officer that it did not amount to murder, and the trial then proceeded for manslaughter. The Jury, however, brought in a verdict of not guilty. The death was caused by a single blow from a whip stock, given in sudden anger, but with no reasonable provocation. From the evidence it would appear that juries are inclined to be quite as merciful in Massachusetts, as they are accused of being in Rhode-Island.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Murder Trial
Manslaughter
Not Guilty Verdict
Whip Stock
Jury Mercy
Worcester
What entities or persons were involved?
Daniel Newton
Ezekiel Knowlton
Where did it happen?
Worcester
Story Details
Key Persons
Daniel Newton
Ezekiel Knowlton
Location
Worcester
Event Date
Last Week
Story Details
Daniel Newton tried for murder of Ezekiel Knowlton by whip stock blow in anger; court reduced to manslaughter, jury acquitted.