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June 25, 1910
The New Haven Union
New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
In Jersey City on June 25, alienists examine Porter Charlton, accused of murdering his wife Mary Scott Charlton in Italy, to determine his sanity and potentially prevent his extradition for trial by committing him to a New Jersey asylum instead.
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WAIT REPORT OF ALIENISTS
Trying To Prevent Charlton's Extradition.
Jersey City, June 25.--Just what means shall be employed to prevent Porter Charlton being extradited to Italy, there to stand trial for the murder of his wife, Mrs. Mary Scott Charlton, will be finally determined within the next few days. Everything hinges on the report to Lawyer William D. Edwards, retained by the boy's father to defend him. He has commissioned the four alienists, Dr. A. M. Hamilton, Dr. Charles A. Dana, Dr. Arlitz and Dr. Fisher, to make a thorough examination of Porter Charlton. If they unite in declaring that he is insane then every effort will be made to have him sent to an asylum in New Jersey for treatment. If, on the other hand, they finally decide that he is not insane but that he understands what he is doing there will be no opposition to his being taken back to Italy for trial.
Young Charlton spent a quiet night in his cell in the jail here. He read "The Last Days of Pompeii" until the lights were turned out.
Trying To Prevent Charlton's Extradition.
Jersey City, June 25.--Just what means shall be employed to prevent Porter Charlton being extradited to Italy, there to stand trial for the murder of his wife, Mrs. Mary Scott Charlton, will be finally determined within the next few days. Everything hinges on the report to Lawyer William D. Edwards, retained by the boy's father to defend him. He has commissioned the four alienists, Dr. A. M. Hamilton, Dr. Charles A. Dana, Dr. Arlitz and Dr. Fisher, to make a thorough examination of Porter Charlton. If they unite in declaring that he is insane then every effort will be made to have him sent to an asylum in New Jersey for treatment. If, on the other hand, they finally decide that he is not insane but that he understands what he is doing there will be no opposition to his being taken back to Italy for trial.
Young Charlton spent a quiet night in his cell in the jail here. He read "The Last Days of Pompeii" until the lights were turned out.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Madness
What keywords are associated?
Extradition
Murder Trial
Insanity Defense
Porter Charlton
Alienists Examination
What entities or persons were involved?
Porter Charlton
Mrs. Mary Scott Charlton
William D. Edwards
Dr. A. M. Hamilton
Dr. Charles A. Dana
Dr. Arlitz
Dr. Fisher
Where did it happen?
Jersey City
Story Details
Key Persons
Porter Charlton
Mrs. Mary Scott Charlton
William D. Edwards
Dr. A. M. Hamilton
Dr. Charles A. Dana
Dr. Arlitz
Dr. Fisher
Location
Jersey City
Event Date
June 25
Story Details
Alienists examine Porter Charlton to assess insanity and prevent his extradition to Italy for his wife's murder trial; outcome depends on their report to his lawyer.