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December 27, 1899
Akron Daily Democrat
Akron, Summit County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Trial in Marshall, Mich., of Marie Butterfield Sanderson for poisoning her husband with ground glass in his food, per maid's testimony; noted for her acting skills and fascinating demeanor.
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Strange Fascination.
The trial of Marie Butterfield Sanderson, charged with poisoning her husband by mixing glass with his food, is one of the most exciting events in the history of Marshall, Mich. Her former maid testified that she used a spice mill in the cellar of her handsome home to grind up broken pieces of bottles. The bits of glass, said this witness, were given to aged Mr. Sanderson by his wife in his food. They say that Mrs. Sanderson is a born actress, who can "mold her face to all occasions." Whether it be to win over an impressionable juryman with the pleading glance of injured innocence or to discompose a witness with a dart of her piercing eyes, they say, it is all one to her. Her power to fascinate all who come into contact with her is unquestioned.
The trial of Marie Butterfield Sanderson, charged with poisoning her husband by mixing glass with his food, is one of the most exciting events in the history of Marshall, Mich. Her former maid testified that she used a spice mill in the cellar of her handsome home to grind up broken pieces of bottles. The bits of glass, said this witness, were given to aged Mr. Sanderson by his wife in his food. They say that Mrs. Sanderson is a born actress, who can "mold her face to all occasions." Whether it be to win over an impressionable juryman with the pleading glance of injured innocence or to discompose a witness with a dart of her piercing eyes, they say, it is all one to her. Her power to fascinate all who come into contact with her is unquestioned.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Deception
What keywords are associated?
Poisoning Trial
Glass In Food
Marie Sanderson
Spice Mill
Fascination
What entities or persons were involved?
Marie Butterfield Sanderson
Mr. Sanderson
Where did it happen?
Marshall, Mich.
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Key Persons
Marie Butterfield Sanderson
Mr. Sanderson
Location
Marshall, Mich.
Story Details
Marie Butterfield Sanderson on trial for poisoning her husband by grinding glass into his food using a spice mill in her home cellar, as testified by her former maid; described as a fascinating actress who can manipulate her expressions.