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August 16, 1877
The Stark County Democrat
Canton, Stark County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Trial of William S. Bergin for murdering Thomas J. McBride by shooting him in the head on June 15 concluded in Mt. Vernon with a first-degree murder verdict. State's closing by Col. Cooper appealed for justice; Judge Adams charged jury. Defense motion to set aside verdict pending.
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THE MT. VERNON MURDER
The trial of William S. Bergin, for the murder and deliberately shooting in the head, and killing instantly, on the 15th of June last, Thomas J. McBride, was concluded at Mt. Vernon on Saturday last, the jury bringing in a verdict of murder in the first degree.
Col. Cooper made the concluding argument for the State, closing with an able appeal to the jury for justice to the aged father, the bereaved wife and helpless babe. Judge Adams delivered the charge, and at 3:25 p. m., the case was given to the jury, and they came in with a verdict at 4:15.
Gen. Morgan, counsel for the prisoner made a motion for setting aside the verdict, which will be argued to-day, Thursday.
The trial of William S. Bergin, for the murder and deliberately shooting in the head, and killing instantly, on the 15th of June last, Thomas J. McBride, was concluded at Mt. Vernon on Saturday last, the jury bringing in a verdict of murder in the first degree.
Col. Cooper made the concluding argument for the State, closing with an able appeal to the jury for justice to the aged father, the bereaved wife and helpless babe. Judge Adams delivered the charge, and at 3:25 p. m., the case was given to the jury, and they came in with a verdict at 4:15.
Gen. Morgan, counsel for the prisoner made a motion for setting aside the verdict, which will be argued to-day, Thursday.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Murder Trial
First Degree Verdict
Mt Vernon
Shooting Death
Jury Deliberation
What entities or persons were involved?
William S. Bergin
Thomas J. Mcbride
Col. Cooper
Judge Adams
Gen. Morgan
Where did it happen?
Mt. Vernon
Story Details
Key Persons
William S. Bergin
Thomas J. Mcbride
Col. Cooper
Judge Adams
Gen. Morgan
Location
Mt. Vernon
Event Date
15th Of June Last
Story Details
William S. Bergin tried for shooting and killing Thomas J. McBride in the head on June 15; jury verdict of murder in the first degree after brief deliberation; defense motion to set aside verdict pending.