(Q88131101)
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County Courts. The Four Burglars. A Searching Cross-Examination To Break Down a Defense of Alibi. A Vacillating Witness. (English)
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3 June 1881Gregorian
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The further bearing of the case of the State against the alleged Bayonne burglars, was continued at 9:45 o'clock this morning. Mrs. Lindauer was on the stand, and in answer to a question of Mr. McGrath, she explained the great number of pawn tickets found in her house by saying that her husband was out of work a great deal, and it was necessary to raise money in that way. Cross-examined by Mr. McGill, who went over the pawn tickets. The witness gave, at his request, descriptions of the several articles represented by the tickets. Witness said that when she asked "Fritz" where he got the things which he sold and gave her, he replied that be had bought them at an auction sale. ... The defense then called to the stand Jacob Lindauer, who testified: At the time of my arrest at 141 Mott street; I worked for my brother Fred, at West Hoboken."What sort of a place was it?" asked Mr. McGrath. "Well, some call it a hotel, and some call it a house of prostitution. I call it a house of prostitution." ... (English)
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