Case Number: 1212
Klaxon, Peter, 35 yrs., died in Alexian Bros. [St. Elizabeth's] Hospital from assault committed April 16 in front of Montgomery Ward & Cos store where he was delivering goods by unknown men supposed to be striking teamsters. Coroner's verdict, May 1, 1905, "death from fatty degeneration of the heard, auperinduced by use of alcoholic stimulants." Not Homicide, see coroner.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 16, 1905 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 30, 1905 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | in front of Montgomery Ward & Cos store |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Cause of death unknown |
| Method of Killing | Other |
| Weapon | assaulted by unknown men - coroner's verdict state |
| Motive | asaulted by supposed striking teamsters |
| Description | Labor dispute, strike |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in front of Montgomery Ward & Cos store |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
Victim
| Name | Klaxon, Peter |
|---|---|
| Age | 35 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | St. Elizabeth's |
Defendant
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, semi-skilled (factory operative etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, unskilled laborer |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
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Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | May 1, 1905 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Accidental or natural causes |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
