Case Number: 3686
Guszkowski, Michael, Age 23 - Fatally assaulted 11/20/15 at S.W. Corner Wood and Division Sts., by striking tailors. 11/29/15 Coroner held (Mans.) Alex Aranow (accy to Mans.) 3rd Pct. Peter Korach - 1/31/17 Acquitted Barrett. Alex Sowarsky 1/31/17 Acquitted - Barrett.Nick Lotosiki 1/31/17 Acquitted Barrett. Chas. Biegan 1/31/17 Acquitted - Barrett, Dec. 1915 No Bill.John Laynick 1/31/17 Acquitted Barrett. Andrew Chillo 1/31/17 Acquitted - Barrett. Dec. 1915 Nobill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 20, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 21, 1915 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | S.W. Corner Wood and Division Sts |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | S.W. Corner Wood and Division Sts. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Labor dispute, strike |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | S.W. Corner Wood and Division Sts. |
| Number of Defendants | 6 |
| Circumstances Related to Civil Unrest | Yes |
| Type of Civil Unrest | Strike or picketing |
| Type of Manslaughter | Civil Unrest (riot, labor strike, etc.) |
Victim
| Name | Guszkowski, Michael |
|---|---|
| Age | 23 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
Defendant
| Name | Korach, Peter |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, skilled laborer |
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 7 |
Legal
| Trial Judge | Barrett |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | January 31, 1917 |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
