Case Number: 5020

Schultz, Frank. 52 yrs. Fatally assaulted Dec. 21 at Ashland & Brigham St. by Joseph Ceisen (with milk bottle), who was exonerated by Coroner 1/8/13 - Rearrested on Warrant and held to Grand Jury 1/16/13 by Judge Sabath for manslaughter, bonds $10,000.00. 33d Pct.


Circumstances

Date of Offense December 21, 1912
Date of Death December 21, 1912
Time Between Offense and Death Within 1 week but more than 1 day
Address Ashland & Brigham St.
Type of Location Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley
Type of Public Place Street, sidewalk or alley
Location Description at Ashland & Brigham St.
Type of Death Manslaughter
Total Number of Victims 1
Location at Ashland & Brigham St.
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing, other

Victim

Name Schultz, Frank
Age 52 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity German

Defendant

Name Ceisen, John
Gender Male
Ethnicity Other, european
Race White

Police

Precinct 33
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision January 16, 1913
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Defendant held to Grand Jury
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict and grand jury
Allegations of Police Corruption No

Florence Kelley in Chicago, 1891-1899

Florence Kelley was the first woman factory inspector in the United States. A resident of Hull House, and a reformer – who refused to be associated with any political party–Florence Kelley lived in Chicago from 1891 until 1899, leading and participating in a variety of projects. Visit our companion site...