Case Number: 856
Gates, Samuel, 6 Water St., commission merchant, died home 111 Ho### St., from assault committed Feb. 12, at C. M & St. L. freight house by union teamster, name unknown. Mr. Gates drove a wagon of Peter Fox Louis Co., to the depot for a case of eggs and the man who assaulted him disputed his right to drive a team. A.H. Covent charged with the crime surrendered at Harrison St. Station, Feb. 19, and held by Coroner's Jury Feb. 24. Found guilty by jury in C.C. (Judge McEwan) June 5, 1903. Died (pnuemonia) in Co. Jail, Jan. 11, 1904.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 12, 1903 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 15, 1903 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | at C,M & St. L freight house |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Method of Killing | Other |
| Weapon | assault |
| Motive | defendant assaulted victim disputing victim's righ |
| Description | Labor dispute, strike |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | at C,M & St. L freight house |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
Victim
| Name | Gates, Samuel |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, high white collar (merchant, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, business person |
Defendant
| Name | Covent, A.H. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, unskilled (laborer) |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Date Defendant Arrested | 19-Feb-03 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Location of Arrest | at Harrison st. station |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | February 24, 1903 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | McEwan |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | June 5, 1903 |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
