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Tuesday, November 25, 1856.+-

Springfield, IL.

Doctors Ryan and Bell testify that Anderson died of strychnine poisoning. Defense witnesses testify to good character of both defendants, and establish alibi for Theodore. Others testify that Anderson's death was caused by blow on back of head as he emerged from privy. Illinois State Journal, 26 November 1856, 27 November 1856.