Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 19, Number 61, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 April 1898 — New Trial Refused. [ARTICLE]

New Trial Refused.

The motion for a new trial in the W. B. Austin champagne case was argued Wednesday, by R. S. Dwiggins and 11. B. Kurrie, for Mr. Austin, and C. W. Hanley for the state. Judge Thompson rendered his decision Thursday afternoon, overruling the motion for a new trial. It is understood that Mr. Austin will appeal to the Supreme Court.