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Trial Postponed

A Kentucky shooting case against a man accused of trying to kill a minister is delayed because of the victim's poor health.

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The Evening Bulletin · June 23, 1900 · Page 1

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Hopkinsville, Ky., June 22.

Hopkinsville, Ky., June 22. Owing to the physical condition of Rev. Dr. W. K. Finer, the examining trial of James Dudley Ware, charged with shooting the minister with intent to kill, was continued until July 5th.

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