Illinois vs. August Spies et al. trial transcript no. 1 Examination by Mr. Grinnell. Accepted as a juror in the case of Illinois vs. August Spies et al. MR. GRINNELL:(Q) Mr. Osborne, have you any conscientious scruples against the infliction of the death penalty in proper cases? A No sir, I have not. Q Where were you born? A Columbus, Ohio. Q Do you know any of the defendants? A I do not. Q Do you know any of the counsel upon the other side? A I do not. Q Do you believe in the maintenance of the laws of the State of Illinois and of the Government of the United States? A I most certainly do. Q Have you any sympathy with any individual or class of individuals who have for their purpose the overthrow of the law by force? A No sir, I have not. Q I understand from you that you think you can determine the guilt or innocence of the defendants upon the proof presented to you here in Court? A I think I could.
Examination of Frank S. Osborne (second appearance), 1886 June 30.
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Osborne, Frank S.
Salesman for Marshall Field & Co.
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