1902-09-25-New York Times-Pulitzer Inquest Begun

New York Times

25 September 1902, page 16

PULITZER INQUEST BEGUN.

Hudson County Coroner Hears Testimony, and Adjourns the Proceedings.

Coroner William N. Parslow, at the Hudson County Court House in Jersey City, last night began an inquest into the case of Mrs. Anna Pulitzer, who was found dead in the Morris Canal on Sept. 18. Joseph H. Johnston, a bridge tender, testified that he had seen a wagon with a trunk in front dross the bridge and return on the night of Sept. 17. He could give no description of the horse, wagon, or driver.

David Powell, a motorman, told how he discovered the body, and notified Bridge Superintendent Walter Blair. The latter testified that he had notified the police.

Charles K. Evans, the Hoboken liveryman, from whom the horse and wagon was hired, said he had identified the weight found tied to Mrs. Pulitzer's body, and later had identified the photograph of William H. Young as a picture of the man who hired the rig. The inquest was then adjourned to Oct. 8. The District Attoreny's office of this city was represented by C. H. Studin. Willaim F. S. Hart was present on behalf of Young.