Publisher's Synopsis
The trial of William Gardiner, carpenter (35) for the murder of Rose Anne Harsent, opened at Ipswich, on the morning of Thursday, the 6th inst. Counsel were Mr Dickens, K.C., and the Hon. John de Grey for the prosecution, and Mr E. E. Wild and Mr E. H. Claughton Scott for the defence. The Court-house was early besieged by a large crowd, but owing to the limited accommodation a tight hand was kept on the admissions. A number of ladies were in the gallery.Prisoner when charged pleaded not guilty. He appeared self-controlled, and closely scanned the faces of the jury as they were sworn.
