Indicted for the McDade Killing.

Hempstead, Tex., March 18. — The habeas corpus case of Joe Blassingame, Jr., was heard by Judge Burkhart to-day and the defendant allowed bail in the sum of $5000. The grand jury returned a bill of indictment charging the defendant with the murder of ex-sheriff T.S. McDade a few months ago. Judge Burkhart ordered the case transferred to Brazos county on change of venue and it will be tried at the next term of the district court at Bryan. The defendant gave bail.

"Joe Blassingame, Jr. Indicted for the McDade Killing.", Galveston Daily News, Tuesday, Mar 19, 1889, p. 1, col. 6.

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