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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1914
Page
5
Chief Justice Fish and Associate Justice Beck urge that admitting the testimony of Jim Conley and C B Dalton was improper. The dissent centers on whether the star witnesses’ accounts about alleged perversion of the defendant should be considered by the jury.
The article reports that Justices diverged on admitting evidence about Frank's conduct with other women. The majority held the trial fair and no new trial warranted. Leo Frank awaits re sentencing as Dorsey signals prompt action. Counsel may seek another Supreme Court hearing citing dissenting opinions.
Georgia news outlines plans to renew arguments before the Supreme Court after the high court’s defeat. The defense hopes to introduce new evidence and technical points from earlier hearings to obtain a new trial for Frank, while Jim Conley faces February decision and execution considerations.
The article reviews multiple trial rulings on admissibility of evidence, witness impeachment, and character testimony in a homicide case. It discusses motive, identity, and conduct evidence, the use of prior statements, cross examination limits, and the judge’s handling of motions for a new trial including jury instructions and external conduct.
The Supreme Court affirms the verdict in Ay Min and Western Ry Co versus Stein, finding no substantial error in the trial. It held the record voluminous but the evidence sufficient to uphold the judgment, with dissents noted from Fish and Beck.
A general probe into graft charges involving Sam Crane proceeds amid official meetings and advisories. Police commissioners discuss starting charts, with Commissioner Johnson dissenting and concerns raised over bond issues and potential estate concerns tied to the probe.
A brief note reports James J. Hill facing political pressure and administrative questions amid debates on policy programs. The piece highlights concerns about committee actions and business implications, signaling tension in governance and reform efforts.
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