Speer Probe Moves Ahead in House Judiciary Plan
A House Judiciary subcommittee, amid allegations against Judge Emory Speer of Georgia, schedules a November 10 hearing in Macon. Colonel Huff, a key accuser, vows to attend, while government witnesses and the Social Examiner will also testify as the investigation proceeds.
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Black book contents released by detective Burns
New York reports Detective William J. Burns released portions of the so called black book containing the transcribed interview at Special Cable. In Vera Cruz Mexico diplomats gather in secrecy as 2500 government troops brace for possible unrest. John Lind leads US envoy amid tense meetings with German Russian officials and expected French and Norwegian ministers.
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William J. Burns
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Vera Cruz
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John Lind
United States
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Lind
Lionel Carden
Wilson and Bryan in Long Conference
WASHINGTON November 1 A long conference occurred between President Wilson and a prominent state Bryan discussing parliamentary strategy and national policy developments amid ongoing domestic issues and external pressures.
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Wilean
Ganratare Af Stata Bryan
Atlanta Convict Alleges Torture at Federal Prison
Fayette Salter, released convict from Mobile, testifies at length about brutal conditions at Atlanta Federal Penitentiary under Warden Moyer. He claims a ten hour exposure with arms manacled to the wall, asserts systemic mistreatment and a sham reform program used to please inspectors and visitors.
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Judge Roan to sign bill of exceptions in Frank retrial fight
The bill of exceptions signed by Judge L S Roan launches the last appeal for a new trial for Leo M Frank. Solicitor Dorsey reviews the rough exceptions while stenographers rewrite pages. Roan questions his own remark on guilt or innocence, which the defense will stress in seeking a new trial.
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Leo M. Frank
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Georgian's Report Becomes Court Record
The Georgian's report of Judge L S Roan declaring doubt in Leo M Frank's case was incorporated into the official bill of exceptions by consent of Solicitor Hugh M Dorsey Luther Rosser and the court. The court accepted The Georgian's version, noting a phrase was removed. The report quotes the judge saying he doubts guilt or innocence though the jury was convinced and overrules the motion for a new trial.
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L.S. Roan
Leo M. Frank
Hugh M. Dorsey
Luther Rosser
Dorsey
Frank
Municipal Judges Named to Replace Justices of Peace
Ful ton County Superior Court judges nominated five Municipal Court judges to replace the justices of the peace. The nominees are L. F. Mc Clelland E. D. Thomas J. B. Ridley T. O. Hathcock and L. Z. Rosser Jr. The governor, Slaton, will confirm and name a chief judge. The chief will begin at once. associates start duties in January.
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Municipal Court
Justices of the Peace
L. F. McClelland
E. D. Thomas
J. B. Ridley
T. O. Hathcock
L. Z. Rosser, Jr
Slaton
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