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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1915
Page
7
Lawyers argued the case at length over the Fry trial with defense claiming lack of malice and a frame up while presenting Todd’s testimony as friendship driven. Prosecutors pressed for guilty verdicts against Fry and his associates amid claims of a courthouse conspiracy and deadly confrontation.
In Young County court Fry and Cherryholmes are central figures as Judge Stinson and Judge Martin address a series of testimonies. McClain argues a forged signature question while defenses attack motives, note rival witnesses Todd Lischke and Carlton, and defend Fry against a fatal hold up theory. The judges reflect on fairness, evidence, and the role of fears and loyalties in the case.
Judge Martin outlined malice and criminality issues in the Fry Lischke Todd case. He warned against acquittal prompting vigilante actions and urged the jury to weigh penalties from five years to the scaffold, praising restraint and accountability. The jury retired after the long charge.
In 78th district court E W Fry former Young county judge and recent murder acquittal had bond set at 1000 in each of ten forgery cases. District Attorney Hamphries would set dates after returning from Henrietta where he is in district court. Fry secured release until Monday by sheriff without formal bond. two Graham residents W M Terre and D G Vick signed as sureties.
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