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Limitless Powers for Court Martial
Washington reports a general court martial is assembling to try Col. William Mitchell for conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline. The court wields wide discretion under the Ninety Sixth Article of War, with penalties including hard labor, loss of rank, or dismissal, but not death. Mitchell may challenge jurors and compel witness attendance, with appeals limited to high-level review. final sentences require presidential approval. Col. Sherman Moreland acts as Judge Advocate. Mitchell is defended by Col. Herbert A. White and Rep Frank Reid.
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War Department
William Mitchell
Mitchell
Mitchell Court
Army
Coolidge
Sherman Moreland
Fifth Corps
Joseph L. McMullen
Moreland
Cornell Law School
Herbert A. White
Frank Reid
Ilinois