Criminal Law Change Urged In Rotary Address
Cumberland mayor George Henderson argues Maryland should reform its criminal system to reduce state bias and better protect citizens. He contrasts English law’s jury safeguards with U S practices, urging courts to favor public good while risking occasional wrongful conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Henderson
Cumberland
Frederick Rotary Chuir
Elmer F. Mucshower
Frederick
Henderson
Menderson
Maryland
England
Vauderile
Ives
Emory Buckner
New York
Byeaintha
Agatemeut
Rotary Club
Maryland Judge Calls For Jury Reform In Trials
In Maryland a judge can only advise juries and faces potential appellate reversal. The speaker argues it weakens prosecutions to require unanimous juries and suggests written reasons for not prosecuting, while criticizing political influence and cross examination risks in trials.
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Maryland
Court of Appeals
Nolle Dross
Nolle
Allegany County
State lawmakers debate jury system and constitutional limits
Speakers at a Rotary Club event urged reform to reduce mass trials and expand options like narrower juries and lesser punishments to safeguard justice. Attendees included Mayor Munshower and figures from Philadelphia and New York as discussion covered balancing state and individual rights amid onerous conditions.
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James H Gambreill
Sam W. Maples
Munshower
Henderson
John B DeWolf
Philadelphia
L Ritchie
Mercersburg
Frank B
Lindley
Milford
Conn
Frank Dixon
New York City
Frank B Hayne
Senator James Cousens Promises Banking Reform Fight
Republican Michigan senator James Cousens vows to continue an uncompromising fight for banking reform. He says he will use the Senate forum to expose unethical and improper banking actions, despite being denied a state platform. He accuses Judge Harry B. Keidan of blocking further testimony as a grand jury probes two national banks' closure.
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Detroit
U 8
James Cousens
Michigan
Senate
Alegel—bank
Gerater Geclacad
Harry B. Keidan
Omi
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Athony Adverse By
Melvey Allee
Kemp
Frederick County
Norim Market
Christmas Club
Mac
Fos
Kemp's Shoe Shop
Dlea
Real
Peepee Wils & Lee
the Home Insurance Co. of
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Helfenstein & Urner
Uttle Hormie
Nate
By C. Thomas Kemp
Hiim
Tasmon
S la Mae
Kemp's Hat Shop
Attedel
Wompese Intec
Memp's—Street Fleet
Kemp S
Allen-A Presents
Lois Pall
Friar Brown
Greenawalt
Girl’ Coats
Kemf
Fieer
Semp
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