1913 October 24 Atlanta Constitution 12 Pages Georgia
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- 1913 October 24 Atlanta Constitution 12 Pages Georgia
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1913 October 24 Atlanta Constitution 12 Pages Georgia
Author: Atlanta Constitution
Year: 1913
PDF PAGE 1, COLUMN 2 PROOF OF CHARGES WILL MEAN A NEW TRIAL, SAYS COURT Evidence Against Jurors Henslee and Johenning the Most Important To Be Introduced. ATTITUDE OF CROWDS WILL BE STRESSED Verdict in Trial Was Delayed for Two Days on Account of Fear of Mob Violence, Roan Admits. It developed Thursday during Frank hearing for a new trial that the verdict in the original trial was delayed two days for fear of mob violence to the accused man. Also, that Judge Roan was prevailed upon by the editors of the three Atlanta newspapers, militia, officials and the chief of police to make this move of continuance. It was feared if the verdict was submitted on the trial’s final Saturday, during which day the crowds were largest, that violence might result. During the close of the trial, while Solicitor Dorsey was ending his historical argument, Judge Roan ordered adjournment at noon on Saturday, August 2. This was his action to prevent any possible outbreak of the crowds. Had court not been adjourned at that time, the solicitor’s speech would have been finished before nightfall and the verdict returned by earlier than 10 o’clock at night. Judge Roan certified to the conference he had held wit