Evening Star Newspaper, August 4, 1924, Page 4

GLAIMS MISTRIAL "IN PURCELL CASE Defense Objects to Facetious { Remark of Prosecutor in T Argument. A facetions remark, “Let.George do it,” may cause a mistrial of the first~degree murder case in Which four colored men are charged Wwith killing Policeman John W. Purcell last October. The case has been on trial for two weeks and Assistant United States Attorney O'Leary in the course of his opening argument for the prosecution today, referring to the failure of Lloyd Monroe, one of the accused men, to take the witness stand, said: “Monroe had a perfect right not to go on the stanl. He could assume the position of ‘Let George do it' and require the Gov- ernment to prove his guilt. Attorney T. Morris Wampler, rep- resenting Monroe, jumped to his feet and protested to the court O'Leary had violated the rul that the failure of a defe: take the stand may not b jeot of comment. ] ed that this m to it can be ma and any such hensible conduct and forms the b; for withdrawing a jury and deci ing a mistrial. Chiet Justice McCoy gave the lawyer until this afternoon to submit authorities to uphold his claim. Statement Proceeds. Mr. O'Leary then proceeded with | g his opening statement defense which they have r Wood, repre-{ will make the be followed by John H. W’ est A. Brown, Abner Se Slaughter and by Robert E. T. Morris Wampler for Lio overrule thi have five |j . | her TRAINMEN NOT AMONG LA FOLLETTE INDORSERS Organization President Adds It ‘Will Almost Certainly Not Do So Later. By the Associated Press. PORTSMOUTH, Va., August 4.—The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen as a national organization did not join the American Federation of Labor in indorsing the presidential candidacy of Senator La Follette, and almost certainly will not do so, W. G. Lee, grand president of the organization, declared here today. —— LOUIS THOMAS SEVERELY HURT IN AUTO ACCIDENT Young Washingtonian in Balti- more Hospital in Critical Condi- tion—5 Others in Crash. Louis Thomas, 20 years old, 119 M street southe in a critica lcondl- automobile acci; orning on the hingt: more boulevard near Laurel, M three ot re in the same hospital and two in Casualty Hospital here. The others in the Baltimore hospital and the extent of their injuries, which are said n Holt, 915 S southeast, minor injurie: Robinson, 611 M street southeast, lacera- se in Casualty Hospital who are d to be improving are: 19 rs old, 11 1 ure of left leg, Theodore | L street st, injury to head. i that the six young ring to Baltimore cn nd that a big touring car k their machine, Holt, who as rol of the steer- swerved to the , struck a telegraph pole and overturned. There was a slight delay in getting the injured men from the scene of the accident. Motorists en rouie to Baltimore took the four city, en to that while the two were brought It was reported that the driver of the car that caused the accident - | failed to stop and offer assistance. torney O'Leary will argument to the jury, chief justice will give BUTLER IN NEW YORK TO DIRECT CAMPAIGN By the Associated Press. 5| THREE DEAD IN HOTEL FIRE AT MAINE RESORT Others of 90 Guests on Great Chebague Island Be- lieved Safe. NEW YORK, August 4—Chairman | By the Assoc William M. Butler of the republican national committee arrived here to- day and immediately went into con- ference with vari eastern party leaders at Republican headquarters. He said he would spend several ¢ s here in the consideration of campaign plans. Mr. Butler announced that no change had been made in President Coolidge's plan to remain in Wash- ington during the campaign and make a number of addresses over the | radio. THIRTEEN FIGHTS SUNDAY Twelve on Casualty Lists of Week End Brawls. Police were kept b quelling an unusuall fights in various pa mostly among the as a result of which women were injured. Wes 13 frays re stic vesterday large’ s >rded included pistol knives, lamps. Many of th, on the stree ncounters took place Three of the alleged assailants were arrested and nearly | a dozen more are being looked fof One policeman was injured whe; colored prisoner, desperately res: e police ma an, | bdued his man, however. Higginbotham Plea Sustained. TALLAHASSEE, Fla.,, August 4.— ‘The Supreme Court today denied the Ppetition of the State for a rehearin, in the case of Thomas W. Higgi botham, who several weeks ago wa granted a new trial on an indictment charging him with the death of Mar- tin Tabert mo! than two 0 i e v lumber Ve invite you to enjoy & eal with us. Wo are sure That you Will become & Teg: ular Datron after your first ? D! 2 Franklm Sq. Hotel Coffee Shoppe 5 ? l4th Street at K Dr. CLAUDE S. SEMONES Eyenght Specialist 2) 09410 HeLashien Bldg. 10th and G Sts. N.W. STUDEBAKER Just Drive It; That’s All | John A. Keady, jr., PORT! August 4.—All but three of the 90 guests at the Hillcrest Hotel, a Summer hostelry on Great Chebague Island, which was burned yesterday, were believed today to be safe. The three who lost their lives were Irvin O'Hara and both of Brooklyn, of Medford, nnd Edward Randall L fire, which started apparently from lighted cigarette. 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Gregorio Ferrera, known as a liberal revolutionist, prominent in the previous revolution in which more than 3,000 were killed and $20,000,000 worth ‘of property was destroyed, is reported to be hastening to join the nt revolt. erving strict neutrality. Conduit Road Open Tonight. The Conduit road will be open to Glen Echo tonight and tomorrow night after 4:30 o'clock, it was an- nounced today by the United States engineer's office, which has charge of the building of the new Londull EN The Carnation Milk Products Com- | pany perfected its product, it sent milk to Japan and back on a sailing vessel — to prove that Carnation Milk would stand up. | Greatproductsarehardly ever great by accident. Back of them stand huge expenditures of time and money. Hearst’s Interna- ;\z:vll’zl. like. Carnation ilk,is spending millions to make itself the best that the money can buy. Read “THE PART- TIME WIFE” by Oscar Graeve, in August. 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