The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-18
MORAY DEFENSE
PASSES Jury
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Gray ST., employee of the Kiefer- Stew.
art Drug Company Ramsey said he
had formed an opinion that might
have some bearing on his verdict. He
was left in the box.
Questions Newspaper Accounts
John P. Good, Washington Town
ship, farmer, who said he had formed
an opinion as to the credibility OF
newspaper accounts of McCray's af-
fairs, was excused. He was succeeded
in the box by Arthur J. Randall, sec
retary-treasurer of the Henkel- Randall
Printing Company.
John Eglehoff, Perry Township
farmer. was challenged for cause by
the defense and excused, when he said
he had a fixed opinion. His place was
taken by William J. Ryan, 4108 Car
rollton Ave, building material dealer
at 205 E. Ohio st. Ryan said that he
had known Governor McCray and the
McCray family from childhood and
that it would be difficult for him to
disregard this fact, in giving a yer
dict. The defense left him in the box.
! At this point Ryan passed the jury
to the State.
The State had used none Of its ten
peremptory challenges, while the de-
Tense had used one.
Inman asked each prospective jury
man whether the fact that McCray is
Governor would influence his verdict.
He also asked whether the fact the
prospective juror voted for or against
McCray would affect his decision. He
went into detail as to each mans ac-
quaintancesh1p with State officials or
other persons associated with the
| Governor.
Utility Connections Asked
He also asked each prospective juror
whether he knew any one connected
with the Indianapolis Water Com
pany, or the Indianapolis Street Rail
way Company, or with the constrUc-
ton of the new State Reformatory, or
with the construction of State high
ways.
did any one suggest a favor to
you from the Governors office If you
should conduct yourself in a certain
manner on this jury?" Inman asked
prospective jurymen.
Eleven men were in the jury box at
the opening of the session. There
was nothing to indicate that any of
| them would be there by night.
| Twenty-one talesmen weer excused
for cause on motion of the defense
| Monday. Neither the defense nor the
State had exercised enc peremptory
challenge. Each side is allowed ten
! such challenges.
| Shortly after the session opened this
morning, Glen B. Ralston, real estate
salesman, 1926 N. Talbot Ave, was
excused from the jury because he is
a member of the bar. His place was
taken by William E. Ratclif, $3.50
| Graceland Ave, a commission man at
the Indianapolis stock yards.
John C. Hufford of Cumberland. a
salesman. was placed in the jury box
Judge Harry o. Chamberlin, sitting
as special judge in the case, has asked
attorneys to work as speedily as pos
sible in the selection of jurymen.
Many Have Opinions
There is one enormous obstacle In
selection of a jury. That is the fact
| that every one questioned has read
| in detail reports of McCray's diff
culties and there are few who have
not formed an opinion. Michael A.
Ryan of the defense counsel is NOV
| ing in each case where a prospective
! juryman says he has an opinion as
| to the guilt or innocence of McCray
/ that he be excused.
Talesmen rejected Monday:
| Frank A. Lauck, sheet metal con-
| tractor, 1904 S. Meridian ST., had
! formed opinion.
| Alfred c. Baumgart, public account
ant. 5S8 Prospect st. Opinion.
Question Misunderstood
Harry Levy, shoe dealer, 1902 E.
Market ST., because of difficulty in
understanding questions put to him.
G. F. Church, farmer, Perry Twp.
Opinion.
Earl Hoffman, bank cashier, Bridge
port. Opinion.
Frank H. Osborn, farmer, Hamilton
County. Because he did not live in
Marion County.
J. NJ. Haines, salesman, 1902 N. New
Jersey st. Opinion.
William H. Nc ok. township as.
SCISSOR, Oaklandon Opinion.
Conrad Rust, merchandise man.
ager, Vonnegut Hardware Company.
Opinion.
Arthur A. Refs, 6O4 S. Meridian st.
! Because he was not householder or
freebooter.
Excused on Deafness
John Taylor, Haywood, deafness.
Homer H. Mendenhall, 2416 E. New
York st. Opinion.
William E. Russ. architect, S015 N.
Pennsylvania st. Opinion.
Thomas F. Hatfield. electrical goods
dealer, 1902 N. Talbot Ave. Opinion.
Ward H Hackelman. insurance,
1451 n. Delaware St. Opinion.
Herman Junge, florist. Cumberland.
Opinion.
w. H. Reitzell. proprietor Of bowling
alley. 1886 N. Illinois st. Opinion.
J. F. Raney. credit manager, II n.
Gray st. Opinion.
George Harris, farmer, Wayne
Township. Opinion.
Ralph Park, haywood. Not house
holder or freeholder.
John H Rust, buyer, 1884 N. I'LL
nois st. Opinion.
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