Word: trial
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...bombing, now being pressed anew. Mooney, as is well-known, is serving a life-sentence in San Quentin jail after a much-disputed conviction in 1917. The opinion of all but Californians is that the prisoner, if not plainly innocent, is at least the victim of an atrociously unfair trial, in which State's witnesses gave perjured testimony, evidence for the defense was suppressed, and the issued clouded over with hysteria. Now the case is going to be reopened...
...rest of the world that Mooney was dealt with unjustly, California has not changed her mind. To her Mooney is still a murderer, a labor-agitator, an enemy of American Ideals and Institutions, and a danger to the sanctity of the home. Even if the April trial goes his way, there is no basis for supposing that he will be pardoned by the governor; the same forces that have prevented four other governors from doing this are still in the field; the Public Utilities still cherish a grudge against the man who fought them vigorously when he was free...
...trial has been hailed by many as a real chance for a future reversal of the decision. But this hope appears ephemeral, for the case has gone beyond the question of justice. It has become the focal point in the radical-conservative struggle. It no longer matters whether Mooney was guilty; the significant fact to both sides is that he is the representative of the labor movement. He has become the symbol of class warfare, and while such, no impartial view of the testimony can be expected...
...between the ages of 14 and 20 only are eligible. They must be in perfect health and have at least seven years of preliminary schooling. Those whose applications are accepted must pass a rigid medical and psychological test and, if they come out successful, are put to a final trial...
...news of bygone weeks, herewith sequels from last week's news: ¶To the secular indictment of Rev. G. Lemuel Conway, 55, Methodist Episcopal minister of Muncie, Ind., for attempted rape of 18-year-old Helen Huffman (TIME, Feb. 6) : a church trial, with a jury of twelve ministers presided over by Bishop Edgar Blake of Detroit. Preacher Conway was found guilty of "imprudent ministerial conduct," suspended for one year-a penalty which churchmen considered light...