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January 7, 1909
Hopkinsville Kentuckian
Hopkinsville, Christian County, Kentucky
What is this article about?
In Union City, Tenn., on Jan. 4, the night rider cases trial resumed despite juror J. J. Rosin's measles illness, with him seated in court. Defense called Joe Hogg to refute threats to Mrs. Morris, but the court excluded his and Jack Long's testimony as impeaching their own witness.
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In Union City, Despite Illness of Juror.
Union City, Tenn., Jan. 4.-Despite the fact that one of the jurors was stricken with the measles Sunday the trial of the night rider cases was resumed this morning. The sick juror, J. J. Rosin, was brought into court and made comfortable in a large easy chair. The defense called one of its missing witnesses, Joe Hogg. It proposed to show that Hogg had not urged Mrs. Morris to perjure herself and had not threatened her if she told the truth. The State objected because Mrs. Morris was a witness for the defense, and the defense could not impeach its own witness. The court asked for argument on both sides and got it while the jury was excluded. The court ruled with the State, and excluded Hogg's testimony as well as that of Jack Long, the other man accused by Mrs. Morris of threatening her.
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In Union City, Despite Illness of Juror.
Union City, Tenn., Jan. 4.-Despite the fact that one of the jurors was stricken with the measles Sunday the trial of the night rider cases was resumed this morning. The sick juror, J. J. Rosin, was brought into court and made comfortable in a large easy chair. The defense called one of its missing witnesses, Joe Hogg. It proposed to show that Hogg had not urged Mrs. Morris to perjure herself and had not threatened her if she told the truth. The State objected because Mrs. Morris was a witness for the defense, and the defense could not impeach its own witness. The court asked for argument on both sides and got it while the jury was excluded. The court ruled with the State, and excluded Hogg's testimony as well as that of Jack Long, the other man accused by Mrs. Morris of threatening her.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Night Rider Trial
Juror Measles
Witness Impeachment
Court Ruling
What entities or persons were involved?
J. J. Rosin
Joe Hogg
Mrs. Morris
Jack Long
Where did it happen?
Union City, Tenn.
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Key Persons
J. J. Rosin
Joe Hogg
Mrs. Morris
Jack Long
Location
Union City, Tenn.
Event Date
Jan. 4
Story Details
Trial of night rider cases continues with ill juror accommodated; defense's attempt to impeach own witness Mrs. Morris via Joe Hogg and Jack Long is overruled by court.