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Sunday, September 22, 2019

County Judge Ingram Hears Charges of Conspiracy, Sept. 22, 1919

From The Hickory Daily Record, Sept. 22, 1919

Albemarle Riot Cases Heard By County Judge

Albemarle, N.C., Sept. 22—The preliminary hearing of the various men charged with conspiracy in the near-riot here last Monday was begun this morning at 11:25 before County Judge Ingram and promised to develop much controversy before the cases are disposed of late this afternoon.

The defense insisted on a bill of particulars in certain counts against the 22 men, but Judge Ingram overruled the motion, declaring that the evidence m8ight just as well be presented.

Solicitor Brock urged that all the cases be lumped together, but the court overruled him and allowed Organizers Ritch and Graham to be tried together. The taking of evidence then began.

The factory whistles blew this morning for the first time, but it is said that only about 5 per cent of the 3,000 employes of the mills responded.

The county court can find only probable cause and the defendants in such case will be found over to court. If the state fails to make out a case, the matter will be dropped.

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