At the insistence of John V. Laddey and Walter van Sickle, attorneys for five Nazis on trial in connection with rioting that took place here two weeks ago, Recorder Herman Holleran has issued six John Doe and six Richard Roe warrants for arrest. They are to be served on anti-Nazis who took part in the biggest free-for-all fight. Irvington has seen in recent years, according to reliable reports.
The Nazis and three Jews who have been out on bail will appear before Recorder Holleran in Irvington Police Court tomorrow to answer charges of taking part in the riot. The warrants being issued for as yet unidentified participants are “for congregating for the unlawful purpose of rioting.”
Pleas by the Nazis; attorneys to invoke the Mob Act of 1923 against Jewish defendants have been turned down both by Recorder Holleran and County Prosecutor William Wachenfeld, who yesterday conferred with the attorneys. Holeran held that the Mob Act of 1923 had been drawn up with a view toward use in the event of lynching and similar acts of violence, and he further declared that it has not as yet been invoked. He was supported by the prosecutor, who held that without precedent the act could not be made to apply to the case, it was also pointed out that in the event of a successful case on these grounds, the township of Irvington might be held liable for damages sustained.
Recorder Holleran has ordered defendant attorneys to have their clients in court this morning. He has granted two delays thus far on the appeals of Laddey and van Sickle.
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