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October 7, 1903
The Portland Daily Press
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
In New York on October 6, George W. Beavers filed habeas corpus proceedings to challenge the government's authority to indict him in two federal districts at once, claiming only the first Brooklyn indictment is legal. Hearing set for October 9 with $2500 bail.
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BEAVERS FIGHTING.
Has Now Resorted to Habeas Corpus Proceedings.
New York, October 6.—George W. Beavers resorted to habeas corpus proceedings today to ascertain whether the government was not exceeding its authority in causing indictments to be returned against him in two separate federal districts.
Beavers was first formally surrendered by his bondsman to a United States marshal.
Lawyer Seabury, representing Beavers, then applied to Judge Holt of the United States District court for a writ of habeas corpus on the ground that it is impossible for the government legally to remove Mr. Beavers to two separate districts at the same time and that the hearings can be legal in but one case—that of the first indictment found in Brooklyn. Judge Holt made the writ returnable October 9, and fixed the bail, pending the hearing of the writ, at $2500, which was furnished.
Has Now Resorted to Habeas Corpus Proceedings.
New York, October 6.—George W. Beavers resorted to habeas corpus proceedings today to ascertain whether the government was not exceeding its authority in causing indictments to be returned against him in two separate federal districts.
Beavers was first formally surrendered by his bondsman to a United States marshal.
Lawyer Seabury, representing Beavers, then applied to Judge Holt of the United States District court for a writ of habeas corpus on the ground that it is impossible for the government legally to remove Mr. Beavers to two separate districts at the same time and that the hearings can be legal in but one case—that of the first indictment found in Brooklyn. Judge Holt made the writ returnable October 9, and fixed the bail, pending the hearing of the writ, at $2500, which was furnished.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Habeas Corpus
Indictments
Federal Districts
Beavers Case
What entities or persons were involved?
George W. Beavers
Lawyer Seabury
Judge Holt
Where did it happen?
New York
Story Details
Key Persons
George W. Beavers
Lawyer Seabury
Judge Holt
Location
New York
Event Date
October 6
Story Details
George W. Beavers was surrendered by his bondsman to a United States marshal and his lawyer applied for a writ of habeas corpus, arguing the government cannot legally remove him to two separate federal districts simultaneously. The writ is returnable October 9 with bail set at $2500.