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July 21, 1917
The Barre Daily Times
Barre, Washington County, Vermont
What is this article about?
Anarchists Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman ordered released on $25,000 bail each by Justice Brandeis after writ of error in conspiracy case against draft law. Kramer and Becker also bailed.
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ON WRIT OF ERROR.
Goldman and Berkman Were Ordered Released from Prison.
New York, July 20.—Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman, anarchists, were ordered released from prison on $25,000 bail each by United States Supreme Court Justice Brandeis when he granted a writ of error in their cases in Washington yesterday, according to a statement issued here by attorneys for the defendants. Bail for Louis Kramer and Morris Becker, whose cases were appealed with those of Miss Goldman and Berkman, was fixed at $10,000 each, with an additional bond of $2,000 for Kramer, who refused to register under the selective draft law, says the statement. All four were convicted of conspiracy to obstruct the conscription law. Berkman, Kramer and Becker are in the federal prison at Atlanta and Miss Goldman is in prison at Jefferson City, Mo.
Goldman and Berkman Were Ordered Released from Prison.
New York, July 20.—Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman, anarchists, were ordered released from prison on $25,000 bail each by United States Supreme Court Justice Brandeis when he granted a writ of error in their cases in Washington yesterday, according to a statement issued here by attorneys for the defendants. Bail for Louis Kramer and Morris Becker, whose cases were appealed with those of Miss Goldman and Berkman, was fixed at $10,000 each, with an additional bond of $2,000 for Kramer, who refused to register under the selective draft law, says the statement. All four were convicted of conspiracy to obstruct the conscription law. Berkman, Kramer and Becker are in the federal prison at Atlanta and Miss Goldman is in prison at Jefferson City, Mo.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Anarchists
Prison Release
Writ Of Error
Conscription Law
Supreme Court
What entities or persons were involved?
Emma Goldman
Alexander Berkman
Louis Kramer
Morris Becker
Justice Brandeis
Where did it happen?
New York, Washington, Atlanta, Jefferson City, Mo.
Story Details
Key Persons
Emma Goldman
Alexander Berkman
Louis Kramer
Morris Becker
Justice Brandeis
Location
New York, Washington, Atlanta, Jefferson City, Mo.
Event Date
July 20
Story Details
Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman, anarchists, were ordered released from prison on $25,000 bail each by United States Supreme Court Justice Brandeis via writ of error. Bail for Louis Kramer and Morris Becker set at $10,000 each, plus $2,000 for Kramer. All four convicted of conspiracy to obstruct conscription law.