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March 4, 1911
Democratic Messenger
Snow Hill, Worcester County, Maryland
What is this article about?
Abraham Ruef, former San Francisco political boss, is recommitted to San Quentin to serve a 14-year sentence for bribing Supervisor Furey after his rehearing is vacated by the state supreme court.
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RUEF BACK IN JAIL
Former Political Boss of San Francisco Must Serve Sentence.
Abraham Ruef, former political boss of San Francisco, who has been out on bail of nearly $250,000 for some time, pending the result of certain appeals, is back in jail.
He was taken into custody just before midnight, after the state supreme court announced that a recent order granting him a rehearing, had been vacated.
An order committing Ruef to San Quentin penitentiary, where he will serve a term of fourteen years for the bribing of Supervisor Furey, was made by Superior Judge Lawlor.
Former Political Boss of San Francisco Must Serve Sentence.
Abraham Ruef, former political boss of San Francisco, who has been out on bail of nearly $250,000 for some time, pending the result of certain appeals, is back in jail.
He was taken into custody just before midnight, after the state supreme court announced that a recent order granting him a rehearing, had been vacated.
An order committing Ruef to San Quentin penitentiary, where he will serve a term of fourteen years for the bribing of Supervisor Furey, was made by Superior Judge Lawlor.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Abraham Ruef
San Francisco
Political Boss
Bribery
Prison Sentence
Rehearing Vacated
What entities or persons were involved?
Abraham Ruef
Supervisor Furey
Superior Judge Lawlor
Where did it happen?
San Francisco, San Quentin Penitentiary
Story Details
Key Persons
Abraham Ruef
Supervisor Furey
Superior Judge Lawlor
Location
San Francisco, San Quentin Penitentiary
Story Details
Abraham Ruef, out on $250,000 bail pending appeals, is taken into custody after the state supreme court vacates his rehearing order. Superior Judge Lawlor issues a commitment to San Quentin for a 14-year term for bribing Supervisor Furey.