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March 26, 1911
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico
What is this article about?
Jack Johnson, world champion boxer, sentenced to 25 days in jail for speeding in San Francisco but released on $500 bail after five hours, pending appeal. He acted as his own attorney and faces another charge.
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JACK JOHNSON HAS NARROW ESCAPE
Acts as Own Attorney and Draws Jail Sentence for Exceeding Speed Limit; Released on Bail.
San Francisco, March 25.-Jack Johnson, champion pugilist of the world, who was sentenced to twenty-five days in the county jail today upon pleading guilty in the police court to the charge of violating the automobile speed ordinance, was released tonight upon $500 cash bail after spending five hours in jail. The bail was granted by Superior Judge Morgan pending an appeal to the superior court.
As Acting Police Judge Treadwell positively refused to listen to a motion for bail, declaring that as Johnson had pleaded guilty, there was no appeal, attorneys for the champion scurried about to find a judge who would grant an order for his release on bail. It was not until near 8 o'clock tonight that they succeeded.
Another charge of exceeding the speed limit is pending against him, but the champion declared he would not again attempt to act as his own attorney.
Acts as Own Attorney and Draws Jail Sentence for Exceeding Speed Limit; Released on Bail.
San Francisco, March 25.-Jack Johnson, champion pugilist of the world, who was sentenced to twenty-five days in the county jail today upon pleading guilty in the police court to the charge of violating the automobile speed ordinance, was released tonight upon $500 cash bail after spending five hours in jail. The bail was granted by Superior Judge Morgan pending an appeal to the superior court.
As Acting Police Judge Treadwell positively refused to listen to a motion for bail, declaring that as Johnson had pleaded guilty, there was no appeal, attorneys for the champion scurried about to find a judge who would grant an order for his release on bail. It was not until near 8 o'clock tonight that they succeeded.
Another charge of exceeding the speed limit is pending against him, but the champion declared he would not again attempt to act as his own attorney.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Jack Johnson
Speeding Violation
Jail Sentence
Bail Release
Pugilist
Automobile Ordinance
What entities or persons were involved?
Jack Johnson
Acting Police Judge Treadwell
Superior Judge Morgan
Where did it happen?
San Francisco
Story Details
Key Persons
Jack Johnson
Acting Police Judge Treadwell
Superior Judge Morgan
Location
San Francisco
Event Date
March 25
Story Details
Jack Johnson pleads guilty to speeding, sentenced to 25 days in jail, released on $500 bail pending appeal after acting as his own attorney; another charge pending.