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November 20, 1900
The Wichita Daily Eagle
Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas
What is this article about?
Oklahoma Governor Barnes refuses Arkansas requisition for arresting reporter A. C. Root on libel charges in Fort Smith, citing spiteful motives after protests from attorney W. R. Taylor and Fort Smith citizens.
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CAUSED BY SPITE WORK
Governor Barnes Refuses to Honor Requisition From Oklahoma.
Guthrie, O. T., Nov. 19.—W. R. Taylor, an attorney of Oklahoma City, was before Governor Barnes today to protest against the issuing of a warrant upon the requisition of the governor of Arkansas for the arrest of A. C. Root, a reporter connected with the Oklahoma City Times-Journal, who is under indictment at Fort Smith on the charge of libel. It was represented to the governor that the indictment was the result of pure spite work, and this representation is substantiated by a telegram to the governor signed by a number of the leading citizens of Fort Smith. In view of the protest, Governor Barnes decided not to allow a warrant to go forth for the present and will allow Root's attorney five days in which to make a showing.
Governor Barnes Refuses to Honor Requisition From Oklahoma.
Guthrie, O. T., Nov. 19.—W. R. Taylor, an attorney of Oklahoma City, was before Governor Barnes today to protest against the issuing of a warrant upon the requisition of the governor of Arkansas for the arrest of A. C. Root, a reporter connected with the Oklahoma City Times-Journal, who is under indictment at Fort Smith on the charge of libel. It was represented to the governor that the indictment was the result of pure spite work, and this representation is substantiated by a telegram to the governor signed by a number of the leading citizens of Fort Smith. In view of the protest, Governor Barnes decided not to allow a warrant to go forth for the present and will allow Root's attorney five days in which to make a showing.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Libel Indictment
Extradition Refusal
Spite Work
Governor Protest
Fort Smith
What entities or persons were involved?
W. R. Taylor
Governor Barnes
A. C. Root
Where did it happen?
Guthrie, O. T.
Story Details
Key Persons
W. R. Taylor
Governor Barnes
A. C. Root
Location
Guthrie, O. T.
Event Date
Nov. 19
Story Details
Attorney W. R. Taylor protests Arkansas governor's requisition for A. C. Root's arrest on libel indictment from Fort Smith, claiming spite work supported by citizens' telegram; Governor Barnes refuses warrant temporarily and grants five days for response.