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May 10, 1868
Nashville Union And Dispatch
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
What is this article about?
Edward A. Smith, a horse racing figure from Memphis, arrested at a race-track for perjury in an Indiana court case worth $10,000. Failed to gain release via habeas corpus and will be extradited to Indianapolis.
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Arrest of an Indiana Man for Perjury.-Edward A. Smith, one of the "horse men" who came up from Memphis, and who was interested in Nell Gwynn and several other racers, was arrested at the race-track on Friday, on a requisition from the Governor of Indiana, in the hands of Marshal John E. Harrison, of Seymour. He is charged with perjury in swearing in a suit before the Marion Criminal Court, involving some $10,000. Yesterday he was taken before Judge Cary on a writ of habeas corpus, but failed to secure a release. He will be taken to Indianapolis to-day by Marshal Harrison.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Perjury
Arrest
Horse Racing
Indiana
Habeas Corpus
What entities or persons were involved?
Edward A. Smith
John E. Harrison
Judge Cary
Where did it happen?
Race Track; Seymour; Indianapolis
Story Details
Key Persons
Edward A. Smith
John E. Harrison
Judge Cary
Location
Race Track; Seymour; Indianapolis
Story Details
Edward A. Smith, involved in horse racing, arrested at the race-track on Friday on a requisition from the Governor of Indiana for perjury in a Marion Criminal Court suit involving $10,000. Taken before Judge Cary on habeas corpus yesterday but not released; to be taken to Indianapolis today by Marshal John E. Harrison.