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Wauwatosa News
Wauwatosa, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
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In Los Angeles, Clarence S. Darrow testified in his bribery trial related to the McNamara case, denying improper payment to Bert Franklin and stating it was for legitimate business. Juror L. A. Leavitt was discharged, replaced by thirteenth juror A. M. Blakesley, a first in U.S. trials.
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Tells Court He Gave Bert Franklin
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Los Angeles, Cal., July 31.—Clarence S. Darrow, who is on trial for the alleged bribery of jurors in the McNamara trial, went on the witness stand late Monday.
Just before adjournment Darrow testified emphatically that he gave no $1,000 check to Bert Franklin on October 6. He stated that he did give him a check, "just as I gave him checks before and after that date in the regular course of business, for legitimate purposes."
Juror L. A. Leavitt was finally discharged and the thirteenth juror, A. M. Blakesley, took his place as a regular juror. This is the first time in any trial in this country in which a thirteenth juror has filled a vacancy in the jury caused by death or illness.
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Los Angeles, Cal.
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July 31
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juror l. a. leavitt discharged; thirteenth juror a. m. blakesley took his place as regular juror; first such instance in u.s. trial history for filling vacancy due to death or illness.
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Clarence S. Darrow testified in his trial for alleged bribery of jurors in the McNamara trial, stating he gave Bert Franklin a $1,000 check on October 6 for legitimate business purposes, as in regular course of business.