Judge Gilliam Sends Star Editors to Jail for Contempt
Judge Mitchell Gilliam held The Star Publish Co. in contempt for criticising a court injunction and jailed editors Leroy Sanders and Hugh Allen. The court fined The Star 600 dollars, Sanders faces four months in jail, Allen 30 days, with appeals and bonds set as the case moves to higher courts.
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Perry's Argument on Contempt and Press Freedom
The court considers an order to show cause regarding contempt for articles in The Seattle Star. Justice notes urge courts to protect free speech, cautioning against gagging the press and warning that suppressing truthful reporting harms public confidence in the judiciary.
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The Star Stands Today For Men Against Dollars
A jailhouse written editorial from Seattle proclaims the Star’s stance against corrupt money and for honest laws. It reaffirms the paper’s long time commitment to integrity and justice, asserting the fight continues.
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Editor’s Affidavit Over Contempt Charge About Cartoons
LeRoy Sanders of The Star admits publishing the cartoon and two articles and takes full responsibility. He states The Star Publishing Company operates independently of the paper’s editorial department and that the managing editor bears no responsibility for the publications. He denies intent to ridicule or embarrass Judge Gillam or disrupt trials and asserts the articles were not false or exaggerated pending full investigation.
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Deputy prosecutor recalls heavy contempt sentence
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Hugh Caldwell notes the judge handed a heavy sentence in the contempt case and states he did not expect it to be so severe. The remark reflects on the judgment and Caldwell’s reaction to the imposed penalty.
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Residents rally behind The Star in fight for low fares
Scores of telephone messages pour in from across the city after news of jail sentences. Rainier valley residents offer to pay fines or raise the necessary bail for The Star Publishing Co. Duwamish valley residents plan a mass meeting tonight to discuss legislative action. The Star editor is visited by over 25 people in jail seeking a public hearing. Reverend H McGill urged the fight to continue. A telegram from Ole Hanson calls for quick bail funding.
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Frayne-Hogan Bout to Be Reported Round by Round
The boxing match begins at 3 PM in San Francisco and The Pink Star will provide a round by round report. The newspaper goes on sale in Seattle after 5 PM.
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Seattle Star editor defends critique of Puget Sound Electric rates
The Seattle Star editor recounts public complaints from Duwamish valley residents about rising fares on the Puget Sound Electric interurban line. He argues articles criticized a pernicious system, not Judge Gilliam or the court, and asserts a duty to push for fair, reasonable rates for small landowners and farmers.
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Caldwell's Reply Highlights Press Freedom and Contempt Cases
Deputy Prosecutor Caldwell argues press rights and cites several contempt cases. He shows copies of The Star to prove publisher status and references editor imprisonment for criticizing courts. He notes a Tacoma judge then rising to the supreme court and a Missouri railroad case where the state court repeatedly sent it back for retrial.
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Contempt Ruling Prompted By Editor Testimony
The editors faced contempt findings after Caldwell cited further instances. Editor Sanders testified after his affidavit exonerating Allen and The Star Publishing Co, taking full responsibility for the articles deemed contemptuous. He was questioned by Perry, Caldwell and Judge Gilliam, and the judge overruled Perry’s demurrer before delivering sentence.
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Judge Gilliam overrules demurrer in injunction case
Judge Gilliam states the court may be biased by press coverage during trials and warns that newspaper articles and a star cartoon threaten judicial fairness. He cites Tugwell precedent and declares the injunction case delicate, then sentences upheld. A Seattle City Women’s Club committee commends The Star editor for fighting for the people.
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