The Dreaded Third Degree and the Sweat of Confessions
Frederick R. Toombs argues over the legality and ethics of police third degree methods used to extract confessions in high profile cases like Elsie Sigel. He discusses abuses, constitutional protections, and how courts admit or reject such confessions, with examples from Chong Sing to Harry Orchard and fictional depictions in theater.
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Chong Sing
Sigel
Elsie Sigel
Leon Ling
Tongs
Orchard
Pennsylvania
Rogues’ Gallery
Charles Klein
Hudson Theater
New York
Clinton
Howard Jeffries, Jr
Robert Underwood
Beinstein
Abbott
Baseball Scores From Yesterday's National and American Leagues
National League games opened with Pittsburg defeating Chicago 5 to 2. Brooklyn split with Boston in two games 7-4 and 18-4 as Boston pitchers McCarthy Lindeman and others struggled. Philadelphia overwhelmed New York 18 to 3 as Coveleski relayed duties. American League saw New York routing Zoxton 9 to 0 while Cleveland edged Detroit 4 to 3. Western League results featured Omaha and Lincoln losses with Topeka and Denver also dropping contests.
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Pittsburg
R.H.E. Pittsburg
Chicago
Lichfield
Camnitz
Gibson
Hagerman
Moran
Brooklyn
R.H.E. Boston
McCarthy
Tuckey
Graham
Scanlon
Rucker
Bergen
Lindeman-Graham
Rucker-Marshall
Philadelphia
R.H.E. Philphia
New York
Coveleski
Corridon
Martell
Raymond
Schlei
R.h.le
Zoxton
Schlitzer
Chech
Donohue
Manning
Chesbro
Kleinow
Cleveland
R.H.E. Cleveland
Detroit
Joss-Easterly
Marlin-Schmidt
The Third Degree and Police Interrogation Methods
The article critiques extended interrogation practices known as the third degree. It details how hours of questioning, use of exhibits, and psychological pressure break down suspects to coerce confessions. The piece cites cases in CamJen, Boise City, and by McParland, noting abuses and public protest.
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Fromharles Klein
Jeffries
Clinton
Nesro
New York City
Grain and Provisions Markets End Mixed in Chicago
Unfavorable harvest weather spurs active wheat buying on the Chicago Board of Trade with a partial recovery from prior losses. Corn and oats close strong while provisions soften. cash prices list No 2 hard and No 2 corn and oats with modest ranges. South Omaha reports cattle, hogs and sheep receipts with varied price ranges and weaker hog values.
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Chicago
Board of Trade Today
Rioia
Chicago Cattle Hogs and Sheep Market Totals
Chicago July 7 cattle receipts 19,000 steady to slightly lower with steers 5.60 to 7.50 cows 4.00 to 5.75 heifers 3.60 to 7.00 bulls 3.40 to 5.25 calves 3.00 to 7.50 stockers and feeders 3.30 to 5.10. hog receipts 32,000 down 15 to 20 cents with heavy cho 7.19 to 8.20 lights 7.60 to 8.0 packing 7.80 to 7.90 pigs 5.60 to 7.25 bulk 7.75 to 8.10. sheep receipts 26,000 choice lambs steady others down 10 to 18 cents with sheep 2.50 to 4.75 lambs 7.58 to 8.60 yearlings 4.50 to 6.00.
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South Omaha
Chicago
Must Release Vessel From Brooklyn Detention
Washington July 8 government investigators determine the cargo of the British steamer Ethel Wood cannot lawfully be detained at the port of Brooklyn.
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Washington
Ethelwood
Brooklyn
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Edison
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Hawkeye Lightning Rod CO
Riverside, Iowa
Frederick R. Toombs
Chong Ling
Visse Sigel
Franz Sigel
Harry Orchard
Missouri
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Ohio
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Stephen
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National League
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R.H.E
Topeka
Hollenbeck
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Lincoln
R-H.e
Denver
Jones, McCafferty
Leon Sing
Cam- Gen
N. J
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Boise City
Molly Maguires
McParland
Tell Nation
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God
Ile
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Alaska
Pacific
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Atta Ee
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S. Agt
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W. Russell
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