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xviii, 268 pages : illustrations, map ; 23 cm |
| Summary |
In 1917, a bomb exploded in a Milwaukee police station, killing nine officers and a civilian. Those responsible never were apprehended, but police, press, and public all assumed that the perpetrators were Italian. Days later, eleven alleged Italian anarchists went to trial on unrelated charges invloving a fracas that had occurred two months before. Against the backdrop of World War I, and amidst a prevailing hatred and fear of radical immigrants, the Italians had an unfair trial. The specter of the larger, uncharged crime of the bombing haunted the proceedings and assured convictions of all eleven. Although Clarence Darrow led an appeal that gained freedom for mostof the convicted, the celebrated lawyer's methods themselves were deeply suspect. The entire case left a dark, if hidden, stain on American justice. -- p. [4] of cover. |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Subject |
Trials (Riots) -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee -- History -- 20th century.
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Judicial corruption -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee -- History -- 20th century.
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Darrow, Clarence, 1857-1938.
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Anarchists -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee -- History -- 20th century.
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Italian Americans -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee -- History -- 20th century.
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Bay View (Milwaukee, Wis.) -- History -- 20th century.
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Milwaukee (Wis.) -- History -- 20th century.
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| ISBN |
9780299293949 paperback alkaline paper |
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0299293947 paperback alkaline paper |
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9780299293932 (e-book) |
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0299293939 (e-book) |
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