Publication information

Source:
Duluth Evening Herald
Source type: newspaper
Document type: article
Document title: “Judge Titus”
Author(s): anonymous
City of publication: Duluth, Minnesota
Date of publication: 17 September 1901
Volume number: none
Issue number: none
Pagination: 7

 
Citation
“Judge Titus.” Duluth Evening Herald 17 Sept. 1901: p. 7.
 
Transcription
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Keywords
Robert C. Titus; Leon Czolgosz (legal defense); Robert C. Titus (public statements).
 
Named persons
Leon Czolgosz; Robert C. Titus.
 
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Judge Titus

 

Will Not Defend Czolgosz Unless Ordered by Court.

     Milwaukee, Sept. 17.—Judge Titus, of Buffalo, whose appointment as counsel for Czolgosz was announced at Buffalo yesterday, is in this city attending a Masonic convention. When seen regarding his appointment he could hardly believe the report was true, saying he knew nothing of his appointment, having left Buffalo on Sunday. In an interview he said:
     “This is the very first intimation that I have had that my name had even been considered in that unpleasant connection and I have no idea that the report is correct.
     “I left Buffalo Sunday and the subject had not been broached to me directly or indirectly up to that time, and I know of no possible reason why such a task should be imposed upon me.”
     In answer to a question as to whether he would under any circumstances consent to defend the assassin, Judge Titus replied: “Not unless ordered to do so by the court.”