Statement by Charles J. Bonaparte regarding writs of habeas corpus in North Carolina
Subject(s): Actions and defenses, Habeas corpus, Jurisdiction--U.S. states, North Carolina, Press and politics, Pritchard, Jeter Connelly, 1857-1921, Railroads and state--Rates, Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919, Sanford, Edward Terry, 1865-1930, Southern Railway (U.S.), United States. Court of Appeals (4th Circuit)
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Attorney General Bonaparte issues a statement regarding the “North Carolina situation.” On July 18, Bonaparte’s attention was called to certain North Carolina state officials who were said to have disregarded writs of habeas corpus issued by Judge Jeter Connelly Pritchard in the case regarding the Southern Railway Company. Assistant Attorney General Edward Terry Sanford was sent to investigate, but found no basis for the accusations. He did, however, find a conflict of jurisdiction between state and federal courts that could “diminish public respect” for the courts. Although Sanford was unable to mediate the situation, an arrangement between the Southern Railroad Company, state, and federal courts has been reported. President Roosevelt played no part in the case, and no military assistance was ever planned.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-07-28
Creator(s)
Bonaparte, Charles J. (Charles Joseph), 1851-1921
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
Page Count
3
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
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Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Statement by Charles J. Bonaparte regarding writs of habeas corpus in North Carolina. [July 28, 1907]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o294589. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Bonaparte, Charles J. (Charles Joseph), 1851-1921. Statement by Charles J. Bonaparte regarding writs of habeas corpus in North Carolina. [28 Jul. 1907]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 5, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o294589.
APA:
Bonaparte, Charles J. (Charles Joseph), 1851-1921., [1907, July 28]. Statement by Charles J. Bonaparte regarding writs of habeas corpus in North Carolina.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o294589.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 5, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
