IS LESE MAJESTE A CRIME IN AMERICA?; Should men be jailed for Free Speech
first edition
1912 · [Seattle, WA
by [ATKINSON, Wilmer, 1840-1920.]
[Seattle, WA: Will Atkinson, Metropolitan Press Printing Co, 1912. First Edition. 8vo, pp. 32. Little soiled printed wraps. Very good. "For making a speech advocating the impeachment of Federal Judge C. H. Hanford, the speakers were arrested." The incident took place in Seattle, WA. "Lese Majeste" is the crime of violating majesty, an offence against the dignity of a reigning sovereign or against a state. (Inventory #: 57394)