Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 223, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 September 1920 — JACK JOHNSON GETS YEAR IN JAIL [ARTICLE]

JACK JOHNSON GETS YEAR IN JAIL

Jack Johnson received the worst wallop of his pugilistic career Tuesday when Federal Judge Carpenter gave him the long delayed sentence of one year and one day and a fine of SI,OOO for violating the Mann act almost ten years ago. # “Nope, the government doesn’t forget,” exclaimed Johnson as he was led away.” I had heard that it never did, but I was led to believe that in my case they would go easy.” Johnson was brought into court attired in a natty blue suit and a lavender tie. His smile was working and he displayed half a foot of ivory and gold at each grin. The sentence apparently was a disappointment also to several hundred Negroes Who flocked to court to witness what they had been led to expect would be a “nice li’l gift for ‘Li’l Artha.’ ” Johnson was convicted almost eight years ago of transporting Bertha Schreiber from Chicago to Indianapolis. He obtained bond on an appeal and fled. He wandered around Europe and wound up in Mexico. While in Mexico City Johnson made his advent as a bull fighter, but was less successful than m the prize ring. In July he surrendered to U. S. officials in Los Angeles. His attorney was granted until Saturday to file a writ of error by Judge Carpenter. If it is not allowed, Johnson will be taken to Fort Leavenworth.