On a chilly winter morning in Milwaukee, December 31, 1912, District Attorney Charles Miller moved to pass judgment on the convicted iron men. The court, presided over by Judge Anderson, had been deliberating their fate. However, instead of meting out the expected punishment, Judge Anderson surprised everyone by offering the convicted men a chance to speak in their defense.
Key Facts
- State: Wisconsin
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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