Justice for All (107 page)
Authors: Jim Newton
CHAPTER 2. AWAY FROM HOME
CHAPTER 3. PROSECUTOR, FATHER
2
Grace Noble scrapbook, Class of 1912, Bancroft Library.
Grace Noble scrapbook, Class of 1912, Bancroft Library.
8
A copy of the sophomore hop dance card is included in the Boalt Law School archival collection, University of California, Berkeley.
A copy of the sophomore hop dance card is included in the Boalt Law School archival collection, University of California, Berkeley.
10
Ibid.
Ibid.
12
Ibid., pp. 36-37.
Ibid., pp. 36-37.
14
Undated Jeffrey Warren speech honoring Earl Warren after Warren's death.
Undated Jeffrey Warren speech honoring Earl Warren after Warren's death.
15
Blue and Gold
, vol. 41 (1915). The entry for U.N.X., listing Warren as a graduate, appears on p. 339.
Blue and Gold
, vol. 41 (1915). The entry for U.N.X., listing Warren as a graduate, appears on p. 339.
16
Poem and history supplied to the author by Charles Faulhaber, curator of the Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.
Poem and history supplied to the author by Charles Faulhaber, curator of the Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.
17
William Sweigert, “The Legend of the Earl of Warren,” included in oral history interview with Sweigert,
Administration and Ethics in the Governor's Office and the Courts, California, 1939-1975
.
William Sweigert, “The Legend of the Earl of Warren,” included in oral history interview with Sweigert,
Administration and Ethics in the Governor's Office and the Courts, California, 1939-1975
.
20
Frank Norris,
The Octopus, A Story of California
(first published by Doubleday, Page, 1901; edition cited here, New York: Penguin, 1994), pp. 179-80.
Frank Norris,
The Octopus, A Story of California
(first published by Doubleday, Page, 1901; edition cited here, New York: Penguin, 1994), pp. 179-80.
21
Ibid., p. 502.
Ibid., p. 502.
22
Forty-ninth Commencement program, May 15, 1912, Grace Noble scrapbook, BL.
Forty-ninth Commencement program, May 15, 1912, Grace Noble scrapbook, BL.
24
Author interview with James Gaither, June 2, 2002.
Author interview with James Gaither, June 2, 2002.
25
The thesis is on file at the University of California, Berkeley's Doe Library.
The thesis is on file at the University of California, Berkeley's Doe Library.
27
Memo, State of Military Service of Earl Warren, 0 111 042, Department of the Army, April 28, 1958, LOC, MD, Warren family file.
Memo, State of Military Service of Earl Warren, 0 111 042, Department of the Army, April 28, 1958, LOC, MD, Warren family file.
30
Ibid.
Ibid.
31
Warren's letter, of Oct. 13, 1918, was saved by her nephew George Perham, and shared with Jeffrey Warren, who supplied a copy to the author.
Warren's letter, of Oct. 13, 1918, was saved by her nephew George Perham, and shared with Jeffrey Warren, who supplied a copy to the author.
1
Oral history interview with Clarence A. Severin,
Perspectives on the Alameda County District Attorney's Office
, vol. 2, p. 13s.
Oral history interview with Clarence A. Severin,
Perspectives on the Alameda County District Attorney's Office
, vol. 2, p. 13s.
3
Numerous sources, including Warren papers, state archives, DA files; also LOC, MD, Warren family file, memorandum of Biographical Material for Masonic Trestle Board.
Numerous sources, including Warren papers, state archives, DA files; also LOC, MD, Warren family file, memorandum of Biographical Material for Masonic Trestle Board.
4
Undated speech of Norman Chandler, Los Angeles Times History Center, folder identified as “Norman Chandler Speeches, 1950-1959.”
Undated speech of Norman Chandler, Los Angeles Times History Center, folder identified as “Norman Chandler Speeches, 1950-1959.”
7
Ibid., p. 217.
Ibid., p. 217.
8
Ibid., p. 30.
Ibid., p. 30.
11
To the Beasts
, Industrial Workers of the World pamphlet published by the California Branch of the General Defense Committee, San Francisco, April 1924, p. 22. For descriptions of Warren's argument, see the
Oakland Tribune
trial coverage, April 15-20, 1920.
To the Beasts
, Industrial Workers of the World pamphlet published by the California Branch of the General Defense Committee, San Francisco, April 1924, p. 22. For descriptions of Warren's argument, see the
Oakland Tribune
trial coverage, April 15-20, 1920.
13
Amazingly, neither violence nor criminalization of advocacy brought the IWW to a halt. The apotheosis of mob response to the IWW occurred in 1924 in San Pedro, when a group set upon a Wobbly evening memorial service for two dead workers. The evening was planned as a celebration, with singing and dancing, for workers and their wives and children. As the entertainment unfolded inside a local hall, hundreds of armed men ringed the building. Then, on receiving a signal, they stormed inside, beating men and women and destroying the premises. Children were dipped in urns of hot coffee and scalded with IWW initials. Once the children had been tortured and the adults beaten, many of the Wobblies were hauled out of town, tarred and feathered, and forced to walk more than forty miles home. Kevin Starr,
Endangered Dreams
, p. 53.
Amazingly, neither violence nor criminalization of advocacy brought the IWW to a halt. The apotheosis of mob response to the IWW occurred in 1924 in San Pedro, when a group set upon a Wobbly evening memorial service for two dead workers. The evening was planned as a celebration, with singing and dancing, for workers and their wives and children. As the entertainment unfolded inside a local hall, hundreds of armed men ringed the building. Then, on receiving a signal, they stormed inside, beating men and women and destroying the premises. Children were dipped in urns of hot coffee and scalded with IWW initials. Once the children had been tortured and the adults beaten, many of the Wobblies were hauled out of town, tarred and feathered, and forced to walk more than forty miles home. Kevin Starr,
Endangered Dreams
, p. 53.
14
Woodrow Carlton Whitten, “Criminal Syndicalism and the Law in California, 1919-1927,” Ph.D. dissertation, University of California, Berkeley. The information here comes from chapter 9.
Woodrow Carlton Whitten, “Criminal Syndicalism and the Law in California, 1919-1927,” Ph.D. dissertation, University of California, Berkeley. The information here comes from chapter 9.
20
Oral history interview with Mary Shaw,
Perspectives on the Alameda County District Attorney's Office
, vol. 1, p. 11s.
Oral history interview with Mary Shaw,
Perspectives on the Alameda County District Attorney's Office
, vol. 1, p. 11s.
21
Affidavit of Nina Warren in support of passport application, copy provided to author by Jeffrey Warren.
Affidavit of Nina Warren in support of passport application, copy provided to author by Jeffrey Warren.
22
Author interview with Robert Warren, Dec. 11, 2003.
Author interview with Robert Warren, Dec. 11, 2003.
23
To Warren biographer Jack Harrison Pollack, Nina apparently described her stepmother favorably, as he says Nina had “warm memories” of her. To her children and grandchildren, Nina was more forthcoming.
To Warren biographer Jack Harrison Pollack, Nina apparently described her stepmother favorably, as he says Nina had “warm memories” of her. To her children and grandchildren, Nina was more forthcoming.
24
Author interview with Judge James Lee Warren, Nov. 24, 2003. Also Robert Warren.
Author interview with Judge James Lee Warren, Nov. 24, 2003. Also Robert Warren.
25
Affidavit of Nina Warren in support of passport application.
Affidavit of Nina Warren in support of passport application.
26
Nina Palmquist Warren's letter to Amelia Fry, Feb. 13, 1979, oral history archives, Regional Oral History Office, BL (included in Jim Warren,
The Governor's Family
).
Nina Palmquist Warren's letter to Amelia Fry, Feb. 13, 1979, oral history archives, Regional Oral History Office, BL (included in Jim Warren,
The Governor's Family
).
31
Memoirs
, p. 68. See also oral history interviews with William Knowland, in which he notes that the
Tribune
supported Warren in every one of his campaigns.
Memoirs
, p. 68. See also oral history interviews with William Knowland, in which he notes that the
Tribune
supported Warren in every one of his campaigns.
32
Oral history interview with John Mullins,
Perspectives on the Alameda County District Attorney's Office
, vol. 1, p. 2.
Oral history interview with John Mullins,
Perspectives on the Alameda County District Attorney's Office
, vol. 1, p. 2.
34
Even decades later, Warren made a point of visiting Mullins when he returned to the Alameda area, and would introduce him to audiences as the man who had given him his first break.
Even decades later, Warren made a point of visiting Mullins when he returned to the Alameda area, and would introduce him to audiences as the man who had given him his first break.
35
Oral history interview with Frank J. Coakley,
Perspectives on the Alameda County District Attorney's Office
, vol. 3, p. 30.
Oral history interview with Frank J. Coakley,
Perspectives on the Alameda County District Attorney's Office
, vol. 3, p. 30.
36
Decoto and Warren correspondence, April 6, 1926, and Feb. 20, 1930, state archives, Warren pregubernatorial papers, correspondence files.
Decoto and Warren correspondence, April 6, 1926, and Feb. 20, 1930, state archives, Warren pregubernatorial papers, correspondence files.
38
Author interview with Earl Warren, Jr., Nov. 25, 2003.
Author interview with Earl Warren, Jr., Nov. 25, 2003.
39
Interview with Drew Pearson, Aug. 23, 1967, Pearson papers, LBJ Library.
Interview with Drew Pearson, Aug. 23, 1967, Pearson papers, LBJ Library.
40
Undated Warren note, LOC, MD, family file.
Undated Warren note, LOC, MD, family file.
41
Ibid. interview with Drew Pearson, Aug. 23, 1967, Pearson papers, LBJ Library.
Ibid. interview with Drew Pearson, Aug. 23, 1967, Pearson papers, LBJ Library.
42
Author interview with Robert Warren, Dec. 12, 2003. See also oral history interview with Nina “Honey Bear” Brien,
The Governor's Family
, p. 25.
Author interview with Robert Warren, Dec. 12, 2003. See also oral history interview with Nina “Honey Bear” Brien,
The Governor's Family
, p. 25.
43
Undated Warren note, LOC, MD, family file.
Undated Warren note, LOC, MD, family file.
44
Author interview with Robert Warren, Dec. 12, 2003.
Author interview with Robert Warren, Dec. 12, 2003.
45
Undated Warren note, LOC, MD, Warren papers, family file.
Undated Warren note, LOC, MD, Warren papers, family file.
46
Ibid.
Ibid.
48
Author interview with Earl Warren, Jr., Nov. 25, 2003. See also undated Warren note, LOC, MD, Warren papers, family file.
Author interview with Earl Warren, Jr., Nov. 25, 2003. See also undated Warren note, LOC, MD, Warren papers, family file.
49
See, for instance, oral history interview with Adrian Kragen,
Earl Warren: Views and Episodes
, p. 29. Kragen's observations are from Warren's time as attorney general, but they are consistent with the impressions of those who worked for Warren as district attorney.
See, for instance, oral history interview with Adrian Kragen,
Earl Warren: Views and Episodes
, p. 29. Kragen's observations are from Warren's time as attorney general, but they are consistent with the impressions of those who worked for Warren as district attorney.
51
Oral history interview with Clarence A. Severin,
Perspectives on the Alameda County District Attorney's Office
, vol. 2, p. 13s.
Oral history interview with Clarence A. Severin,
Perspectives on the Alameda County District Attorney's Office
, vol. 2, p. 13s.
52
See, for instance, oral history interview with Warren,
Conversations with Earl Warren on California Government
.
See, for instance, oral history interview with Warren,
Conversations with Earl Warren on California Government
.
53
See oral history interviews with Lloyd Jester and Helen MacGregor.
See oral history interviews with Lloyd Jester and Helen MacGregor.
54
Personal papers of Cecil Mosbacher, BL. Original copy of acceptance speech (undated, but accompanying newspaper clips place appointment at Jan. 19, 1951).
Personal papers of Cecil Mosbacher, BL. Original copy of acceptance speech (undated, but accompanying newspaper clips place appointment at Jan. 19, 1951).
55
Oral history interview with Mildred Lillie, Nov. 20, 1989, Committee on the History of the Law in California of the California State Bar.
Oral history interview with Mildred Lillie, Nov. 20, 1989, Committee on the History of the Law in California of the California State Bar.
56
Oral history interview with Warren Olney III,
Law Enforcement and Judicial Administration in the Earl Warren Era
.
Oral history interview with Warren Olney III,
Law Enforcement and Judicial Administration in the Earl Warren Era
.
57
Letters from Oakland Baseball Club to Warren and Warren to Buddy Plank, April 14, 1933, state archives, Warren personal papers, correspondence files.
Letters from Oakland Baseball Club to Warren and Warren to Buddy Plank, April 14, 1933, state archives, Warren personal papers, correspondence files.
58
See, for instance, Jack Harrison Pollack,
Earl Warren: The Judge Who Changed America
, p. 50; also oral history interview with Warren,
Conversations with Earl Warren on California Government
, pp. 55-57.
See, for instance, Jack Harrison Pollack,
Earl Warren: The Judge Who Changed America
, p. 50; also oral history interview with Warren,
Conversations with Earl Warren on California Government
, pp. 55-57.
63
Ibid., p. 91.
Ibid., p. 91.
64
Ibid., p. 93. See also oral history interview with Frank J. Coakley,
Perspectives on the Alameda County District Attorney's Office
, vol. 2, p. 36.
Ibid., p. 93. See also oral history interview with Frank J. Coakley,
Perspectives on the Alameda County District Attorney's Office
, vol. 2, p. 36.
65
Oral history interview with Warren,
Conversations with Earl Warren on California Government
, p. 55.
Oral history interview with Warren,
Conversations with Earl Warren on California Government
, p. 55.
66
Ibid., p. 56.
Ibid., p. 56.
67
Lloyd Ray Henderson, “Earl Warren and California Politics” (unpublished dissertation), p. 13.
Lloyd Ray Henderson, “Earl Warren and California Politics” (unpublished dissertation), p. 13.
69
See
Memoirs
, as well as oral history interview with Coakley,
Perspectives on the Alameda County District Attorney's Office
, and Henderson, “Earl Warren and California Politics,” p. 14.
See
Memoirs
, as well as oral history interview with Coakley,
Perspectives on the Alameda County District Attorney's Office
, and Henderson, “Earl Warren and California Politics,” p. 14.
70
Letters cited here are from the Earl Warren papers at the state archives, correspondence file. Welfare League letter dated March 13, 1930; Boosters' Club dated March 4, 1930; Klan letter dated March 18, 1930. The pastor's note was signed by R. H. Moon and dated Feb. 26, 1930.
Letters cited here are from the Earl Warren papers at the state archives, correspondence file. Welfare League letter dated March 13, 1930; Boosters' Club dated March 4, 1930; Klan letter dated March 18, 1930. The pastor's note was signed by R. H. Moon and dated Feb. 26, 1930.
71
Earl Warren papers, state archives, Sacramento, Alameda County District Attorney campaign papers file.
Earl Warren papers, state archives, Sacramento, Alameda County District Attorney campaign papers file.
72
Higgins letter to the Rev. R. E. Brown, Aug. 2, 1926, state archives, Warren papers, Alameda County District Attorney campaign papers file.
Higgins letter to the Rev. R. E. Brown, Aug. 2, 1926, state archives, Warren papers, Alameda County District Attorney campaign papers file.
73
Warren letter, unaddressed but responding to Higgins, Aug. 20, 1926.
Warren letter, unaddressed but responding to Higgins, Aug. 20, 1926.
75
See Nina Warren's letter to Miriam Feingold, included in
The Governor's Family
. In fact, Nina did make some appearances for Earl, especially during the war, when she christened a number of ships. But her obligations were overwhelmingly domestic and her public appearances generally limited to nonspeaking roles.
See Nina Warren's letter to Miriam Feingold, included in
The Governor's Family
. In fact, Nina did make some appearances for Earl, especially during the war, when she christened a number of ships. But her obligations were overwhelmingly domestic and her public appearances generally limited to nonspeaking roles.
76
Drew Pearson diary entry, Feb. 7, 1966, LBJ Library, Drew Pearson papers, diaries.
Drew Pearson diary entry, Feb. 7, 1966, LBJ Library, Drew Pearson papers, diaries.
78
E. P. Guinane to Hoover, May 29, 1934, FBI document 62-31548-2, Charns, Warren files, Folder 85.
E. P. Guinane to Hoover, May 29, 1934, FBI document 62-31548-2, Charns, Warren files, Folder 85.
79
San Francisco Special Agent in Charge to Hoover, May 18, 1937, FBI document 62-35380-3, Charns, Warren files, Folder 85.
San Francisco Special Agent in Charge to Hoover, May 18, 1937, FBI document 62-35380-3, Charns, Warren files, Folder 85.
80
For the account of the
Point Lobos
case and trial, I am indebted to Miriam Feingold Stein, whose interviews through the oral history project on this topic are particularly pointed and well informed.
For the account of the
Point Lobos
case and trial, I am indebted to Miriam Feingold Stein, whose interviews through the oral history project on this topic are particularly pointed and well informed.
81
San Francisco Chronicle
, Sept. 1, 1936 (quoted in Henderson, “Earl Warren and California Politics,” p. 26).
San Francisco Chronicle
, Sept. 1, 1936 (quoted in Henderson, “Earl Warren and California Politics,” p. 26).
82
Oral history interview with Aubrey Grossman,
The Shipboard Murder Case: Labor, Radicalism and Earl Warren, 1936-1941
, p. 20.
Oral history interview with Aubrey Grossman,
The Shipboard Murder Case: Labor, Radicalism and Earl Warren, 1936-1941
, p. 20.
84
Ibid.
Ibid.
85
Ed Cray,
Chief Justice
, pp. 88-89 (quoting Miriam Feingold, “The King-Ramsay-Connor Case,” p. 488).
Ed Cray,
Chief Justice
, pp. 88-89 (quoting Miriam Feingold, “The King-Ramsay-Connor Case,” p. 488).
86
Ibid., p. 89 (quoting Feingold, “The King-Ramsay-Connor Case,” pp. 489-90).
Ibid., p. 89 (quoting Feingold, “The King-Ramsay-Connor Case,” pp. 489-90).
88
Oral history interview with Beverly R. Heinrichs,
Perspectives on the Alameda County District Attorney's Office
, vol. 2, p. 13b.
Oral history interview with Beverly R. Heinrichs,
Perspectives on the Alameda County District Attorney's Office
, vol. 2, p. 13b.
89
Oral history interview with Oscar Jahnsen,
Enforcing the Law Against Gambling, Bootlegging, Graft, Fraud and Subversion, 1922-1942
, pp. 106-8.
Oral history interview with Oscar Jahnsen,
Enforcing the Law Against Gambling, Bootlegging, Graft, Fraud and Subversion, 1922-1942
, pp. 106-8.
90
Ibid., p. 110.
Ibid., p. 110.
91
Warren's personal calendar, entries for Jan. 27, April 8, and May 20, 1937, state archives, Warren papers.
Warren's personal calendar, entries for Jan. 27, April 8, and May 20, 1937, state archives, Warren papers.
92
Oral history interview with Aubrey Grossman,
The Shipboard Murder Case: Labor, Radicalism and Earl Warren, 1936-1941
, p. 26.
Oral history interview with Aubrey Grossman,
The Shipboard Murder Case: Labor, Radicalism and Earl Warren, 1936-1941
, p. 26.
93
G. Edward White,
Earl Warren: A Public Life
, p. 40 (attributed to
San Francisco Examiner
, Nov. 28, 1941).
G. Edward White,
Earl Warren: A Public Life
, p. 40 (attributed to
San Francisco Examiner
, Nov. 28, 1941).
96
Oral history interview with Myron Harris,
The Shipboard Murder Case: Labor, Radicalism and Earl Warren, 1936-1941
, p. 6.
Oral history interview with Myron Harris,
The Shipboard Murder Case: Labor, Radicalism and Earl Warren, 1936-1941
, p. 6.
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