The Indictment [Paperback]

John A. Murphy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 2, 2000

Non-fiction. Professor William Estabrook Chancellor investigates the background and qualifications of Warren G. Harding. The investigation starts with the nomination of Harding and continues after he is elected president. His rewards were, ousted from a life time professorship, the burning of a manuscript in his home, forced to seek refuge in Canada, book printed in Chancellor's name is burned and the printing plates destroyed. The final manuscript written in Winnipeg, Canada is confiscated.

The source of this information is from letters, diaries, newspapers and manuscripts. Introduced for the first time are many letters and revealing biography notes of author and educator, William Estabrook Chancellor. Secret Service daily reports confirms that Warren Harding wanted the professor "crushed" and his book destroyed.

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I pray, to God, that whoever reads this, will be compelled to always protect our freedom of speech, no matter what anyone attempts to do to suppress it. If we are afraid of the damage that the truth may bring, and we knowingly become involved in suppressing it, then we become liars, and truth was never in us.

We need more historical detectives such as you, John, who will thoroughly and painstakingly research and has present the truth to the world. Thank you, John, for correcting a wrong committed by those who were trusted to uphold our constitution. I am pleased to call myself -- Vel Sylvester, Oklahoma

It was an enjoyable read - I spent the weekend reading it. Ultimately, it is a sadder, deeper reflection on the events, but illuminating, and well-researched. I was surprised as to how draconian the laws on copyright are in your country - and this is being used as a form of censorship, and obscuration in 'open government' ! Jack Torcello, July 1999. -- Jack Tocello, London England

About the Author

Author of regional books [12] on the pioneer days of in the state of Ohio. One of these books, "Shattered Glory" is being published for the national market and will be available in the very near future. A national book of Energy was published by Brockston and sold to T. Y. Crowell Publishing of New York. This book is out of print.

Father of one daughter and two sons, one who graduated magna cum laude from Ohio University. His pride and joy are his four grandchildren who are listed on the dedication page.

Product Details

• Paperback: 206 pages
• Publisher: Brockston Publishing Company (February 2, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0918052033
• ISBN-13: 978-0918052032
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,932,948 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unraveling the Truth about A Scandalous President, May 10, 2009

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John Murphy has succeeded in helping to untangle the sordid details of Warren Harding's presidency and especially his Black background. It dovetails nicely with Francis Russell's "The Shadow of Blooming Grove," Carl S. Anthony's "Florence Harding: The First Lady, the Jazz Age, and the Death of America's Most Scandalous President," and Marsha Stewart's excellently researched book "Warren G. Harding" and her website: [...]
. Highly recommended; but remember this is not the whole story of Warren Harding. He did have some very good points often missed.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Book Sheds New Light on a Dark Corner of History, March 25, 2000

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This review is from: The Indictment (Paperback)

John A. Murphy has added a new dimension to a bit of American history with his new book, "The Indictment." This painstakingly researched work sheds light on the mysteries surrounding Warren G. Harding's presidential campaign and subsequent election. Murphy maps a path through a complex network of evidence to explain what really happened when Harding, as President, abused the power of his office to suppress the publications of William Estabrook Chancellor, a college professor who tried to present information about Harding he thought the public should know. Murphy should be applauded for his diligence, and I predict that anyone who has a concern for freedom of speech and of the press, an interest in American history, or a fascination with the operation of an unrestrained political machine will find "The Indictment" interesting reading.