Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-30
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ntcrrogatcd regarding an automobile
Journey from Philadelphia to Atlantic
City where he held an important political
conference with Senator Penrose prior to
the primary election The hackers of tho
inquiry are also desIrous OF learning the
reason Of the visit and to ascertain the
necessity for tho presence At the confer
oncc OF two Democratic election judges
Of notoiousIy famous bipartisan wards
in Scranton.
Before the investigation OF the Pen
rose "slush fund" was blocked by the
Senate Committee on Privileges ard
Elections, a list of liquor witnesses had
been prepared. through whom the back
ers OF the probe believed they could
prove that a sl.O.0 90 fund had been
raised 10 make sure the election OF the
liquor senatorial candidate.
In the event Of Penrose victory, it
has peen learned that these men will
be the frst TO be subpoenaed to appear
before the investigating committee
The following are the names Of tho
witnesses, and the line of questioning
decided upon by the attorneys who were
in Washington ready to present their
case to the committee:
PENROSE GO-BETWEEN.
John Gardner. OF Philadelphia, presi-
dent Of the Pennsylvania Brewers Asso-
ciatton. Close personal friend Of Senator
Peurose, campaign adviser ana the man
charged with making the l5-ccnt assess
ment per barrel Of an beer brewed by
members Of his association Alleged 10
bc the go-betwcu OF Senator penrose and
tie entire liquor interests Was TO have
been uterrogated regarding q number OF
night meetings with the candidate and 10
testify to his signature on letters solicit
ing contributions for the Penrose fund.
Neu Bonner. Of Philadelphia, president
OF the Pennsylvania Federation OF Liquor
Dealers Chief Of the saloonkeepers'
campaign fund. Charged with being the
most active liquor man in the primary
fight and ll forcing "A large saloon regis
trat.on. Always a strong Democrat. he
was TO have been questioned regarding
meetings with Senator Penrose. To be
queried regarding evidence that he per-
soually assessed the 5000 members Of his
association to the extent Of 100000 and
turned the cash over to Senator Peurosc.
Also 10 verify his signature TO letters de-
mandng that assessments be paid.
Republican state Chairman Grow, Of
Unoutown, Fayctte County was TO
have been called as a witness 10 ascer-
tain what he knew OF the dealings be-
tween Gardner, Bonner and Senator
Puros7. Also 10 have been interrogaued
20 -orIug tho present made 10 the
Ssto organization from the liquor deal
e.. Of his county Senator Grow s Casti-
Eiuuy was scheduled 10 continue three
OF rour days as it embraced the rcsistra-
uon frauds in his county.
BAKER WAS TO HAVE BEEN
WITNESS.
Harry S. Baker secretary Republican
state Committee, Of Philadelphia. To
have been lntcrrosated regarding meet /
n-s with Gardner and Bonner From
this witness tho investigators hoped 10
prove that the cash from liquor assess
mcuts was placed in his possession for
campaign purposes To be asked 10 give
details OF the meeting held on April 30.
when the rum candidates were chosen
Charles F Etua, field agent OF the /
rcunsylyaHia Brewers Association Of /
Philadelphia, To have been called 70