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Contested election case of William Connell vs. George Howell, from the tenth congressional district of the state of Pennsylvania Volume 4 - Softcover
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1903 Excerpt: ...been president?--A. Yes, sir. Q. How long has he been president?--A. A couple of months; just a couple of months. Q. Have you attended all their meetings there regularly, recently?--A. Yes, sir. Q. Did you attend a meeting there just before the election of 1902, November 4?--A. Yes, sir. Q. Was it a regular or a special meeting that you attended?--A. I no remember special meetings--I never remember any special meetings. 1 can't say that Q. Did you attend a meeting held of the Citizens' Italian Club--did you attend a meeting there just before the election held November 4, 1902?--A. Yes, sir. Q. Did you hear anything said about money at that meeting?--A. Yes; they told just go to Mr. Connell and get $150 benefit in the club, and they want a vote. Q. Who brought this money, now, of Mr. Connell?--A. Luigi Mariucci. Q. Did you see the money?--A. Yes, sir; well, it was done in pajier. Q. And he showed right there, you say?--A. One hundred and fifty dollars. Q. You say $150?--A. Yes, sir; that is all. Q. Did the club pass any resolutions that night?--A. I understand much, because I can't answer your question. I can answer you this right that I know everything, because told me everything. Q. You understand the question? If you don't understand it, before you answer it, I will make it clear. Was there any resolution passed in that special meeting at the time of the election?--A. Yes, sir. Q. Can you tell us what that resolution was?--A. Just resolution; just that way; come Luigi Mariucci and told Mr. Connell give $150 for that vote, and all the member just tell Mr. Connell him coal operator, just to go against our people and the working man; and some people tell no, just if you want to give vote no, better turn vote back; and some man say, just no need to turn back,...
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