DOCTORS WATCH AS MILLIONAIRE PLEADS FOR JUSTICE
APPEARS BEFORE SENATE AND DEMANDS FAIR PLAY ACCUSED OF WIDESPREAD , BRIBERY, SA¥S OTHER SENATORS BOUGHT? THEIR WAY Df. Press Association—Copyright. (Received 8.55 a.m.) WASHINGTON, December 5. The Senate witnessed a unique and dramatic scene when William •Vare, a multi-millionaire appeared in person to demand a seat which was denied him by the Senatorial (investigation Committee, whose members found widespread bribery in connection with hia election three years ago. It was the first time a non-mem-ber was permitted to speak in this manner. Partly paralysed, Vare'a useless arm hutD£ in his pocket, while under tremendous emotion and gripping a desk to prevent his falling, he read a lengthy statement demanding justice and fairness. Be accused other senators of buying their way in, Vare's physicians watched him closely as he pleaded in a faltering voice. , rnwwM nww. l "*-•'-
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Stratford Evening Post, Issue 45, 6 December 1929, Page 5
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