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Attorney General William H. Moody suggests that President Roosevelt might consider commuting the sentence of George E. Lorenz, a man who served as a witness for the government in the case against August W. Machen, Samuel A. Groff, and Diller B. Groff.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-21
James Bruns describes the corrupt practices, investigation, and trial of August W. Machen, a high ranking official of the Post Office Department. Bruns details the various schemes, bribes, and kickbacks that enabled Machen to become a rich man on a meager salary, and he covers the 1904 trial that led to Machen’s conviction, along with others involved in his schemes. Bruns highlights President Theodore Roosevelt’s pleasure in the outcome of the investigation and trial.
The essay is illustrated with seven courtroom drawings by Clifford Kennedy Berryman and one political cartoon.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
2007
The article criticizes President Roosevelt’s conduct regarding the trial of several post office employees accused of corruption and misconduct. Roosevelt condemned them in a special message to Congress before they had been tried, which may have influenced the jury towards a guilty verdict.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-02