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Fighting editor Magee goes on trial for manslaughter
Las Vegas New Mexico June 17 Carl Magee fighting editor recalls a career of battles against political bossism. He faces manslaughter charges for the killing of John B Lassiter on Aug 22 1925 amid an assault on Magee by former Judge Leahy. The case follows a pattern of legal and political clashes spanning years.
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Las Vegas
N. M
Carl Magee
Magee
John B. Lassiter
Lassiter
BD. J. Laady
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Albuqureque Morning Journal
Albert B. Fall
Justice Parker
State Supreme Court
Parker
Falls’ Ranch
Washington
Senate
Ann
Thomas J. Wa
Teapot Dome
Scripps-Howard
Polikacky
Leahy
Supreme Court