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War profits probe centers on Garsson empire
Senate War Investigating committee hears from Dr. Henry W. Garsson dubbed the brain behind a 78 million dollar war contract empire. Rep. Andrew J. May of Kentucky denies profit from his role as agent for Garsson’s Batavia Metal Products. Albert W. Jacobson’s army contracts report is called a whitewash by Sen. James Mead. Milton H. Pettit questions the award of an E pennant to Batavia, Ill. company amid Chicago office objections. Benjamin F. Fields, twice accused of bribery, is summoned after returning to Washington.
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Senate War Investigating Committee
Henry W. Garsson
Andrew J. May
Kentucky
Garsson
Batavia, Ill
Metal Products Company
Albert W. Jacobson
War Department
James Mead
New York
Senate
Milton H. Pettit
Army Ordnance Committee On
Chicago Ordnance Office
Benjamin F. Fields
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