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Prominent Men in Gotham Swindle Exposed Under Roosevelt Probe
New York Jan. 15 Under President Roosevelt a major inquiry targets a company named Force of Life and Chemical. William W Hadley and Laura son detained on conspiracy to defraud charges with $2500 bail set. Gen James R O Beirne listed as president, officials claim a death raising fluid, and the firm supported by notable financiers and bankers. The investigation follows a circular claiming life extension and raises questions about the company’s practices and directors.
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O'Beirne
Gotham
Roosevelt
New York
William W. Hadley
Laura ¥Son
Force of Life and Chemical Company
James R. O'Beirne
United States
Force and Life ‘Company
Gen. O'Beirie
Treasury Department
Port of New York
E. Virgil Neal
Gen. O'Beirne
Force of Life Company
Springfield
Cortelyou
Cortalyou
Willcox
Force of Life Chemical Company
Posal
Delaware Corporation
James A. Tedford
Arthur H. Williams
Frederick H. Wilson
Edwin O. Keeler
William F. Acton
R. T. Badgley
James FP. Pierce
Pierce
Insurance of
Hadley
Williams
Wilson
Arthur H Williams
Bankers’ Realty and Security Company
Washington Savings Bank
Cooperative Building Bank
United States Indian
Kevlar
Fairfield County National Bank
South Norwalk Trust Company
Connecticut
Norwalk Securities Corporation
Erary
Norwalk Street Railway Company
Lucille Hoffman