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Story November 16, 1927

The Watchman And Southron

Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina

What is this article about?

Albert B. Fall, former U.S. Secretary of the Interior and co-defendant in the Teapot Dome conspiracy trial, arrived in New Orleans with four family members en route from Washington to El Paso, Texas. He appeared fatigued, rested at a hotel, and refused statements to reporters.

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Fall And Party Stop In Crescent City

New Orleans, Nov. 11—(A)—Albert B. Fall and four members of his family en route to his home at El Paso, Texas from Washington, arrived in New Orleans at 7:20 a. m. Mrs. B. Chase, daughter of Mr. Fall said they had spent a fairly restful night. The former secretary of the interior and co-defendant with Harry F. Sinclair in the Teapot Dome conspiracy trial, appeared somewhat fatigued when he stepped from the train. From the station Mr. Fall and his party drove to a downtown hotel to rest between trains. He refused a statement to newspaper men, declaring, "I am through with statements," and smiled.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event Biography

What themes does it cover?

Crime Punishment Misfortune

What keywords are associated?

Albert Fall Teapot Dome New Orleans Arrival Conspiracy Trial Family Travel

What entities or persons were involved?

Albert B. Fall Mrs. B. Chase Harry F. Sinclair

Where did it happen?

New Orleans

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Key Persons

Albert B. Fall Mrs. B. Chase Harry F. Sinclair

Location

New Orleans

Event Date

Nov. 11

Story Details

Albert B. Fall and family arrive in New Orleans after traveling from Washington, rest at hotel before continuing to El Paso; Fall, post-Teapot Dome trial, appears fatigued and declines to speak to press.

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