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The Butler Weekly Times
Butler, Bates County, Missouri
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Washington, D.C., Aug. 26: House Committee on War Department Expenditures reports Maj. Beecher B. Ray engaged in political activity for President Taft, faced serious charges without vindication, amid his nomination for Deputy Paymaster; Senate confirmation fight expected.
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Washington, D. C., Aug. 26.-The House Committee on War Department Expenditures recently reported that Maj. Beecher B. Ray, U. S. A., whom the President recently nominated to be Deputy Paymaster of the army, had been engaged in political activity, particularly in the interest of President Taft; had been four times charged with serious offenses, never vindicated, and never been disciplined more severely than by a reprimand.
The investigation of Maj. Ray's case attracted wide attention because of the investigating committee's charges that Secretary Stimson was withholding important papers bearing upon it.
It is believed the committee's report was hastened by President Taft's nomination of Maj. Ray for promotion recently. Ray is in line for advancement under the law. It was said the President and Secretary Stimson decided to send in his nomination and leave its confirmation to the Senate. That a fight will be made in the Senate has been announced.
The committee findings, in part, follow:
"Maj. Ray has been engaged in political activity in the interest of the Republican party and particularly in the interest of the President."
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Washington, D. C.
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Aug. 26
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nominated for deputy paymaster; report of political activity and unresolved charges; nomination sent to senate with expected opposition.
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House Committee on War Department Expenditures reported Maj. Beecher B. Ray's engagement in political activity for President Taft and Republican party, four serious charges without vindication or severe discipline; investigation involved withheld papers by Secretary Stimson; nomination hastened report and Senate fight.