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September 12, 1917
Grand Forks Herald
Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota
What is this article about?
East St. Louis city council expresses confidence in Mayor Fred W. Mollman, under indictment for malfeasance in office linked to recent riots, and denounces those accusing him.
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Council Has Faith in Mayor.
East St. Louis, Ill., Sept. 12. The East St. Louis city council tonight expressed its confidence in Mayor Fred W. Mollman, who is under indictment charged with malfeasance in office in connection with the recent riots.
The council sent a letter to the mayor expressing confidence and denouncing "certain individuals and interests who have sought to blacken the character of the mayor by vicious conduct during the unfortunate accusations regarding his actions and of the riot."
East St. Louis, Ill., Sept. 12. The East St. Louis city council tonight expressed its confidence in Mayor Fred W. Mollman, who is under indictment charged with malfeasance in office in connection with the recent riots.
The council sent a letter to the mayor expressing confidence and denouncing "certain individuals and interests who have sought to blacken the character of the mayor by vicious conduct during the unfortunate accusations regarding his actions and of the riot."
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Legal Or Court
What keywords are associated?
East St Louis
Mayor Mollman
City Council
Indictment
Riots
What entities or persons were involved?
Fred W. Mollman
Where did it happen?
East St. Louis, Ill.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
East St. Louis, Ill.
Event Date
Sept. 12
Key Persons
Fred W. Mollman
Outcome
council expresses confidence in mayor and denounces accusers.
Event Details
The city council sent a letter to Mayor Fred W. Mollman expressing confidence despite his indictment for malfeasance in office related to recent riots, and denouncing individuals and interests seeking to blacken his character.