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June 29, 1910
The Mt. Sterling Advocate
Mount Sterling, Montgomery County, Kentucky
What is this article about?
Congressman J. Campbell Cantrill sues John C. Noel, president of the Farmers' Bank of Frankfort, for $50,000 damages over Noel's deposition statement alleging a $1,500 bribe to change Cantrill's position on the Capitol site during a legislative session. Cantrill denies the claim, and Noel welcomes the trial.
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Banker Noel Sued by J. C. Cantrill.
John C. Noel, president of the Farmers' Bank of Frankfort, has been sued for $50,000 damages by Congressman J. Campbell Cantrill. Noel made a statement in his deposition in the case of James Darnell against Cantrill that he bet given to Cantrill $1,500 during the special session of the Legislature and that Cantrill had changed his position on the location of the Capitol site. Cantrill says it is untrue and sues for damages. The suit is welcomed by the defendant, as it will give an opportunity to test the whole matter in the court.
--Lexington Herald.
John C. Noel, president of the Farmers' Bank of Frankfort, has been sued for $50,000 damages by Congressman J. Campbell Cantrill. Noel made a statement in his deposition in the case of James Darnell against Cantrill that he bet given to Cantrill $1,500 during the special session of the Legislature and that Cantrill had changed his position on the location of the Capitol site. Cantrill says it is untrue and sues for damages. The suit is welcomed by the defendant, as it will give an opportunity to test the whole matter in the court.
--Lexington Herald.
What sub-type of article is it?
Deception Fraud
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Lawsuit
Damages
Deposition
Bribery Allegation
Capitol Site
Legislative Session
What entities or persons were involved?
John C. Noel
J. Campbell Cantrill
James Darnell
Where did it happen?
Frankfort
Story Details
Key Persons
John C. Noel
J. Campbell Cantrill
James Darnell
Location
Frankfort
Story Details
John C. Noel is sued by Congressman J. Campbell Cantrill for $50,000 damages over Noel's deposition claim of giving Cantrill $1,500 during a legislative session to influence his stance on the Capitol site location. Cantrill denies the allegation, and Noel welcomes the suit to resolve the matter in court.