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April 10, 1928
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
In Los Angeles, Mrs. Lillian J. McAlpine, a Long Beach oil operator, received seven years' probation for grand theft after defrauding Mrs. Jane M. Agan of $750 in an oil scheme. She must make restitution and faces retrial on labor theft charges.
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WOMAN GRANTED PROBATION
LOS ANGELES, April 10.
Seven years' probation was granted to Mrs. Lillian J. McAlpine, Long Beach oil operator, when she appeared before Superior Judge Hardy for sentence on a grand theft conviction.
A condition of the probation was that Mrs. McAlpine make restitution of $750 to Mrs. Jane M. Agan, of Long Beach, the complaining witness, who charged she lost the money by investing in an oil promotion of Mrs. McAlpine's.
Mrs. McAlpine awaits retrial on April 22 on a charge of labor theft. She was granted a new trial by Judge Burnell on trial errors when the jury found her guilty.
LOS ANGELES, April 10.
Seven years' probation was granted to Mrs. Lillian J. McAlpine, Long Beach oil operator, when she appeared before Superior Judge Hardy for sentence on a grand theft conviction.
A condition of the probation was that Mrs. McAlpine make restitution of $750 to Mrs. Jane M. Agan, of Long Beach, the complaining witness, who charged she lost the money by investing in an oil promotion of Mrs. McAlpine's.
Mrs. McAlpine awaits retrial on April 22 on a charge of labor theft. She was granted a new trial by Judge Burnell on trial errors when the jury found her guilty.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Grand Theft
Probation
Oil Promotion
Restitution
Retrial
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. Lillian J. Mcalpine
Mrs. Jane M. Agan
Superior Judge Hardy
Judge Burnell
Where did it happen?
Los Angeles, Long Beach
Story Details
Key Persons
Mrs. Lillian J. Mcalpine
Mrs. Jane M. Agan
Superior Judge Hardy
Judge Burnell
Location
Los Angeles, Long Beach
Event Date
April 10
Story Details
Mrs. Lillian J. McAlpine, convicted of grand theft for an oil promotion scam, was granted seven years' probation by Superior Judge Hardy, conditional on restituting $750 to victim Mrs. Jane M. Agan. She awaits retrial on April 22 for labor theft after a new trial was granted due to errors.