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March 31, 1934
Hyder Weekly Herald
Hyder, Alaska
What is this article about?
Conrad Wolfle, 62-year-old mine promoter, began serving a four-year sentence at McNeil Island penitentiary for mail fraud in Cantu Mining Company stock sales. Indicted in 1929, convicted in 1932 after a six-week Seattle trial, with recent appeal denial by Washington Supreme Court.
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WOLFLE COMMENCES
SERVING SENTENCE
Conrad Wolfle, mine promoter, commenced last week at McNeil Island penitentiary the service of a four year term of imprisonment for fraudulent use of the mails in connection with sales of stock in the local Cantu Mining Company.
Wolfle was indicted in 1929 but was not convicted until 1932, when he was brought to trial in Seattle. Several local witnesses appeared at the trial, which lasted six weeks. Following the Seattle trial, Wolfle, who is 62 years old, appealed the case, only to have the Supreme Court of Washington affirm his conviction a few days ago.
SERVING SENTENCE
Conrad Wolfle, mine promoter, commenced last week at McNeil Island penitentiary the service of a four year term of imprisonment for fraudulent use of the mails in connection with sales of stock in the local Cantu Mining Company.
Wolfle was indicted in 1929 but was not convicted until 1932, when he was brought to trial in Seattle. Several local witnesses appeared at the trial, which lasted six weeks. Following the Seattle trial, Wolfle, who is 62 years old, appealed the case, only to have the Supreme Court of Washington affirm his conviction a few days ago.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Deception Fraud
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Deception
What keywords are associated?
Mail Fraud
Stock Fraud
Conviction
Prison Sentence
Mining Company
Appeal Denial
What entities or persons were involved?
Conrad Wolfle
Where did it happen?
Mcneil Island Penitentiary, Seattle
Story Details
Key Persons
Conrad Wolfle
Location
Mcneil Island Penitentiary, Seattle
Event Date
1932
Story Details
Conrad Wolfle commences serving a four-year prison term for fraudulent mail use in stock sales of Cantu Mining Company, following 1929 indictment, 1932 conviction after six-week Seattle trial, and recent appeal affirmation by Washington Supreme Court.