Ex-Secretary of Interior Facing Serious Allegations Washington, Oct. 8.
A fresh attack of illness to-da forced Mr. Albert B. Fall, former Secretary of the Intevior and now fon trial on a charge of accepting bribe while in office, to leave the courtroom where the trial is in pros Special prosecutors for the Government presented their first. four witnesses to-day and won an import= ant victory when they obtained by the court that they might introduce evidence designed to show that Mr. Fall granted favours te Edward J, Doheny in addition to the Elk Hills moval of land leases.
Counsel for both sides agreed te continue the trial after Mr. Fall's sudden illness caused him to leave the courtroom.
Witnesses callod to-day identified a variety of documents, including check for G$100,000 ' which Me. Doheny's son cashed in order obtain money to give to Mr. Fatt, 'A large number of witnesses are on hand waiting to be summoned te the stand.
Doctor to Ex wine Accused Oct. 9.
Trial of Albert B, Fall, formed Secretary of the Interior, was temporarily halted to-day because of Mr, Fall's illness which compelled him to leave the courtroom yeuterday.
Justice Lutz appointed Dr. Stirting Ruffin to examine the defendant and make a repost on his condition.
Mi, Fall is being tried on charges: of bribery arising out of the off Tease scandals of several years og.
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