January 18, 1925 – In a shocking move, Judge C.B. Thomas has tendered his resignation as receiver for five large coal companies and as attorney for the receivers for two other companies, amidst allegations of misconduct in the federal district court. The move comes after a West Side newspaper sparked an inquisitory investigation into Thomas’ conduct of the bankruptcy court in East St. Louis.
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Key Facts
- State: IL
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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