8625. Moorhead National Bank (Moorhead, MN)

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Bank Information

Episode Type
Run → Suspension → Closure
Bank Type
national
Bank ID
4713
Charter Number
4713
Start Date
January 1, 1928*
Location
Moorhead, Minnesota (46.874, -96.768)

Metadata

Model
gpt-5-mini
Short Digest
d6f58436eb39dc49

Response Measures

Accommodated withdrawals, Capital injected, Full suspension

Description

Syndicated news articles (April 1933) report that there was a run on the Moorehead bank in 1928 and Lamb closed it to protect depositors. The accounts state the bank was closed in 1928 and do not report a later reopening; closure appears permanent in these excerpts. Multiple papers reproduce the same syndicated paragraph. No specific trigger for the 1928 run is given in the texts (cause not described).

Events (3)
1. March 26, 1892 Chartered
Source
historical_nic
2. January 1, 1928* Run
Cause Details
Contemporary syndicated accounts mention a run in 1928 but do not give a specific trigger or rumor; only that Lamb closed the bank to protect depositors.
Measures
Bank was closed by its director (Owen M. Lamb) to protect depositors (closure invoked during the run).
Newspaper Excerpt
There was run on the Moorehead bank in 1928 and Lamb closed it to protect depositors.
Source
newspapers
3. January 1, 1928* Suspension
Cause Details
Bank was closed (suspended) by management during/after the run to protect depositors; articles do not state government receivership or later reopening or takeover.
Newspaper Excerpt
There was run on the Moorehead bank in 1928 and Lamb closed it to protect depositors.
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (19)
1. August 20, 1931 Moorhead Daily News Moorhead, MN
Article from Moorhead Daily News, August 20, 1931

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dollars 1930. interest recover mortgage (formerly whereas payable aforesaid and operative is made northeast township according three interest dollars SOUTHERN MINNESOTA MINNEA(formerly South Minnesota Joint Bank of Redwood McKnight Building, Minnesota. NOTICE FORE CLOSURE SALE. Default having certain executed and delivered Ostman Ruth mortgagors, 1930. Register and dollars ($212.23) Marks, Whereas reason mortgage dollars twelve Therefore, mortgage addition Moorhead, Clay attorney's within from That instituted the mortgage this 29th day July, LEO MARKS Mortgagee GARFIELD RUSTA mortgage, pres mortgage, any Hereby power sale provided, mortgage which County nesota, to-wit: and block Register Deeds hereditaments Wednesday forenoon highest ($75.00) dollars ney's stipulated mortgage foreclosure allowed redemption within August 1931. NORTHERN BUILDING ASSOCIATION, MinneMortgagee. HAROLD KERR Attorney Mortgagee, Pioneer Building, STATE MINNESOTA, County District Court, Seventh Judicial matter Receivership the tional Bank Moorhead, Minnesota APPLICATION IN MATTER No. 46 the matter estate cancellation Contract Deed from Adeline McCarthy Adeline McCarRequest authority sell real estate ORDER SALE OF REAL ESTATE Upon the application Westlin, Receiver Moorhead, filed estate described southeast section situated county described bidder chambers County Minnesota, Monday August ordered given order 13th August, CARROL NYE, District Judge the date STATE MINNESOTA Mortgagee By GAARENSTROOM Chairman Attest: Johnshoy Secretary for Mortgagee, Building Paul. Minnesota Notice ConCertain Lands MINNESOTA COUNTY DISTRICT COURT SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Henry Benson Attorney Petitioner Eastlund, Norman Company Losness, Agnes McConMcConnell, Bankers Joint waukee, Receiver Janette Ross, Schaper William SchaNational Company corporation; Lofgren Company, corporaMarguerite Richardson, County Savings corporation Irving James McHose, Trustees Dec'd.; Breeze Henry Schroeder Sabin Bank, Frank Habiger, Andrew Habiger John Hancock Mutual Company Mortgage corporation, Dilworth Hopeman Johnk Johnk, Diana Smith formerly Diana Dota Richard Johnk, Johnk, Johnk, McCabe Henry, Josephine Unknown heirs Westphal known Charles dec'd: Antonette Jennie other interest estate described THE THE CERTAIN LANDS TRUNK HIGHPURPOSES the Respondents named each titioner named, at chambers entitled proceeding condemnation certain trunk purposes, which said office objects petition taken maintaining thereon trunk the being Highway Number 64. have judge for which sought acquired public that petitioner obtain right maintain temporary snow upon tracts parcels herein lands adjacent thereto as provided distance terminating: therefrom existing highway nature in- following north acres township north, railway northeasterly southwesterly center Beginning point tersection line Avenue Sixteenth Street thereof Deeds and County: thence center distance feet; thence degree curve, minutes distance tangent degree delta 446.3 curve distance taining acre, Names persons Parcel nature Norman Land Company, Owner southwest the Parcel des northwest quarter section township north, range southeast quarter which northeasterly township except railway within center Great Northern Beginning northerly Company's township north range located across southeast distant excepting northeast corner quarter southeasterly degrees minutes existing highway more distance 1441.9 and thence deflect right Parcel nature degree minutes degrees minutes Losness, Holders distance feet; tangent curve McConnell, Agnes Mc thence degree Bankers curve, Milwaukee minutes Bankers Stock thence on tangent Holders distance thence deflect Mortgage degree Parcel degrees of the following desdistance North section tangent distance 366.8 township north, except railway thence deflect right way; within degree degrees Great Northern Railway of distance tangent located and established distance 1452.4 feet: across the above excepting there- minutes existing distance terminating highways: containing acres. more width Names persons Parcel 44x and nature southwesterly above described easterly Delia Levitre. Ida Levitre; Owners described extending northwestJanette Ross, Ross, Ida distance 1592 Schaper William Schaper; Claiminterest measured described center and Insurance Company there terminating excepting Holder Mortgage Lofgren Company, Holder of therefrom way existing highways; acres, Parcel Parcel and nature inthe two following described heirs SchroeEast Owners township right annexed estate way; Erhardt section 23 township Claire Schroeder range within State Bank, Habiger, southwest- Habiger; Claimants Great Northern Hancock Mutual InsurRailway Company's Right Company, Holder Mortgage same located established across Mortgage above described tracts therefrom right Solum. Holder of Judgment existing acres, more persons interested State Minnesota, Holder of said Parcel nature inter- Judgment Dilworth State Bank, Holder of Marguerite Holes Finkle, Owner Judgment Sabin State Bank, Holder Wattam, W RichardPaul Verne, Holder of JudgClaimants County of Clay, Holder Bachenheimer Holder Judg Tax Brown, James Martin; OccuConnie Holes Holder of Judgment Parcel following Hopeman Material Judgment Parcel Northwest quarter of two following township described tracts: range west, except railway of inGronvold F. Saint Holder of Contract and nature fee in the township which distance therefrom acres more Names persons interested nature W McHose George A. ParEthel Vance and Helen CodExecutrices the Estate George Mortgage Lien. County Clay. Holder of John Hennen, Occupant part following Northeast quarter (NE%) township north range except which lies distance southwestGreat Northern Company's right located lished across tract: excepting therefrom right way existing highways; interested 46x and nature in- Bondi, Owner three followdescribed Auditor's described the half northwest quarter section township 138 Auditor's which northeast quarter (NE% section north, range Hold- Parcel and Johnk, Herman the following desquarter township north, except within Northern RailCompany's across above excepting therepersons interested Parcel and nature interCarrie McCabe, Holder of Life EsBaumgardner, Thomas McCabe, McCabe County Clay, Holder of Parcel 12x that following desSouthwest quarter (SW%) section township 138 range west, except railway right which within southwestGreat Northern Railway Company's same located tablished over and the above described tract; therefrom right way existing highways: containing persons interested Parcel 12x and nature interest: Emma Butenhoff, Owner Bankers Stock Bank Milwaukee, Howard Greene, of Bankers Joint Stock Milwaukee, Holders Mortgage Parcel 17x (64-24) All part following described tracts: Northeast northeast quarter (NE% NEW section township 137 north, except railway Northwest quarter (NW%) section township range west, except railway which within feet southwestGreat Northern Railway Company's right same located and tablished over and across the above described tracts; therefrom right existing acres. more persons and nature terest Claude Henry, Owner fee. Josephine Morriman, Holder of Mortgage County of Clay, Holder of Parcel (64-24)the following desSoutheast quarter (SE%) section township north. range west, which within southwestGreat Northern same now located tablished described excepting therefrom distance 1468.8 northwesterly distance feet southwesterly boundary described strip) there terminating; excepting thereright way highway containing more persons Parcel 48X and nature of heirs Henry WestOwners Westphal AdministraEstate Henry Westphal, Claimants interest. Parcel All the'two following tracts quarter (NW%) section except railway North of southwest section township range except railway way; within feet following described Beginning westerly boundary quarter distant 1075.0 thence degrees westerly boundary distance 238.8 deflect right degree minutes degrees distance thence tangent distance deflect feet, distance terminating: therefrom existing highways; more Names persons said Parcel Unknown Charles Owners Bankers Stock Land Milwaukee Howard Bankers Stock Milwaukee, Holders Mortgage Weber. Holder of Mortgage Antonette Berg Arthur W. Berg. Caroline HENRY BENSON, GURNEE, Assistant Attorney Attorneys Petitioner, State Capitol, St. Paul, Minnesota.

2. April 19, 1933 Marshfield News-Herald Marshfield, WI
Article from Marshfield News-Herald, April 19, 1933

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BEHIND THE SCENES No. and Convict No. mates the penitentiary. They are still the office building of the house of presentatives. Convict 38163 has become Francis Shoemaker Minnesota. Convict No. 38155 the man chose his secretary Lamb, who be bank president. They met the years ago them to maker after conviction for sending through Lamb for violation of the banklaws Shoemaker one of the four new elected Minnesota November. His case before an mittee on the that his away his the voted allow him take seat. Neither Ashamed medium height, man always anxious fight for the farmers and Lamb man of Like Shoedoesn't mind admitting that But known that lation that his bank cent, good for when asked handle his WashHe He spent months in France bulance the front He used chemist until his family him bank. graduate of the economics and all about probHe the confidence the people his They know and Tangled With radical editor and promoter municipal power fought republican machine for against CongressAugust republican in 1930. About time his Organized waging campaign against bankers worthless stocks He especially attacked banker after being compelled make good in that of wrote him mean letter. Shoemaker back, addressing the envelope Robber Widows Orphans.' judge whom Shoemaker referred tool of power trust," sentenced him. He had choice and day or probation. He chose the former So Shoemaker and Lamb met the train. Shoemaker landed the chaplain's office Lamb became clerk. Lamb took down the life histories of thousands of prisoners. Shoemaker studied the and recommended placements within the prison. Prison Number on Car Today Shoemaker has his prison tags automobile. back Minnesota, obtained the nomination against Andresen last elected. Lamb had been president of the Dillworth state bank and director larger Moorehead National bank in nearby. There on the Moorehead bank 1928 and Lamb closed tect depositors. Closing the bank caused Dillworth bank close and Lamb says he $70,000. But he was left holding the bag for about $4500 which had been improperly uncovered by inside deal involving the Lamb paid the $4500 thought settled, few days before the statute limitations out arrested result what "political spite work." After Leavenworth he turned to Minnesota and he helped Shoemaker the 1932 Share takes terest the national banking Shoemaker an inflationist and favors bonds and paying them with which he says would elimininterest charge of about dollars and force sent pay billion in taxes barred from selling they voted by huge majority to "and they passed law prohibiting me from tending bar or running saloon."

3. April 20, 1933 Green Bay Press-Gazette Green Bay, WI
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ONCE CELLMATES, THESE TWO HAVE U. S. OFFICE TOGETHER CAPITAL BY RODNEY DUTCHER Service Writer ASHINGTON Convict No W 38163 and Convict No 38155 were cellmates at the Leavenworth penitentiary. They still the office building of the House of Representatives. Convict No. 38163 has become Congressman Francis H. Shoemaker of Minnesota Convict No. 38155 is the man he chose as his after election- Owen M Lamb, who used to be bank president They met two years ago on the train carrying them prison Shoemaker after conviction for sending "scurrilous through the mail and Lamb for violation of the banklaws. Shoemaker is one of the four new congressmen elected in Minnesota last November His case is still before an elections committee on the contention that his conviction took away his citizenship. but the House March voted 230 to 75 to allow him take his seat. Neither is Ashamed A height, brownhaired he always to fight for the farmers and wage earn- Lamb is heavy-set. white haired man of 44 Like Shoemaker, he doesn't mind admitting that he an ex-convict. But he does want known that he was sentenced only for "technical violation and that depositors in his bank have been paid off per cent. pretty good rate for busted banks 'Ability says Shoemaker when asked why he selected vict to handle his office in Washington. "There's a fine man. He humanitarian. He spent seven months in France driving an ambulance at the front He used to be chemist until his family left him bank. He's graduate of the University of North Dakota. He is well-posted on economics and knows all problems He has the confidence of the people of his community They know he's honest and Tangled With Banker Shoemaker radical editor and promoter of municipal power plants, fought the Republican machine in Minnesota for years. He campaigned against Congressman August H. Andresen. Republican in 1930 About that time in his paper, "The Organized Farmer, he was wag. Ing campaign against bankers who held trusts and unloaded worthless stocks on He especially attacked one banker who, after being compelled to make good in that sort of him let. ing the envelope to RobWidows and Orphans judge whom Shoemaker says he had referred to as tool of the power trust,' sentenced him. He had the choice of year and day at Leavenworth or five years of probation. He chose the So Shoemaker and Lamb met on the train. Shoemaker landed In the chaplain's and Lamb became clerk Lamb took down the life histories of thousands of prisoners Shoemaker studied the cases and recommended placements within the prison. Prison Number on Car Today Shoemaker has his prison number- the tags of his automobile. He went back to Minnesota. obtained the Farmer- nomination against Andresen last year. and was elected Lamb had been president of the Dillworth state bank and director the larger Moorehead National bank nearby There was run on the Moorehead bank in 1928 and Lamb closed it to protect depositors. Closing of the Moorehead bank caused the Dillworth bank to close and Lamb says he lost $70,000 But he was left holding the bag for about $4500 which had been left improperly by an inside deal involving the use of some school rants Lamb paid off the $4500 at once and thought was settled. but few days before the statute of limitaran out he was arrested as sult of what he calls "political spite work After leaving Leavenworth he returned to Minnesota and he helped Shoemaker the 1932 campaign. Share Progressive Views Lamb shares Shoemaker's progres.

4. April 20, 1933 Fort Lauderdale News Fort Lauderdale, FL
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BEHIND THE Once These Two Office Together By Rodney Dutcher Writer) Convict No. good that sort 38163 and Convict No. 38155 him letter. mean cellmates the Leavenworth peni- wrote back, addressing tentiary. to Robber They are still the and judge building of the House of maker says he had referred tool of the Convict No. 38163 has become Congressman Francis H. Minnesota. Convict No. 38155 five of probation. years the man chose as his secretary the former. Lamb, used to bank president. the train. Shoemaker landed They met two years ago on the chaplain's and Lamb train them Shoemaker after conviction for sending through the mail, and Lamb for violation of the banking prison. Shoemaker one of the four new Prison Number Car elected in Minnesota last November His still before an elections automobile. He went mittee the contention that conviction took citizen- nomination against away but the House March voted was elected. 230 to 75 allow him take his Neither Is Ashamed in medium height, man he always anxious fight for the farmers and Lamb bank close man Like Shoehe lost $70,000. maker, he doesn't mind admitting that he ex-convict. But he for about $4500 which does want known that he was deal involving lation his school Lamb bank been off $4500 and thought for busted says Shoemaker when asked why he selected arrested result vict handle his office in Washcalls "political spite ington. "There's fine He He spent seven months in France an ambulance at the front. He used Share Progressive chemist until his family left him Lamb shares bank. He's graduate of the gressive views and versity of North Dakota. is on uation. and knows all about banking probShoemaker is an lems. He has the confidence of the people of his community. They know he's honest and Tangled With Banker Shoemaker, radical editor and promoter municipal power plants, fought the Republican machine in Minnesota for years. He campaigned against Congressman August H. Andresen, Republican in 1930. About that time in his paper, Organized Farmer," he waging campaign against bankers who held trusts and worthless stocks on especially attacked one banker after being to make case, wrote Shoemaker the envelope of Widows whom Shoetrust," him. had the choice year and day at Leavenworth He chose Shoemaker and Lamb met clerk. Lamb took down the histories thousands of prisoners. Shoemaker studied the and recommended placements within Today Shoemaker his prison the tags of back Minnesota, obtained the Farmer-Labor Andresen last Lamb had been president of the Dillworth state bank director of the larger Moorehead National bank community nearby. There run the Moorehead bank 1928 and Lamb closed protect the Moorehead bank the Dilland Lamb But he was left holding the bag had been improperly uncovered by inside paid off the settled, few before the statute of limitations out of After Leavenworth he turned to Minnesota and he helped Shoemaker the 1932 campaign, Views Shoemaker's takes an interest in the national banking favors calling in government bonds and them off with currency, which he says would eliminate interest charge of about billion dollars year and force present holders of tax-empt securities to pay billion year in taxes. He is amused by the House beer bill which barred ex-convicts from selling beer. "First they voted by huge jority to let sit in he me Congress," "and then they passed law prohibiting me from tending bar running saloon."

5. April 20, 1933 The News Frederick, MD
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Once These Two Have S. Office Together, Congressman And Secretary By RODNEY DUTCHER NEA Service Writer. Washington, April No. 38163 and Convict No 38155 cellmates the Leavenworth still the fice building of the House of Representatives. Convict No. 38163 become Congressman Francis Minnesota. Convict No. 38155 the man he chose as his secretary after Lamb, used bank president. They met years ago on the train carrying them maker after conviction sending scurrilous matter" through the mail. and Lamb for violation of the banking Shoemaker one the four new congressmen elected Minnesota last November. His case still before an elections committee on the contention his conviction took his citizenship. but House in March voted 230 to to allow him to take seat. Neither Ashamed medium height. brownhaired man always anxious fight for the farmers and wage earners. Lamb heavy-set. plain-spoken Like Shoemakhe doesn't mind admitting that he an ex-convict. But does want known that he only for violation that positors in his bank been paid off cent. pretty good rate for busted banks. says Shoemaker when askwhy he selected handle his office Washington. fine He humanitarian. spent seven months France driving ambulance the front. used chemist until his family left him bank. He's graduate of the University of North kota. well-posted on economics knows all problems. He the confidence the people community They know he's honest and 50 Tangled With Banker Shoemaker. radical editor and promoter municipal power plants. fought the Republican machine Minnesota for years. He campaigned against Congressman August Andresen. Republican in 1930. About that time his paper, Organized campaign against bankers who held trusts unloaded worthless stocks on beneficiaries. He especially attacked one banker who. after being compelled make good in that wrote him mean letter. wrote back. the envelope Robber Orphans." judge whom Shoemaker says he had referred to tool power sentenced him. He had choice of and year day Leavenworth five years bation. He chose the former. So Shoemaker met on the train. Shoemaker landed the chaplain's office and became clerk. Lamb took down life histories of thousands of prisoners. Shoemaker studied the cases and recommended within the prison. Prison On Car Today Shoemaker has his prison the tags He went back to Minnesota, obtained the nomination against last and year. elected. Lamb had been president of the Dillworth state bank director of the larger Moorehead National bank in community nearby. There the Moorehead bank in 1928 and Lamb closed to protect deposiof the Moorebead bank caused the bank to close and Lamb lost $70,000. But he the for about which had been left improperly uncovered by an inside deal involving the some school rants. Lamb paid off the $4,500 once and thought was settled. but few days before the statute out he was arrested result what he calls "political spite After leaving Leavenworth he returnand he helped Shoemaker in the 1932 campaign. Share Views Lamb shares Shoemaker's progressive and takes eager in the national banking situation. Shoemaker an inflationist ors in government bonds paying them off new which says would eliminate an terest charge about billion dollars year force present holders securities billion taxes. He amused the House bill which barred ex-convicts from selling beer. voted by then passed prohibitme from tending or running

6. April 20, 1933 Muskogee Times-Democrat Muskogee, OK
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WASHINGTON DAILY LETTER By RODNEY DUTCHER No. 38163 and Convict No. 38155 were cellmates the Leavenworth penitentiary. They are still "cellmates"-in the office building of the house of representatives. Convict No. 38163 has become Congressman Francis H. Shoemaker of Minnesota. Convict No. 38155 is the man he chose his secretary after election-Owen M. Lamb, who used to be a bank president. They met two years ago on the train carrying them to after conviction for sending "scurrilous matter" through the mail, and Lamb for violation of the banking laws. Shoemaker is one of the four new farmerlabor congressmen elected in Minnesota last November. His case is still before an elections committee on the contention that his conviction took away his citizenship, but the house in March voted 230 to 75 to allow him to take his seat. A gray-eyed, medium height, brownhaired man he is, always anxious to fight for the farmers and wage earners. Lamb is a heavy-set, white-haired plainspoken man of 44. Like Shoemaker, doesn't mind admitting that he is an convict. But he does want it known that was sentenced only for a "technical" violation and that depositors in his bank have been paid off 75 percent, pretty rate for busted banks. "Ability," says Shoemaker when asked why he selected fellow-convict to handle his office in Washington. "There's a man. He is humanitarian. He spent seven months in France driving an ambulance at the front. He used to be chemist until his family left him bank. He's graduate of the University of North Dakota. "He is well-posted on economics and knows all about banking problems. He the confidence of the people of his community. They know he's honest and do Shoemaker, a radical editor and a moter of municipal power plants, fought the republican machine in Minnesota for years. He campaigned against Congressman ust H. Andresen, republican in 1930. About that time in his paper, "The Organized Farmer," he was waging campaign against bankers who held trusts and unloaded worthless stocks on beneficiaries. He especially attacked one banker who, after being pelled to make good in that sort of case, wrote him mean letter. Shoemaker wrote back, addressing the envelope to Robber of Widows and Orphans." A judge whom Shoemaker says he had referred to "a tool of the power trust," sentenced him. He had the choice of a year and a day Leavenworth or five years of probation. He chose the former. So Shoemaker and Lamb met on train. Shoemaker landed in the chaplain's office and Lamb became a clerk. Lamb took down the life histories of thousands prisoners. Shoemaker studied the cases recommended placements within the prison. Today Shoemaker has his prison number the tags "of his automobile. He went back to Minnesota, obtained the farmer-labor nomination against Andresent last year and was elected. Lamb has been president of the Dillworth state bank and director of the larger Moorehead National bank in a community nearby. There was run on the Moorehead bank in 1928 and Lamb closed it to protect depositors. Closing of the Moorehead bank caused the Dillworth bank to close and Lamb says he lost $70,000. But he was left holding the bag for about $4500 which had been left improperly covered by an inside deal involving the use of some school warrants. Lamb paid the $4500 at once and thought it was tled. but a few days before the statute limitations ran out he was arrested as a sult of what he calls "political spite work." After leaving Leavenworth he returned Minnesota and he helped Shoemaker in 1932 campaign. Shoemaker is an inflationist and favors calling in government bonds and paying them off with new currency, which he would eliminate an interest charge of about a billion dollars a year and force present holders of tax-exempt securities to pay billion year in taxes. He is amused by the house beer bill which barred ex-convicts from selling beer, "First they voted by a huge majority let me sit in congress," he says, "and then they passed law prohibiting me from tending bar or running a saloon."

7. April 20, 1933 The Dothan Eagle Dothan, AL
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In Washington BY RODNEY DUTCHER NEA Writer No. 38163 and Convict No. 38155 were cellmates at the Leavenworth penitentiary. They are still "cellmates"-In the office building of the House of Representatives. Convict No. 38163 has become Congressman Francis H. Shoemaker of Minnesota. Convict No. 38155 is the man he chose as his secretary after election-Owen M. Lamb, who used to be a bank president. They met two years ago on the train carrying them to prisonShoemaker after conviction for sending "scurrilous matter" through the mail, and Lamb for violation of the banking laws Shoemaker is one of the four new Farmer-Labor congressmen elected in Minnesota last November. His case is still before an elections committee on the contention that his conviction took away his citizenship. but the House in March voted 230 to 75 to allow him to take his seat. A gray-eyed, medium height. brown-haired man he is. always anxious to fight for the farmers and wage earners. Lamb is a heavy-set, whitehaired plain-spoken man of 44. Like Shoemaker, he doesn't mind admitting that he is an ex-convict. But he does want It known that he was sentenced only for "technical" violation and that depositors in his bank have been paid off 75 per cent, pretty good rate for busted banks. "Ability," says Shoemaker when asked why he selected a fellowconvict to handle his office in Washington. "There's a fine man. He is a humanitarian. He spent seven months in France driving an ambulance at the front. He used to be a chemist until his family left him a bank. He's graduate of the University of North Dakota. "He is well-posted on economics and knows all about banking problems. He has the confidence of the people of his community. They know he's honest and so do I." Shoemaker, a radical editor and a promoter of municipal power plants, fought the Republican ma chine in Minnesota for years. He campaigned against Congress man August H. Andresen, Republican in 1930. About that time in his paper. "The Organized Farmer," he was waging campaign against bankers who held trusts and un loaded worthless stocks on beneficlaries. He especially attacked one banker who. after being compelled to make good in that sort of case, wrote him a mean letter. Shoemaker wrote back. addressing the envelope to Robber of Widows and Orphans." A judge whom Shoemaker says he had referred to as "a tool of the power trust." sentenced him. He had the choice of year and a day at Leavenworth or five years of probation. He chose the former. So Shoemaker and Lamb met on the train. Shoemaker landed in the chaplain's office and Lamb became clerk Lamb took down the life histories of thousands of prisoners. Shoemaker studied the cases and recommended placements within the prison. Today Shoemaker has his prison number- the tags of his automobile. He went back to Minnesota, obtained the Farmer-Labor nomination against Andresen last year, and was elected. Lamb had been president of the Dillworth state bank and a director of the larger Moorehead National bank in a community nearby. There was run on the Moorehead bank in 1928 and Lamb closed it to protect depositors. Closing of the Moorehead bank caused the Dillworth bank to close and Lamb says he lost $70,000. But he was left holding the bag for about $4500 which had been left improperly uncovered by an inside deal involving the use of some school warrants. Lamb paid off the $4500 at once and thought It was settled, but few days before the statute of limitations ran out he was arrested as a result of what he calls "political spite work."

8. April 21, 1933 The Vicksburg Post Vicksburg, MS
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Once Cell-Mates, These Two Have S. Office Together, Congressman and Secretary BY RODNEY DUTCHER Writer April and Convict No cellmates at the building of the House No. 38163 has become Francis Minnesota. Convict No. the man he chose as his election- M used to be bank years on the them prison for Scurrilous matter the Lamb for the banking laws. the four Minnesota Novem still before committee his conviction took citizenship, but the voted 230 his seat. Neither Ashamed man and fight the whiteof 44 he doesn't mind that he ex-conhe known sentenced only for violation and that in his bank have been good busted banks Shoemaker when asked he selected handle his office "There's fine man He humanitarian He months in ambulance the front chemist until family left him bank He the University of Dakota well posted on econom and knows about banking problems He the confidence people his community They know honest and so do Tangled With Banker radical editor and municipal power Republican ma chine Minnesota He campaigned against Congressman August Andresen Republican 1930 About time his paper. "The Organized Farmer waging campaign against bankers who held intoaded worthless stocks on He pecially attacked one banker who, being compelled to make good wrote him Shoemaker envelope Robber Widows Orphans judge whom he had referred tool the trust him. He had choice and day five years He the former So Shoemaker Lamb Shoemaker landed and Lamb became took down the thousands prisoners studied the cases and placements Prison Number Today his prison number his automobile back to Minnesota FarmerLabor Andresen last elected Lamb had been of the Dillworth directhe larger Moorehead National near the head bank in 1928 and Lamb closed depositors Closing bank caused the close and Lamb he lost $75. But he holding the $1500 left improperly uncovered by an inside the use some Lamb paid off the and thought but before statute limitations ran out was he calls political spite work Leavenworth he returned and helped Shoemaker in the 1932 Share Progressive Views Lamb shares pro gressive and takes eas. interest in the national bank ing situation Shoemaker is and calling in govern bonds and paying them off currency which eliminate an interest charge about billion dollars year and present holders of to pay billion He amused the House beer bill barred convicts from selling beer 'First they voted by huge let me in Congress he then they passed law prohibiting me from tending bar or running saloon

9. April 21, 1933 The Anniston Star Anniston, AL
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in Capital BY RODNEY DUTCHER April 38163 and Convict cellmates the were penitentiary. They still building the House office Convict No. 38163 has become Congressman Francis H. ShoemakConvict No. 38155 of Minnesota. the man he chose his secretary after Lamb, used bank two ago on the They met years train carrying them to Shoemaker after conviction for sending through and Lamb for violation the mail, the banking Shoemaker is one of the four new congressmen elected Minnesota last November. His still before elections committee on the that his conviction took away his citizenship. but the House March voted 230 allow him to take his seat. Neither Ashamed medium height, man he always anxious to fight for the farmers and wage earners. Lamb heavy-set, whitehaired man of Like Shoemaker, he doesn't mind that he an But he does want known that sentenced only for violation and that depositors his bank have been paid off cent, pretty good rate for busted banks. "Ability," says Shoemaker when asked why he selected fellowconvict to handle his office Washington. "There's fine man. He He spent months in France driving an front. He used until his family left him bank. He's graduate of the University of North Dakota. on economics and knows all about banking problems. He has the confidence the people his community. know he's honest and so do Tangled With Banker Shoemaker, radical editor and promoter municipal power plants, fought the chine in Minnesota for years. He campaigned against August Andresen, RepubliAbout that time in "The Organized waging against bankers who held trusts and loaded stocks attacked who, after compelled make good in that sort a wrote him mean letter. Shoemakback, addressing the velope Robber Widows and Orphans." A judge whom Shoemaker says had referred tool tenced him. He had the choice year and Leavenworth five years probation. He chose the former. Shoemaker and Lamb met the train. Shoemaker landed in the chaplain's office and Lamb clerk. Lamb took down the life histories of thousands of prisoners. the recommended placements within the prison. Prison Number on Car Today Shoemaker has his prison the tags his automobile. went back Minthe nomination against Andresen last year, and elected. Lamb had been president of the Dillworth state bank and director the larger Moorehead National bank nearby. There on the Moorehead bank in 1928 and Lamb closed to protect depositors. Closing of Moorehead bank caused the Dillworth bank to close and Lamb says he lost $70,000. But he was left holding the bag about $4,500 which had left an inside deal involving the use some school warrants. Lamb paid the $4,500 at once and thought was few days fore the statute of limitations out he was arrested as result of what he calls After leaving Leavenworth he turned and he helped Shoemaker in the 1932 campaign. Share Views Lamb shares Shoemaker's progressive views and takes an eager interest in the national situation. Shoemaker an inflationist and favors calling government bonds and paying them off with currency, which he says would eliminate an interest charge of about billion dollars year and force present holders tax-exempt curities to billion pay year taxes. He amused by the House bill which barred ex-convicts from selling beer. they voted huge jority me then they passed prohibiting

10. April 21, 1933 Wichita Falls Times Wichita Falls, TX
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Once Cell-Mates, Pair Now Has Same Office, Congressman and Secretary By RODNEY DUTCHER NEA Service Writer WASHINGTON April Convict 38163 and Convict No. 38155 cellmates Leavenworth penitentiary. They are still "cellmates"-in the office building of the house of rep- Convict No. 38163 has become Congressman Francis H. Shoemaker of Minnesota. Convict No. 38155 the man he chose as his worth bank to close and Lamb says after Lamb, who he lost $70,000. used to be bank president But he was left holding the bag They met two years ago on the for about which had train them improperly by an inside Shoemaker after conviction for deal involving the use some sending matter" school paid off the the mail, and Lamb for violation of $4,500 at once and thought the banking laws. settled, but few days before the Shoemaker one of the four statute of limitations ran out new congressmen was arrested as result of what he elected in Minnesota last November. calls "political spite work." His case is still an elections leaving he recommittee the contention that turned to and he helped his conviction took away his citiShoemaker the 1932 campaign. zenship, but the house March Share Progressive Views voted 230 to 75 to allow him to take Lamb shares Shoemaker's prohis seat. gressive views and takes an eager Neither Is Ashamed A gray-eyed medium height man he always anxious to fight for the farmers and wage earners Lamb heavy-set, white-haired plain-spoken man of 44. Like Shoemaker, he doesn't mind admitting that he is an ex-convict. But he does want known that he was sentenced only "technical" violation and that in his bank been paid off per cent, pretty good rate for busted banks. "Ability," says Shoemaker when asked he selected fellow-convict to handle his in Washington. "There's fine man. He spent months in France an ambulance at the front. He used chemist until his family left him bank. He's graduate of the University North Dakota "He on economics and all about banking problems. He has the confidence the people of his community. They know he's honest and so do Tangled With Banker Shoemaker, radical editor and promoter municipal power plants, fought the Republican machine in Minnesota for years. He campaigned against Congressman August H. Andresen, Republican in 1930. About that time in his paper, The Organized Farmer, he was waging campaign against bankers who held trusts and unloaded worthless stocks on beneficiaries. He especially attacked one banker after being to make good in that of case, wrote mean letter. Shoemaker wrote back, addressing the envelope Robber Widows and Orphans." judge whom Shoemaker says he had referred as tool of the power trust," sentenced him. He had the choice of year and day Leavenworth or five years of probation. He chose the former. So Shoemaker and Lamb met on the train. Shoemaker landed in the chaplain's office and Lamb became clerk. Lamb took down the life histories of thousands of prisoners. Shoemaker studied the cases and recommended placements within the prison. Prison Number on Car Today Shoemaker has his prison number- the tags of his automobile. He went back Minnesota, the Farmer-I nomination against Andresen last year. and elected. Lamb had been president of the Dillworth state bank and director of the larger Moorhead National bank in nearby. There was run on the Moorehead bank in 1928 and Lamb closed it to tect depositors. Closing of Moorehead bank caused the Dill- interest in the national banking situation Shoemaker is an inflationist and favors calling in government bonds and paying them off with new currency, which he says would eliminate an interest charge of about billion dollars year and force present holders of tax-exempt securities to pay billion taxes. amused by the house beer bill barred ex-convicts from selling beer. "First they voted by huge majority to let me sit in congress, says, "and then they passed law prohibiting me from tending bar or running saloon."

11. April 21, 1933 The Peninsula Times Tribune Palo Alto, CA
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Francis Shoemaker and Owen M. Lamb, Once Cell-mates, Have S. Offices Together, Congressman and Secretary. By RODNEY DUTCHER NEA Service Writer April vict No. 38163 and Convict No. 38155 were cellmates at the Leavenworth penitentiary. They are still the office building of the house of repConvict No. 38163 has become Congressman Francis H. Shoemaker of Minnesota. Convict No. 38155 the man he chose as his secretary after Lamb, used to be bank president. They met two years ago on the train carrying them Shoemaker after conviction for scurrilous matter through the mail, and Lamb for violation of the banking laws. Shoemaker one of the four new congressmen elected Minnesota last November. His case still before an elections on the contention that his conviction took away his citizenship, but the house March voted 230 to 75 to allow him to take his seat. Neither Is Ashamed gray-eyed, medium height, always anxious to fight for the farmers and wage earners. Lamb heavy-set, haired plain-spoken man 44 Like Shoemaker, he doesn't mind admitting that he an ex-convict. But he does want it known that he sentenced only for "techniviolation and that depositors in his bank have been paid off per cent, pretty good rate for busted banks. "Ability," says Shoemaker when asked he selected fellowconvict handle his office in Washington. "There's fine man. He humanitarian. He spent months in France driving an ambulance the front. He used chemist until his ily left him bank. He's graduthe University of North Dakota. "He on economics and knows all about banking problems. has the confidence the people of his community. They know he's honest and do Tangled With Banker Shoemaker, radical editor and promoter municipal plants, fought the Republican main Minnesota for years. He campaigned against CongressAugust H. Republiin 1930. About that time in his "The Organized Farmer, waging campaign against bankers who held trusts and loaded stocks beneficiaries. He especially attacked one banker after being make good in that sort of case, him mean letter. Shoemaker wrote back, addressing the envelope to Robber of Widows and Orphans." judge whom says he had ferred to tool the power trust," sentenced him. He had the choice of year and day five years of probation. He the former. So Shoemaker and Lamb met on the train. landed the chaplain's office and Lamb became clerk. Lamb took down the life histories of of Shoemaker studied the cases and recommended placements within the prison. Prison Number on Car Today has his prison the tags automobile. He back Minnesota, the against Andresen last year, and was elected. Lamb had president of the State Bank and director of the larger Moorehead tional Bank in community nearby. on the Moorehead bank in 1928 and Lamb closed protect Closing of the Moorehead bank caused the bank to close and Lamb says he lost $70,000. But he left holding the bag about $4500 which had been left by inside deal involving the school warrants. Lamb paid off the $4500 once and thought was but few days before the statute of limitations ran out he arrested result what he calls "political spite work. After leaving turned to Minnesota and he helped Shoemaker in the 1932 campaign. Share Progressive Views Lamb shares Shoemaker's progressive views and takes an eager interest in the national banking situation. Shoemaker is an inflationist and favors calling in government bonds and paying off with new currency, which he says would eliminate interest charge of about billion dollars year and force present holders of tax-exempt curities to pay billion year in taxes. He is amused by the House beer bill which barred ex-convicts from selling they voted by huge majority to sit says, then they passed law prohibiting me from tending bar or running

12. April 25, 1933 Hanford Morning Journal Hanford, CA
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BEHIND THE SCENES IN WASHINGTON WITH RODNEY DUTCHER BY RODNEY DUTCHER NEA Service Writer No. 38163 and Convict No. 38155 were celimates at the Leavenworth penitentiary They are still "cellmates"-In the office building of the House of Representatives. Convict No. 38163 has become Congressman Francis H. Shoemaker of Minnesota. Convict No. 38156 is the man he chose as his secretary after election- M Lamb. who used to be a bank president. They met two years ago on the train carrying them to prisonShoemaker after conviction for sending "scurrilous matter" through the mail, and Lamb for violation of the banking laws Shoemaker is one of the four new Farmer-Labor congressmen elected in Minnesota last November. His case is still before an elections committee on the conten tion that his conviction took away his citizenship. but the House in March voted 230 to 75 to allow him to take his seat. A gray-eyed. medium height. brown-haired man he is. always anxious to fight for the farmers and wage earners. Lamb is a heavy-set, whitehaired plain-spoken man of 44. Like Shoemaker, he doesn't mind admitting that he is an ex-convict. But he does want it known that he was sentenced only for a "technieal" violation and that depositors in his bank have been paid off 75 per cent, a pretty good rate for busted banks. "Ability," says Shoemaker when asked why he selected a fellowconvict to handle his office in Washtegton. "There's a fine man. He is a humanitarian. He spent seven months in France driving an ambulance at the front. He used to be a chemist until his family left him a bank. He's a graduate of the University of North Dakota. "Ho is well-posted on economics and knows all about banking probdoma. He has the confidence of the of his community. They know he's honest and SO do I." Shoemaker, a radical editor and a promoter of municipal power plants, fought the Republican ma chine in Minnesota for years. He campaigned against Congressman August H. Andresen, Republican in 1930. About that time in his paper. "The Organized Farmer," he was waging a campaign against bankers who held trusts and unloaded worthless stocks on beneficiaries. He especially attacked one banker who. after being compelled to make good in that sort of a case, wrote him a mean letter. Shoemaker wrote back, addressing the envelope to Robber of Widows and Orphans." A judge whom Shoemaker says he had referred to as "a tool of the power trust," sentenced him. He had the choice of a year and a day at Leavenworth or five years of probation. He chose the former. So Shoemaker and Lamb met on the train. Shoemaker landed in the chaplain's office and Lamb became a clerk. Lamb took down the life histories of thousands of prisoners. Shoemaker studied the cases and recommended placements within the prison. Today Shoemaker has his prison number-38163-on the tags of his automobile He went back to Minnesota, obtained the Farmer-Labor nomination against Andresen last year, and was elected. Lamb had been president of the Dillworth state bank and a director of the larger Moorehead National bank in a community nearby. There was run on the Moorehead bank in 1928 and Lamb closed it to protect depositors. Closing of the Moorehead bank caused the Dillworth bank to close and Lamb says he lost $70,000. But he was left holding the bag for about $4500 which had been left improperly uncovered by an inside deal involving the use of some school warrants. Lamb paid off the $4500 at once and thought it was settled. but a few days before the statute of limitations ran out he was arrested as a result of what he calls "political spite work."

13. April 25, 1933 Redlands Daily Facts Redlands, CA
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THE SCENES BY RODNEY DUTCHER NEA Service and Convict No. 38155 were cellmates at the Leavenworth penitentiary. They are the office building of the House of Convict No. 38163 has become Francis Shoemaker of Convict 38155 the man he chose secretary after Lamb. who used to be bank president. They met two years ago on the train carrying them Shoemaker after conviction for "scurrilous matter" through the mail, and Lamb for violation of banking laws Shoemaker one the four new congressmen elected in Minnesota last November. case is still before elections committee on the contentoon that his conviction took away his citizenship. but the House March voted 230 to to allow him to take his seat. gray-eyed. medium height. he is. always anxious to fight for the farmers and wage earners. Lamb heavy-set, whitehaired plain-spoken man Like he doesn't mind admitting that he ex-convict. But he does want known that sentenced only for "techniviolation and that depositors in his bank have been paid off per pretty good rate for busted says Shoemaker when asked why he selected fellowconvict handle his office in Washington. "There's fine man. humanitarian. He spent seven months in France driving bulance the front. He used be chemist until his family left him bank. He's graduate of the University of North Dakota. "He well-posted on economics and knows all about problems He has the confidence the people of his community. They know he's honest and Shoemaker, radical editor and promoter municipal power plants, fought the Republican machine in Minnesota for years. He campaigned against Congress. man August H. Andresen, Republican in 1930 About that time in his Organized Farmer," waging campaign against bankers who held trusts and unloaded worthless stocks beneficlaries. He especially attacked one banker who. after being compelled to make good in that sort of case, wrote him mean letter. Shoemaker wrote back, addressing the envelope Robber of Widows and judge whom Shoemaker says he had referred to as tool of the power trust," sentenced him. He had the choice of year and day at Leavenworth five years of probation. He chose the former So Shoemaker and Lamb met the train. Shoemaker landed the chaplain's office and Lamb became clerk. Lamb took down the life histories thousands of prisoners. Shoemaker studied the cases and recommended placements within the prison. Today Shoemaker has his prison the tags of his automobile He went Minnesota, obtained the nomination against Andresen last year, and elected. Lamb had been president of the Dillworth state bank and director of the larger Moorehead Nationbank in community nearby. There was run on the Moorehead bank in 1928 and Lamb closed protect depositors. Closing Moorehead bank caused the Dillworth bank to close and Lamb says he lost $70,000. But he left holding the bag for about $4500 which had been left improperly uncovered by an inside deal involving the use of school warrants. Lamb paid the $4500 at once and thought settled. but few days before the statute of limitations he arrested result "political spite

14. April 27, 1933 The Tribune Coshocton, OH
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Carlson Orchestra Will Play at Park Jan Carlson and his orchestra. direct from Lake Shore hotel in Cleveland, will play for the dances Saturday and Sunday nights at Lake Park The crchestra, with 12 members, has toured the country during the past two years and has broadcast frequently thru stations of the National Broadcasting Co. Dillworth state bank and a director of the larger Moorehead National bank in a community nearby There was a run on the Moorehead bank in 1928 and Lamb closed it to protect depositors Closing of the Moorehead bank caused the Dillworth bank to close and Lamb says he lost $70,000 But he was left holding the bag for about $4500 which had been left improperly covered by an inside deal involving the use of some school warrants. Lamb paid off the $4500 at once and thot it was settled. but a few days before the statute of limitations ran out he was arrested as result of what he calls political spite work. After leaving Leavenworth he returned to Minnesota and he helped Shoemaker in the 1932 campaign. Share Progressive Views Lamb shares Shoemaker's progressive views and takes an eager interest in the national banking situation Shoemaker is an inflationist and favors calling in government bonds and paying them off with new currency. which he says would eliminate an interest charge of about R billion dollars a year and force present holders of tax-exempt securities to pay a billion a year in taxes. He is amused by the House beer bill which barred ex-convicts from selling beer First they voted by a huge majority to let me sit in Congress, he says, "and then they passed law prohibiting me from tending bar or running saloon."

15. April 28, 1933 Petaluma Argus-Courier Petaluma, CA
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BEHIND THE SCENES IN WASHINGTON WITH RODNEY DUTCHER BY RODNEY DUTCHER NEA Service Writer No. 38163 and Convict No. 38155 were cellmates at the Leavenworth penitentiary. They are still the office building of the House Representatives. Convict No. 38163 has become Congressman Francis H. Shoa maker of Minnesota. Convict No. 38155 is the man he chose as his secretary after election M Lamb, who used to be a bank president. They met two years ago on the train carrying them to prisonShoemaker after conviction for "scurrilous matter" through the mail. and Lamb for violation of the banking laws Shoemaker is one of the four new congressmen elected in Minnesota last November. His case is still before an elections committee on the contention that his conviction took away his citizenship. but the House in March voted 230 to 75 to allow him to take his seat. A gray-eyed, medium height, brown-haired man he is. always anxious to fight for the farmers and wage earners. Lamb is heavy-set, white haired plain-spoken man of 44. Like Shoemaker, he doesn't mind admitting that he is an ex-convict. But he does want it known that he was sentenced only for "technical" violation and that depositors in his bark have been paid off 75 per cent, pretty good rate for busted banks. "Ability," says Shoemaker when asked why he solected fellow. convict to handle his office in Washington. "There's fine man. He is humanitarian. He spent seven months in France driving an ambulance at the front. He used to be chemist until his family left him a bank. He's graduate of the University of North Dakota. "He is well-posted on economics and knows all about banking problems. He has the confidence of the people of his community. They know he's honest and so do Shoemaker, radical editor and promoter of municipal power plants, fought the Republican machine in Minnesota for years. He campaigned against Congressman August H. Andresen, Republfcan in 1930. About that time in his paper, "The Organized Farmer,' he was waging a campaign against bankers who held trusts and unRoaded worthless stocks O%) beneficlaries. He especially attacked one banker who, after being compelled to make good in that sort of case, wrote him mean letter Shoemaker wrote back, addressing the envelope to Robber of Widows and Orphans." judge whom says he had referred to as tool of the power trust," sentenced him. He had the choice of year and a day at Leavenworth five years of probation. He chose the former. So Shoemaker and Lamb met on the train. Shoemaker landed in the chaplain's office and Lamb became clerk. Lamb took down the life histories of thousands of prisoners. Shoemaker studied the cases and recommended placements within the prison. Today Shoemaker has his prison the tags of his automobile. He went back to Minnesota, obtained the Farmer-Labor nomination against Andresen last year, and was elected. Lamb had been president of the Dillworth state bank and a director of the larger Moorehead National bank in community nearby. There was run on the Moorehead bank in 1928 and Lamb closed it to protect depositors. Closing of the Moorehead bank caused the Dill. worth bank close and Lamb says he lost $70,000. But he was left holding the bag for about $4500 which had been left improperly uncovered by an inside deal involving the use of some school warrants. Lamb paid off the $4500 at once and thought it was settled. but few days before the statute of limitations ran out he was arrested as a result of what he calls "political spite work."

16. April 28, 1933 The Times-News Twin Falls, ID
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Once Cell-Mates These Two Use Same Office By RODNEY DUTCHER NEA Service Writer WASHINGTON (UP) Convict No. 38163 and Convict No. 38155 were cellmates at the Leavenworth They are still "cellmates" in the office building of the House Representatives. Convict No. 38163 has become Congressman Francis H. Shoemaker of Minnesota. Convict No. 38155 is the man he chose as his secretary after election-Owen M. Lamb. who used to be bank president. They met two years ago on the train carrying them to prison Shoemaker after conviction for sending matter' through the mail, and Lamb for violation of the banking laws. Shoemaker is one of the four new Farmer congressmen elect ed in Minnesota last November His case is still before an elections commitee on the contention that his conviction took away his citizenship, but the House in March voted 230 to 75 to allow him to take his seat. Neither Is Ashamed A gray-eyed, medium height, brown-haired man he is, always anxious to fight for the farmers and wage Lamb is heavy-set, whitehaired plain-spoken man of 44. Like Shoemaker, he doesn't mind admitting that he is an ex-convict. But he does want it known that he was sentenced only for "technical" violation and that depositors in his bank been paid off 75 per cent. pretty good rate for busted banks. "Ability." says Shoemaker when asked why he selected fellowconvict to handle his office in Washington. "There's a fine man. He is humanitarium. He spent seven months in France driving an ambulance at the front. He used to be chemist until his family left him a bank. He's graduate of the University of North Dakota "He is well-posted on economics and knows all about banking problems. He has the confidence of the people of his community. They know he's honest and so do I." Tangled with Banker Shoemaker, a radical editor and a promoter of municipal power plants, fought the Republican na. chine in Minnesota for years. He campaigned against Congressman August H. Andresen, Republican in 1930 About that time in his paper, "The Organized Farmer, waging campaign against bankers who held trusts and unloaded worthless stocks on beneficiaries He especially attacked banker who, after being compelled to make good in that sort of case, wrote him mean letter. Shoemaker wrote back, addressing the envelope to Robber of Widows and Orphans. A judge whom Shoemaker says he had referred to tool of the power trust," sentenced him. He had the choice of a year and day at Leavenworth or five years of probation. He chose the former. So Shoemaker and Lamb met on the train. Shoemaker landed in the chaplain's office and Lamb became clerk. Lamb took down the life histories of thousands of prisoners. Shoemaker studied the cases and recommended m ents within the prison. Prison Number OR Car Today Shoemaker has his prison number-38163 the tags of his automobile. He went back to Minnesota, obtained the Farmer-Labor nomination against Andresen last year, and was elected. Lamb had been president of the Dillworth state bank and director of the larger Moorehead National bank in a community nearby. There was a run on the Moorehead bank in 1928 and Lamb closed it to protect depositors. Closing of the Moorhead bank caused the Dillworth bank to close and Lamb says he lost $70,000.

17. May 15, 1933 The Macon News Macon, GA
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Once Cell-Mates, Men Now Have U. S. Office By RODNEY DUTCHER No. 38163 and Convict No. 38155 were cellmates at the Leavenworth penitentiary. They are still "ceilmates"- the office building of the house of repConvict No 38163 has become Congressman Francis H. Shoemaker of Minnesota. Convict No. 38155 is the man he chose as his secretary after M. Lamb, who used to be bank president. They met years ago on the train carrying them prison- Shoemaker after conviction for sending "scurrilous through the mail, for violation of the banking laws. Shoemaker of the four new Farmer-Labor in Minnesota last November His case still before an elections committee on the contention that his conviction took away his citizenship, but the house in March voted 230 to 75 to allow him to take his seat. Neither Is Ashamed A gray eyed. medium height nan he always anxious to fight for the farmers and Lamb is heavy-set. plain-spoken man of Like he doesn't mind admitting that he is an ex-convict But he want it that he was sen only violation and in his bank have been paid off 75 per pretty rate for busted banks asked why he selected fellow vict to handle his office in fine man. He humanitarian He spent seven months in driving an ambulance the front He used to his family left him bank He's graduate of the University of North Dakota 'He posted economics and knows all about banking prob. lems. He has the confidence of the people of his community They know he's honest and so do Tangled With Banker Shoemaker radical editor and promoter of municipal power plants fought the Republican machine in for years. He campaigned against Congressman August Andersen Republican in 1930. About that time in his paper "The Organized Farmer he was waging against held trusts and unloaded worthless stocks beneficiaries. He especially attacked banker after being compelled to make good in that sort of wrote him mean letter Shoemaker wrote back. addressing the envelope to Robber of Widows and Orphans judge Shoemaker says he had referred as tool of the power trust him He had the choice of year and day at Leavenworth or five years of probation He chose the So and Lamb met on the train. Shoemaker landed in the chaplain's office and Lamb became clerk. Lamb took down the life histories of thousands of prisoners Shoemaker studied the cases and recommended placements within the Today Shoemaker has his prison number- the tags of his automobile. He went to Minnesota, obtained the Farmer Labor nomination against Andresen last and was elected. Lamb had been president of the Dillworth state bank and director of the larger Moorehead National bank in community nearby. There was run on the Moorehead bank in 1928 and Lamb closed it to protect Closing of Moorehead bank the Dill. worth bank and Lamb says he lost But he was left holding the bag for about which had been improperly uncovered by inside deal involving the use warrants. Lamb paid off the and settled. but few days the statute arrested as result of what he calls "political spite After leaving Leavenworth he returned to and he Shoemaker in the 1932 campaign. Lamb shares progres. sive takes an eager in terest in the national banking sit Shoemaker is an inflationist and and paying off with new rency which he says nate an interest charge of about billion and force ent holders of securities presto pay billion year in taxes He amused by the beer bill which barred ex-convicts from selling "First they voted by a huge jority to me he "and then they passed law prohibiting me tending bar running

18. May 21, 1933 The Daily Missoulian Missoula, MT
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Once Cell Mates, These Two Have S. Office Together, Congressman and Secretary ASHINGTON, May Convict No. 38163 and Convict No. 38155 were cellmates at the Leavenworth penitentiary. They are still the building of the House of Representatives. Convict No 38163 has become cently when a crowd of farmers stormed the courthouse at Primghar, Iowa, and sought to prevent foreclosure in case that had been pending the time the state law was enacted. The sheriff kept the mob out of the courthouse by means of deputies armed with hickory clubs. but several lawyers and deputies were captured by the farmers and made to kneel and kiss the American flag. At about the same time several score of farmers invaded the courtroom of Judge C. C. Bradley at Le Mars, Iowa, and dragged the jurist from his bench when he refused to promise "not to sign any more foreclosures. When the jurist persisted in his refusal he was taken to road, manhandled and threatened with hanging to pole This outbreak led the governor to call out troops, Such is the that lies behind the call for "farm strike, by 1,400 delegates from 23 states who attended tion of the National Holiday association at Des Moines recently. Congressman Francis H. Shoemaker of Minnesota Convict No. 38155 the man he chose his secretary after M. Lamb, who used to be bank president They met two years ago on the train carrying them prisonShoemaker after conviction for sending "scurrilous matter" through the mail, and Lamb for violation of the banking laws. Shoemaker is one of the four new congressmen elected in Minnesota last November His case is still before an elections committee on the contention that his conviction took away his citizenship, but the House in March voted 230 to to allow him take his seat. gray-eyed, medium neight, brown-haired man he always anxious fight for the farmers and wage earners. Neither Is Ashamed Lamb is heavy-set, white-haired plain-spoken man of 44. Like Shoemaker, he doesn't mind admitting that he is an ex-convict. But he does want it known that he was sentenced only for "technical" violation and that depositors in his bank have been paid off 75 per cent, pretty good rate for busted banks "Ability, says Shoemaker when asked why he selected fellow-convict to handle his office in Washington. "There's fine man. He He spent seven months in France driving an ambulance at the front. He used to be chemist until his family left him bank. He's graduate of the University of North Dakota "He is well-posted on economics and knows all problems. He has the confidence the people of his community. They know he's honest and so do Tangled With Banker. Shoemaker, a radical editor and promoter of municipal power plants, fought the Republican machine in Minnesota for years. He campaigned against Congressman August H. Andresen, Republican in 1930. About that time in his paper, "The Organized Farmer,' was waging campaign against bankers who held trusts and unloaded worthless stocks on beneficiaries. He especially attacked one banker after being to make good in that sort of case, him mean letter er wrote back, addressing the envelope Robber Widows and Orphans. judge whom says he had ferred as tool of the power trust,' sentenced him. He nad the choice of year and day at Leavenworth or five years of probation. He chose the former So Shoemaker and Lamb met on the train. Shoemaker landed the chaplain's office and Lamb became clerk. Lamb took down the life histories of thousands of prisoners. Shoemaker studied the cases and recommended placements within the prison. Prison Number on Car. Today Shoemaker has his prison the tags automobile. He went back to Minnesota, obtained the Farmer-Labor nomination against Andresen last year, and Lamb had been president of the Dillworth state bank and tor of the larger Moorehead National bank in nearby. There was run on the Moorehead bank in 1928 and Lamb closed it protect Closing of Moorehead bank caused the Dillworth bank to close and Lamb says he lost $70,000 But he was left holding the for about $4,500 which had been left improperly by an inside deal involving the use some school warrants. Lamb paid off the at once and thought was settled, but few days before the statute limitations ran out he was arrested result of what he calls "political spite work. After leaving Leavonworth he returned to Minnesota and he helped Shoemaker in the 1932 campaign.

19. August 3, 1933 The Alexander City Outlook Alexander City, AL
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Capitol Hill's Two Cell-Mates WASHINGTON.-Convict No. 36163 and Convict No. 38166 were cellmates at the Leavenworth penitentiary. They are still "cellmates"-in the office building of the House of Representatives. Convict No. 38163 has become Congressman Francis H. Shoemaker of Minnesota. Convict No. 38155 is the man he chose as his secretary after election-Owen M. Lamb who used to be a bank president. They met two years ago on the train carrying them to prison- Shoemaker after conviction for sending "scurrilous matter" through the mail, and Lamb for violation of the banking laws. Shoemaker is one of the four new Farmer-Labor congressmen elected in Minnesota last November. His case is still before an elections committee on the contenton that his conviction took away his citizenship, but the house in March voted 230 to 75 to allow him to take his seat. Neither Is Ashamed A gray-eyed, medium height, brownhaired man he is always anxious to fight for the farmers and wage earners. plain spoken man of 44. Like Shoemaker, he doesn't mind admitting that he is an ex-convict. But he does want it known that he was sentenced only for a "technical" violation and that depositors in his bank have been paid off 75 per cent, a pretty good rate for busted banks. "Ability," says Shoemaker when asked why he selected a fellow-convict to handle his office in Washington. "There's a fine man. He is a humanitarian he spent seven months in France driving an ambulance at the front. He used to be a chemist until his family left him a bank. He's a graduate of the University of North Dakota. "He is well posted on economics and knows all about banking problems. He has the confidence of the people of his community. They know he's honest and so do I." Tangled With Banker Shoemaker, a radical editor and a promoter of municipal power plants, fought the Republican machine in Minnesota for years. He campaigned against Congressman August H. Andersen, Republican in 1930. About that time in his paper, ing a campaign against bankers who held trusts and unloaded worthless stocks on beneficiaries. He especially attacked one banker who, after being compelled to make good in that sort of a case, wrote him a mean letter. Shoemaker wrote back, addressing the envelope to Robber of Widows and Orphans." A judge whom Shoemaker says he had referred to as "a tool of the power trust" sentenced him. He had the choice of a year and a day at Leavenworth or five years of probation. He chose the former. So Shoemaker and Lamb met on the train. Shoemaker landed in the chaplain's office and Lamb became a clerk. Lamb took down the life histories of thousands of prisoners. Shoemaker studied the cases and recommended placements within the prison. Prison Number on Car Today Shoemaker has his prison number-38163-on the tags of his automobile. He went back to Minnesota, obtained the Farmer-Labor nomination against Andersen last year, and was elected. Lamb had been president of the Dillworth State Bank and a director of the larger Moorehead National bank in a community nearby. There was a run on the Moorehead bank in 1928 and Lamb closed it to protect depositors. Closing of the Moorehead bank caused the Dillworth bank to close and Lamb says he lost $70,000. But he was left holoding the bag for about $4500 which had been left improperly uncovered by an inside deal involving the use of some school warrants. Lamb paid off the $4500 at once and thought it was settled, but a few days before the statute of limitations ran out he was arrested as a result of what he calls "political spite work." After leaving Leavenworth he returned to Minnesota and he helped Shoemaker in the 1932 campaign. Share Progressive Views Lamb shares Shoemaker's progressive views and takes an eager interest in the national banking stiuation. Shoemaker is an inflationist and favors calling in government bonds and paying them off with new currency, whch he says would elminate an interest charge of about a billion dollars a year and force present holders of taxexempt securities to pay a billion a year in taxes.