AMERICAN HELD ON COUNTERFEITING CHARGE

Item

Title
AMERICAN HELD ON COUNTERFEITING CHARGE
Source
The Washington Times
Date
1915-08-26
page
9
Identifier
https://www.loc.gov/resource/sn84026749/1915-08-26/ed-1/?sp=9&q=counterfeiting&r=0.065,0.806,0.35,0.209,0
Crime
Counterfeiting
Subject
Mexican, coins
Gender of alleged offender
Male alleged offender
Law enforcement involved
Federal authorities
Stage of the Legal System
Arrest
Location
Out-of-state, TX
Length of story
58
Description
AMERICAN HELD ON COUNTERFEITING CHARGE
GALVESTON. Aug. 26.—Charles McLean, American, was arrested by Federal authorities here today charged with counterfeiting Carranza currency.
It is alleged that $61,000 was found in his possession. United States Commissioner Walter doubts the legality of McLean’s arrest.
The United States Attorney General refused to render an opinion in a similar case.