Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 65, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 January 1909 — SUIT AGAINST PUBLISHERS? [ARTICLE]

SUIT AGAINST PUBLISHERS?

Government Turns Over Panama Canal Purchase Papers. Washington, Jan. 15.—The department of justice has turned over to United States District Attorney Stimson of the southern district of New York all the papers connected with the Panama canal purchase which has been the object for criticism in certain newspapers. It is believed this transfer is made with the intention of criminal action In New York against publishers held responsible for reflections on the transaction.