Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 39, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 August 1909 — ALLEGED GRAFTER IS DEAD [ARTICLE]

ALLEGED GRAFTER IS DEAD

Dallas C. Byers, Millionaire of Pittsburg, Passes Away In Europe. Plttßburg, Aug. 27.— Dallas C. Byers, millionaire Iron manufacturer, wanted here in connection with aldermanlc graft exposures several months ago, died from paralysis In Dlnard, according to a cablegram received from Paris. During the alleged council irregularities Byers was mentioned as being involved in a franchise vacating a city street. Soon after an Indictment was returned against him it was learned he had left for Europe.

The deceased was a brother of Ebeu M. Byers, well known In golf circles.