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February 9, 1924

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BONFILS TELLS OF DEAL; Says Sinclair Promised $1,000,000 More on Certain Terms. AGREEMENT FELL THROUGH Witness Says He and Others Tried to Sell Alleged Prior Claims. SOUGHT DOHENY AT FIRST Senate Committee Arranges to Hear William G. McAdoo's Statement on Monday.

By Special to The New York Times

Sen debates Robinson resolution calling on Coolidge to remove Denby; Democrats in House submit resolution for investigation of tax records of Doheny, E L Doheny Jr and Sinclair; partisan charges; F G Bonfils testifies on Sinclair's payment of $250,000 for alleged prior rights to Teapot Dome reserves; counsel for Standard Oil Co of Cal describes acquisition of Cal fields; Doheny explains leases to stockholders, denies fraud

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FLURRY IN HOUSE ON OIL SCANDALS; Democrats Ask Inquiry by Congress Into Doheny and Sinclair Tax Records. LONGWORTH TILTS AT FOES He Calls Doheny, Baruch and Dodge Democratic "Angels," and Brings Up McAdoo Fee. FLURRY IN HOUSE ON OIL SCANDALS

By Special to The New York Times

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8. -- The naval oil scandal was brought into the House debate today by representatives of both parties. A resolution was offered by Democrats for the Congressional investigation of the tax records of Doheny and Sinclair, and from the Republican side came taunts concerning the Democratic relationships of the oil men.

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TWO SHOT AT HERRIN; TROOPS CALLED OUT; Constable Who Led Klan "Dry" Raiders Is Slain After County Officer Is Wounded. SHERIFF BLAMES POLICE Says Ku Klux Men in Uniform Began to Shoot -- Three Policemen Spirited Away.

By Special to The New York Times

Constable Cagle, Klan leader, killed, Sheriff Layman wounded in Williamson Co feud; State troops called out

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