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- ↑ New York Times-1919: BRYAN TO ADDRESS BIG MEETING HERE; "Comeback" of Colonel May Be Launched at Madison Square Garden Demonstration.
- ↑ New York Times: WARDER CONVICTION FOR BRIBERY UPHELD
- ↑ New York Times:F.H. WARDER IS FREED; IN SING SING 3 1/2 YEARS; Former State Superintendent of Banks Ends Term for Bribe in City Trust Collapse
- ↑ New York Times:WARDER ARRESTED ON FELONY CHARGE FOR ACCEPTING GIFTS
- ↑ New York Times:TRIAL OF WARDER WILL BEGIN TODAY; Bribery Charge Will Be Heard First Against Former State Banking Superintendent. INDICTED ON TEN OTHERS Jury in City Trust Case Will Be Selected From Special Panel of Two Hundred
- ↑ New York Times:WARDER'S WIFE DIES; FACED STAND TODAY IN CITY TRUST CASE; Daughter Says Strain of the Inquiry Involving Ex-Banking Head Caused Heart Attack.
- ↑ New York Times:WARDER CONVICTED OF ACCEPTING BRIBE; FACES 10-YEAR TERM;
- ↑ New York Times:Obituary 1 -- No Title
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