The United States of America v. Julius L. Echeles, the United States of America v. Paul Echeles

SCHNACKENBERG, Circuit Judge.

From judgments of conviction upon the verdicts of a jury, defendants, Julius L. Echeles (“Julius”) and Paul Echeles (“Paul”), have appealed.

The indictment consisted of 13 counts. Eight of the first nine counts charged they received, and one count that they solicited, money in consideration for a promise of support and the use of influence in obtaining for the payers appointments to various positions in the post office, being misdemeanors in violation of 18 U.S.C.A. § 215. Counts 10 to 12 charge the defendants promised money to John Haderlein, postmaster of…