Fry v. United States

HUNT, Circuit Judge.

Plaintiffs in error, hereafter called defendants, were convicted of conspiracy to violate'the National Prohibition Act (Comp. St. Ann. Supp. 1923, § 10138% et seq.); the purpose of the combination being to possess and sell intoxicating liquor, and to conduct and maintain common nuisances at certain places known as the Post Hotel, on Yésler Way, and the Seneca Hotel, at 1203% First avenue, Seattle. Overt acts charged were that Fry and Brown at various times possessed and sold intoxicating liquo-r at the two places above named. Brown and Fry brought writ of error. •

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