“ The indictment is a sequel to prosecutions in Portland and in this city by United States Attorney Reames, of Portland. The investigation into the alleged frauds began two years ago. More indictments are expected.
S. A. D. Puter, who served a sentence in 1906 in Oregon for conspiring to take land from the Government, is alleged by the Federal officials to have been the leader of the men indicted today.
About $200,000 is alleged by
Government officials to have been collected by Puter and those associated with him. ”

“ FRAUD CONSPIRACY CHARGED
Illegal Use of Mails Is Specific Accusation.
FOUR OTHERS INCLUDED
About $200,000 Alleged to Have Been Collected on Promise of Making Land Locations—More Indictments Expected. ”

“ As against the men previously indicted, it is asserted by the Government that Puter and the others committed an offense against the United States in promising men and women that for a filing fee ranging from $35 to $160 the applicants could be located on land in Oregon in litigation between the Southern Pacific Company and the United States Government. ”