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Name: Frank McVey County of Conviction:
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Allegations: At Carl Hopping's restaurant in Logan on April 11, 1918,
said "I do not see why we should be fighting the Kaiser, and I don't see
why people should go crazy over patriotism. The Kaiser and his government is
better than the U.S.A. I would go over to Germany if I could." Case Details:
Arrested after incident in which he allegedly became angry over shortage of
sugar in his coffee due to wartime food regulations. According to Bozeman
Chronicle, "The floater wanted four or five big
spoonsful. "You won't get it," stated Hopping. "I will," yelled McVey. He
pulled a paper sack full of sugar from his pocket and poured a liberal stream
of sweetening into his cup. He did not drink the coffee, however, because
Hopping and [patron C.W.] Clary objected strenuously. After the seditionist
was gone Mr. and Mrs. Hopping and Clary interviewed the county atty, who
instigated McVey's arrest." Convicted in jury trial. Jury returned
verdict in 10 minutes. Counsel H.S. Farris. Served 26 months in Deer Lodge.
Released Aug. 6, 1920. Personal Information: Born in Illinois. Had recently
arrived in Montana. Worked as a laborer. Described by Powell Co. Post as "Another IWW who loves Germany and Kultur."
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