Chapter 590. For the relief of Lamirah F
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CHAP. 590.— An Act For the relief of Lamirah F. Thomas. June 23, 1930.[[H. R. 7205.](/us/bill/71/hr/7205)][[Private, No. 116.](/us/pvtl/71/116)] *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, * Lamirah F. Thomas.Payment to, for death of husband. That the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, and in full settlement against the Government, the sum of $5,000 to Lamirah1913 F.
Thomas, of Fort Pierce, Florida, as compensation for the death of her husband, Perle S. Thomas, who was killed on the night of February 4, 1927, by certain officers of the United States: *Provided*,*Proviso*.Limit on amount paid agents. That no part of the amount appropriated in this Act in excess of 10 per centum thereof shall be paid or delivered to or received by any agent or agents, attorney or attorneys, on account of services rendered in connection with said claim. It shall be unlawful for anyExcessive, unlawful. agent or agents, attorney or attorneys, to exact, collect, withhold, or receive any sum which in the aggregate exceeds 10 per centum of the amount appropriated in this Act on account of services rendered in connection with said claim, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding.
Any person violating the provisions of this ActPenalty for violation. shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000. Approved, June 23, 1930.