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He was convicted under the 1910 Federal Practices Act and sentenced to prison and a fine. However, in 1921, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned his conviction, ruling that the law as applied to Newberry's case was unconstitutional. Although he escaped jail, the scandal considerably damaged his reputation and political career. Facing ongoing investigations and public scrutiny, Newberry chose to resign from the Senate in 1922.
The Decline of Draybrook and the End of an Era
The post-war decades saw economic upheaval. While the 1920s brought prosperity for many, including Newberry, the Great Depression and World War II changed the landscape dramatically. Despite these shifts, the estate remained intact, preserving its opulent interiors and lush grounds.