Central Figure in the Morse Divorce Scandal
Captain James T. Morse of Bath and Boston emerges as the central figure in a long court drama over Charles W. Morse, the banker and ice magnate, and his wife Mrs Clemenes Morse. Morse allegedly funded lawyers and a scheme to divorce Mrs Dodge, with perjury and conspiracy indictments following. The tale traces his motive, the family ties, and the widening legal actions as district attorneys shift theories and reveal deeper motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Morse
Bath
Boston
Charles W. Morse
Captain Morse
Clemenes Morse
Charles F. Dodge
Hummel
Dodge
Captain Borse
Texas
Jerome
Rand and
Garvan
Catharine Gelshenen
William Gelshenen
Morsehen
Morse
Mr. Morse
Grand Jury
Gelshenen
Shorty
Europe
Steinhardt
Edgar Fursman
Charles L. Dodge
Edward Bracken
Jérome
Mr. Jerome
Cepis
Steimhardt
Dele
Mrs. Dodge
Mr Morse
Charlie
Jennie
Ren
Harry
Anna
Harriman Testifies on Equitable Stock Move and Albany Lobbying
E H Harriman testified at the insurance investigation about factions at Equitable Life and an effort by James H Hyde supporters to win board control. Harriman said he learned of Hyde stock sale the day Ryan bought it and discussed the plan with Ryan to back his nominee for board chair. He said he would help only if Ryan acted from pure motives and with Morton in charge, and that he would resign once Frick committee report was issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Equitable Life Assurance Society
James W. Alexander
James H. Hyde
Alexander
Hariman
Wiliam Armstrong
Hughes
Higgins
Nixon
Harriman
E. H. Harriman
Insurance Investigation Committee
Hyde
Ryan
Mr. Harriman
Mr. Ryan
New York
Mr. Hughes
Mis
Ryan's Plan, Mr. Harriman
Equitable
Morton
Assemblyman Rogers
Frick
Cravath
Toot
Hyan
Society
Odell
Ang
Tas
Scores search for assailant in Jackson store attack
Miss Mamie Depriestley, a clerk in Jackson Mississippi, was attacked on her way home at a trusted establishment. Scores of men and boys search the city tonight for a unknown black man who seized her by the neck and fled. One arrest has been made but the victim could not identify him. The case has prompted fear of lynching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Depriestley
Jackson, Miss
Wes
Jackson
Mass
Mamie Deprdtley
Miss de Priestley
Trustees independence at Equitable power struggle
Testimony recalls meetings with Ryan Cravath and Root over trustee appointments and control of the Equitable Society. The witness claims desire for independent trustees, warns against Ryan’s influence, and describes motives behind resisting control and stock allocation.
Draft Found on Papworth
New York December 15 Harold Papworth of Huntsville Alabama was arrested after a telegram from Huntsville police warned a $3 000 draft would be found on Papworth He claimed the $5 000 was his and carried $1 000 cash He was held for future examination in New York and faced possible sailing on the Carmania tomorrow with two sisters. Testimony in a separate hearing touched on political influence and connections with Governor Odell as well as discussions at Albany over Equitable matters and trustee appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harold Papeworth
Huntsville
Papworth
Europe
Carmania
Antigoon Fights Storm Becomes Grounded Off Norfolk
After a forty eight hour gale the Helgian steamer Antigoon ran ashore near Little Island about twelve miles south of Norfolk. All crew survived with nineteen taken to safety. vessel may be a total loss. A second steamer ashore on Roanoke Island is also noted.
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Norfolk
Calmetta
Little Island
Charleston
Callmetta
Capes
Norfolk and Southern Railway
Elizabeth City
N. C
Pimlico Sound
Roanoke Island
Harriman Testimony on Communications With Legislators
The testimony details Harriman's refusal to name legislators or push any action, noting he sought only information and counsel before possible involvement. Armstrong and Hughes press Harriman on whether officials were urged to take positions, with Harriman denying any effective request or result. An ensuing discussion covers public disclosure and headline sensitivity as Provident Savings Life Assurance examinations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
Hughes
Harriman
Armstrong
Cravath
Mr. Hughes
Equitable
Nixon
Higgins
the Provident Savings Life Assurance Society
Edward Mou
Hoch Faces Execution for Arsenic Murder of Wife
December 15 the state supreme court affirmed the lower court verdict condemning Johann Hoch to death for the murder of his wife Marie Welcker Hoch by arsenic. An execution date of February 23 was set. Hoch reacted with shock and denial when told by a messenger, then remained quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicago
Oue Preme Court of the State
Johann Hoch
Marie Welcker-Hoch
Barnett
Springfield
Hoch
Civil Engineering Association Elects South Officers
Farmingham Alabama December 15 The seventeenth annual convention of the Civil Engineering Association of the South was held with President J W Kendrick reelected and officers for ensuing year The group plans to install a section in Atlanta soon and expand the program across the south A banquet is planned for tomorrow night Columbus Georgia December 15 Special June suit by Mrs D A Anglin against the city of Columbus may go to the Supreme Court again The case has opened four times The jury awarded 100 damages in yesterday verdict with a prior jury awarding 2500
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Engineering Association of South
Farmingham
Ala
Civil Engineering Association of the South
J. W. Kendrick
Atlanta
South
Columbus
Spteal
Mra. D. A. Anglin
The
Sity of
Supreme Court
Obituary and local notices from Georgia and North Carolina
Wiley Fletcher of Irwinville Georgia dies from epilepsy after a brief illness in mid December. Interment will be at the family burying ground near his home. Annie Bell Redd elected high school faculty member in Columbus Georgia. A true bill of Indictment returned against Dr J Matthews of Gaston County North Carolina for the poisoning of his wife Zola. Vacancies announced at Annapolis Naval Academy for midshipmen to be filled by Senator Bacon and others including Sinerecamen Adareon Lee Howard and Brantley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiley Fletcher
IrwWinville
A. Fitzgerald
Wiley Bletcher
Columbus
Annie Bell Redd
Matthews
Guestiavoro
N. C
J. Matthews
Zola
Georgia
Annapolis
Washington, D. C
Naval Academy
Bacon
Adareon
Lee
Howard
Brantley
Free medical counsel offer with Dr Hathaway in Atlanta
Notice invites all sufferers to free counseling and examination by Dr Hathaway using X Rays and electrical equipment. Office hours are 8:30 am to 8 pm weekdays and Sundays 10 am to 1 pm at 33 Inman Building Broad and J Atlanta. Out of town residents should write for books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inman
Broad &J
Atlanta
Pupils’ Sale Opens at Columbus Primary School
In Columbus Georgia on December 15 a sale of articles made by the pupils began today at the Primary Industrial School and will run two days. Items include pottery knitted articles basket work and chiga. An art exhibit from Boston is also on display at the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Specul
Prinary Industrial School
Boston
Schoo
Rich fertile river land offered near Frisco line
A promotional notice touts drained Mississippi River land in Missouri and Arkansas with rich alluvial soil, praising crops and prices from $5 to $15 per acre. It promotes Frisco System rail trips, cheap round trips, and an offer to subscribe to Southwest magazine and a color book on fruit culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Arkansas
Mississippi River
St. Louis
Memphis
United States
Southwest
Atlanta
Birmingham
Oklahoma City
Muskogee
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Hood
Albany
Platt
Ceeyna
Cluett Coat
Cluett, Peabody & CG
Trey
N.Y
Reat Maera
W. Grove
Armour’s
Armour
Hogh
Marie Welcker Hoch
Mobiuarz
Nessa
Frisco Bulléiou
Louis Yo
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