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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1921
Page
2
A Boston man faced a notable case involving a $5000 payment as part of a suit for alienation of his wife's affections. The article notes Paul did not know who paid the money and that the case involved a prominent local figure, with details remaining unclear as the suit was settled.
Paul claims Corcoran acted as counsel and solicited his case for 50 000 while he received 5000. He says Corcoran did not disclose the claimant or payer and deceived him about settlement terms. He seeks the difference and faces associated blackmail charges pressed by the Boston Bar Association.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court faces a disbarment petition against attorney William J. Corcoran. Paul’s bill of complaint, prepared by William H. Garland, outlines alleged misconduct from 1920 to 1921 involving adultery claims, misleading settlement negotiations, and improper handling of a $50,000 payment.
The comedian Ben Turpin toured Boston with Mrs. Turpin and Arthur Brilant, receiving a warm crowd reception at the Hotel Touraine. He joked about Commonwealth avenue and city life, hugged children, and quipped that he’d rather look crooked than be crooked as fans shouted for more.
Methuen Oct 2 District Attorney Donnell said he would confer with Associate Medical Examiner Reed in Lawrence to decide on autopsy necessity for Edward F Searles who died here last August and faced suspicions of poisoning.
An anonymous letter hints Searles’ death was hastened but no solid proof exists. Dr Reed says death from heart trouble, not poison, though he will discuss with the district attorney. he will not order an autopsy. Rumors persist of murder as townspeople note Searles’ later reclusiveness and estate secrecy.
It was disclosed after the funeral that Arthur T. Walker of New York City, manager of the Searles interests, was the chief beneficiary. Methuen received nothing though Searles had given millions there. his son and cousins' children received legacies, while the bulk went to Walker and Mrs Kate St George who helped launch a pioneering US factory line fifty years ago.
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