Positive, Absolute Identification of Suitcase Victim
The victim identified as Susan Geary, 685 Main Street Cambridge, by multiple relatives and an examination team. She was about 5 feet 4 inches, 138 pounds, with smooth skin, light brown hair, and notable rings on the right hand. The note cites evidence of seeking a mysterious doctor and meticulous shoe and foot care.
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Chum
Susan Geary
Harris
Watts
Dawas Susan Geary
Medical
Main Street
Cambridge
Dancing teacher recalls Ethel Durrell and notes kindness
Isabel Florence, a dancing mistress in Boston, recalls Ethel Durrell's kind nature, her desire to leave the company, and her ill health after a September 9 matinee. Marguerite Pinell confirms Ethel's vivacity, health, and virtue during a July stay, denying any misconduct. Authorities consider family letters and rings in the case.
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Isabel Florence
Claremont ‘Park
Ethel Durrell
Ethel
Boston
Post
Geary
Marguerite’ Pinell
Claremont Park
Last Seen in August by a Friend Miss Durrell
Miss Mary Moore of Chelsea recalls meeting Miss Durrell in August at Rocky Point Rhode Island where she performed a Spanish dance at the play house. Moore says Durrell was in good health and happy, boarding at a farm and then a hotel, with fiancé Nathan also having an excellent reputation.
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Charlestown
Deer Island
Evans
Charles River
Mary Moore
Jefferson Avenue
Chelsea
Mr. Nathan
Morris Nathan's Father Defends His Son’s Innocence
Tobias Nathan and his wife deny Morris Nathan’s involvement in the Ethel Durrell suitcase mystery. They describe Morris as studious, loyal, and devoted to his theatrical career with The Shepherd King company. The family at 8316 Washington Street emphasizes Morris’s honesty, letters, and close ties to Boston hotel and theatre circles. The son is in Pittsburg with the troupe.
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Morris Nathan
Susan Geary
Winthrop
Washington Street
Post
Tobias Nathan
Morris
Cosey, Bright
Ethel Durrell
Mr. Nathan
Mrs. Nathan
Mark
New Lexington
Reynolds
Atrical
Castle Square
Emery
Nathan
Miss Durrell
Pittsburg
Shepherd King’ Company
Boston
Thomas Lothian
Colonial Theatre
Wilson
New Lexington Hotel
Father Hopes Missing Daughter Susan Geary May Return
Cornelius Jeremiah Geary, father of Susan Geary, doubts his wife’s claim about identification rings. He says thousands of similar rings exist and remains hopeful his daughter will come home, though his wife is certain she is returning.
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Cornelius Jeremiah Geary
Susan Geary
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Evelyn Geary
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Sadie
Sister
Saicie Nathan
New York City
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Roosevelt
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Lee
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