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Double Absolves Man as Forger in Historic Trial
Chicago man E. G. Divine says he was mistaken for a prolific forger by his double in voice and handwriting. A. Gilbert Sargent, the man believed to be the forger, is jailed in Massachusetts on forgery charges. Divine recalls a career rise after a low point, including jobs in Minneapolis and later success with a theater company and various ventures.
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