On October 22, 1908, a shocking arrest was made at the Seelbach hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. Charles Magnus, who claimed to be the husband of Ada Gorman, the daughter of the late United States Senator Arthur Pue Gorman of Maryland, was taken into custody for deserting the United States Navy.
Magnus, who enlisted under the alias ‘Hartlove,’ was a first-class musician on the U.S.S. Dolphin and had been missing in action for some time. His arrest was a dramatic turn of events that left many in the community stunned.
According to sources, Magnus had married Ada Gorman in Louisville on September 5, 1908, in a private ceremony. However, the union was short-lived, as Magnus was soon discovered to be a deserter.
When police searched Magnus’s belongings, they found a staggering eighteen SIOOO government bonds and approximately S10,000 in cash, which was rumored to be the property of his wife. The discovery raised questions about Magnus’s true intentions and the nature of his relationship with Ada Gorman.
The Navy Department has ordered Magnus’s transfer, and he is currently being held in jail. The investigation into his desertion and the circumstances surrounding his marriage to Ada Gorman is ongoing.
The arrest has sent shockwaves through the community, and many are left wondering about the truth behind Magnus’s actions. As the investigation unfolds, one thing is certain: Charles Magnus’s life will never be the same.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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