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Story September 11, 1893

Grand Rapids Herald

Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan

What is this article about?

C. H. Welton, a former New York Life Insurance agent, arrested in Charlotte for embezzling $215 premium from A. S. Davis's policy; no receipt given and funds not remitted to company; Welton discharged afterward.

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Arrested for Embezzlement.

C. H. Welton, a man about 40 years old, and a former agent of the New York Life Insurance company, is in jail here on a charge of embezzlement, preferred by A. S. Davis, a South Division street cigar maker. Davis claims that his clerk paid Welton $215 as a premium on his policy and that no receipt was taken. It transpired that Welton did not remit to the company and he was arrested at Charlotte late Saturday night. Since that transaction it is said Welton has been discharged by the company.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Story

What themes does it cover?

Crime Punishment Deception

What keywords are associated?

Embezzlement Arrest Insurance Fraud Premium Payment

What entities or persons were involved?

C. H. Welton A. S. Davis

Where did it happen?

Charlotte

Story Details

Key Persons

C. H. Welton A. S. Davis

Location

Charlotte

Event Date

Late Saturday Night

Story Details

C. H. Welton, former insurance agent, took $215 premium from A. S. Davis's clerk without receipt and failed to remit to company, leading to his arrest in Charlotte and discharge.

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