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September 15, 1940
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
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George Scalise, ex-union president, convicted in New York of stealing from workers' union treasury via larceny and forgery; faces up to 50 years as habitual offender.
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Union Racketeer Guilty of Theft
By EARLE R. STEELE
NEW YORK, Sept. 14. (UP)—George Scalise, former $1,666 a month president of the building service employes international union was found guilty today of stealing from the union's treasury, built up by the 35 cents a month dues of charwomen, chamber maids and janitors.
He was convicted on one count of grand larceny and four counts of third degree forgery. The jury failed to agree on five counts of larceny and embezzlement.
Judge Jacob Gould Schurman, jr., revoked Scalise's bond of $25,000 and committed him to The Tombs. He will be sentenced Sept. 27.
The maximum penalty on each of the counts of which Scalise was convicted was five to 10 years imprisonment. In his case, thus, he is liable to 50 years imprisonment.
He is a second offender, having served a term for white slavery 27 years ago, and the Baumes habitual criminal law is applicable.
The larceny charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years, and each forgery count carries a maximum five-year sentence for a first offender. The penalty for forgery is double in the case of second offenders.
By EARLE R. STEELE
NEW YORK, Sept. 14. (UP)—George Scalise, former $1,666 a month president of the building service employes international union was found guilty today of stealing from the union's treasury, built up by the 35 cents a month dues of charwomen, chamber maids and janitors.
He was convicted on one count of grand larceny and four counts of third degree forgery. The jury failed to agree on five counts of larceny and embezzlement.
Judge Jacob Gould Schurman, jr., revoked Scalise's bond of $25,000 and committed him to The Tombs. He will be sentenced Sept. 27.
The maximum penalty on each of the counts of which Scalise was convicted was five to 10 years imprisonment. In his case, thus, he is liable to 50 years imprisonment.
He is a second offender, having served a term for white slavery 27 years ago, and the Baumes habitual criminal law is applicable.
The larceny charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years, and each forgery count carries a maximum five-year sentence for a first offender. The penalty for forgery is double in the case of second offenders.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Union Theft
Racketeer Conviction
Grand Larceny
Forgery
Second Offender
What entities or persons were involved?
George Scalise
Jacob Gould Schurman, Jr.
Where did it happen?
New York
Story Details
Key Persons
George Scalise
Jacob Gould Schurman, Jr.
Location
New York
Event Date
Sept. 14
Story Details
George Scalise, former president of the building service employees international union, was convicted of grand larceny and four counts of third degree forgery for stealing from the union's treasury. The jury deadlocked on five other counts. His bond was revoked, and he was committed to The Tombs pending sentencing on Sept. 27. As a second offender, he faces up to 50 years imprisonment under the Baumes law.