Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Related to the article: "Tragic Quarrel Has Grave Sequel: Newsboy to Face Murder Trial in Fatal Blow." Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 1935 Ida Morsch with young son Carl and her brother, defendant Phillip Shereshewfsky. Morsch holds her toddler son while he kisses his uncle on the cheek. They are in a courtroom full of people. Shereshewfsky was put on trial for the murder of William E. Simpson, his landlord, who died during a heated argument with Shereshewfsky. The argument between him and Simpson turned violent. After being struck by Shereshewfsky, Simpson hit the pavement and died from a skull fracture. Shereshewfsky is referred to with the surname of "Pearl" in early newspaper articles relating to the trial. Additionally his first name is spelled alternately as "Philip" or "Phillip" in various articles. His family possibly used both last names interchangeably. As for William E. Simpson, his birth year and age are suspect. His census and official records do not correspond to the age the articles cite. Text from newspaper caption: Philip Pearl, 17-year-old newsboy, faces murder charge as result of death of William E. Simpson, 76, ex-publisher, following fistic encounter. Pearl, held in City Jail, has been visited by his sister Ida and her 3-year-old son Carl. She says he struck Simpson in defending her. Handwritten on nitrate negative sleeve: L to R - Ida Morsch - Carl Morsch - Phillip Pearl - 10-3-35 Text from nitrate negative sleeve: 2600-- L to R, Ida Morsch - 21 yr (sister of Defendant), Carl Morsch - 3 yr, Phillip Pearl (Defendant), Simpson Inquest
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uclamss_1429_9094 ark:/21198/zz002dh3fz
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Judicial proceedings--California--Los Angeles Shereshewfsky, Phillip, b. ca. 1918 Morsch, Carl, b. 1932 Morsch, Ida, b. ca. 1914 Simpson, William E., $d. ca. 1865-1935
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