The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-21
COREY IS BACK,
WIFE AIDS HIM
TO DENY RUMORS
Steel President Says He
Returns Early to
Work.
Bride Has Left Stage.
He Will Remain Head
of Trust.

NEW YORK, July 2O.-Upon his re-
turn from Europe today aboard La
Savoie, William Ellis Corey, president
Of the United States Steel Corporation,
denied IL positive terms that ne has yet
resigned the presidency of the trust,
but was less definite in his announce
ment regarding his futre business plans.
When first questioned upon the sub
ject Of his resignation. Mr.. Corey's re-
plies were evasive, but when this was
called to his attention and a positive
statement requested, he said:
Il have not resigned from the presi-
dency of the steel Corporation. In fact
have come back early in the summer
on purpose to go to work. I am not
informed regarding the details of any
meetings that may have been held dur
ing my absence and that is all 1 can
say upon that subject"
Seated Beside Wife.
When Mr.. Corey made this last state
ment ne was seated in his stateroom
beside his beautiful wife, who was
formerly the actress, Mabelle Gilman.
Mrs. Corey appeared deeply interested
in everything her husband said and
while ne was talking she took one Of
time Mr.. Corey was being interviewed.
She nodded her head vigorously when
ncr husband made response to a ques-
tion regarding rumors that Mrs. Corey
might be induced to appear upon the
stage again. The question seemed to
stir Mr.. Corey more than the one re-
gaTding his resignation, and he an
swered sharply:
'"You may say for Mrs. Corey and
myself that she is through with the
stage for life. She will never appear
upon the stage again. She Is glad TO
give II up. and I Will be pleased TO see
this denial made prominent, as 1 can
only believe that the rumor was started
by some one wishing to secure a little
notoriety by making use Of her name"
Mrs. Corey Emphatic.
mo. will never be seen upon the
stage again." chimed in Mrs. Corey.
tapping the floor emphaticauy with the
end Of her long shepherds crook para
sol.
Mr.. Corey at first expressed displeas-
ure at finding newspaper men awaiting
him as La Savoie reached quarantine.
but finally said:
Il guess you must be pretty nearly
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fairs, so If there is anything can tell
you. let me know.
''We have had n pleasant trip abroad,
and am returning at this time because
I am anxious to get to work again
am glad 20 see that the market Is hold
ing up well, and that the crop reports
are better. The whole civilized world
seems to be having an era of prosperity
and car see nothing in sight IN the
near future to give American business
men any anxiety.
To Summer In France.
while we were abroad I bought the
Chateau de Vile Gents. near Paris, and
my wife and have decided to make
our home there every summer. We Will
remain in New York for the remainder
Of this year. I shall stop ut Sherry's
until my home on Fifth avenue IS ready
for occupancy"
In addition TO the statement already
referred to as being made by Mr. Corey
regarding Steel trust affairs, he said
that he had heard nothing OF the ru-
mors that directors believe he had re-
manned away from the corporations
Offices for too long a time. and that
Alvy Dinkey was being spoken OF as
his successor as president.
I nave heard no such runnors, and 7
think I would have heard them II they
were serious" he said