Charles W. Morse, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetCharles W. Morse
American banker
Date of Birth: 21-Oct-1856
Place of Birth: Bath, Maine, United States
Date of Death: 12-Jan-1933
Profession: banker
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Libra 
About Charles W. Morse
- Charles Wyman Morse (October 21, 1856 – January 12, 1933) was an American businessman and speculator who committed frauds and engaged in corrupt business practices.
- At one time he controlled 13 banks.
- Known as the "Ice King" early in his career out of New York City, through Tammany Hall corruption he established a monopoly in New York's ice business, before buying several shipping companies and moving into high finance.
- His attempt to manipulate the price of copper-shares set off a wave of selling that developed into the Panic of 1907.
- Jailed for violating federal banking laws, he faked serious illness and was released.
- Later he was indicted for war profiteering and fraud.
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