Jan. 29, 1920: "Mrs. Thorkildsen had previously testified that at the Worthington home Mr. Thorkildsen became intoxicated, broke a corner of the piano, smashed a number of wine glasses, tore the dress of the hostess, broke a statue and in the kitchen engaged in a fight with Herman Hauser, also a guest. His conduct humiliated her, she said.”

Mr. Worthington testified: "He tore my wife's dress, but it was in fun. He rolled on the floor, but he was demonstrating a new crawl stroke used in swimming. Tom [Thorkildsen] was just playful."