During World War I, Julius Forstmann was incorrectly suspected of "German taint" and was compelled to face a legal hearing on the matter. The whole thing was part of an anti-German prejudice, and Mr. Forstmann's name was cleared. His attorney was Robert H. McCarter.Here is a PDF copy of the New York Times article about the situation.
Robert Harris McCarter (April 28, 1859 – May 30, 1941) was an American lawyer who served as the Attorney General of New Jersey from 1903 until 1908, succeeding his brother Thomas N. McCarter. After his tenure as Attorney General he returned to his Newark law practice, which became known as McCarter & English in 1906 after the death of Edwin B. Williamson and the promotion of Conover English to partner. Conover English Hall was the name given to the lower level of the then-new Girls' Dining Hall in 1966 (now Geyer Hall). Woodruff (Woody) English served for many years as the president of Frost Valley's board of trustees.
