Howard Bank Chief Refutes Testimony In General Martin Inquiry
President Samuel S. Wilkins of the Howard National Bank defended the bank before Governor Wolcott in the General Martin land transaction investigation. He testified the land was held as collateral and that $15,000 loaned to Everett F. Martin went toward settling indebtedness, with stock and bonds securing other exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel S. Wilkins
Howard National Bank
General Martin
Chaplin
Doherty
Robbins
Mr. Capen
A. T
Wilkins
Durant
Pearl Hill Lithia Spring Company
Haverett F. Martin
Martin
Wolcott
Law Department
Michael F. Curley
Lithia Water Company
Olmstead
George Bowen
Scannell
Lithia Company
Everett F. Martin
Smith
A. E. Pillsbury
General Champlin
Isaac B. Allen
Eldredge
Police
Chicago
Governor Wolcott
Walcott
Samuel Wilkins
Hood's Sarsaparilla Firm on Blood Purifier Claims
The ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a premier blood purifier with a history of curing blood diseases. Sample letters from Hartland Vermont and other locations praise recovery from varicose veins, blood poisoning, indigestion, and general tiredness after taking the remedy. Multiple testimonials credit strength gains and improved health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartland
Hood & Co
Lowell, Mags
Hood
A. E. Gilson
Golf and Bicycle Stockings From Leading European Makers
We bought entire stocks from two major New York importers of Scotland and England built Golf and Bicycle Stockings. These high grade stockings come in thin legs and footless styles with rib tops, sizes 9 to 11 4, regular prices 1.50 to 2.50. Note we are the largest retail operators in golf stockings in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York City
Scotland
England
Testimony in Embezzlement Case Referenced Land as Surety
The witness described a meeting and the lack of a cash capital list. He recounted consulting the commissioner of corporations and presenting General Martin's explanatory letter. He also mentioned meeting Charles G. Maguire over embezzlement and receiving a $120 check signed by Everett F. Martin. The proceeding adjourned to 2 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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Witnesses testify in afternoon session of liquor licenses inquiry
The afternoon session features testimony from Everett F. Martin and Police Board Clerk Ryan. George Bowen appears with a poor recollection while General Champlin opens cross examination. Discussed are cash capital payments for Pearl Hill Lithia Spring and bank certificates of deposit totaling 30 000. General Martin's presence and responses are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett F. Martin
Ryan
Police Board
George Bowen
Penon
Mr. Olmstead
A. E. Pillsbury
General Martin
General Champlin
Everett Martin
Doherty
Mollenhauer
Captain Brown
Martin
Pearl Hill Lithia Spring Company
Howard National Bank
Market National Bank
Olmstead
S. F. Wilkins
Champlin
A. P. Martin
Testimony on bank land assets and pawnbroker bonds reviewed
National Bank Examiner Jeremiah Getchell details how banks handle land assets and valuation. Questions cover examination frequency of Howard National Bank and access to real estate records. Public official asks comptroller for permission to release records. police clerk cites pawnbrokers bonds and license transfer data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremiah Getchell
National Bank
Howard National Bank
Howard National Ank
Pearl Hill Lithia Spring Company
Chaplin
Comptroller
Thomas Ryan
Police Board
City Safe Deposit and Surety Company
Philadelphia
Everett F. Martin
General Champlin
Licenses and transfers reviewed for Boston liquor board
Testimony detailed liquor license activity from 1895 to 1897 including 304 applications with 199 granted and 105 rejected, 53 transfers May 1895 to May 1896 with 41 granted and 12 acted upon, and subsequent transfer figures. Board clerk described General Martin's heavy involvement and hotel licensing counts, plus notes on Hannigan Flannigan license changes at 256 Friend Street and customary license transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Ryan
Ryan
General Martin
Chaplin
Boston
General Champlin
M. A. Hannigan
Flannigan
Assessment Puzzle Reveals 1896 Land Valuations in Dorchester
Mr John Pierce the assessor for Dorchester testifies records for 1896. Questions focus on five parcels of land held by Pearl Hill Lithia Spring Co valued at 270, a figure he did not set. Witness notes valuation as fair though based on reports to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Curley
Pearl Hill Lithia Spring Company
Board of Police
Everett F. Martin
General Champlin
F. L. Caddigan
E. F. Martin
Pearl Hill
Patrick F. Shevlin
South Boston
Everett Martin
General Martin
Mr. Capen
Mr. Shuman
Champlin
Shevlin
James M. Olmstead
Boston
Pearl Hill Company
Mr. Olmstead
Hannigan
Frank Flannigan
John Pierce
Dorchester
Pillsbury
Doherty
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Howard Bank
Young Everett
Iit
G. A. Connor
Alleghany Spring
Montgomery Co
Dr. Pierce
Buffalo, N. Y
Tapley Machine Company
Algonquin Club
Doggett, Bassett & Hill Company
Doggett, Bassett & Hill
Pearl Hill Spring Lithia Water Company
Pearl Ifill Company
Mr. Epitope
Samuel
Ilicins
C. I. Hoop & Co
Lowell, Mass
A. Johnson
Hinaam Odlin
Bangor
Johnson & CO
Custom House
Mase
J. Bert
Erald St
Saore
Cts
Washington St
Mallow Spa
Butler
Nat
Tom and
Frank
Pratt Fasteners
Emerson
Washington St. and Cor. Water and
Washington
R. B. Grover & Co., Makers
Brockton, Mass
Pauline
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
Taylor—Beals
George L. Perin
Philip K. Taylor
Ida &. Beals
Allen
Fast Boston
Frederick Se
William H. and
Fannie L. Allen
Flowers
J. Newman & Sons
Tremont ST
Arthur Burke
Ringgold
Orm Loosepgee Price Ots
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