Witness recounts land sale and water works dispute
General Champlin questioned a witness about an alleged land sale to General Martin near Blue Hill avenue and Morton street, including a 50 foot strip for a street at 25 cents a foot. Testimony covered a water works, a spring, and how bottling houses affect nearby property values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champlin
General Martin
Sumner
Martin
Chaplin
Blue Hill Avenue
Morton Street
Michael J. O’hearn
Scannell
Fiothy Scanlon
St. John
N. B
Roger F. Scannell
Boston
Doherty
General Martins Son Witnesses Clash Over Water Sales
Witnesses testified that liquor dealers denied pressuring buyers to obtain Pearl Hill lithia water. Maguire claimed he never met the cited witnesses while others identified a man claiming to be General Martins son. The hearing paused as defense witnesses began testimony about land values and the Peters Hill property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Scannell
Roger F. Scannell
General Martin
Martin
Maguire
Ryan
MacMorrow
Councilman
Miller
Mr. Scannell
Scannell
Scannell Exam Resumed After Brief Pause Before Governor
The examination of Colonel Scannell resumes after a brief pause. He admits lengthening yesterday’s statements and says he did not apply twice for a license. He clarifies he was never in command of a regiment and has no War of Rebellion or Fenian war service. A prior arrest record is referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger F
Scannell
Doherty
Walcott
Montgomery Light Guards
Coleman
Pillsbury
Testimony on Governor Greenhalge and General Martin
The dialogue covers Governor Greenhalge’s view that a man should close the Louisiana lottery and vice dens, with General Martin seen as suitable though required to give up the shoe business. Mr Page discusses Martin’s business connections while Doherty questions Martin’s knowledge of his salary as president of the Mutual Accident Association and his duties examining claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doherty
Greenhalge
Martin
Mutual Accident Association
Union Club
Algonquin Club
Witnesses recount liquor probe and deflected identities
Testimony describes Patrick Mullaney and Maguire in a police inquiry over liquor dealings. Everett F. Martin linked to Fitchburg water venture, while Colonel Scannell and General Martin clash over licenses. Miller refuses contract sum and ends ties as Champlin questions names.
Witness details retainer payments in council investigation
A witness describes a $100 retainer and $100 payments tied to council resolutions seeking an investigation of General Martin. He indicates the Mayor was pressed to order the inquiry and that Colonel Scannell suggested others would join the probe, with more money promised to the witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scannell
Champin
Colonel Scannell
Martin
Dorchester man testifies on land offer to bank
Charles A. Ufford of Dorchester testified that he offered Howard National Bank 20 cents per foot for land on the Martin estate, but the offer was declined. A recess followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Ufford
Dorchester
Howard National Bank
Martin
Land valuations emerge in Capen land dispute hearing
The afternoon session opened with Mr Ufford denying a quick sale of his rear Capen land at 30 to 35 cents per foot. Mr Clement Sumner testified he owns 4 1/2 acres near Capen land valuing at 25 cents per foot and recalled selling a Mor ton and Blue Hill corner lot at 40 cents per foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ufford
Champlin
Mr. Ufford
Clement Sumner
Dorchester
Capen Land
Morton and
Blue Hill Avenues
Health warning on opium use and the Pierce remedies
A persuasive health ad warns that neglecting health leads to decline and morphine dependence, advocating Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery to cure digestion and blood issues. It denounces substitutes and urges regularity and patience with Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Golden
Liquor dealers dispute over Valador sale connected to General Martin
Testimony in the case includes Mr. N E McPeek admitting cash purchase of Valador while owing a bill to Mr Chaplin and denying temperance movement ties in Dedham. Florence Scannell and Maguire confirm water deliveries and alleged links to General Martin presidency. Other witnesses corroborate or deny recall of key conversations and purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. E. McPeek
Somerville
Scannell
Valador
General Martin
Sean
Chaplin
Dedham
McPeek
Florence Scannell
General Champlin
Mallow Spa
Mr. Scannell
Michael Tierney
Massachusetts Avenue
Maguire
Pearl Hill Lithia Spring Comany
L. McIntee
Witness Testimony Reveals Alias Claim and Probed Scene
John Ryan testified that Meguire represented himself as a senior general Martin and claimed he kept tabs on the situation, triggering an unexpected scene during the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ryan
Meguire
al Martin
Maguire Refutes impersonation claims before committee
In a testimony sequence, Maguire denies knowing several Mr. Martins and denies impersonating Everett Martin or his brother. He recounts visits to taverns and selling Valador water to some patrons, while denying involvement with Reynolds Hotel discussions. The exchange touches on license concerns and impersonation rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Martin
Maguire
Ryan
E. F. Martin
Mulelaney
J. E. Walsh
Q. Frank C. Jacobs
Mr. Jacobs
General Champlin
Everett Martin
the Reynolds
Martins
Charles G. Maguire
Bash
Bennie Bash
Bush
Asbour
General Martin
Reynolds Hotel
Martin
Mr. Maguire
Thomas F. McGrath
Witness from 1880s Ames council testifies on 1899 property purchase
Mr. Micheal M. Cunniff testified as a member of Governor Ames's council in 1887 or 1888. He said he owned the Charles street corner property from 1899 and had known Mr. Scannell for about 18 to 20 years. He corroborated Scannell's license and remarks, noting any challenge would require further questioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Scannell
Scanlan
Scannell
General Champlin
Martin
Guiff
General Martin
M. M. Cunniff
Charles and
Cambridge
Colonel Scannel
Micheal M. Cunniff
Beacon Street
Governor Ames
Charles Street
Cambridge Street
Mr. Scannell
Doherty
Humphreys' Co. sale notice from New York
Sold by Gruggiote or sent on receipt of two ict units or one dollar. Humphreys' Co. advertises from William and John Streets in New York with price and delivery terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gruggiote
Humphreys’ Co
William and John Sts
New York
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Conn
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Prop
5Th Ward Market
Springfield
T. H. Pollard
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N. Y
Smith College Chemical Laboratory
Northampton
the Digestine Co
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W. H. Digney
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Pauline Burke
Ogden St
James L. Parker
Pond
Edwin
Hull
New Haven
James V. Cooke
State St
Wv. R. Wheeler
Church St
New London
Ella Brown
Main St
Eoewe
H. P. Fox
Haynes St
Hartford
Prinfield
Maass
Gen. Martins Son
Pearl Hill Lithin
Scannel
Scan
Pearl Hill Lithia Spring Company
F. L. Cadigan
Everett F. Martin
Sewell W. Rich
Federal Street
R. F. Scannell
Rich
Pearl Hill
Mr. Pillsbury
Charles Martin
Everettt Martin
Charles J. Maguire
Pearl Hill Company
Cyrus A. Page
The
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Wolcott
James B. Welch
South
Kneeland Streets
Welch
Philip McMorrow
Dorchester Avenue
McMorrow
Peeler
Page
Patrick Mullaney
Shawmut Avenue
Fitchburg
Young Martin
W. J. Miller
General Captin
Scanlon
Chamon
Cunniff
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