General Martin Denies Bias in Licenses Case and Testimony Summary
General Martin testifies he was never influenced by Lithia Spring interests in license grants and warned his sons repeatedly to stay out of the matter. He describes humane policing policies, discusses pawnbroker bonds, and explains his role in the Fremont Mining inquiry while detailing family involvement and intentions to help his son develop the Pearl Hill spring business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Lithia Company
Fremont Gold Mining Company
General Martin
Patrick J. Maguire
Pearl Hill Lithia Spring Company
Champlin
Pillsbury
Poland
Roger F. Scannell
Greenhalge
Scannell
Miller
Mr. Miller
Board of Police
Everett
Doherty
Tade
Pearl Hill Company
Fremont
Gsi
Mr. Dorr
General Martin testifies on liquor licenses and related deals
General Martin resumes testimony citing Commissioner Clark's stance on lower tier hotel licenses and details on Jacobs Chauncey matter. He says he learned of the Moldenhauer and Smith transactions via Everett's testimony and discusses blotter rumors, insurance advertising, and measures to keep his sons from involvement in license matters.
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Martin
Clark
Champlin
Chauncey
Jacobs
Maguire
Everett
Smith
Everett's Insurance Links Implicate Board Bonds Policy
Testimony reveals the board's shift to require bonds for pawnbrokers and auctioneers, with discussion of Everett in the insurance business. Commissioner Curtis suggested broader surety bonds. the speaker delayed action to avoid appearing to favor his son.
The Lithia Business Interview Excerpt
Everett Martin first drew attention to bottling and selling spring water. The speaker explains Martin's Fitchburg spring experience and his plan to shift from another enterprise to develop this Lithia business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Martin
Fitchourg
Police Chief Testimony on Pearl Hill Company Inquiry
General Martin describes his limited involvement with the Pearl Hill Company and its license matters. He recalls meetings with Scannell and Miller, disputes with colleagues, and his stance on auctions for licenses while defending his sons’ reform efforts. He concludes by asserting remaining hope for their future civility.
General admits impropriety in Pearl Hill scheme
The general testified that he had not named a licensee for a year and a half, explaining the difference between insurance placed by his son with liquor dealers and stock offerings in the Pearl Hill Lithia Spring Company. He conceded improper aspects upon later reflection but claimed no breach of official propriety, though discreet. The questioning continued with a fresh objection by the general.
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Everett
Watts
Curtis
Mr. Curtis
Martin
Maguire
Moldenhauer
Pearl Hill Lithia Spring Company
Doherty
Pearl Hill
General Martin denied profiting from mining company dealings
In a lengthy hearing General Champlin and witnesses debated ethics and profits. General Martin said he never used his name to push stock, did not know its value, and allowed use as a director. The hearing ended with P. J. Maguire testifying about lithia in the water.
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Doherty
Champlin
Everett
Maguire
Fremont Mining Company
Wtness
Martin
General Martin
Fremont
P. J. Maguire
General Martin’s Company
Bank Officers’ Association apologizes for critic of counsel
The Bank Officers' Association through ex-president George B. Ford apologizes for criticizing a counsel for the complainants in the Martin investigation. It is believed Ford may have supported Chaplin if a suit arose with Howard National Bank. Bank officers' stance suggests Chaplin has tangible evidence, heightening interest in the pending argument before the Governor.
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Bank Officers’ Association
George B. Ford
Martin
Howard National Bank
Hoar
Chaplin
Ford
Pearl Hill Lithia Suit Referred to Auditor in Suffolk Case
Morris Kaplan and others sue Pearl Hill Lithia Spring Co in Suffolk Superior Court for 94 dollars on bottles sold. Trial held before Judge Richardson without jury but court declines to hear the case due to complexity and refers to George A. O. Ernst as auditor.
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Morris Kaplan
Blanket Act Convicts Lilian Ellis and Leon M. Steele in Vermont
In Montpelier Vermont on April 16 Mrs Lilian Ellis and Leon M Steele both of Northfield were convicted in county court under the blanket act and sentenced to two years of hard labor in the Rutland House of Correction.
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Montpelier
Lillian Ellis
Leon M. Steele
Northfield
House of Correction
Rutland
Mystery trunk murder linked to Oliver Pike case in 1890s
The Salt Lake trunk mystery reemerges as Oliver Pike, long thought dead, writes from Fresno and Los Angeles denying death. Investigators recount the 1893 Seattle and Utah leads, auction sale in Austin, and the found decomposed body in a bound zinc box shipped from Salt Lake.
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Consignee
Salt Lake
Henry Devere
Bas Marcel
Joanes Chasal
Oliver Pike
Seattle
Wash
Fayette
Pike
Steilacoom
Chicago
Utah
Ohio
Fresno
Cal
Hanford
Philip Gries
Charles Hass
Austin
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Union Pacific
G.M. Morgan
G. M. Morgan
Jefferson Street
Chicago & Northwestern
Receivers Named for Bennett and Columbia Mills in New Bedford
In New Bedford on April 16 creditors learned Bennett and Columbia mill debts total about 2.4 million dollars with unreported notes and misclassified profits. Five receivers were authorized to seek court appointment and possible bankruptcy if needed for the two corporations and related Lambeth Rope notes. The action aims to protect creditors amid a worsened financial outlook and potential insolvency.
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New Bedford
Bennett and
Columbia Mill
Lambeth Rope Company
Columbia Company
Bennett Mills
Stephen W. Hayes
Andrew G. Pierce, Jr
Oliver Prescott, Jr
Theophilus King
Bank of Redemption
Boston
Frederick C. Sayles
Pawtucket
Passover customs and rites observed worldwide this week
The piece describes Passover beginnings across Israel and the diaspora with leaven removed, matzos prepared for seven days, Seders held, and a seven week period of abstinence named shephira. It notes the ceremonial foods, the symbol of freedom, and the welcoming spirit for the hungry and distressed.
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Israel
Egypt
Slander suit over Havemeyer remark disclosed in Bergin case
John Bergin of Brooklyn sues Henry O. Havemeyer president of the Sugar Trust for 10000 dollars alleging slander and libel. The claim arises from Bergin remarks during a Senate investigation into the Sugar Trust when Havemeyer was questioned about job losses in 1886 and allegedly called Bergin a liar.
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New York
Henry O. Havemeyer
The
Sugar Trust
John Bergin
Brooklyn
Bergin
Havemeyer
South Fifth Street
East River
Senate
City Hall
Senator Lexow
Striker Shot in Factory Dispute Sparks Court Arraignment
Michael Papazian and Charles Ogazapian non-union lasters at Williams & Clark shoe factory were arraigned in Police Court on assault with a dangerous weapon. Doyle suffered a shoulder wound from a knife after a strike incident, with bond set at $100 for Papazian and $500 for Ogazapian. Case continued to April 28.
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Papazian
Ogazapian
Barry & Co. Won
The State Board of Arbitration heard arguments in Joslyn Hall on finishing and treeing prices at T. D. Barry & Co. Labor representatives urged higher rates while the firm cited a worker poll showing satisfaction with current pay. The board ruled it could not fix new prices and adjourned, promising a possible later hearing.
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Brockton
State Board of Arbitration
Joslyn Hall
T. D. Barry & Co
George H. Lord
Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union
T. D. Barry
Barry
Frank McSherry
Mills Crisis Revealed In New Bedford Meeting Proceedings
Dr. Hayes, newly elected president, leads investigation into the mill crisis. Mr. Parker reports inflated liabilities, misrepresented state returns, and improper charges including $100,000 in interest and $400,000 in dividends. Creditors push for swift action with revised receivers and urgent wage payments.
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Hayes
Boston
Parker
New Bedford
George Fox Tucker
Walter Clifford
Fail River
Mr. Clifford
Stephen W. Hayes
Corporation
Andrew G. Pierce
Oliver Prescott, Jr
Theophilus King
National Bank of Redemption of Boston
Frederick C. Sayles
Pawtucket
Clifford
Dr. Hayes
Thomas M. Stetson
Mr. Parker
Commonwealth
Hadley
Merriman
Lambeth Rope Company
British Warships Arrive at Durban in Naval Demonstration
The British cruiser Racoon and six other warships arrived at Durban under sealed orders after leaving Cape Town on February 12. Two additional British vessels are due tonight. The purpose of the fleet’s presence remains unknown.
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Durban
Natal
Racoon
Cape Town
Women Win The Day In New England Methodist Conference
The New England Southern Methodist conference session featured women’s victories and a vote to admit women to the conference by nine to one. It also approved admitting laymen by nine to four, while Dr. Homer Eaton commented on a sensational charge raised by an A.P. A. organ alleging Catholics.
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South Man
Ester
Conn
New England Southern Methodist Conference
Homer Eaton
Concern
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Ass’n
Galvin
Mr. Galvin
Charlie Martin
Warren
Station 4
Commissioner Curtis
Captain Watts
Lkverett
Everett’s Insurance Business
Lithia Business
Liquor Dealers In Company
Curley
Mr. Hoyt
A. Oliver M. Hoyt
Mr. Olmstead
Board of Police Commissioners
Bonzagni
Bozagni
Hozard
Olmstead
Mr. Doherty
Martin Cross
Pearl Hill Lithia
Bennett and Columbia
ST. Stephen’s
D. J
O'Farrell
Bartholomew Killilea
Leo Knappe
North End
Daly Brothers
Congressman Fitzgerald
John EF. Fitzgerald
Jeremiah J. Crowley
John J. Leahy
Daniel D. Rourke
Michael Donovan
James E. Cratty
C. F. O’brien
Timothy J. Murphy
James A. Doherty
Jeremiah B. Mahoney
Richard F. Field
John J. Dixon
Daniel J. Kane
Thomas Clougherty
Henry 8. Fitzgerald
Frank McDonough
Frederick Cutter
Dennis O'Connell
James F. English
Charles Logue
John O'Hare
Edward W. Dixon
Charles Garrell
John Finn
Patrick Collins
John Mahoney
John W. Anderson
Edward Johnson
John Rf. Bird
James F. Barry
Thomas McCullough
Henry McArdle
John McArdle
John Martin
M. J. Murphy
John Barry
Michael J. Finn
Timothy J. Callahan
Andrew O'Dowd
Edward Finn
Thomas Keefe
William J. Robinson
Dennis Fi. Collins
Charles Ballem
Patrick J. Carroll
Zuene Clifford
Thomas Sullivan
Edward J. Mooney
Francia J. Keany
Dr. White
Collins
Richard Daley
Maurice Bowers
Sziveetnen
Edward Muet Tie Te Wien
Sian Ate
Sage Rekaes Coggins
John F. Fitzgerald
St. Stephens’s
Sugar King Havemeyer
Striker
Lynn
James F. Doyle
Barry & CO
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