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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1921

Page

5

Nude woman plunges from barge into Kill Van Kull at Bayonne

Mrs Emma Kurg of Manhattan, 38, reports she jumped from the barge Flashlight after Charles Klenn attempted to assault her aboard a Bayonne barge. She was found in a small rowboat by Fred Lawson, then wrapped by Patrolman Daniel Talbot and brought to Bayonne police headquarters. She claimed Klenn was her husband’s friend, luring her to Boston with promises and money.

van Kull Bayonne Emma Kurg Manhattan Charles Klein Fred Lawson Ms. Kurg Klenn Boston Kleni

Frost Expected by September 8 18

Westfield reports frost is forecast within three weeks and winter two weeks early according to local naturalist Harry Gibson. He notes wild grapes ripened two weeks earlier than normal as evidence of an earlier cold season and predicts New England may avoid a prolonged hot spell this year.

Westfield Harry Gibson

Cosmopolitan Directors Sued Over Massive Bank Losses

A Boston trust company sues Cosmopolitan directors led by Max Mitchell for 4.76 million plus interest after alleged loans to self and family, straw borrowers, and bankrupt firms. Defendants include Patrick J. Bergin, Rocco Brindisi, Edward Donnelly, Michael Jordan, Patrick Keefe, Silas Pierce, and others. Writs to be served today.

Max Mitchell Mitchell Patrick J. Bergin Rocco Brindisi Edward C. Donnelly Michael J. Jordan Patrick F., Keefe Raymond H. Oveson Benjamin A. Prager Simon Vorenberg Boston Silas Pierce Brookline Gabriele Stabile Somerville Patrick B. Magrane Lynn Hiram J. Potter O'Keefe Donnelly Pierce Magrane Vorenburg Prager Jordan and Oveson Stabile Brindisi Potter Bergin Glackstone Street

Freckles Othine ad and massive bank loan losses expose risk

An advertising claim for Freckles removal with Othine is followed by a bank loss report detailing dozens of loans and guarantees. The Universal Export and Import Company and related borrowers face multi‑million losses. a bankruptcy petition names Max Mitchell and others as key figures.

Fidelity Trust Company Universal Export & Import Company Lewis F. Cardarelli Cardarelli Tetal Hugh J. Dimond Max Mitchell John C. Bills

Cosmopolitan Trust Directors Seek Best Asset Realization Plan

Through attorneys Barker White Wood Williams the Cosmopolitan Trust Company states that the bank commissioner filed suit late Thursday and they have had no chance to review the allegations due to courthouse hours. They emphasize public interest, aim for orderly liquidation to maximize payout to depositors and stockholders and cooperation among all parties.

The Cosmopolitan Trust Company Barker, White

First Bank Commissioner Suit Opens Way for Settlements

The Massachusetts action against Cosmopolitan Trust Company directors by Bank Commissioner Allen is the first such suit in the state and the largest. If successful, it could settle all claims at 100 cents on the dollar in both savings and commercial divisions and is seen as a forerunner of further lawsuits against other financial boards.

Bachmann Iron Works Ohio R. H. McElroy Bernice P. Mellett E. J. Anderle International Clay Machinery Company International Clay Company Washington-Essex Building Trust Siegel Anna F. Monahan Cosmopolitan Trust Company Max Mitchell Capitol Theatre Benjamin A. Prager Lasser Agoos Agoos Bernard L. Garfinkle Hugh J. Dimond Washington and Essex Building Trust Hiram Miller Ernest G. Mitchell Miller Mitchell Stain Manufacturing Company State National Bank G. Mitchell Ida Mitchell Eon Mitchell Ida Arthur R. Morris St. Johns River Savings Department Allen Massachusetts Other Financial Institute

Bank assets to be liquidated for maximum proceeds say directors

The bank commissioner holds assets capable of yielding substantial funds if liquidated. Since the trust company closure, the directors have worked to devise a plan to realize the largest amount of money and are prepared to cooperate in that effort.

Cress

Cosmopolitan Trust Company Directors Face Suit Over $5 Million Shortfall

Max Mitchell, president of the Cosmopolitan Trust Company, states at noon that a suit has been filed against the directors alleging assets are short by $5,000,000 owed to depositors.

Max Mitchell Cosmopolitan Trust Company Mae

Bank official pledges to meet depositor claims despite losses

The speaker notes broad losses across banks but asserts current plans would pay all deposits and provide for stockholders if accepted. He cannot discuss examiner allegations yet but promises thorough study and believes the public will be satisfied with his actions.

Mitchell

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