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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1920

Page

9

Ponzi’s Slate Not Accepted by Creditors

The creditors meeting in the Ponzi bankruptcy case turned chaotic as Italian speaking creditors demanded representation on the trustees and Attorney General scrutiny followed. Referee Warner approved Thurston Sears and Lowell as trustees after a lengthy vote. Ponzi was escorted to jail amid protests and shouted that trustees should not be chosen without his input.

Board of Frank M. Zottoli Legal Aid Society Ponzi Creditors’ Protective Committee Society Zottoli Ile Attorne H. FE. Warner Thurston, Sears Lowell Thurston Sears Vincent Brogna North End Louis Schwartz Lawrence Ponzi Creditors' Protective Committee Yottoli Boston Ponzi Warner Charley Auditex Rittenhouse

Today’s Events in Boston List of Meetings and Fairs

At 10 a m Scots Charitable Bazaar at Horticultural Hall and Boston Children’s Friend Society Fair at Hotel Vendome. 2 p m veterans organization meeting at Hotel Copley Plaza and Massachusetts Forestry Association at Twentieth Century Club plus Daughters of Massachusetts at Hotel Brunswick and 8 p m Pilgrim Pageant at Twentieth Century Club. Dr Martin Edwards lectures on Forbidden Tibet at Boston Public Library. Spring suits highlight semi fitted knee length jackets.

Horticultural Hall Boston Children’s Friend Society Hotel Vendome Organization of All Veterans Copley Plaza Massachusetts Forestry Association Twentieth Century Club Daughters of Massachusetts Hotel Brunswick Martin Edwards Boston Public Library South Boston Citizen’s Association Columbus Club

Cranks Seek Ed Searles Fortune in Will Settlement

Promoters and get rich quick men swarm around artist Albert Victor Searles as he nears a settlement over his uncle Edward F. Searles of Methuen. The case centers on the will contest and potential millions in prize money.

Albert Victor Searles Edward F. Searles Methuen

Promoters Pressure Boston Painter With Wealth Schemes

Promoters urge the young painter of Boston to invest in Canadian timber land Texas oil stock Caribbean treasure hunts and a Brazilian nut plantation to increase his fortune. Lawyers note cranks target suddenly rich individuals while omitting wealthy promoters who already hold wealth. Albert Victor Searles remains in Boston lodgings as he faces army background scrutiny.

Boston Searles Albert Victor Searles

Boston Cranks Target Artist Over Uncle’s Estate

The artist, pursued by cranks from across the country seeking financial aid, plans to move three times before settling his will. He says he will use any funds wisely and intends to finish art studies rather than engage in Wall Street financing, aiming to safeguard his late uncle’s estate.

Boston Post Wall Street State Street

Taunton Man Charged With Breakin and Grand Auto Theft

Russell K. Cole, 24, arrested in Taunton on charges of breaking and entering and larceny of an automobile. He declined to give his address, citing his mother and sister. Arraignment is set for tomorrow.

Taunton Russell K. Cole

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