Fraud in Getting Lease Claimed in Framingham Case
Mrs Elizabeth C Rice widow of Captain E C Rice of Framingham filed a bill in equity in East Cambridge Court alleging Jacob F Eber and the Framingham Trust Company obtained a lease by fraud undue influence and pressure. She states she acquired the Nobscot block and relied on Eber. He allegedly misrepresented the property value to secure an eight year lease at 1200 dollars a year and a second lease allowing the trust company to occupy a store. She seeks cancelation and return of the leases and property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth C. Rice
Framingham
E. C. Rice
General Meade
East Cambridge
Jacob F. Eber
Athe Framingham Trust Company
Eber
Framingham Trust Company
Charles Fales & Company
Trust Company
Dorchester Day receives $3000 from city funds
Dorchester will receive 3000 to help cover this year’s Dorchester Day celebration set for June 10. Mayor Fitzgerald announced the allocation after a conference with City Council President Walter L. Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester
Fitzgerald
Walter L. Collins
Shortage of 25000 confessed tied to Woonsocket merger
Hermengilde Bessette, teller at the People's Saving Bank of Woonsocket, admitted a net shortage of about $25,000 over five years. The bank's deposits will stay intact as trustees transfer assets to the Woonsocket Institution for Savings, pending incorporators’ ratification and formal merger approval. No criminal action has been announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woonsocket, R. I
Woonsocket Institution For Savings
People’s Saving Bank of Woonsocket
William P. Goodwin
People’s Bank
Hermengilde Bessette
People’s Savings Bank
Bessette
Woonsocket Building and Loan Association
Loan Association
Goodwin
Charles E. Blake
Barrington
Bank Suspends Depositor Payout Amid Merger Terms
The People's Bank halted payments to depositors as a merger with Bessette proceeds. After about ten days, depositors opting for funds will be paid by Bessette, a 21 year teller at the bank who earned 1500 dollars annually. He resides with his wife and 10 children in Slatersville near North Smithfield. Bank officials cite unfavorable personal investments for large discrepancies, while trustees report partial resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Bank
Woonsocket Institution
Bessette
Slatersville
North Smithfield
Goodwin
People’s Savings Bank
Wolf's My Clothier Promotes 9c Stamps Offer
A notice states Eyes Prov. Co offers 9 cent double legal stamps with every purchase mornings until 12 noon at Wolf's My Clothier located at the corner of Llanover and Portland streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolf's
Llanover and
Portland Streets
My Clothier
Commer
Hanover
Dentist Raps Tooth Tinkers at Massachusetts Society
Dr. Wilfred R. Wilson told the Massachusetts Dental Society at Hotel Somerset that tooth tinkers run a sleight of hand laboratory stoking profits with contract getters and high salaries for speedy operators. He warned such practice harms patients. Dr. W. F. Chenery planned a Boston Dispensary clinic on mouth breathing. The meeting ends at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred R. Wilson
Massachusetts Dental Society
Somerset
Getter
W. F. Chénery
Boston Dispensary
Hartford Day Brings Record Crowd to World in Boston
Trustees expect today to set attendance records at the World in Boston exposition. Five thousand school children, special trains from Providence, Fall River, Heartsford, and a Toronto excursion enliven the day. Canadian Day draws Detroit delegates while Western New York floods the crowds from Rochester, Buffalo, and Syracuse. Rhode Island residents plan Young People's Day and Fall River runs a 900 strong special train. Methodist Day features welcome by Rev A Z Conrad and remarks by Dr A N Leonard with evening dinners and talks by Dr Homer C Stuntz and Dr Robert Forbes.
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Boston
Hartford
Providence
Fall River
Heartsford
Toronto
Montreal
Detroit
New York State
Rochester
Buffalo
Syracuse
Worcester
Rhode Island
Exposition
National Committee
Church
A. Z. Conrad
D. D
Park Street Church
A. N. Leonard
Board of Foreign Missions
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Homer C. Stuntz
Corea
Robert Forbes
Philadelphia
Uncharted sewer found in Park Square dispute
Laurence Minot head of the Park Square Real Estate Trust told Mayor Fitzgerald that an uncharted sewer exists on land at the old Park Square station and the trust seeks a city agreement to extend the sewer down Providence Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Square
Laurence Minot
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Knights Templars
Talbot Company
Washington Street
Hatters
Portland
New Bedford
Salem
Bangor
Pawtucket
Nashua
Taunton
Gloucester
Fitchburg
Leominster
Newport
R. I., Etc
New England
Straw Hats Men’s Hat Department Special
Talbot’s
United States
Fort Hill
Bromfield St
Woonsocket Bank
Eyes Prov
North St
Boston Cut Flower Co
Vagrant
Washburn's
Washburn Department Store
Washington St
Boylston
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