Potter Bank Trial Details Rise In Second Hearing
The second trial of Asa P. Potter, president of the Maverick Bank collapse, draws a crowd of young lawyers and bankers. Key figures include Hopkins and Hyde for the defense, District Attorney Hoar for the government, and ex Governor Robinson. Witnesses like William L. Keene and cashier Joseph Work testify as Potter maintains composure, and cross examining leads to notable objections from the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asa P. Potter
Maverick Bank
Bar of Justice
Hopkins
Hyde
Mr. Potter
Holman
Hoar
Robinson
William L. Keene
Why Insurance Rates Are Too High In Boston
Boston businessmen argue that fire insurance costs are excessive. They cite a 100 percent profit in premiums after losses and expenses, noting 25 percent rate hikes in the city’s worst district. The Post presents a ten year table of nine large insurers showing high expense rates, urging investigation and lower premiums through better management.
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Boston
New England
the Post
United States
Testimony Tangles in Cashier Case at Hoar Court
In a tense session Judge Putnam oversaw a heated exchange as District Attorney Hoar pressed the cashier on instructions given between 1890 and 1891. Counsellor Hopkins repeatedly objected while the cashier claimed he relayed instructions through a department clerk and could not recall exact conversations or the clerk’s name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ner
Hopkins
Hoar
Colonel Hopkins
Judge Putnam
Bombardment Threat in the Bay of Rio de Janeiro
Intelligence from Rome reports Admiral Mello, leader of the Brazilian rebel fleet, informing foreign representatives in Rio de Janeiro of plans to bombard the bay forts. Operations were set to start after 9 o clock today with preparations to move foreign ships out of danger. A British gunboat reportedly departed the bay to warn vessels away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Mello
Rio de Janeiro
Bay
Tariff Hearing Probes Plate Glass and Cotton Goods
The Ways and Means Committee heard witnesses from the Crystal Plate Glass Company and cotton manufacturers in New England. Advocates urged maintaining existing duties to protect prices, labor, and industry, arguing tariff cuts would lower wages and harm national production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ways and Means
E. A. Hitencock
St. Louis
Crystal Plate Glass Company
Alfred Bloom
Bloom & Tech
New York
Charles H. Corliss
Troy Collar & Shirt Manufactory
United States
Lovering
Boston
Arkwright Club
New England
A. T. Pierce
New Bedford
Boston Passengers Departures on Friesland and Majestic
Boston travelers list for two transatlantic sailings. Friesland bound for Antwerp aboard Miss Esther E Treat Mrs I M Tracy Dr Frank B Mallory Mrs Mallory Prof Frank Vogel Mrs Vogel Miss Bertha Vogel Miss Mary L Driscoll Miss Helen C Bacon Miss B G Fowler Prof Raymond L Weeks Mrs Georgianna Howard Miss Idalian Howard Mr W C Dreher. Majestic bound for Liverpool features Dr J Dias Bell Mrs Bell Mr S W Boyse Capt W H Chase Mrs Chase Mr Henry Marsh Mr Jasper Whiting Mr C E Mountford Miss H L Caldwell Mr Donald Fraser Mrs Fraser.
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Boston
Antwerp
Red Star Line
Friesland
Esther E. Treat
I. M. Tracy
Frank B. Mallory
Mallory
Frank Vogel
Vogel
Bertha Vogel
Mary L. Driscoll
Helen C. Bacon
B. G. Fowler
Raymond L. Weeks
Georgianna Howard
Idalian Howard
W. C. Dreher
Liverpool
White Star Line
Majestic
Rumor On Naomi Cleveland Name For White House Baby
Cabinet circles report Mrs. Cleveland plans to name the baby Naomi rather than Frances Folsom. She prefers Naomi to Ruth as a sister name and will retreat to Woodley with the children through October and November, staying away from the White House until late December.
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Washington
Trials at Abington Court After Railroad Riot
Trials stemming from the North Abington railroad riot continued. Edward Mackie was discharged on larceny charges involving a railroad engine. Christopher L. Bailey and Aug R Frazer were found guilty of assaulting officers and fined 41 each. they appealed.
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Abington
North Abington
Edward Mackie
Christopher L. Bailey
Russell
R. Frazer
Hollis
Bouve
Carlisle to Undergo Arm Operation After Lump Emerges
New York September 18 Secretary Carlisle will undergo surgery within days due to a growing lump on his right arm above the elbow. Doctors Bryant and Thompson say the mass has invaded muscle and nerve, severely impairing use of the hand and necessitating removal by the knife.
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New York
Carlisle
Bryant
J. Ford Thompson
Woodbury Democratic Leader Dies in Bedford at 63
Manchester reports the death of Hon. Charles H. Woodbury a prominent Democratic figure and leading New York attorney. Born in Bedford he practiced locally with Oster before moving to New York in 1853. He had been in frail health about a year and is survived by a family.
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Manchester
Charles H. Woodbury
New York City
Bedford
Mr. Woodbury
Peter P. Woodbury
Herman Foster
Oster
New York
Lake disaster at Leamington burns Byron Trerice steamer
The Byron Trerice passenger and freight steamer burst into flames at 2 a m after an oil lamp and barrel explosion. Three crewmen died, two badly burned. Captain D F McRae and Purser Jackson severely burned. The boat, valued at 25000 dollars, had sheltered from Lake Erie storm and faced a fatal blaze with a light crew.
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Leamington
Ont
Byron Trerice
Rondeau
Cleveland
Lake Erie
George Shaw
John Cronk
Jennie Finnessee
D. F. McRae
Jackson
Pilgrim Returns From New York Yacht Race Fallout
The defeated Pilgrim reached Boston on the tug Triton and anchored off India Wharf. Aboard, two sailors blamed racing issues on sails and a malfunctioning aluminum block on the Jubilee. They noted Vigilant and Colonia led early. Jubilee could have won if not for gear failure.
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Pilgrim
New York
India Wharf
Post
Vigilant
Colonia
Jubilee
General Paine
Sherlock
Boston
Stewart
Along the Water Front at Fort Warren and Wharves
The Fort Warren boat Resolute returns renewed on her route after a thorough overhaul and fresh paint. The Santuit now serves a coal firm, while fishing along the coast yields good mackerel and smelt. Special Officer George Smith at T wharf moves to night duty, noted for steady conduct. Sam Warren shifts rafts for winter. Clark's landing electric launch continues to fascinate pedestrians. Arrivals at T wharf are numerous though trips few. An agricultural claim about Lubec, Me. is corrected to Lubec as the source. Marston remains a leading gardener and eastern boat shipper.
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Fort Warren
Santuit
Boston Fruit Company
George Smith
T Wharf
Smith
Sam” Warren
Congress Street
Clark’s Landing
Lubec
Aroostook
Marston
Official in Till He Is Let Out. Boston Aldermen Debate Resignations
The Boston Board of Aldermen, in a twenty minute session, transmitted two messages from Mayor Matthews. One discussed laws affecting the city and the other questioned whether a public official can resign before the mayor accepts. Ex-Corporation Counsel Healey argued resignation takes effect on quitting, not upon acceptance. The issue centers on Dr. Jenks on the board of commissions. The mayor sought Corporation Counsel Babson's opinion, which states Jenks must remain until the mayor lets him out or accepts the resignation. The board will revisit the matter next meeting.
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Board of Aldermen
Matthews
Jefferson, N. H
Boston
Healey
Dr. Jenks
Board of Commissions of Public Institutions
Babson
Joint Committee On Cities
Flood
Committee On Railroads
Bay State
Board of Police
North End
Portland
Travers
Merrimac
Friend
Canal
Causeway
Berwick Park
New York New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Boylston Cafe Renamed Renovation With Live Band
The Boylston cafe was thoroughly renovated under managers James O. Gray and George Francis who hired a band of ladies to play daily from 5 to 11 pm. The event, titled last night, drew Aldermen Lee Flood Fottler Witt Dever Folsom Maguire Mitchell and Senator Leary, City Clerk Galvin, Captain John F. Ryan, H. B. Barton, Captain John F. Bryan and G. L. Prendergast, with a large dinner. Managers said a vast sum was spent to make it the city’s most attractive dining spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyleston
James O. Gray
George Francis
Boston
Lee
Flood
Fottler
Reception for John J. Cantwell at Brookline Y M C A Hall
John J. Cantwell, newly elected vice president of the Catholic Young Men's National Union of America, was hosted at a Brookline gathering in Y M C A Hall Linden place. Neil J. Wallace chaired the arrangements and Cantwell arrived from Chicago Tuesday. The program featured brief speeches by Rev L J Morris and Selectman James B Hand, followed by music and personal congratulations for Cantwell.
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John J. Cantwell
Catholic Young Men’s National Union of America
Y. M. Co. A. Hall
Linden Place
Brookline
Neil J. Wallace
Young Men’s Catholic Association
Mr. Cantwell
Mutiny of Convicts at Lone Rock Mine Near Tracy City
About 100 convicts at Lone Rock mine refused meals and work, seized the powder magazine and threatened to blow it up. Extra guards were sent, mines watched, and most returned to work. Fifty four refused to come out. The mutiny relates to food quality. about half the mutineers are white, many serving long terms.
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Nashville
Tenn
Lone Rock Mine
Tracy City
Alleged Pension Frauds Uncovered in Baltimore
Pension Examiners Cutler and Sidman report startling frauds in Baltimore linked to delivering pension checks at the post office. Thirty five cases are active, with estimates five times that number awaiting discovery. Papers in three flagrant cases are in Washington and arrests are anticipated. Fraud may span fifteen to twenty years with large sums involved. Checks were issued rapidly as notebooks sat on desks.
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Baltimore
Cutler
Sidman
Washington
Messrs
Philadelphia
Paine's misses rare Irish point curtain again this spring
Readers recall last fall’s excitement over a rare Irish point curtain at Paine's on Canal Street. The stock sold out. this spring Paine's bought the remaining supply from a European city at a low price and offers it for 16.25 dollars, noted as far more beautiful than any Irish print pattern seen in Boston.
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Paine’s
Canal Street
Paine
Furniture Company
Boston
Republicans Decide Not to Interfere in Gubernatorial Race
The state Republican committee meeting decided not to interfere, allowing the party to choose its candidate. The resolutions list delegates by at large and by district, with names and hometowns for regional representation. Pillsbury remains confident of his chances.
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State Committee
George D. Robinson
Henry Cabot Lodge
T. Jefferson Coolidge
W. M. Butler
E. A. Hall
Greenfield
E. F. Giddings
Springfield
M. J. Whithall
Worcester
L. E. Bennink
Lexington
Frederick Lawton
Lowell
J.O. Wardwell
Haverhill
James F. Meech
Lynn
S. W. McCall
Winchester
W. A. Gove
East
Boston
H. O. Fairbanks
Quincy
Stephen M. Weld
Dedham
John D. Long
Hingham
Charles S. Randall
New Bedford
Pillsbury
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Magruder
Ewer
Potter
Thomas F. Bishop
Continental of
New
UE Aa Lea En Rteeek
Hartford
Conn
Home
Ins. Co. of
No. America
Cecececes
Niagara
Denmark
Keene
Rio Janeiro
Europe
Naomi Cleveland
MR. Carlisle
Charles H. Woodbury Read
J. Fenton
Hood
John Fenton
Pride St
Pittsburg
MR. Babson
Nathan Appleton
Appleton
Caracas
Venezuela
Committee On
Lomasney
Committee On County Accounts
Boylston Cafe
Cantwell
Tennessee
Purchasers’ Directory
Somerville Desk CO
Sudbury Streets
F. Smith & Bro
Oliver Street
Rennan
A. W. Davis
Northamp 2
Devonshire St
New York Con. Stock Exchange
Batowin Bros
Srokersts
Aker’s
Winthrop M. Baker
Atlantic Ave
BAR Lock Typewriter
Jas. J. Shannon &Co
Agts
Wash St
L. W. Fladiinand & CO
Federal St
Congress St
Stedman & Kellogg
Aia Oe
Advantags Business College
John L. Whiting & Son CO
High and
Purchase Streets
H. M. Kmports
Washington St
Jonah Jacobs
Federal Street
Mass
U.S. Mutual Accident Ass’n
Bishop & Robinson
Milk St
Whipple
The
Sargent Laundry Co
Ington St
W. E. McDonald & CO
Washington Street
Latimer
Chardon Street
Stoacier
la Grange Street
Linwood Street
Somerville
John H. Apcock
Real Es
Cour Heroston
Child & CO
State Street
H. B. Beach & CO
Wash. St
Parker
Columbus Av
Portland Screen Co
School St
Davis
Champion
Excelsior
Avon
Goodrich
Save Money
INE Emporium
Place
J. N. Leach
Falicenes Brush
Frances RE. Willard
L. Wetherbee & Chow
Charlestown St
Idwell & Saben Cycle CO
Wwaltham Cycles
Columbus Ave
Hewes & Mayo CO
Cornhill
A. P. Boyce
Lyman Gibbs
T. Taylor
Stavent Ny
E. C. Woodward
West St
S. T. Taylor
Alice E. Brety
Exchange Building
Boston Storage Cor
Westchester Park
Westland Avenue
Wm.t. Henan
Manner
Otis St
Cor
B. F. Bradbury
Lewis Jones & Son
Lagrange Street
Challenge Umbrella CQ
Kingston St
Weerke Papers and Borders
Mas F
Cornhillston
Boston Machine CO
Charlestown Street
Federal St. Sal
Lamson
Allen Bros
Toesroom
Bedford St
Hubbard's
Mery
Frank J. Scott
Pearl Street
B & Co
Arch St
Merson Piano CO
Boylston Street
the Common
A. Folsom & CO
Union St
North Dakota
Forks
No. Dakota
Jas
Association
Grand Frey
Eastern Sales
Match & CO
Insurance
Danaw. Bennett & Co
Water St
Standard Accident Ins. Co
Detroit
Mich
Gro. H. Sunane, Jr., & Co
Fashington St. Jiano
Ticht
Sargent & Ham
Ant
Hale
Elm St
Cambridgeport
A. E. Lynch
Beecham’s
Friends In Council
Young's
Young’s
Jesse M. Gove
Butler R. Wilson
Hart
W. H. Preble
Thomas Russell
W. H. West
W. W. Campbell
John C. Nute
J. M. Wade
Charles Mann
E. Martin Hatch
E. P. Butler
Howes Norris
Sandwich
Northboro
Theodore L. Southach
Greenhalge
Burke, VT
Lyndonville
East Burke
Burke Mountain
D. P. Hall
N. Harris
A. Humphrey
I. D. Bemis
Harris
Burke
Boson Furnace Co
Blackstone St
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