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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1905

Page

4

Action Against Equitable Society in New York Court

State Attorney General Julius M Mayer filed a 33 page complaint in New York County Supreme Court in the people of New York name against the Equitable Life Assurance Society and numerous officers and directors alleging negligent and improper handling of funds. The suit seeks removal of offending directors, repayment of misused money, and adjustments to protect policyholders with a public interest basis. The complaint details related party loans stock deals leases and compensation to executives and trustees claiming waste and loss to the society.

New York Julius M. Mayer Supreme Court New York County State of Equitable Life Assurance Society Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States James W. Alexander Louis Fitzgerald Chauncey M. Depew Henry C. Deming Cornelius N William C. van Horne Gage E. Tarbell Marvin Hughlitt Charlies B. Alexander Thos. de Witte Cuyler Marcellus Hartley Dodge Jose F. de Navarro Bradish Johnson Joseph P. Low John A. Stewart Edward H. Harriman Levi P. Morton August Belmont Darius O. Mills Robert T. Lincoln George J. Gould John Sloane George T. Wilson Thos. T. Eckert William H. McIntyre Henry M. Alexander Henry C. Frick Samuel M. Inman Henry C. Haarstick Daevid Moffatt Henry R. Winthrop Japan James H. Hyde Frick Committee Hendricks Mayer Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States Mercantile Safe Deposit Company Equitable Society James “I. Hyde Jas. W. Alexander Missouri Safe Deposit Company Equitable Llth Safe Deposit Company Insurance Department Commercial Trust Company of Philadelphia T. DeWitt Cucler Henry B. Winthrop Western National Bank City of New York National Bank of the United States Consolidated Bank Western National Bank of Aso Me. Hyde Equitable, Mercantile and Commercial Trust Companies Thequitable Life Thomas D. Jordan Mercantile Trust Company Depew Improvement Company State of New York Depew

Continued On Page Three

A brief note indicates continuation of a local story on page three. The readable text shows no further details about the event, individuals, or organizations involved. The reference implies additional coverage appears elsewhere in the issue.

80th Birthday of Mrs Underhill at Billerica

Residents of Billerica celebrate the 80th birthday of Mrs. Jesse Underhill with a Saturday reception, family dinner, and townwide greetings. Born 1825 in Newport New Hampshire, she moved to Billerica in 1861 and has been active in church and charity. Also noted are oblique family notices, a sermon by Rev Minot Osgood Simons, and local health worries with typhoid fever and diphtheria cases.

Jesse Underhill Billerica Underhill Nashua Samuel Jay Underhill Satudays E. O. Stanard Missouri Edward F. Judkins Frances Judkins Jamaica Plain Lizzie Abbott Bailey Andover Mass Anna Jaquith Ingalls Lynn Abraham Jaquith New Hampshire M. E. Whitford Addison Tower Mission Alize T. Dodge Boston Eiter Thulsa Lowell Mason Edna Fellows Mr. Little East Billerica

Humid Weather Impacts Local Farming and Peace by Dogs

Farmers report wet conditions causing drought stress and delayed crops. Local dogs deter hen thieves, adding a small win to cautious farm life as cold breath and damp air press on rural routines.

Local residents take short vacations and visits

Mrs. H Cressy goes to Sanford Me for a brief vacation Miss Mabel Lacature returns from Nantasket Beach after two weeks Mr and Mrs J Walter Bowers visit Hollis N H guests of Mr and Mrs J F Stark Elsie Sharpe visits cousin Grace Holdsworth Grace Holds worth The trolley committee plans an excursion to Revere Beach on August 5 leaving Hadley Street at 730 am Tickets largely sold ahead of the trip

H. Cressy Hadley Street Sanford Mabel Lacature Middlesex Street Nantasket Beach J. Walter Bowers Princeton Street J. F. Stark Hollis N. H Elsie Sharpe Lawrence Grace Holdsworth Cornell Street H. T. Fernald

Ladies Social circle meets at Bon Air cottage

The Ladies Social circle will meet with Mrs. George P. Mansfield at Bon Air cottage Robins Hill Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Daniel P. Byam, who fell from a hay wagon last Thursday, is reported more comfortable. The Birthday Club gathered with Mrs. Lyman Byam at Hart pond camp last Friday. Sports and boating followed. Supper was served picnic style under pines. Deacon Fletcher and family move to their new home bought from Lorenzo Sweetser. he has not yet returned to his shop after a foot accident.

George P. Mansfield Bon Air Cottage Robins Hill Daniel P. Byam Birthday Club Lyman Byam Hart Pond Henry Stavely Deacon Fletcher Lorenzo Sweetser

Keith's Theatre Announces Week of Vaudeville

Keith's Theatre unveils a strong August 7 vaudeville lineup headlined by John W. Albaugh Jr and Olive May making their debut. The bill includes McCarthy written Lady Bettys Highwaymar, Milton Polo aerial troupe, Mignonette Fokin, Dan Quinlan and Kellar Mack, Dixon Bowers and Dizer, Avon Comedy Stars, Ventero and Nina, J Warren Keane, Gilletti's dogs and monkeys, and the Fadeliexs orchestra with a kinetogram feature and new motion pictures. Old Orchard excursion on August 10 via Boston and Maine at $1.50 round trip. posters advertise special train.

Keith John W. Albaugh, Jr Olive May Mr. Albaugh Miss May Highwaymar Justin Huntley McCarthy Milton Polo Mignonette Fokin Dan Quinlan Kellar Mack Dixon, Bowers Dizer Avon Ventero Nina Warren Keane Gilletti Fadeliexs

No Coal Strike Rumors Denied by Willcox in 1904

In New York on August 1 President David Willcox of the Delaware and Hudson Railway rebutted John Mitchell's strike rhetoric. He argues eight hour requests disguise wage demands, notes current mine workers averaging 7.6 hours daily and contract miners earning 10 to 11 percent more since 1902, and maintains arbitration already governs labor disputes with no need for renewed strikes.

New York Pennsylvania David Willcox Delaware & Hudson Railroad John Mitchell The North American Review Anthracite Coal Strike Commission Board of Conciliation Willcox United Mine Workers Hhas Mr. Willcox Supreme Court of the United States United Mine Workers Commission Mitchell

Hyomei Offered as Remedy for Hay Fever Sufferers

The article explains hay fever is caused by heat dust and pollen and that prior treatments relied on climate change. Hyomei is promoted as a convenient alternative to mountain trips, claiming to kill germs soothe mucous membranes and heal symptoms. The complete outfit costs $1 with extra bottles at 50 cents and a refund guarantee from Wood & Co. Falls & Burkinshaw.

Tellingwood & Co Falls & Burkinshaw Hyomei

A Perfect Meal Aboard Lake Shore Trains

A vivid note extols the dining car service on Lake Shore trains dating from the era of grand rail travel. It praises fresh flowers, immaculate waiters, and flawless detail, claiming the dining experience is unmatched outside elite hotels and tied to tickets marked Via the Lake Shore.

Lake Shore Railway Lake Shore

Always Fresh Coffee Ad at O Briar Bus Tea Dealers

An old advertisement from 227 Central Street promotes All grades, all fresh every day coffee. It emphasizes quality and consistency from the Always Fresh brand and directs customers to the O Briar Bus Tea Dealers.

O'’Brier Central Street

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the People of Morbus Bowes Duffy Sanfuris Gineer Mrs. Underhill Marion Mrs Jessie Underhill Beecham’s Beecham Middlesex Village South Chelmsford Keith’s Theatre Old Orchard Boston & Maine Railroad Brooklyn Life
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