Betts Arrested in Boston on Conspiracy Charge
Frederick E Betts, linked to J M Fisher Co and Cobb Everett Investment, was arrested in the federal building on a conspiracy to defraud the public charge. He was held on $10,000 bail, case continued, with details showing large deposits and losses to numerous victims. Fisher was arrested later the same day and also remanded on $10,000 bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Frederick E. Betts
J. M. Fisher & Co
Cobb- Everett Investment Company
Federal Building
United States
James H. ‘Waters
J. M. Fisher
Betts
Marshal Waters
U. S
Fiske
Casey
Fisher
Fisher and Betts
Federal Trust
William A. Betts
Cobb-Everet
Bestment Co
Mercantile Trust Company
International Harvester formed to produce harvesting machinery
New York August 13 reports the International Harvester company has been organized under New Jersey law with 120 million dollars capital to manufacture and sell harvesting equipment. It has purchased McCormick Deering Plano and other firms. The finances rely on stockholders with 86 million cash working capital, no public offering planned, and efforts to cut costs or raise prices due to material costs. Key officers include Cyrus McCormick as president and C H Deering as finance chair, with directors from the McCormick and Deering families and other executives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
International Harvester Company
Jersey City
New Jersey
McCormick Harvesting Machine Company
Deering Harvester Comppany
Plano Manufacturing Company
Warder, Bushnell & Glessner Company
Champion
Milwaukee
Compan
Cyrus H. McOrmick
C. H. Deering
George W. Perkins
Harold E. McCormick
Jams Deering
William H. Jones
John J. Glessner
Richard F. Howe
Cyrus Bentley
Paul D. Crava
Unexpected Riches for Weavers Heirs in Illinois
In Woonsocket Rhode Island Aug 13 Samuel Palmer a Dunworsted mill weaver may inherit thousands from a West friend. A boyhood package, bank books and a will were found in a trunk after the friend’s death. Executors say the estate may total about $20,000 with funds in western banks and a valid will awaiting court action.
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Woonsocket
R. IL
Samuel BR. Palmer
Palmer
West
Fall River Dividends Show Quarter Decline Explained
A New York broker report on 35 Fall River print cloth mills reveals a third quarter dividend drop to 1.45 percent from 2.08 percent per quarter, based on a $21.013 million capital yielding $306,775. M C G D Borden argues trade is excellent despite prices averaging 31 to 34 cents, with mills needing profits above 31-4 cents. Extra second quarter dividends from several mills partly offset the decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
G. M. Hafford & Co
Fall River
M. CG. D. Borden
Agamore
American Linen
Kinghilip Mills
Wigs Waves Switches Offer At Bargain Prices
Private parlors advertise a matching fair offering a range of wigs waves and switches at bottom prices. The notice promotes natural wavy light weight switches for 2.59 dollars and grey switches from one dollar, plus air brushes combs hand mirrors and manicure goods.
Dividend trends in Troy mill quarterly report
In the second and third quarters the Troy mill paid an extra dividend of 4 percent in the third quarter. The average third quarter dividend was 0.34 percent higher than the same period last year. The report notes the third quarter includes much of the trade dull season.
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Troy Mill
Moseley Waiting for Speakership Scrutiny in Boston
Representative Harold P. Moseley of Westfield wanders School street to a reporter and discusses speakership rumors. He says some western members promised support if he runs, but he has not declared candidacy and would wait for Cambridge voters to decide on Speaker Myers. He notes the bench vacancy after Judge Homer B. Stevens’s death remains unfilled and questions retirement from the Legislature.
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Boston
Harold P. Moseley
Westfield
School Street
Moseley
Cambridge
Myers
Homer B. Stevens
Western Hampden District
McNary
Committee On the Judiciary
Lace Making in Hawaii Attracts Hawaiian Interest
In Honolulu July 29 a summer school lace class taught by Miss Lugy Adama and assistant Elizabeth Ahia draws strong Hawaiian support. Governor and Mrs. Dola and Superintendent Atkinson visited, praising the progress of twelve Hawaiian girls who now craft torchen lace, from simple forms to elaborate edgings. The effort is Hawaiian in origin, funded by Hawaiian donations, with plans to expand under Miss Adams at Oahu college, aiming for elaborate Hawaiian lace sought by tourists and lace wearers.
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Honolulu
H. T
Firstusa
Lugy Adama
Elizabeth Ahia
Dola
Atkinson
Miss Ahia
Miss Adams
Hawaiiam
Miss Adama
Pusrantea
Oahu College
Penrose court martial underway on board U S S Michigan
Erie Pa Aug 13 the Penrose court martial heard from General Pay Inspector J A Mudd whose testimony closed part of the prosecution on charges of fraudulent returns and embezzlement. Lieut Commander William Winder testified about opening the Michigan cash box and a shortage of about 8003 dollars on board.
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Erie
C. W. Penrose
J. A. Mudd
William Winder
U. S. S. Michigan
Mudd
Foley's Kidney Cure Advertisement
An 19th century notice promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy for kidney and bladder disorders. It lists F. C. Goodale and C. E. Carter as the sellers.
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Foley
F. C. Goodale
C. E. Carter
Indian Troops Reviewed at Buckingham Palace Ceremony
King Edward reviewed 1300 Indian coronation troops at Buckingham Palace with the Prince of Wales presenting medals. Queen Alexandra and Princesses Victoria photographed the event as Indian princes wore vibrant dress beside khaki British troops. The King praised the contingent and hoped for their safe return home.
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London
Edward
Buckingham Palace
Prince of Wales
Princess Victoria
Queen Alexandra
Jaipur
Albert
India
Delhi
England
Bangor man Joseph Washburn shoots self in Boston room
Joseph Washburn, about 50, from Bangor, Me., killed himself in a South End room at 22 Concord Square. Police say despondency likely caused the act after failed efforts to find work and dwindling savings. Mrs Washburn and landlady Margaret Conway were informed, and the coroner noted suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Joseph Washburn
Concord Square
South End
Bangor
Margaret A. Conway
Washburn
Capt
Westcott
Mr. Washburn
Draper
Bee-hives and barricades amid church school clashes in Finistre
In Brest and Finistre over the past days police move to close religious schools while locals reinforce church school doors with masonry. Folgoet residents build defenses as St Meen scouts patrol by horse and bicycle to sound alarms. Peasants threaten to plant bee-hives on gendarmes and barricades. C W Lenhart reports relief from an itchy leg condition after using Dean’s Arnment.
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Brest
France
Finistre
Folgoet
St. Meen
Inquiry Opens On Powhattan and Priscilla Collision
Providence Aug 13 The committee of inquiry began into the July 8 collision near Block Island between steamer Powhattan and steamer Priscilla. Captain Hudgins and pilot Hudgins testified to precautions, Priscilla captain Simmons reported fog limits and speed, one man crushed, and witnesses were examined as evidence was submitted for decision.
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Providence
R. L
Powhattan
Merchants & Miners’ Line
Priscilla
Fall River Line
Block Island
United States
Edward Wilcox
Charles A. Potter
Arthur L. Hudgins
John R. Hudgins
A. G. Simmons
Beaver Tail
Simmons
Castle Hill
Fort Adams
Boston Tax Rate Fixed for 1902 03 at 14.80 Per Thousand
Boston officials set the 1902 03 tax rate at 14 80 per thousand down from 14 90. Total property value reaches 1 191 208 100 with 957 496 900 real and 233 811 200 personal. Real estate gains 32 459 400 and personal gains 6 342 866 from 1901, totaling 88 802 266 in overall gains.
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Boston
Board of Principal Assessors
Wagon service to display your name for business use
Businessmen will find our wagon service a great convenience. We furnish horse and wagon with or without driver, paint and letter the wagon with your name and business, and keep everything in shape. You run no risk and are saved considerable trouble. Tel. 77-303.
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Businss
To Rent at A. Quorner Store and Tenements
Great chance for business with meat and groceries. A refrigerator for meat. Off Westford Street near the Northern Depot. Three-room tenements in good repair, pleasant location, $7 per month. Choice large sunny rooms, very inexpensive, $11 per month.
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A. Quorner
Frefrigerator
Westford Street
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Frank Emerson
South Lawrence
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Benj. A. Gilbert
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Arment
C. W. Lenhart
Bowling Green
Merrimack St
Cloak & Suit Go
Oxford
Pereale
Waverley
Ladies and
Wienu
New England
Market St
C. B. Coburn & CO
Market Street
Carbras
Eastman Kodak Co
Rochester Optical Co
Gundlach Blair Camera Co
H. B. Shatiuck & Sow
Central Street
Committee OF Inquiry
The
New England Telephone and Telegraph Company
Caleb L. Smith
Conway Transfer Company
GEO
N. T. Griffin
Appleton Street
Meadowcroft Street
Lakeview Park
D. L. Page Company
Hibbard
Lakeview Theatre
Joseph J. Flynn
Colonial Comic Opera CO
Willow Dale Park
Minstrels
Lexington
Paul Revere
Lowell’s
Rustic Theatre
Cushing and Merrill
Marie de Rossett
Ifn
1St Regt. Mass. Heavy Artillery
Frank L. Collins
Lexington and Boston Street Railway
Merrimack Square
Lowele
Old Orchard
Boston & Wiaine Railroad
D. J. Flanders
D. W. Sanborn
Gardner Bros
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Highlands
Wm. Nichols & Co
W. C. Hinckley
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