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In June 1932 Botany Mills formed an independent bondholders protective committee which called for immediate deposits of bonds. The firm had descended into receivership after defaulting on the payment of interest on its bonds on April 1, 1932. The Empire Trust
Company served as depositary for the
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clothing manufacturer which had produced worsteds for Botany under contract for several years, purchased a controlling interest in Botany Mills.
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152:"Botany Mills Has Net Loss of $ 2,768,904".
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