Troy, N. Y., May 10. — Samuel Bolton, jr., a millionaire brewer, and one of the most prominent and Influential business men of this city was found dead in a vat of boiling beer in his brewery. His body was literally cooked and death must have been instantaneous. Much mystery surrounds the circumstances which the authorities are trying to unravel. One singular feature is that Mr. Bolton’s hat and watch and chain were found on the floor near the vat. Despite this, friends of the dead millionaire are of the opinion that his shocking end was due to an accident. Mr. Bolton was president of the Beacon Electric company, director of the Manufacturers’ National bank and the Peoples’ National bank, a member of the Riverside club, president of the Star Knitting Company of Cohoes, was also connected with the Empire State Power company and other corporations.
The Evening Bulletin, Maysville, KY, May 11, 1901