Rich Mine Owner Slain on Visit in New York
Rich mine owner Frank B Arbuckle, president of Cripple Creek and Central Consolidated Gold Mining, was found dead on a New York sidewalk. Detectives trace his movements before death from a hotel to an elevated railway and street, with robbery and murder theories supported by later developments. four men are jailed on $2,500 bail as investigations continue.
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New York
Frank B
Cripple Creek and Central Consolidated Gold Mining Unit
Denver
State Democratic Committee
Arbuckle
F. P. Arbuckle
St. Charles
Sixth Avenue
Forty-fourth Street
LaGrange
Thirty-third Street
Fred Kingsworthy
Armackle
Kenworthy
Kenwothy
155Th Street
Eighth Avenue
O’brien
Hebrews Indignant Over Cleveland Thanksgiving Proclamation
In Cincinnati on November 22, Hebrews denounce the presidents words asking heavenly favor through the mediation of him who taught us to pray. The proclamation will be discussed in synagogues with editor Shabbi Isaac Wise criticizing the president for pandering to sectarian passions. Rabbis said Hebrews feel excluded from the invitation to observe the day.
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Cincinnati
Cleveland
Shabbi Isaac M. Wise
Phillipson
Sympathetic strike rumors denied in Leadville area
AMADVILLE Colo November 22 The reported second probable sympathetic strike in support of Leadville miners is unfounded says Western Federation of Miners officers no such move is planned. About 100 Denver recruits join Colorado National Guard guarding nonunion mines. guard totals 735 uniformed soldiers plus 800 emergency men at a daily state cost of about 2000 dollars.
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Amadville
Colo
Ena
Leadville
Western Federation of Miners
Denver
National Guard of Colorado
Cleveland Plea for Worden Sentence Commutation
Sacramento Cal November 21 Governor Budd has received from President Cleveland a personal plea for commutation of the death sentence of Salter D Worden for train wrecking in Yolo county during the 1894 railroad strike. The engineer and three US artillerymen died in the wreck. Cleveland cites a past friendship with Worden's mother.
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Cleveland
Sacramento
Cal
Budd
Salter D. Worden
Yolo County
United States
New York State
Walter D. Worden
Badd
P. Huntington
Southern Pacific Company
Governor Refuses to Interfere in Eckard Execution
Harrisburg report states Governor Hastings will not intervene in the case of Abram I. Eckard of Wilkes-Barre. Eckard’s death sentence has been set for December, with no clemency expected from the governor.
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Harrisburg
Hastings
Abram I. Eckard
Wilkesbarre
Irrigation Convention Ends With Cost Comparisons
The Nebraska state irrigation convention in Lexington closes with Matt Daugherty outlining prices for perpetual water rights under district law versus private corporations at 3.50 and 10 dollars per acre. Lt. Darton of the U.S. geological survey reports vast underground water flow in a 189 by 30 mile area. A. O. Wolfenbarger is re elected president. Akers VP. Oberfelder secretary. Barton treasurer. North Platte to host next convention.
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Lexington
Neb
Nebraska
Matt Daugherty
Darton
United States Geological Survey
A. O. Wolfenbarger
Senator Akers
L Oberfelder
R. W. Barton
North Platte
Anticipated Increase Not Realized In Trade Review
Bradstreet's trade review reports no real rise in general merchandise distribution this week due to mild weather and a cold snap increasing demand for seasonable fabrics. Dry goods, shoes and groceries see the heaviest demand yet volumes fall short of expectations amid steadier overall jobbing trade and rising holiday purchases. In Havana Weyler reportedly retreated, recall assured as Spanish anger grows over his tactics.
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New York
Bradstreet
Jacksonville
Fla
Havana
Weyler
Maceo
Congress
Bryan Ready For Work After Ozark Hunting Trip
Hon W J Bryan passes through Kansas City on return to Lincoln from Ozarks hunt. He meets local politicians at Coates house for breakfast and says the trip refreshed him. He plans to stay in Denver one day then return home to prepare lectures starting soon after the new year. Mrs Bryan remains at home.
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Bryan
Kansas City
W. J. Bryan
Lincoln
Ozarks
Springfield
St. Louis
Mr. Bryan
Coates House
Burlington
Nebraska
Denver
South
Wealthy Kansas farmer Foley charged with mother and sister murder
William Foley, a wealthy young farmer, was arrested at Liberty Missouri and brought to Kansas City for safe keeping after being formally charged with killing his mother and sister. He offered little comment and complied with officers during the transfer to the county jail.
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Kansas City
William Foley
Liberty
Foley
Gibbs Proposes Denver Dinner for Hanna in 1896 Campaign
National Committeeman F B Gibbs of New York says he will visit President-elect McKinley and suggests the next national Republican committee meeting be held in Denver. He adds it would be good politics to tender Chairman Mark Hanna a dinner in Colorado.
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Hanna
Denver
New York
The
Advertiser
Gibbs
McKinley
National Republican Committee
Mark Hanna
Colorado
Grant visits Hanna and McKinley on tour
Colonel Fred D. Grant visited Chairman Hanna in Cleveland after attending the Army of the Tennessee reunion in St Louis. Hanna denied political significance. Grant then proceeded to Canton to pay respects to President-elect McKinley.
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Fred Grant
Hanna
Cleveland
Fred D. Grant
St. Louis
Army of the Tennessee
Grant
Canton
McKinley
Wooden mortar dated 1412 gifted to state society
Topeka reports Mrs. W. A. Simmons presented a wooden mortar dated 1412 to the State Historical Society. The relic, said to have crossed the ocean on the Mayflower, was used by Thomas and Elizabeth Turner to crush coffee for passengers during the voyage.
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Topeka
State Historical Society
W. A. Simmons
Thomas
Elizabeth Turner
Warning to Germany on European blaze over Armenians
Hamburg Nov 23 The Hamburg Nachrichten organ of Prince Bismarck accuses England of trying to kindle a European blaze under the cover of aiding Armenians. It warns Germany against being drawn into a dangerous adventure and calls out Europe’s apparent blindness to England’s hand in the crisis.
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Germany
HamburGc
Hamburg Nacrichten
Prince Bismarck
England
Nacrichten
Europe
Dock Strike Gains Momentum With Porters and Heavers
At HomeBure on November 23 porters and coal heavers agreed their organizations would join the dock strike. It was announced that the dockers of America have promised support for the movement.
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HomeBure
Com
Dockers of America
Bonfire After Spanish Flag Display Shocks Delaware Town
In Newcastle Delaware on November 21 a Spanish flag placed before the armory sparked a confrontation with Delaware National Guard troops. The flag was torn down trampled and burned in a street bonfire amid cheers, prompting Captain Rogers to disperse the crowd and drawing sober remarks from citizens.
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Newcastle
Del
Delaware National Guards
Captain Rogers
Polish Catholic Fight Sparks Depew Riot
At Depew on November 24 two Polish Catholic factions clashed in a small riot. Knives rocks and fists injure at least six men while several women joined the fray. Seven arrests are reported and several special police have been sworn in amid anticipate further trouble.
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BurraLo
Depew
Bank Suspends in Sioux Falls for Short Time
The Dakota National bank will remain closed for a brief period and placed under a bank examiner rather than a receiver. Depositors will be paid in full within three weeks and the bank is expected to reopen. It has $50,000 capital, $50,000 surplus, and $175,592 in deposits as of Oct. 6.
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Sioux Fallus
S. D
Dakota National Bank
Prisoners Burned to Death in Arkansas Jail Fire
Mena Arkansas November 24 Thomas Casey a boss at a construction camp and Happy Hopkins a railroad boarding house man were jailed for drunkenness. They tried to burn their way out, the fire spread beyond control, and both men were overcome by flames and burned to death in the jail building.
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Mena
Ark
Thomas Casey
Kansas City
Pittsburg
Gulf
Happy Hopkins
Spanish flag insult protested by Spain's foreign minister
It is learned that the Duke of Tetuan Spain s minister of foreign affairs cabled Senor De Lome in Washington to protest to the American government over the insult to the Spanish flag this past week. A local military company carried the Spanish colors from the armory and burned them.
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Newcastle
Del
Duke of Tetuan
Spain
Senor de Lome
United States
Washington
Steamer Pilot Explodes Near Carro Illinois
The steam launch Pilot blew up at Carro Illinois on November 24 injuring C Bryan and J M Mitchell aboard while intending a pleasure trip to New Orleans. Mitchell is dying and Bryan is seriously scalded. the other two aboard on shore are unhurt.
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Carro
Ills
C. Bryan
J. M. Mitchell
J. M. Peterson
Daniel O’dalley
Chicago
New Orleans
Mitchell
Bryan
Wreck of the San Benito Springs Loss at Sea
The crew of the wrecked steamer San Benito were rescued by a boat and transferred to the steamer Wecott. The survivors total 23 and were taken to Mendocino while the ship is deemed a total loss. Thirty-five men were saved and eight lost.
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San Benito
Point Arena
Cal
Mendocino
Hilton firm assignment shows large liabilities
Schedules filed in New York reveal Albert B. Hilton and partners of Hilton Hughes Co., successors to A. T. Stewart & Co., with liabilities totaling 1,891,376 dollars, nominal assets of 1,600,847 dollars, and actual assets of 752,174 dollars.
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New York
Albert B. Hilton
Hilton, Hughes & Co
A. T. Stewart & Co
Bloody riot on Franklin avenue leaves dozens injured in Cleveland
In Cleveland on November 24 a mass clash on Franklin avenue between Slavs and Hungarians drew the entire neighborhood, many armed with knives and clubs. Police arrived to quell the fighting after a lengthy battle with at least 20 injured and several seriously hurt. Names given include Sylvester Carter 60, James Carter 25, John Spreads 33, and William Malloy 24.
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Cleveland
Franklin Avenue
Sylvester Carter
James Carter
John Spreads
William Malloy
McAuliffe Defeats Carroll In Ten Round Clash
Lightweight champion Jack McAuliffe defeated Jimmy Carroll in a 10 round bout at St George's club in San Francisco. After a hard fought contest they shook hands at 9 40 o clock and the referee credited McAuliffe with the decision amid a crowd satisfied by the result.
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McAuliffe
Carroll
San Francisco
Jack McAuliffe
Puglist
Jimmy Carroll
St. George's Club
Armstrong
Army of the Tennessee Holds 28th Session Adjourns in Milwaukee
The 28th annual session adjourned sine die in Milwaukee after electing officers and naming Milwaukee the next meeting site. Re-elected officers include President Grenville M. Dodge. vice presidents F H Madgeburg William B Leach William Warner W P Hepburn Theodore J Jones G Warner W A Jenkins C Chadwick J Leroy Bennett. corresponding secretary Andrew Hickenlooper. treasurer M F Force. recording secretary Cornelius Cadle.
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Milwaukee
St. Louis
Society of the Army of the Tennessee
Grenville M. Dodge
F. H. Madgeburg
William B. Leach
William Warner
W. P. Hepburn
Theodore J. Jones
G. ©. Warner
W. A. Jenkins
National Grange Completes 10 Day Session
The National Grange finished its 10 day session in Washington. A committee on transportation presented and adopted an elaborate report detailing complaints against carriers. It cited elevator charges manipulation of rates through milling in transit and other practices. The report urged amendments to the interstate commerce law.
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National Grange
Washington
Committee On Transportation
Seaboard
Extra session awaited after McKinley inauguration
The Mail and Express reports an extra session of Congress to be called within 20 days after President-elect McKinley’s inauguration. It states revenue legislation cannot be passed this winter and cites Canton as the source, asserting reliability.
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New York
The
Mail and Express Today
Congress
McKinley
Canton
Jury Disagrees in Cuba Neutrality Case
In New York on November 22 the jury in the Emily Nunez and Captain Dickman case reported a disagreement after being out all night. The panel reportedly stood five for conviction and seven for acquittal on charges of violating neutrality laws in a hostile expedition to Cuba.
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New York
Emily Nunez
Dickman
Cuba
United States District Court
Working Hours Increased in Little Rock Shops
In Little Rock on November 22, heavy traffic on the Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain line led to a nine hour workday being enforced in local shops for the first time in two years. Seven hundred men are affected, gaining higher wages as a result.
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Little Rock
Iron Mountain
Attempt to Hold Up a Train Near Kayville
Salt Lake, Nov. 23. Just before the Union Pacific southbound train reached Kayville, 14 miles north of this city, an employe spotted men placing obstructions on the track. When approached they fired several shots and fled. They had laid ties to block the passenger train due in a short time. Farmington police arrested three suspicious characters found nearby.
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Salt Lake
Union Pacific
Kayville
Farmington
Reduction Causes a Strike in Vir ginia and North Carolina Wheeling plant
About 100 workers at the firm in Arcamont Virginia have quit work in a strike over a 10 percent wage cut.
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Arcamont
Virginia and
North Carolina
Wheeling Company
Davenport Bridge Completed for Foot Passengers
Davenport reports the Mississippi crossing bridge finished for foot passage yesterday and to be fully completed by November 26. The project, a major local infrastructure milestone, marks a new river link for residents and visitors.
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Davenport
Mississippi
Hemphill Acquitted in Unionville Murder Trial
The jury in Bloomfield Iowa returns a not guilty verdict for Ned Hemphill in the murder of Mamie Peterson at Unionville. The May 12 homicide case was tried in Wright County court proceedings.
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Orrumwa
Ned Hemphill
Bloomfield
Mamie Peterson
Unionville
Ottumwa
Ned Hemphill Acquitted in Bloomfield Trial
In Ottumwa on November 21 a Bloomfield trial jury returned a not guilty verdict for Ned Hemphill, who faced charges stemming from an event in Unionville, Iowa on May 12.
Boat War Ends as Young Purchases Rival Long
In Moscatexe on November 20 the long running boat war that disrupted freight and passenger rates last season ends with the Young owner acquiring the rival vessel Long.
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Moscatexe
Long
Benedict's Hearing Pending for Clergyman
Curroxer Ia Nov 19 E L Benedict who shot and killed Druggist Harry Mewhirter will be given a preliminary hearing Friday Public sentiment seems to be wholly with the preacher.
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Curroxer
E. L. Benedict
Harry Mewhirter
Change of Venue Denied in Murder Case
Wobster City Iowa November 20 Judge Weaver denied James Pauls request for a change of venue in the murder case he faces for allegedly poisoning his wife and her grandmother.
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Venus
Paul
Wobster City
Weaver
James Paul
State suffrage officers named at convention
Independence Iowa November 22 officers elected at the state convention of the Women's Suffrage Association include President Adelaide Ballard Hull Secretary Mrs Flint Des Moines Treasurer Mrs Ankeney Creston
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Independence
The
Women’s Suffrage Association
Adelaide Ballard
Hull
Flint
Des Moines
Ankeney
Creston
Mrs Aggie Parvin Dies After Yearlong Illness
Mrs Aggie Parvin wife of Theodore Parvin grand secretary of Iowa Masons and a pioneer figure in Iowa history died after a yearlong illness Funeral set for Iowa City
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Parvin
Crepar Rapips
Aggie Parvin
Theodore
Iowa Masons
Iowa
Iowa City
Murderer Captured in Des Mores
John Hicks, sought in Oswalt for the murder of an unnamed man over a dispute about ill gained spoils, was arrested in Des Mores on November 22.
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Des Mores
John Hicks
Oswalt
Hicks
Paul Murder Case Opens in Werster City Trial
In Werster City Iowa on November 19 the district court begins the sensational murder trial of James Paul for killing his wife and her grandmother. His father Dr Paul of Homer is to be tried in the same term for complicity.
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Paul
Werster City
James Paul
Homer
Mutual Insurance convention opens in Iowa with 70 counties represented
The Iowa Mutual Insurance association began a two day convention at the state house with William Mather presiding and Senator L M Kilburn as secretary. Representatives of mutual associations from over 70 counties attended the gathering.
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Drs Marxes
Iowa Mutual Insurance Association
State House
William Mather
L. M. Kilburn
Young Ranchman Shot in Hemincrorp Neb
Meager reports from Hemincrorp Neb indicate the probable fatal accidental shooting of True Miller son of Dr W K Miller county coroner. Miller who manages a large stock ranch about 35 miles west of Hemincrorp is wounded in the side.
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Hemincrorp
Neb
True Miller
W. K. Miller
Here
Western Baseball Association Meeting Called
St. Joseph Missouri November 19 President Hickey of the Western Baseball Association has called a meeting for Tuesday November 24 in Des Moines to decide future member cities and appoint committees. Several vacancies exist in the association at present.
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Western Baseball Association
St. Joseph
Hickey
Des Moines
Iowa returns: McKinley leads with 289,578 votes
Des Moines Nov 20 official Iowa vote totals show McKinley 289,578 and Bryan 223,266 with a 66,312 lead. Palmer has 4,008 in all but eight counties and the Prohibition ticket 2,437 in most counties. Statewide total will likely exceed 520,000 as remaining counties report.
First National May Reopen In Sioux City
Sioux City November 22 There is a prospect the First National Bank of this place which failed Thursday may reopen soon. Offers of assistance have come from eastern banks and officers weigh accepting them. Bank Examiner Blanding of Rock Island is in charge but no report will be ready until after another week.
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First National
Sioux City
First National Bank
Blanding
Rock Island
Judge rules against Talmagee Brown in Brown estate suit
Des Moines reports Judge Conrad dismisses the case of Talmagee Brown against Anna L. Brown. The decision favors the defendant on all points and bars the son from any proceeds of his father's estate. Brown had agreed with his mother to relinquish claims for 50 000 but squandered the money and sued for more.
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Young Brown
Des Moines
Conrad
Talmagee Brown
Anna L. Brown
College Students Under Arrest
Desvere reports on November 22 nine Epworth seminary students arrested for illegal voting with authorities pursuing further action.
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Desvere
Epworth Seminary
Butte Beats Iowa Agricultural College In Snowy Tilt
Butte Montana berth saw the Butte football team defeat the Iowa Agricultural College 82 to 6 in bitter cold with a snow covered field.
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Hawkeyes
Butte
Mont
Iowa Agricultural College
Williams Sentenced to 12 Years in State Penitentiary
George B. Williams, convicted of murdering Charles A. Smiley in Farrsury Nebraska, was given a twelve year prison term by Judge Stull.
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Farrsury
Neb
George 8. Williams
Charles A. Smiley
Stull
Stevenson Visits Sioux City During Two Day Stay
Vice President Stevenson is in Sioux City Iowa for a two day visit with his sister Mrs E S McCaughey. He received an informal reception from the Boys and Girls Home management.
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Sioux City
Stevenson
E. 8. McCaughey
Banquet Honors Local Newspaper Man E W Caldwell
Two hundred business men in Fauis Sioux host a banquet for E W Caldwell departing after 19 years of newspaper work here. A purse containing 250 dollars is presented to him at the conclusion of toasts and speeches.
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Sioux Fauis
E. W. Caldwell
Sioux City
Caldwell
Fire Incendiary Death of John L. Jones in Sioux City
In Sioux City a fire at a south side frame house claimed John L. Jones’s life. Jones, a single man living with his sister’s family, died in his room after being awakened by flames. Inmates escaped. the blaze is believed incendiary.
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Sioux City
John L. Jones
J. W. Nelson
Jones
RATT MEETING OF DAIRYMEN AT MARSHALLTOWN CONVENTION
Four hundred dairymen and allied interests attended the twentieth annual Iowa State Dairymen's association convention in Marshalltown. Butter and cheese exhibits were the largest in the history of the group. Officers elected: President P. G. Henderson Central City Vice President D L Hobbell Waukon Treasurer G Swift State Center. Next year’s meet will be in Charles City. Addresses by Weems Duncalf Murray Boardman and Governor Drake.
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Marshalltown
Iowa State Dairymen’s Association
P. G. Henderson
Central City
D. L. Hobbell
Waukon
Ae J. C. Daly
Charles City
G. Swift
State Center
Dr. Weems
Iowa Agricultural College
Katie Duncalf
Blairstown
Minnie Murray
Nashua
Boardman
Drake
Hardware Store Burglary in Covanci Bluffs
P O Devol's hardware store at 504 Broadway was robbed in the early hours. The cash register yielded about $8, revolvers, razors, and other items were taken. A broken east window and a darkened bank light suggest burglars shifted from the bank to the hardware store.
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Covanci
Bluffs
Devol’s Hardware
Broadway
Custer
Officer & Pusey’s Bank
Three Sioux City Failures Prompt Bank Closures
The First National Bank of Sioux City closes amid heavy withdrawals following the Iowa Savings Bank collapse. It held about 400000 in deposits and 492000 in loans and discounts with 100000 capital. A run on Sioux City Savings ensued. F B Ross named receiver for stockholders and creditors. The Comptroller directs Examiner Blanding to take charge of the First National.
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Sioux City
First National Bank of
Iowa Savings Bank
Northwest
E. H. Hubbard
Eckels
First National
Sioux City Savings Bank
T. J. Stone
F. B. Ross
China
Queensware
Wasninetrox
Blanding
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General Weyler
Iowa News
Benedict
Pusey
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