Bank Assets Report Reveals Higher Paper Value Found
Appraisers spent hours assessing stock and paper assets uncovering more valuable paper than first believed. The official report notes a scriber may be released on bonds and return home soon.
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La Grande Evening Observer in La Grande, Oregon
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1908
Page
1
Rumor of Repayment At Bank Failure
The Observer notes a circulating rumor that Scriber will meet a large bulk of the bad paper in La Grande, likely leaving depositors with little loss. It cites an estimated shortage near 125000 and reports appraisers, led by Receiver Neidner, reviewing assets with aides Holmes Phy Meyers Palmer Mec Culley Cleaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scriber
la Grande
Farmers & Traders National Bank
Neidner
Fred J. Holmes
M. & M. Company
F. L. Meyers
la Grande National Bank
Joseph Palmer
The
Farmers & Traders
Guy MecCulley
G. L. Cleaver
Eastern Oregon Trust & Savings Bank
Thy Mrs. Gunness Murderer At La Porte Carnival Trial
The case of Ray Lapher accused of murdering Mrs Bella Gunness and three children is in the spotlight in La Porte. Gunness, linked to multiple murders for money, is alleged to have buried victims in her yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnival of Crime
la Porte
Ray Lapher
Bella Gunness
Chil
Woman Killed by Street Car In San Francisco
Miss Maggie McLinn, 18, was cut in two and dragged 40 feet by a street car in San Francisco. An angry crowd attacked motorman J. H. Lance until police arrived. A rope was snatched from a drug store as someone rushed the motorman, but police intervened. The body was mangled beyond recognition with multiple broken limbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Maggie McLinn
J. H. Lance
Haine brothers to face joint murder trial on December 14
Captain Peter Haine and his brother Jenkins Haine charged in the murder of William Anni will be tried together beginning December 14. The date was set by Justice Aspinwall today in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Peter Haine
Jenkins Haine
William Anni
Justice Aspinwall
Baby Smothered to Mother in Washington Tragedy
Mrs. J. A. Bunt of Lawrence Washington accidentally smothered her infant son Kirke A. Bunt aged 83 days when she fell asleep holding him Saturday morning. She awoke to find the child dead in her arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirke A. Bunt
J. A. Bunt
Lawrence, Wash
Gompers Heads AFL Convention Amid Bitter Ballot Fight
In Denver the AFL gathering appears to favor Samuel Gompers for a new term as head, though opposition from James Lynch and John Mitchell remains. Governor Buchholz and Mayor Speer welcomed delegates as the two week convention opens with work to begin next day and Taft comments trigger disputed statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchtel
Speer
Denver
Taft
Gompers
Postmaster Shot by Assassin Then Commits Suicide
New York postmaster Eric H. Mackey shot Morg an as he left his home near 146th Street and Broadway this morning. He then killed himself with a pistol. The motive remains unknown and police deem the attack premeditated. A dagger and slingshot were found on Mackey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric H. Mackey
146Th Street
Broadway
Mackey
Hill, Hunt & Botts
Morgan
Vanguard of Delegates Arrive Tonight for Local Convention
The Federated Women's club opens in La Grande with 40 delegates arriving tonight as advance guards for a three day program. President Sarah Evans will open sessions tomorrow morning with local performances to follow. The event aims to showcase La Grande as a convention city and invites wide public attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federated Women's Club
Aleks Aethie Alte
Sarah Evans
la Grande
Oregon
Cannon Certain of Election as Speaker
Chicago reports Speaker Joseph Cannon met western congressmen in tariff talks and conferred with National Chairman Hitchcock. The Republican national headquarters closed after a recount showing 213 Republicans elected to the next House, a majority pledged to support Cannon. Lakes-to-Gulf advocates plan to oppose him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Joseph Cannon
Hitchcock
House of Representatives
Cannon
Sperry Reignites Tensions in Manila Celebration
Admiral Sperry bars sailors from Manila shore leave for the fleet reception due to cholera fears. Local citizens resent the ban, arguing it deters tourists and business. Business leaders push appeals to Washington for shore access to the celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Sperry
Citizina
Washington
Cove Dominates Opponents with 36-0 Victory
Elgin Snowed Under as Cove Gladlettors roll to a 36 to 0 win on Saturday in Cove. The forward pass and Middleton spread powered Cove as they moved the ball swiftly downfield, overpowering the opposition throughout the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cove Gladlettors
Cove
Middleton
Teddy Roosevelt Sought for New York Senate
The World endorses Roosevelt for the New York senate, succeeding Pratt as his term ends that winter. The paper withdraws no criticism of Roosevelt's policies, calling him unfit for president while praising administrative energy. James W. Wordsworth quoted says Roosevelt would keep hands off the NY seat. Secretary Reed is seen as the administration’s favored candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
New York
James W. Wordsworth
New York Assembly
Reot
Rumor on University of Nebraska chancellorship denied
Lincoln reports that Bryan is not being considered for the University of Nebraska chancellorship to succeed Benjamin Andrews. Regents state Bryan's name is not under review. At Pastime theater no film shipment arrived for tonight's program. Manager Eccius promises a film tomorrow and urges patrons to attend Ma's New Husband tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
University of Nebraska
Benjamin
Andrews
Eccius
Prosperity Features Move Workforce Across Regions
Workers in coke regions resume operations as Deswich of Laborers reports more men employed. Paneylvania railroad overtime extends to one and a half time. Ten large plants in Pennsylvania Ohio West Virginia Maryland and Indiana to start within two weeks. General Tong signals prosperity everywhere and a new model city Allquip advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corneliaville
Paneylvania
Allquip
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Maryland
Indiana
Pittsburg Panics as Foreign Labor Shortage Halts Industry
In Pittsburg the coke and glass sectors suffer as foreign workers return home during the panic. Railroads work overtime to repair damage while plans for a $15,000,000 plant by Jones Laughlin Steel and new glass facilities owned by National Glass lay idle under receiver control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Jones- Laughlin Steel Company
National Glass Company
Accused Smuggling Suspect Seeks Extradition Papers
Blaine Washington November reports Harry Field arrested in Vancouver for attempting to smuggle 1600 dollars worth of diamonds across the border. He seeks extradition for the prisoner accused of passing worthless checks totaling the diamonds' value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Wash
Vancouver
Harry Field
Gompers Snubbed By President For Dinner Guests
President Pancavelt invites five labor leaders to a dinner on November 17 to discuss desired labor legislation. Samuel Gompers is not invited. The guests listed are T. Powderly, John Mitchell, Daniel Keefe, James Duncan, and P. H. Morriasoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gompers
Washington
Pancavelt Titae
T. ¥. Powderly
John Mitchell
Daniel Keefe
James Duncan
Py H. Morriasoy
Born to Ed and Mrs Coolidge in City Last Evening
A brief birth notice records the arrival of a child to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Coolidge in the city last evening. The item notes the newborn as the family’s newest member with no further details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Coolidge
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wcep Crowine
Mrs. Gunness
Gunns
Haines
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Orning
James Lynch
Typographical Union
United Mineworkers
New
York City
Eri. M. Morgan
Uncle Sam
Snerry
Elgin
Teddy
Senate
NEW York World
Dorses Roosevelt
Pratt
World
Deswich
Eric Fall
Set
Newlin
Newlin Drug CO
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