Dolkir Savings Bank Receiver Appointed After Executives Death
Joseph Danger, president of the Dolkir Savings Bank, named receiver following the self inflicted death of ex-treasurer Fred A. Baron. Directors and the clearing house found overdrafts totaling about $18,000 with bonds of $20,000, and $39,000 in funds allegedly misused.
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Akcun
D. Et
Joseph Danger
Dolkir Savings Bank
Fred A. Baron
Clearing House Association
Fond A.st
Eight Hurt in El Paso Passenger Train Wreck
Eight persons were injured in a derailment near Herrington Kansas last night on the westbound El Paso passenger train No 23 of the Rock Sakoni. All hurt were brought to the company hospital where officials said they could resume their journey soon. First published in the Lawrence Daily Journal 1907. Notice of Appointment declares Ferdinand J Buchheim administrator of John F Buchheim estate in Douglas County Kansas.
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Topeka
del St
Herrington
Kans
el Paso
Rock Sakoni
Lawrence Daily Journal Oer
Douglas County
Kansas
John FP. Buchheim
Ferdinand J. Buchheim
Ieee
Pride
Nanan
Hamian
Woman Hanged for Prison Director Killing in St Petersburg
Mile. Kagozinnikava was executed by hanging this morning in St. Petersburg after killing General Maximoffesky, director of the department prison, on October 28.
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St. Petersburg
Kagozinnikava
Maximoffesky
Width of Locks for Panama Canal Set at 110 Feet
The Navy Department has fixed the lock width at 110 feet for the Panama canal project. This decision establishes the size deemed desirable for the canal’s locks, reflecting the scale of the undertaking as of early October.
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Washington
Navy Department
Panama Canal
Revival Meetings In A Big Tent Full Of Interest
A religious gathering in a large tent attracts attentive listeners for a revival with sermons urging repentance. The speaker warns against resisting the Holy Spirit and describes eternal consequences for hardening the heart, citing scripture and personal testimonies to urge immediate faith.
Thaw to Plead Insanity in Second White Trial
The defense for Harry K Thaw announces insanity as the plea for his second trial over Stanford White's death set to begin December 2. Chief counsel Martin W Littleton plans the strategy, asserting Thaw is mentally unsound and this is not a mere theory.
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New York
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
West
Martin W. Littleton
Thaw
Rock Island Railroad Lays Off 2500 Construction Workers
Chicago report says the Rock Island railroad laid off 2500 construction and track workers across western states from Illinois to Texas. President Winehell stated the layoffs affect improvement work and do not include maintenance crews as traffic remains strong.
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Chicago
Rock Island Railroad
Illinois
Texas
Winehell
Bank Robbery Attempt Near Great Bend Ends Without Loot
An early morning dynamite attempt to rob the Pawnee Rock Bank ten miles west of Great Bend Kansas failed as robbers fled before obtaining any money. The safe was damaged and the storefront blown out.
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Great Bend
Kans
Pawnee Rock
Here
Postoffices Get Relief in Western Reassessment Move
Chicago post office joins western system in a material shift as relief measures cleanse routes and consolidate functions. Officials announce adjustments aimed at improving distribution efficiency and service reach across western districts.
Banks Endorse Ridgely Plan to Increase Currency Circulation
Washington reports Treasury officials noting rapid bank endorsement of Ridgely’s plan to expand currency supply. Telegraphs from banks nationwide request guidance on additional circulation as the Treasury considers measures to ease financial distress.
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Washington
Treasury
Roth Ay Maptraller
Department
Panama Canal Mission to Inspect Construction Costs
Representative James A. Tawney will lead a congressional inquiry from New York to Panama to examine current and projected costs of canal construction. The commission has estimated two million dollars for next year, with total rental and duty costs projected at about 105 million, possibly 65 million less than earlier estimates.
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New York
James A. Minnesota
Corr
Proclamation Seeks Sunday Closures in Omaha
Omaha authorities issue a proclamation ordering theaters and other amusements to close on Sundays and directing the chief of police to enforce the law, aiming to curb Sunday business activity in the city.
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Omaha
Ort
Wte-Mayer Dablents Tolay
The Outing Magazine November Autonomy Content Review
The November issue highlights the automobile era with nine articles. Topics include The Automobile Industry in America, An Immate Excursion in France, The Spanish Bandit and the Motor Car, Motoring to the Jamestown Exposition, and Good Roads for the People. Also Round-Up Days on roast beef industry, plus stories and India travel, with photographs and departments.
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Outing
America
Wells
Frank Preshrey
Normandy
France
Layard Taylor
Spain
Luise Closson Hale
Walter Hale
Jamestown Exposition
Stewart Edward White
Br. White
Ralph D. Paine
W. A. Fraser
India
Outing Magazine
Magazine Beauty
Stahl to be umpire for Washburn KEU game
Officials for the Washburn versus Kansas State University game are mostly chosen. Stahl, a current member of the Illinois Wolves, has accepted the umpire role. Coach Samson of Morporia State Normal is named head linesman and timekeeper, with one referee position still to be filled.
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Washburn
KE. U
Masker
Kansas City Athletic Club
Vetereg Dr
Washbatt
Ernest Quigley
St. Mary's
Kansas
Quigley
Walter Kekersall
Chicago
Eckersall
Wats
Clark Parry
Kansas Haun
Stahl
Ilinois Wolve
Samson
Lar State Normal
Morporia
Rellgudze
Typha
Fe Cereree
Suspended Payments After October Payroll Settlement
The text describes suspending further cash payments after an $87,000 payout for October payroll. It notes funds on hand were exhausted and holders of state warrants were offered checks but many preferred to wait for more cash.
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S —Fter
Strate Tver Tulley
Nury
Tate
Banks Open Despite Deal Holiday In San Francisco
Banks opened for business today in San Francisco though Governor Gillette had declared a legal holiday. No police were stationed at banks, few people were present aside from staff, and the stock exchange began as normal. Open in Los Angeles.
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San Francisco
Naval
Gillete
Stock and Practices Exchange
Los Angeles
Gillette
Tisvet
Lox
Migeles
Personal reflections on manners and liberty in everyday life
The piece mulls how popularity in love rests on displaying value, critiques idle critics, and notes vanity in dress. It contrasts city and country jays, warns against false liberty, recalls a quarrel retort, and jokes about misplaced items and weather complaints.
Railroads Condemn Proposed Rates as Confiscatory Fight Planned
Kansas railroads denounce the new freight schedule as confiscatory while planning legal action. Attorneys say the form cuts net receipts. hearings may begin after January 1908 as Attorney General Jackson contests both state and federal court jurisdiction.
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Det
Fide
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Miss Souri
Ryker
Ryan
Shiner
Railroad
Salina
Utchinson
Wichita
Frank Grattan
Itorney
Grattan
Kansas
F. S. Jackson
United States Circuit Court
Jackson
Actor Raymond Hitchcock Missing in New York
The comedian Raymond Hitchcock has vanished in New York with no clear explanation. Theories allege he may be aboard a steamer to Europe or have fallen victim to foul play, or possibly harmed himself amid accusations against him. Flora Zabelle, his wife and leading actress in his current show, says she believes foul play occurred and that Hitchcock prepared for a fight.
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Jackson
New York
Raymond Hitchcock
Europe
Flora Zabelle
Hitchcock
Firemen Overcome by Smoke in Five Story Holden Shoe Build
Seven Chicago firemen were overcome by smoke after a blaze broke out early today in a five story building at State and Quincy streets housing the Holden Shoe Company. The fire caused estimated damages of 350000 dollars.
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Chicago
State and
Quincy Streets
Holden Shoe! Company
Market prices and livestock receipts from Kansas City and Chicago
Wheat and oats quotes with December and May futures, rye and corn futures, butter eggs and hay prices. Live stock receipts show native steers, cows and heifers, stockers, feeders, bulls, calves with price ranges. Chicago market reports list cattle receipts and prices, hogs, pork and lard values.
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Kansas City
Bank President Backs Immediate Rise in National Note Circulation
J H Hutting of Third National Bank endorses Comptroller Ridgely's plan for quick expansion of National Note circulation. He proposes replacing government bonds not pledged for federal deposits with municipal and other bonds to free more notes. He notes bankers and depositors must stay calm as St Louis banks and trust companies push to support commerce and the Southwestern crop movement.
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St. Louis
J. H. Hutting
Third National Bank
St. Bonis Banks
Thast
Chicago
Hidgely
John J. Mitchell
Illinoiss Trust and Savings Bank
Battle With Indians in Southern Ural
Reports say United States troops clashed with Indians in the southern Ural region, leaving three dead and one wounded, all believed to be Indians. Superintendent Shelton sent the telegram from the San Juan agency as troops were dispatched from Fort Wingate to Ameita, Utah on the 22nd to quiet disturbances by Bizallie led bands from New Mexico in eastern Arizona.
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Roops T and Koof
Fifth Cavalry
Williard
Fort Wingate
N. M
Ameita
Utah
Edison Plans Concrete Three Story House For Future Homes
Edison declares a concrete three story dwelling will be the house of the future. After twenty years of cement experiments he says a d story home can be built in twelve hours of labor at under $1,000 with designs by leading architects. first model to be built next summer.
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Thomas A. Edison
Lumber Freight Hike Announced for November First
A new lumber freight rate will rise from 40 to 50 cents per 100 pounds effective November 1, triggering an additional approximate 10 percent increase in lumber prices.
Quit Raising Wheat Farmers Shifting to Corn in Trego County
The Topeka Journal reports in its Oct. 25 issue that Trego county farmers neglect wheat as corn proves more profitable. Last year corn yields ranged 25 to 40 bushels per acre. Green tomatoes 50c per hamper at Philip Fruit Farm, Tel 1846 Bell.
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Topeka Journal
Trego County
Phillip Fruit Farm
Tel
Bell
Neville’s Corner
Texas
J. M Neville
Home
Mass
St. Eldridge House
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