Angry depositor letter to First National Chicago president
A furious depositors letter to James B. Forgan questions his Record-Herald interview predicting business strain from Bryan's election. The writer warns of bank instability, urges reassurance to depositors, and demands apology and loyalty, signing as "ONE OF FOUR DEPOSITORS." The missive hints at potential reputational harm and urges leaders to separate country needs from party. author fears retribution if misjudged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Formin
Firs
National Bank of Chicago
Chicago Reports- Herald
James B. Forgan
First National Bank of Chicago
Record- Herald
Bryan
Porgin
Forgain
Record-Herald
Forgan
James PB. Forgan
Smith
First National
Uimld
Parison
Alwate
Taft
First National Bank
Bank Will Not Pay 77 Cents to Depositors
Report from Washington based on Byumiller Gatch figures shows Farmers' & Traders National Bank likely to pay just under 77 cents on the dollar to depositors after liabilities exceed assets. Estimated assets $166,231, liabilities $219,616. Shortage now $47,281, with costs of collections, estate setup, and receivership raising total losses for stockholders. Examiner Gatch says deposits outrank shareholders and vows to seek compensation for depositors. Suspense over pay rates has ended as details emerge.
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Farmers’ & Traders National Bank
la Grande
Observer
Cure Catarrh with Hyomel Australian Dry Air Treatment
A dramatic pitch warns that catarrh germs ruin health and sanity but promises Hyomel from Tallman & Co as a guaranteed cure. The ad touts a complete Hyomel outfit for $1 and claims it also cures bronchitis asthma coughs colds and hay fever.
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Tallman & Co
Electric Bitters Benefited Civil War Vet from Fayette
David Parker, a Civil War veteran from Fayette New York, says Electric Bitters cost him over 400 dollars in medical bills before finding relief. He credits the remedy with curing stomach trouble and keeping him strong and well. Sold at Tallman & Co and Pendleton Drug Co.
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David Parker
Fayette, N.Y
Gettysburg
Tallman & Co
Pendleton Drug Co
Oregon Agricultural College plans strong cross country team
At a meeting in Corvallis on Oct 23 Professor Angell outlined training in the midwest and aims to form a strong cross country squad for the winter. A dual meet with the University of Oregon may be arranged, with possible participation in the Chicago conference next spring. The basketball and track programs show rich material and improved support, with names like Wolff Hall Chapman Davolt Scott Jarmson Lounsberry Brodie Bliver and Farnsworth among likely competitors.
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Oregon Agricultural College
Corvallis
Angell
Middle West
University of Oregon
Pacific Northwest
United States
A. A
Northwest
Chicago
C. A.C
Thera
Athletic Association
O. A.C
Wolff
Hall Chapman
Davolt
Scott
Jarmson
Lounsberry
Brodie
Bliver
Far
Vancouver Columbian begins Daily Columbian publication
The Vancouver Columbian, published by F. E. Beard former president of the Washington State Press Association, has started the publication of the Daily Columbian.
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Vancouver Columbian
F. E. Beard
Washington State Press Association
Daily Columbian
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S. S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Pinancier
John E. Lathrop
Cay
Portland Journal
Partners’ & Traders’ Naional WI
Gatch
Scriber
The
East Oregonian
New Daily Paper
Timely Furnishings
Child Childr
Childra
Ater Coats
Coats
Wilson Bros
Wilson
Wilson Bros’ Underwear
Carmen
Wilson Ros
Mocha & Dent’s
Merit
Blick and
Boston
Main Street
Pendleton
Lester
Hobart M. Cable
Eilers
Main St
Pendleton, Oregon
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