Keystone Bank Closed by Controller After Run and Reserves Drop
Keystone Bank at Juniper and Chestnut streets suspended business under U S Bank Examiner William C Drew and a Controller order. Depositors faced delays outside barred doors as officials prepared a affairs statement. bank legends show capital 500000, surplus 100000, deposits near 1.4 million prior to closure.
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Keysone National Bank
Juniper and
Chestnut Streets
United States Bank
William C. Drew
Win" C. Deer
Examiner
Keystone Bank
Drew
United States
Washinggton
Marsh
Washington
Treasury Department
Charley T. Baker
Pittsburg Sees Keystone Bank Failure as Limited Impact
Pittsburg officials say the Keystone Bank collapse will not affect local banks. After a December run, vigilance revealed the bank’s true footing and positioned it clearly. National Bank Examiner George Shep commented on the surprising failure and the ensuing task statement.
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Keystone Bank
Pittsburg
National Bank
George Shep
Eecocenan
Bank Run Reveals Discount Line and Support Sparks Failure Risk
The Eastern district examiner recorded discounts totaling 1,222,000 dollars and noted a strong showing of support from Philadelphia banks during the run. As these banks withdrew aid, the institution risked collapsing to its prior level of distress.
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Pard
Philadelphia
Lawrence Barrett Dies After Illness At Windsor Hotel
New York March 20 Lawrence Barrett tragedian died at 10 45 PM at the Windsor Hotel from heart failure After a brief sick spell beginning Wednesday night he was attended by Dr Chambers and family physicians Dr Walker and Dr Oliver His wife and medical staff were present at his death The illness began with a severe cold and developed into pneumonia with high fever and rapid pulse after a throat disorder for two years The end came suddenly as he lay semi conscious and was roused for examination
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Chambers
Barrett
H. F. Walker
Atl P. A
Deceased Traredian’s Stage Career Traced Through Cities
A biographical sketch chronicles the life of a 19th century actor born in Patterson New Jersey on April 4 1838. It follows his early Detroit debut 1853 progress through Pottsburg St Louis Chicago New York Boston Philadelphia Washington and other stages with notable roles and associations including Murad Sir Thomas Clifford and Othello alongside Booth Cushman and others. He led tours as a star actor and managed theaters in New Orleans and San Francisco later writing a life of Edward Forrest and contributing interviews for MUBEAU.
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Traredian
Paterson
N.J
Detroit
Murad
Pottsburg
St. Louis
Chicago
Chambers Street Theater
New York
Sir Thomas Clifford
Hunchback
Burton
Charlotte Cushman
Edwin Booth
Boston Museum
Howard Atheneum
City
Mies Cushman
Barry Sullivan
E. L. Davenri
Twenty-sonth
Massachusetts Infantry
Philadelphia
Washington
Edwin Hooth
OrOthelio
Booth
Jago
Mr Barrett
Entily York Bnd Piaped
Eppcelte Endian
New Varieties Theater
New Orleana
Ter
Cassius
Bis
England
Edward Forrest
Boston
Emma Juch Opera Company Heads East With Uncertain Plans
Creditors of Locke and Davis in New York faced a surprise as Emma Juch Opera Company and manager O. E. Locke prepared to open in St. Louis on Easter Monday then move to Pittsburg and Philadelphia. Locke reportedly plans to skip east sessions, heading to Mexico City for a spring engagement before London.
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Ema Juch Opera Company
New York
Locke & Davis
Emma Juch Opera Company
O. E. Locke
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Locke
Mexico
Kansas City
Mexico City
Miss Judh
London
More Coin Goes Abroad Refused Gold for Export
New York reported that after 4 o clock Treasury officials in Washington refused two requests for gold bars for export. Bankers then ordered 750000 in coin at the sub-Treasury to be shipped tomorrow, making total shipments 50 for known 5000.
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New York
Mason
Treasury
Washington
sub-Tressury
Kidnappers Try Bold Ransom Plot On Detroit Mill Owner
In a Detroit center city case Joseph Perrien proprietor of Gratiot Flour Mills valued at $500,000 was lured by a forged Spanger note and a ransom demand of $15,000. A masked abductor dictated letters and money transfers to Perrien’s relatives, then released him unharmed after a midnight kidnapping that ended near Myrtle and Thirteenth streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone Bank
Fitler
Bardsley
Kerstone Bank
Third National
Detroit
Joseph Perrien
Gratiot Flour Mills
Albert Hesselbacher
Leoni Chambe
Perrien
Spanger
Ed Stange
Hesselbacher
Stang
I. T. Cowles
Mr. Hesselbacher
Cass Avenue
Jay Street
Albert
Leoni
Peningular Bank
Moore
Cass
Jay
Caupe
Captivity Story Declared Reliable as Police Seek Perpetrator
A witness recounts a tale of captivity with no harm to his pen or the budding companions. He received good food and respectful treatment during confinement. The account is deemed entirely credible and police are exerting full effort to identify those responsible for the outrage.
City Controller Stevens Guilty of Malfeasance In Office
A Cincinnati board investigation reports Controller Stevens guilty of malfeasance over a $5,780 tin tag deal. It finds the board’s corruption charges largely hearsay and unresolved but notes indiscretion and censorable acts. The panel leaves the board’s fate to future action. Carpenter previews stories about famous men in The Dispatch tomorrow.
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Boodle Board of Improvements
Gov. Campbell
Dispatom Columnus
Joint Legislative Committee
Cincinnati Board of Public Improvements
Stevens
Controller Stevens
Carpenter
Dispatch
Gleason Denounces Unauthorized Irish League Gift
President Gleason declares a 500 contribution to the Irish National League by the Eighth Ward branch improper if used for Parnellite envoys. He protests to Dr Donlan and Treasurer James Gilmartin, insisting funds be used for the League in general, not a faction.
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Cooper Institute
Parnellita
Irish National League
James Gilmartin
Ward
Gilmartin
Parnell
League
Prt
Donlan
Irish National League of Ireland
Ik Gleason
Pater
Chicago Chapter DAR Organized at World’s Fair
The Chicago Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was formed in the Directors room at World's Fair headquarters. The constitution was signed by 42 members who qualify as descendants of Revolution participants including soldiers sailors civil officers or those who aided independence. The group aims to preserve family records and traditions for future history.
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Cuscaco
Chicago
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Uncle Sam Owes the Banks at Clearing House
The sub Treasury faced a debtor balance of 3,040,817 at the Clearing House on March 20. A major portion came from a United States Government check for 2,253,000 drawn for David B. Hill, Governor of New York, tied to refunding a direct tax. The remainder stems from large pension payments.
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New York
sub-Treasury
United States
David B. Hill
Actor Frayne Laid To Rest In Chicago Under Knights
Funeral services for Frank I. Frayne were held at Hooley's Theater with a modest turnout of actors. Past Grand Chancellor A E Haskell of the Knights of Pythias gave an oration. Floral tributes arrived from professional friends in other cities. Interment followed at Mt Greenwood Cemetery under Knights of Pythias auspices.
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Cariaco
Frank I. Frayne
Hooley's
A. E. Haskell
Knights of Pythias
Indianaapolis
Mt. Greenwood Cemetery
Toledo Man Committed for Extradition on Forgery Charges
J B McCartney of Toledo was today committed for extradition on charges of forging notes on M J Cooney of Toa reer. He will appeal to a full court meeting in May, but must remain in jail in the interim.
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Wismrze
J. B. McCartney
Toledo
M. J. Cooney
Toareer
Snow Storm Paralyzes Marshalltown Telegraph Service
The heaviest snow storm of the season prevails in Marshalltown Iowa during the afternoon and evening causing telegraph business to nearly halt. The report notes rapid melting as the storm moves on. A literary reference mentions a poem about life in the South Seas by Robert Louis Stevenson.
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Iowa
Marshalltown
South Seas
Robert Louis Stevenson
Big Game of Bluff Now Being Played by Irish Leaders
Irish factions engage in a high stakes political contest as leaders maneuver for control. The article chronicles strategic moves, public statements, and shifting alliances shaping the duel at the center of the island’s governance.
Parnell avoids resignation in Cork Sligo contest
The dispatch notes Parnell delaying resignation as special election in Sligo absorbs attention. The piece cites his stated willingness to go to constituents if colleagues do so, while Dublin voices call bluff. Davitt criticizes Parnell, and Ireland's labor issue frames debate amid organized marches and political maneuvering.
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Dunlap
Lowpox
Parnell
Maurice Healy
House of Commons
Crcles
Dublin
Healy
Ireland
Dublin Evening Telegraph
Cork
Hastie
Billingsgate
Michasel Davitt
Mr. Parnell
Davitt
Cork City
Parnellites
Freeman's Journal
Gladstone
United States
Cooper Union
America
Star Union Hall
England
London
Mall Gazette
Remains Interred After Anchor Line Disaster at Gibralter
In Gibralter a trench in blessed ground held 28 adults and three children from the Anchor line disaster as clergy town officials and naval officers attended. A British diver recovered ten more bodies from the wreck while authorities charged Captain McKeague with wrongful acts and remanded him for further hearing.
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Greenster
Utopis
Anchor
Gibralter
Channel Squadron
Freya
McKeague
The Shah's Treachery
Malcolm Khan ex ambassador to Persia reveals in a Times letter that the Shah and ministers showered him with flattery and honor yet later deprived him of titles. He cites Persian ministerial despotism and notes ministers believed to hold the sovereign's favor often died abruptly.
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Lowpox
Malcolm Khan
the Times
Persia
Uis
Shah
Emperor Vienna feet-washing ceremony amid Paris suicide tragedy
The report describes Emperor Francis Joseph's Easter ceremonial foot washing at Vienna with archdukes, while a Paris widow and her two children die in a suicide attempt after dire poverty. The widow left letters to rich relatives, a concierge, and police, who respect her wishes not to reveal her name.
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SY Duslap
Paris
Francis Joseph
Vienna
Hofburg
Royal Bath
Elizabeth
Rue de la Victorie
Craelf
Mustache Revolt Shakes Paris Waiters
Paris reports a growing conflict as French waiters protest the long standing ban on facial hair in restaurants and on ships. The conflict centers on mustaches with meetings and manifestos challenging the rule, though the outcome remains unknown.
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Paris
Wealth brings happiness debated at Carnegie symposium
Andrew Carnegie and other millionaires fund The Dispatch for an upcoming symposium titled Does Wealth Bring Happiness. The event explores whether riches translate into true contentment through discussions by notable financiers and scholars.
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Andrew Carnegie
Irish riot disrupts Parnellite meeting in Sligo
In Sligo anti-Parnellite activists attacked a Parnellite gathering stoning and mud throwing. Police intervened with batons as the clash spread, forcing the Parnellites to withdraw while opponents held a separate meeting. No further disorder followed the brief disturbance.
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Sligo
Report on Harrison plan to close ports over German imports
Berlin officials reject the claim that President Harrison will close U S ports to German imports unless Germany repeals its pork law. The report, cited from Berlin, lacks credence in German circles.
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Harrison
Berlin
Phelps
United States
Germany
Italys Warship Orders Denied by Semi Official Channel
Rome reports a semi official denial that sealed orders were sent to an unseen force in the squadron as of March 20. The statement clarifies claims of last Saturday’s dispatches and addresses questions about command directives.
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Rome
Oeners
Pittsburg Council debates park funding and legality of appropriation
Both city chambers held special sessions to pass the Finance Committee’s appropriation plan amid heated dispute. The body discussed park purchases, park land payments, and alleged illegal spending, with objections raised over a $326 801 40 item and calls to cut park expenditures.
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Pittsburg
Finance Committee
Common Council
Holliday
W. A. Magee
Bicham
Department of Public Safety
Department of Public Works
Ferguson
East End
Southside
Pittsburg Gas Company
Metcalfe
Mr. McGoonigle
Wright
Bigham
Martin
Bigelow
O’donnell
Magee
Couniu En
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Rence Barrett
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Ure
Mubeau
Bright
Morrow
Big Dispatch
Charlie Ross
Cincinnati
Gleason
Daughters OF the Revolution
New Ladies’ Organization
Uncle Sam
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Mustacches
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