Banking conventions debate rural lending and branch banks
The twenty fourth convention of the American Bankers Association opened in Denver with officers to be elected. Rev Father Carrier spoke at St Patrick's church followed by William L Borall on rural banking needs. Hoyall urged branch banks to curb excess money and support western finance while Sonebrake and others debated currency issuance and industrial banking relevance.
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Kansas
PB. L Sonebrake
Denver
Cole
Pather Carripan
St. Patrick's Church
William L. Borall
Hickmond
Vic
Tietricta
Honsbrake
Kantas
Royall
Flo
Feurce
Rhow
John P. Branch
Merchants’ National Bank of Richmond
Gouge M. Heynels
Continental National Bank
Chicaze
John W. Faxon
Mirki Nesional Bank of
Chattancora
Tenn
Denver and Rio Grande shows strong year results
The twelfth annual report for Denver and Rio Grande fareway ends June 1906 reveals net traffic earnings of 4 925 428.66 up 11 percent, operating expenses at 5 017 500.35 up 10 percent, with a 2 (two percent) preferred dividend and 530 000 renewal fund plus 20 000 refunding costs. A surplus of 257 252 21 remains after fixed charges and taxes.
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Denver
Aus
Denver and Rio Grande Fairway
Neca
Fed
National Commander Shindier opens universal join
Leavenworth Kansas National Commander Henry Shindier announces a plan to admit to membership all persons who served in the Spanish American War, whether in the regular or temporary army or navy. He notes letters from union members seeking a method to extend membership and warns prompt action is needed to prevent rivals from recruiting these volunteers.
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Leavenwort Aus
Henry Shindier
Regular Army
Mind Navy Union
All Perions
Army
Union
Atease
Reece Wision
Pnid
Gold Comes Out Scarcity Pushes Gold Exports in New York Banks
Aug 21 Tribune notes a gold withdrawal surge due to a shortage of legal tender notes amid war bond deposits. Bank leaders Nash and Gilpin oversaw counting and exchange as New York houses seek funds for crop harvests, with interior towns feeling the impact of limited currency. Also includes ad blurbs for Arnica, Santa Fe tour to Cincinnati, Dr Kings New Discovery, and Grain O cereal.
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New York
the Tribune
W. A. Nash
Corn Exchange Bank
Cloaring Rrsxieaioormnatitee
William J. Gilpin
Treasury
Hawaiian Commission Arrives for Hawaii Government Study
The Moana arrived from Australian ports and Honolulu with the Hawaiian commission to study territorial government. The four other members joined in an oath at Justice Frear s home and held an opening session in the executive building. They plan visits to Hawaii, including the Big Island, Maui, and possibly Molokai.
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San Francisco
Moana
Honolulu
Presa
Territory of
Hawaii
Mariposa
Preadent Dele
United States
Justice Freer
Solidare
Resence of Justice
Frear
Ha~ Weil
Bie
Bix
Mani
Aul
Motokas
Negros Leave Pana Amid Miner Strikes and Tension
In Pana Illinois on August 25, striking white miners received reinforcements from state and out of state plan miners. National UMW officials and local leaders advise calm as hundreds of blacks are expected to remain briefly. Some negroes have been sent to Chicago and Alabama, while others travel by rail. state mine inspectors assess remaining workers’ competency.
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Pana
John Afitehetl
Spring Valley
United Mine Workers
J. W. Russell
Danville
WD. Ryan
Treasury
Caririsht
Springfield
Topham
Dinter
Fennell
Alubetra
Papain
Springside
Birmingham
Woodward
Bessemer
Als
Paii
Chicago
Alabama
Walter Buttedee
Alton
Major Hood Chosen Vice President by bankers
Denver August 2 Calvin Hood was chosen vice president for Kansas by the American Bankers Association in a major leadership announcement.
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Major Hood
Denver
Calvin Hood
Lehoven
Kanass
American Bankers’ Association
Hawaii Cable Venture Aims for Coast to Mandala Link
Reports from Honolulu dated Aug 38 and Aug 3 describe telegraph and cable plans linking the coast to Mandala. The Third Division of the Second Regiment United States Volunteer Engineers is assigned to construct the undersea system, with rapid progress expected and no delay in franchise approval for the coast to Mandala cable.
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Vis
Wa Regiment
United States Volunisers
United States Volunteer Engineers
Mandula
Lucien Baker Delivers First Campaign Speech at Eudora
United States Senator Lucien Baker of Wisconsin makes his first campaign address at Eudora on September 2. The Westernment elements for the remainder of the campaign will be coordinated by the central committee and he will engage in active work until election day.
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Lucien Baker
United States
Eudora
Central Committee
No Cooler Tomorrow Weather Report
Weather observer Jennings notes no cooling expected tomorrow and forecasts fair conditions overall. Kansas Avenue hot records list inconsistent readings, unclear entries show prior temperatures around 97 and 63 degrees with broken notation and stray figures.
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Jennings
Kansas Avenue
Moon
Officers in Knights of Pythias election delayed at Biennial session
Indianapolis, Aug 25 The Knights of Pythias supreme lodge election was halted amid investigations and objections to electing officers under scrutiny. Aimed at trimming costs, a key resolution cut expenses and required competitive bids for purchases while examining a claim against Port Worth’s city national bank. The finance committee forecast cuts in per diem and mileage for supreme representatives, with further debates on reducing membership. A Cincinnati special train plan for the Woman’s auxiliary is noted.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Supreme Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Phohee
God
City Ational Bank of
Port Worth
Tex
Supreme Ansemby
Sumanities
Sainty
Hastings
Mich
Gro. Ees Af Supreme K. of
Kini
Grand American Concert Program At Local Theatre
The program features a galaxy of prima donnas and virtuoso acts led by Miss Coldumbra and Uncle Sam in a variety show way of American music. Sousa will direct the orchestra as the finale promises a grand Amazonian diversion.
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Ime
Giratty
Stars and Stripes
Messrs
Feet
Ph S
Genouboe
Kone
John Philiipina Sousa
Wadis
Pacific Court
Raid by 23rd Kansas Troops Shuts Down South Ferry District
In New York near South Ferry Brooklyn 800 hungry colored soldiers from the Twenty third Kansas Volunteer Infantry raided local bars cafes and fruit stands after claiming 12 hours without food. They refused transport to Santiago until fed and roved the neighborhood, overwhelming police who could not stop them.
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New York
South Ferry
Brooklyn
Twenty-third Kansas Volunteer Infantry
Santiago
Columbus Bones Rallies Spain for Remains Return
Madrid reports a push to insert a treaty clause demanding the return of Christopher Columbus remains to Spain to prevent them from becoming a US trophy or Barnum show prop. The article recalls Columbus burial, exhumations, transfers through Vallodolid Seville San Domingo and Havana over centuries.
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Madrid
Spain
Navigator
Valladoid
Seville
San Domingo
France
Basle
Havana
German plans murder claim dies by own hand in Paris
Paris August 25 Ernest Joseph Possel the German who sought 10 000 from his late wife life policy by the Urbain insurance company died by his own hand at the Durand restaurant in Place De La Madeleine Authorities had ordered exhumation of his wife Eleanora Beckett Possel had posed as Marquis De Gondeville and a French subject He had tried to collect the policy after painting the tale of her falling from a cliff near Florence Florence authorities had seen him there days before tossing stones over the cliff edge The mother in law insists Possel is innocent
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Paris
Ernest Joseph Possel
Lfe
Urbaine Insurance Company
Florence
Traly
Durand
Place de la Madeleine
Possel
Marquis de Gondeville
Powsel
Eleanora Beckett
England
Mire
Poesel
Women May Aid Jubilee Representation on Key Committees
Chicago aug 25 a plan to give women seats on the major jubilee committees was raised at the Union League club meeting. no action was taken but supporters urged women promoters be included and invited to demonstrate patriotism. a letter from grant michener valparaiso ind deputy auditor noted 500 people would come from that city and nearby towns would contribute large crowds and help with parades and demonstrations. the committee voted to appoint one or two peace jubilee representatives in every town within 60 miles of Chicago to secure civic cooperation for the celebration.
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Chicago
Union League Club
Friends of the Project
Grant Michener
Valparaiso
Ind
Porter County
Tod
Michener
Phantom ship captain crosses Atlantic in skiff from Atlantic City
Captain William Andrews sails a 14‑foot highly crafted skiff named the Phantom ship from Young's Ocean pier toward Europe. This fifth crossing follows earlier trips in 1879 and 1892. He expects arrival within 0 days despite storms, noting no experimental design in the craft.
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Atlantic City
N. J
William Andrews
Young
Ocean Pier
Europe
Andrews
Atlantic
Troop Dispatch Halted by General Countermand in San Francisco
Military officials in San Francisco received orders from Adjutant General Corbin canceling plans to send a large troop contingent to Honolulu. No further troop movements will occur until notified, and three steamers slated to depart early next week are held as transports. The Scandia will depart soon as a hospital ship. Two and a half companies of New Yorkers were to join the expedition, with questions about their inclusion sent to Washington.
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San Francisco
Corbin
Honolulu
Lewat Mot
Honoluld
Washington
New Theater License Draws Kansas Towns In Limbo
Aug 2 Atchison reports the new tariff law to reduce theatrical attractions prompts travel companies to seek 2020 licenses in each state. Atchison and other cities face burdens as traveling shows avoid per city fees, while Topeka and Leavenworth weigh the impact. The local theater in Atchison is already affected by the licensing changes.
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Atchison
Rinsoue
Kansas
Atchison Fe
Eavenworth
Topeke
Suse
Atchison Theater
Bean
Market report shows wheat gains on foreign buying and better weather
The market summary notes a firming trend in September wheat as stockpiles tighten and foreigners push demand. Favorable spring and west weather lift sentiment, while contract loads and receipts shape trading. Hog prices soften as meat offerings and market tone shift, with slower cash demand.
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Newboard
Oac
Havana and Madrid Debate Trade After Port Occupations
Fragmented text notes Spanish colonial authorities reviewing merchandise from Santiago and other ports. Mentions postwar aid, potential duty considerations, and rural manufacturing impacts. References Maria government and American government tensions amid unclear details.
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Havana
Santiago
Sim
Madrid
Maria
Amodus
Market Report From Kansas City and Chicago Prices
Agricultural and livestock summaries show hog receipts at Kansas City totaling 6,500 with prices weak to lower for cattle and cattle feeders. Hog and cattle markets exhibit mixed movements as beef and pork futures face declines while grain prices and money market notes reflect a subdued trading week.
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Ebansan City
Kansas City
Bea
Aturkeet Miondy
Wickham Commission Co
Fifth St
Topeka
Chicago
Kenena City
Tower Muta
Chicasco
Kansas
Mt Oun
Wolks
Duluth
WANTED A HIH MAID AND ROOMS FOR RENT
A damaged ad fragment offers a wanted alert for a good experienced maid at Dutton. It mentions dark brows and a mare, with unclear payment terms in pounds. Includes phrases about a topelat apartment, receipt book, and a name Steeman. Overall listing shows rooms at Kansss Ave with unclear details.
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Dutton
Star
Bse
Clear Exchange
Bay Bayne
Poudine
Steeman
Pino
Kansss
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