Bank Failure Fallout and Cross Death Shocks Emporia
Investigation reveals Cross falsified entries at Emporia First National Bank. Report details cash skimming, forged reserves, and the crash that drove Cross to suicide amid depositor panic. Bank directors blamed for lax oversight as $10,900,000 in deposits faced runs. public sympathy centers on loss to depositors like Jui Stotler.
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Amporia
Charles
Croom
First Nation
UG L, Sabeenapyinness S Soo Amm
Agedia
Ariver Sss
Prope
Meuse
Tie
Simone Aw
Hompucla
Cross
Cruse
Ids Bank
M.C. Crom
H. C. Grose
Jewalip Warmant
Charlie Crome
Orvet
H.C. Crims
Charlie Crees
UW Spaniel
Storkbaiien
H.C Cross
C. Fi Crewe
Fia
Qhurtie Cross
Efi Fier
Willan Martindate
Croke
Martin— Dais i Heine
Martindale
Croveritia
Crum
Ra Bon
Kansas
Financices
Bank x Ba
United States
Mons
Dapexitars
Eure
Davie
Elislus Hine
Ibernthy
Charlies
Jobe
Mia
Cros
Mra Fog
Statler
Emporia
Dr. Holderman
Fend
Charte Crane
Plice
Stotler
Atery Poen
Dan Helderman
Etotien
Stotter
Neid le
Crusa
Hudlinman i Breuer
Gros
Nan
Poverisi
Snsall
Desperate Escape Bid Fails At Ohio Prison Barricade
Two convicts at Columbus Ohio's penitentiary tried a bold escape after obtaining revolvers. Guard Charles Lauterbach was killed. Ali son and O'Neil were seriously injured. Aiding plan included a ladder rigged to breach the outer wall as the others opened fire.
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Columbus
Ohio
Charles Lauterbuch
Mount Vernon
Chnvious O'Neil
Alison
O'Neil
Atkinson
Repbery
Lime
Fie
Guan Luvtertach
Kinet
Guinp
Setion
Kindun
Tater
Teady
Coielders
Hold Up In Havana Near Cristini Station
In Havana at midnight a car on the line was halted by a gang of robbers near Cristini station. A passenger was forced to surrender valuables and the assailants fled into a dark deserted area where no police were on duty. The car then resumed its journey.
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Havana
Jesus Je Monte
Cristini
Benny
Herebbeth
Voters split as Kansans weigh whisky trust and reform
The letter to the State Journal discusses Kansans opposing whisky power and Gov Levy's late term, praising Stanley’s constitutional stance while noting Populist and Republican tactics. It asserts young men’s safety and Christian values as priorities over Populist reforms.
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Teeumeness
Kat
State Journal
Loery
Kansas
Levdy
Democrate
Sant
Tis Marty
Son
Whisky Trust
Stanley
Republican Party
Techyberg
Kansan
Kingman County
Poputiet
Youse
Feansas
Landis defends hold on post amid candidate surge
Leavenworth reports Landis says he will stand his ground as governor appointed and senate confirmed for a four year term. He notes authorities could remove him but questions if the incoming administration would use that path, referencing a former warder removed on trumped up charges.
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Leavenworth
Werten Landis
Mr. Landis
Senate
Jefferson Pays Five Thousand For Rent Of Closed Theater
New York dispatch reports actor Jefferson, aged 75, in a dispute over revenue from a closed Fifth Avenue theater during his lifetime. The manager Ky pore en claims profits were to be split, but Jefferson allegedly accepted a fixed weekly rent instead of receipts, leading to a feud over theater contracts and payments.
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New York
Fifth Avenne
Jefferson Wee Weil
Fem
Mr. Jefferson
Enia
Kms
Jer Terson
Six attempts to kill Turkish Consul in San Francisco
Unknown assailants mailed six packages of dynamite and detonators from Butte to the consul’s representative in San Francisco. Police recovered all packages but made no arrests as investigations continue.
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San Francisco
Butte
Mort
Clstants
First Whitet torpedo boat fails in speed trials
A Washington dispatch reports the Farragut, the first US built Whitet torpedo boat, failed to reach 30 knots in trials near San Francisco on November 10. After two damaging early attempts, officials postponed official acceptance as Union Ironworks seeks to meet contract speed.
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New York
The
Tribune
Washington
United States
Franklin J. Drake
Long
Farragut
San Francisco
Union Ironworks
Haw
Loner
Dahlgren
Craven
Mets
Path
Union Tron
Scotts
Signen
Oregon
Minterey
Olympic
Bantani
Chediwlon
Fai Tron Werk Beote
Des Niberto
Venseta
Mache
Castine
Pacific
Navy Department
Drake
Spear
Foginder Smith
Spe
Shipgara
Woldgeebeer Portland
Gre
Davis
Mho
Hee
Wolff & Zewillie Works
Davis i
Moran Brothers
Seattle
Atlantic Fleet
Ithorto
Cleveland and Bob Evans on yacht from Todtan Harbor
New York report notes Captain Rolley D as Grover Cleveland and party aboard the Oneida en route for Newport News. Mentions Key West and Santiago, with plans and wartime mentions. Arizona capital story hints at new capitol building. weather forecast lists Kansas winds.
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New York
the Journal
Oneida
Rolley -D.as
Grover Clevelanst
Thetr
Remedie Bunker
Todtan Harbor
Newpore
Santiago
Ponce
Cleveland
Cleveland Fone Taken! Fetine Mackie
Fiamine
Mel Beneeta
Train Slaughter On Jersey City Tracks Kills Eleven Men
A fog bound local from Milltown to Jersey City struck twenty laborers on the Hackensack meadow. Officials report eleven killed and six injured with two bodies brought to Jersey City. Foreman William Cark led the crew. the accident halted rail traffic as rescuers searched the wreckage. Names include Michael Dawless and Joseph Smith among the fallen. one casualty remains unidentified.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Hackensack Meadow
Pennsylvania Railroad
Jersey City
Rank Wangan
Frank Sc
Wiliam Cark
Bennayitunia
Keouven
Wette
Jordan Witness in Collins Case Expected Next Thursday
County Attorney Jetmore, in Topeka today, said Jordan, a key but uncertain witness in the Collins case, will be here next Thursday to testify. He noted Jordan has been told to stay safe and emphasized he desires a court fresh start with a continuance for the case.
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Jetmore
Johnson Jordan
Collins
Jordan
Topeka
Nurelf
Colina
Jordon
Mr. Jerfore
Hue
Kaueoa
Joron
Colling
Falling Rocket Wound Hits W. W. Wiley at Brewarks Display
Prominent Populist figure W. W. Wiley was struck by a falling rocket stick during a Brewarks display in front of Sim Co. Drag site. The stick tore his hat and cut a deep gash in his cheek, narrowly missing a skull injury. His wife Milegret witnessed the incident.
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W. W. Wiley
Mr. Wiley
Milegret
Sim Co
Anger and confrontation over school board tensions in Chicago
Dr J Benjamin Andrews denounces lines erased from a letter regarding Mrs Carolina Sherman, a Chicago school board member. The debate centers on high school committee control, board authority, and dismissals of teachers, with tensions flaring during a stormy board meeting and accusations of insult to Andrews.
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Chicago
J. Benjamin Andrews
Carolina K. Sherman
Board of Education
Sherman
Shiirman
Andrews
Walter F. Slocum
Frack J. Moore
Dr. Andrews
Guy
Committee of High Schools
Onder Reteas
Enelpal
Charles
Gordon
Frank L. A Moore
Charles W
Thempeon
Beth
Sama
Diphtheria Outbreak Alarms City Physician at Santa Fe Shops
City physician warns of diphtheria threat near the Santa Fe shops. Two new cases in the Atkin family on Git Crane Street, with three in one household and one in another, prompting quarantine and urgent calls for early treatment. Acknowledges delay in calling a doctor and urges residents to inform their physicians at first sore throat symptoms.
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Mitchell
George Atkinson
Crane Street
Atkinson
Santa Fe
Kertona
Chandler Street
Mitchell Culd
Atchison
Wichita
Topeka
United States and Spain Near Final Peace Terms
American and Spanish commissioners resume talks in Paris to present terms for acceptance. The United States will not assume Spain’s debts or guarantee bonds, aiming to balance war costs with potential Spain equities in the Philippines. A cash settlement around 20 million dollars is possible, with a final presentation due next Monday or Tuesday.
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Paris
Navy
United Stan Commisssioners
Yygun
Spain
United States
Maine
Philippines
8000 New Cars to Be Produced in 1908 Feeds Demand
Chicago reports an iron and steel boom with production to exceed all prior years. Car makers have contracted for about 3000 vehicles with buyers including the Erie Pennsylvania Baltimore & Ohio and several western railways. Western factories secure most orders as carriers struggle to supply cars.
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Chicago
Tron and Steel
Morrow
Erie
Pennsylvania
Baltimore & Ohio
Western Works
Topeka Colony Plan Sparks Cuban Race Tensions
A Havana dispatch reports John T. Veney plans to send thirty white families from Topeka to Santiago Cuba as a nucleus for a white settlement. Cuban officials fear a race war if the plan proceeds, and both Cuban and American observers note strong opposition to nonwhite immigrants. The Cuban army reportedly will receive a year of back pay on December 10 as the war outlook remains unsettled.
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New York
Havana
Topeka
John T. Veney
Santiago
Garcia
Sues for the money in district court case
John Henry Collins and Grace M Callison sue to recover 5000 from Preferred Accident Insurance Co of New York. Estate administrator C W Nellis alleges the company refused proof of claim. Grace Collins, beneficiary, and Grace Collins face murder indictment against John Collins.
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John Henry Collins
Tie Sutery
Grace M. Calling
District Court
J. 8. Collins
Tin
Preferred Accident Insurance Company
New York
Valenntine, Godard , Valentine and
Hayden& Hayden
Holton
Mir. C. W. Nellis
Collins
John
Grace Colina
Nani
Kimball Cate Wood
Johns Collrs
Grace Collins
Mr. Atwood
James Collins
Topeka
Shawnes
James S Colon
James & Chiline
Fital
James
Collin
Ruberty
Hus
John Collins
Two Wrecks At Once In Davenport Disaster
Davenport reports two railway wrecks causing injuries to several workers. A Chicago Rock Island and Pacific freight collision at Morcaw killed one man and trapped another. A wrecking train then collided with the derailed cars, injuring additional crew and workers.
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Davenport
Chicago
Rock Island
Pattie
Morcaw
Patti Patties First Light on Baron Be derstrom Wedding
Patti says engagement to Baron Kederstrom is fixed but date not set yet and likely early next year. She will return to Wales and continues professional plans unchanged. The baron remains in Belgium and will come to England before Christmas.
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Kederstrom
London
Patti
Great Western
y-Nos
Bkederstrom
Beepden
Rogland
Baron Beentrom
Wall
Governess to Cleveland Children Resigns Post
Mina Lene The a Wacker, a local parochial school governess, tendered resignation to seek the position of governess to Grover Cleveland's children and instruct them in German. The notice appears in Quincy Illinois on November 18.
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Quincy
Til
Mina Lene
Thea Wacker
Grover Cleveland
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