In the Hands of a Receiver Closes Its Doors
A troubled entity sought a 3 million loan but failed and shut down. Deposits shrank by 5.57 million while capitalized funds stood at 2.125 million. Last year it paid a modest one percent dividend.
19 Oct 1903
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1903
Page
1
A troubled entity sought a 3 million loan but failed and shut down. Deposits shrank by 5.57 million while capitalized funds stood at 2.125 million. Last year it paid a modest one percent dividend.
Fragmented OCR recounts a Philadelphia based robbery case tied to a Maryland receivership and a Denver arrest. It notes a railcar theft, a train stoppage, a deputy pursuit, and court actions including a $2.5 million asset plan and a verdict or bond figures in a United States district setting.
Weather note reports an early killing frost season with a warmer Sunday morning forecast. Observations indicate light winds and a cooling trend later in the day, with a period of unsettled temperatures expected tonight and tomorrow.
A rough OCR summary reports a westbound train incident near New York where multiple cars derailed and several people were killed or injured. The smashed freight car and derailed wagons blocked tracks, with rescue crews responding and a large audience watching. Names and exact locations are obscured by errors in the source text.
Milwaukee special reports Princeton State Bank cashier J. Liemer arrested in Twitford after investigators uncover forged papers totaling 962,000 over six years. Examiners say irregularities and forged notes affect several Chicago investors and local depositors as the Monaville and Princeton banks face closure or recapitalization.
Fire destroyed five business blocks and the Tilford station in Galveston Indiana early today, damaging numerous buildings. Loss estimated at 75000 dollars. Telegraph operator warned of the blaze and aided in calling aid. Fire department from Kokeme I sent apparatus to Helpeston. Population about 1000. Turkey Must Disband 20000 Troops. Constantinople Oct—Following an understanding between Turkey and Bulgaria the frontier order is held. Turkish forces act in agreement with the truce terms.
Loomis announces active pursuit of the federal judgeship with support from political allies while opponents and party factions adjust. Fourteen state judge and official seats are up next year, with Loomis expected to impact the race and balance among districts as various names from governors to mayors vie for vacancies and appointments.
A stream of Kansas political and official moves is reported with names like Duval, Billings, Knud, Bailey, and Loomis mentioned in connection to nominations, appointments, and trips. The piece notes legislative bills, gubernatorial campaigns, and upcoming events tied to Democratic figures and state figures.
Fragmentary note from Yokohama reports Hustia and dagen stuck in talks again. It hints that Murauis Ito’s stance on military occupation of Manchuria is broadly supported, though the country leans toward restraint to uphold torn’s integrity amid martial turmoil in Matcharla.
Leading bankers from the United States arrive in San Francisco for the thirty ninth annual meeting of the Algerian Bankers Association. About 2000 visitors are expected, with trust company and savings bank divisions meeting before Wednesday. President Caldwell Hardy will preside as sessions begin at the California Theater. Sightseeing and excursions will follow among Northern California venues.
Authorities report Northern Pacific is not alone in dynamite troubles with secret service men in Heber and vicinity. A letter demanding 1000 was rifled at Cassville, with a threat to raise to 9000 if not complied. Detectives chase the author as a dynamite warning is carried out to affect business.
William Etésinger, a carpenter on the Shawnee State bank project in North Topeka, fell from the roof to the second floor this morning and was found unconscious. He was carried home to Holman's addition with internal injuries but no broken bones reported. The episode interrupted plans for a ward council appointment amid municipal reshuffling and police inquiries.
A late 19th century incident reports a man shot after reproving a horse driver. Fred Tutcher, Jr., in critical condition at Christ hospital from a pistol wound believed to be inflicted by Thomas De Moss, with another suspect Mason. Police captured De Moss and Mason after a chase. motive described as unprovoked.
The article reports Mason, accused in the shooting of Fred Tutcher, confessed to County Attorney Hungate after being questioned by John Lucas. De Moss corroborates, stating Mason had the gun and fired while De Moss denies firing. Tutcher remains seriously wounded. authorities anticipate murder charges as the case proceeds.
London observers report the Alaskan boundary commission will hold a public meeting at noon tomorrow at the Foreign Office. The arbitration decision verbally agreed on Saturday and telegraphed to the Associated Press has today been confirmed and will be read at the session.
Howard and associates plan anti-Farnsworth action at a Catnell meeting. They accuse city food inspector Farnsworth of neglecting duties and allowing milk adulteration. They aim to gather evidence rather than a petition and predict public health concerns will target Farnsworth.
A traveling crane toppled on the Pittsburgh end of a new Wabash railroad bridge section, sinking a barge crowded with workers. Dozens were injured or killed as the heavy load crushed men on the barge and on the wrecked bridge as ambulances and police flooded the scene.
A delegation from the Alaska Boundary Commission visited King Edward in London Ontario. Accompanied by Ambamsadne Choate they met with the king to discuss revival work and city revitalization efforts slated for the coming summer. Temperatures and weather forecasts for large cities were noted with regional details.
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