St Louis Bank Withdrawals Create Crowded Day
Financial troubles at multiple St Louis trust companies trigger large crowds seeking deposits. Depositors face withdrawal limits as officials promise payment of current and savings accounts while asserting confidence in the firms. Police struggle to maintain order outside Mercantile and Mississippi Valley Trust buildings as leadership reassures customers they will be paid in full.
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St. Louis
Mall Do
Merckntve
Mieslesipil
Rene
Witinken
Tsiumne
Louis
Ayering
Unis
Miskesiond Valley ‘Crust Company
Lincels Trust
Mercantie ‘Trust Company
Pnd
Migwirl Trust Company
Susak
Metituliom
Doling Businem Tn
Mley
Marcantiterie Company
Fotlawims Oummen Aerwe
Mercantile ‘Tram Company
Merantile ‘Trist Company
Mnex
Festus J. Wade
Mercantile Trust Company
Trust Company
Conles Versana
Alercantile Rast Company
Locust Street
Eighth Street
Sa Cs
Money Prom Uplifts Bank Transfers to St Louis and Chicago
Reports from New York indicate bankers doubt the St Louis situation is dire, while private advices point to substantial interests in St Louis and Chicago. An installment of 1,015,000 was sent to St Louis in the afternoon, followed by 460,000 before the market close. Daily transfers pushed total to 1,876,600 and set new records, with Chicago receives 20,000 more and the grand total to St Louis Chicago and New Orleans reaching 2,950,000.
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St. Lows
St Louis
Chicago
New Orleans
Sub-Treasury
St. Louie
Toone Ween
Rela Saks
New Orienna
Thin City
St. Lowth
Uneasiness Subsiding Over Bank Deposits in St Louis
Depositors reduced daily withdrawals at St Louis trust companies as uneasiness abated. One man withdrew 400 then redeposited after pledging personal guarantees from R Francia and other directors of the Mississippi Valley Mercantile, Mississippi Valley Trust, and Mercantile. Companies offered full assistance. firms advised employees they would cash warrants everywhere. Curbstone operators failed to discount checks at 6 percent. About 100000 in small currency was provided by the U S Treasury to the trust firms in exchange for larger bills, hindered by express driver strikes.
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St. Louis
Miestexiyo Valley ‘Trust Company
Migsianippi, Valles
Mercantile
Gavn
Trust Companie
Curbstone
Mineixelppi Valley
Mercantiles Trust Companies
Market Quiet on Wall Street After Money Transfer
Felt on Wall Street transfer of money to St Louis steadied call money and kept prices just below night levels. Stocks rose early then cooled, with markets rallying before noon as trading momentum shifted.
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St. Louis
Blair Is Worse At Blair Home After Prolonged Care
In St Louis Missouri on October 2 attorney Jamnes Blair showed signs of decline after ten hours of nurse assisted care. Dr Weer reported Blair was moved to the Blair home at 11 PM and remained there until morning. A nurse noted Blair began to show erratic behavior shortly before 10 PM and collapsed before Dr Wyer could reach from St Louis.
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St. Lewis
Weer
Jamnes J. Blair
Blaira Condivies
Blair
Bir
Blais
Wyer
Kir
Reno County has heated political race and mischief
In Reno County a heated political stir grows as George and Morse race for railroad commissioner while Dayhoff hints at statewide ambitions. The Troy Chief questions Denman on Osborn politics and Allen, with warding commentary on the State Journal interview. The collision of factions centers on George, Morse, Bailey, and Albrugh, shaping a tense county delegation battle and a possible state senate contest.
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Troy
Cyron Leland
F. R. Denman
Osborne
Fenty Allen
Rtate Journal
Leland
Allen
Denman
State Board of Charities
Hese
Bransaw
Far West
Topeka State Journal
F. Yl
Osora
Atl
Dia
Will of Cour
Bewersock
Aller
Dénioan
Bir
Buwrrsuch
Allonie
Prondsing
Tenenun
Ugh
Hoeh
Second
Wichita
Bailey
Tite Denman
Bivnie
Nestors
Dayhoff
George
Hutchinson
J. C
Morse
Reno
Reno County
Republicun Wate
Dayhott
Fineteuetion
Teket
Iteno
Wither George
Payhoff
W. ¥. Morgan
Hutchinson News
Morgan
Albrugh
George Te
Kan‘sas Federation of Commercial Thigvestn
Myeh
Frank Vincent
Jamerson Carey
Conk & Big Stockman
Conklines
Senator Conkling
Vincent
Kansas Salt Company
Om the
Salt Trust
Hutchinson & Arkansas River Railroad Company
Walt
T'S
Mingus
Tense Kansas politics recounts and county election notes
Readable fragments sketch Kansas political maneuvering in 1908 with Pratt and Reno counties leaning toward joining in nominating a candidate for state senate. Mentions Curtis as potential chair of the House Indian affairs committee and Sherman’s possible move to printing. Reports governors, investigations, and letters about treasurer candidacy.
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Washington Post
Curtis
Kansas
House Committee On Indian Affairs
Carsresnman Sherman
New York
Sherman
Japan and Russia clash over Korea in Port Arthur dispatch
A Port Arthur dispatch from 1898 critiques Japanese plans in Korea, arguing Russia should seek a balance of power. The piece claims Japan cannot yet be trusted with European civilization rights and warns that unchecked Japanese immigration to Korea would threaten Korean sovereignty and regional order.
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St. Petersburg
Port Arthur
Alexivitestad
Russia
Mona
Eulvaine
Keres
Korea
Japan
Newman to Look It Up Personal Property Tax Audit
County Clerk Newman will pursue persons and business concerns in Topeka and Shawnee county not assessed for personal property taxes this year. If located outside the county on March 1 and later reside in the county, their names can be placed on tax polls and charged taxes due for the year. Several new Topeka businesses since March 1 will be added to rolls and taxed accordingly.
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Newman
Topeka
Shawnee
Ny Biher
Kanean
Grand Jury Called to Convene After Investigation
Kansas City officials report a grand jury will convene at the December term following citizen‑led probes into alleged sclerosis and misconduct in local institutions. The district court and community committees endorse continued inquiries and aim to preserve public trust.
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Kansas City
Batrae City
Kan
Raul Diara Salsons
Sota
Citizens Fommitier
Isrog
Shot at Diaz In Which the President of Mexico Was Riding
A historical note reports an incident involving the President of Mexico during a public event. Details indicate a gunfire episode occurred while the president rode in a procession, with witnesses and security measures cited. The article frames the event as a notable political moment without graphic description.
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Mexico
Attempted assassination in Guanajuato during Diaz visit
Police captured a suspect with a prior homicide conviction. The assailant, described as a lower-class man named Ellas Tos, had served time in prison. The incident occurred October 2 as President Diaz and guests passed the Cantador garden area during state festivities in Guanajuato, Mexico.
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Guanajuato
Mexico
Diaz
Cantador Garden
Ellas ‘Tos
Anxious For Trial in Allentown Bechtel Murder Case
David Weisenberg of Allentown Pennsylvania surrendered to police claiming knowledge about the murder of Mabel Bechtel. He was to be taken to police court as prosecutors prepare to charge him. Weisenberg says Bechtel told him of a quarrel with Alfred Eickerem, and that the body lay in an alley while two men were in a Bethlehem barber shop.
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New York
David Weisenberg
Alientown
Enleemant
Atshel Bechtel
Allentown
Weisenberg
Alfred Eickerem
Bethlehers
Secretary Hitchcock Reinstates Suspension at Land Office
Washington, Oct. 28 Secretary Hitchcock, ill with a cold, has returned to duty and ordered the suspension of Asa B. Thompson, receiver of public moneys at the public land office at Da Grande.
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Washington
Hitchcock
Asa B. Thompson
Public Land Office
da Grande
President Escapes Attack as Cane Fires Five Shots
A cane wielding assailant fired five times at a car carrying the president’s staff but hit none. Toscano, with a prior violent record, was jailed. one theory cites intoxication while another cites a planned assassination. The president remained calm as the crowd cheered.
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Cane
Fabio Esesnadon
Toscano
Torcene
Grandams
Felicita
Strikes and Martial Law Drain Bilbao on Oct 28
In Bilbao on October 28 martial law is proclaimed as all trades join the strike affecting 4000 workers. Rail and tram traffic halt. Cavalry guard gas works while rioters clash with police wounding several. Factories fly national flags and harbor ships prepare to sail as troops reinforce streets.
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Bilbao
Spain
For
Pers
Bids Rejected for Carnegie Library Project Plans
Emporia council rejects all bids for the Carnegie Library building project. The lowest bid for wiring and taunting came in and committees will review plans with architects to cut costs. The council may keep the original plans with unfinished upper floors for now as work proceeds and bids are reconsidered.
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Emporia
Carnegie
Kansas City
Archie Gilman
Bingoria Electrician
Forecast Hints Of Light Showers Across Kansas
The forecaster predicts gentle showers in Kansas with a chance tonight or Thursday. Warmer conditions are seen in the northern portion tonight, with winds from the south at noon around eight miles per hour. Government readings note hourly temperatures through the day.
Temperatures in Major Cities Reported
Chicago October 28 morning temperatures list readings for New York 44 Philadelphia 46 Washington 42 Chicago 38 Minneapolis 49 Cincinnati 33 and St Louis with minor variations. values reflect early hour observations across several eastern and midwestern cities.
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Chicago
New Fork
Boston
Washington
Chiis
Minneapolis
Indictments in Oregon land fraud case widen probe
The United States grand jury indicted Mary L. Ware Horace G McKinsey and A B D Veter for forgery tied to public land entries in southern Oregon. Ware formerly ran the Eugene land office but was removed for fraud. McKinsey and Wuler are timber land operators alleged to have used fictitious names on homestead applications and final proofs. The probe, led by A R Green and U S Attorney John H Hall, targets a broad conspiracy to defraud the government of land.
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Miss Ware
A. R. Green
Interior Department
U. & Attorney
John H. Hall
Portland
Ore
United States Grand Jury
Oregon
Mies Mary L. Ware
Horace G. Mckinsey
SA. DD. Veter
Miss Waren
United States Land
Eugene
United States
Relanger
McKinley
Wuler
Miss Wary
Left handed killer believed in murder of Armenian leader
London police hunted for Sagateh Safouni president of the Armenian revolutionary society shot in Nunhead. Inquest revealed the pistol was a five shot silver revolver misreported as automatic. The killer fired with his left hand. identity remains disputed.
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London
Sagateh Safouni
Armenian Revolugtionary Society
Nunhead Lato
Sigoun
Sacount
Enpgisna
di France
Bacount
Baku
Trans-Caucass
Elected Without Opposition in Lenton race
Conservative figures Major Arthur Hamilton Dot and the Marquis of Hamilton were reelected without opposition for the Farham shire divine and Landesdetrs city roles. The torie party secures civil lord and treasurer positions amid political reshuffles following electoral results.
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Lenton
Arthur Hamilton Dot
Marquis of Hamilton
Tsrnament
Farham Divine
Bampshire
Landesdetrs City
Allegheny Quarantine Threat Looms Over Smallpox
Pittsburg October 28 Allegheny will be quarantined to stop smallpox spread as state health officials demand enforcement of contagious disease laws. City council failed to act and Dr Bott arrives to enforce the quarantine. mail money and parcels will be regulated. some officials deny impending quarantine despite months of cases and a population over 15000.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny
Board of Health
W. T. Bott
State Board of Health
Bott
Affcids
Allegheny City
G. Porter
James H. Wyman
Br. L Jamise
Ikely
James A. McLaughlin
Bureau of Health
Washburn Jayhawkers Struggle With Limited Player Depth
Lawrence Kan Oct 2 With a thin roster Coach Weeks tried to energize the Jayhawkers but players were tired and many were out. Captain Una was unable to practice, Yielding and Allen were absent, and the first team showed weakness. Scrimmage against the scrub squad offered some improvement but Weeks remained dissatisfied. A special train to Topeka for support is being arranged, with a large university turnout expected.
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Lawrence
Kas
Weeks
Jayhawkers
Kaneas Hospital
Allen
Una
Une
Suns Opera
Ae Diven
Topeka
University Barn
Yoo
Washburn
Abilene
Baus
Dowie Misdirected Sermon Sparks City Response in New York
An Oct New York report states Alexander Dowie addressed the audience during an early service, defending the city against vicious false accusations spread by a newspaper. He urged unity, while the service concluded at a later time. In Seattle a separate note mentions a board approving a steamer for lower Puget Sound use.
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New York
Alexander Dowie
Jecalogusa
Forts
Seattle
Wash
Board of Chase & Steamer
Doerg & Steamer
Lower Sound
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St. Louk
Money Prom
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Mr. Denman
Mr. Morse
Pratt
Kingman
Pratt County
Nomi
Hallow
Wisadaus County
Beniral Ip
Gibson
Wivine Gibson
Topekheany
Waoule Agin
Morton
Perlie
Firth
Ie State Journal
A. J. Coa
Cox
Tie County
J. B Btaly
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Catia Thin
Albert
Cox Mas
Mabel Bechtel
Alini
Porfirio-Diaz
Sigouni
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