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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1890

Page

2

Classen and Pell in Bank Scandal Rushes to Arrests

In New York the Sixth National Bank scandal widens as G H Pell faces $25,100 bail after arrest. Peter J Classen, bank president, remains at large though pursued by U S marshals. The bank remains closed. warrants extend to James A Simmons. Also included is a weather bulletin and a brief health advisory on blood disease remedies.

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President Classen Denies Sixth National Bank Ties

Fragmentary report alleges Peter J. Classen, claimed president of the Sixth National Bank, made a public statement denying membership in a syndicate and detailing checks, resignations, and bank actions. The chaotic account mentions other executives, audits, and a dramatic bank upheaval on Broad Street.

Stanley’s Expedition Sparks Public Curiosity Inquiries

Readers question the fate of explorer Stanley as reports mix with secrecy and delayed accounts. The piece notes White party members withholding details, stirring British public interest and editorials urging forthcoming, private accounts while neighboring items report National League finances and calls for unified action.

Lospex Jan Stanley Mittee Alt Mackinnon Adve Contcil Alchorgin Tabor Suurley Aver

Beer case suit sparks long district court debate

A brewing company suit to recover property from a St Louis firm sparked a lengthy district court session. The case centered on beer cases and a bond dispute over the value of the goods. Ballots and procedural notes followed, with adjournment after a disputed vote. West Virginia contest updates followed, with expected decisions forthcoming.

Lrentsterns Dan St —Aa Correvemeplay Beltie St. Louis Agasi Sheri Prllerion Igcumiany

Terrible Fire Destroys Kansas City Refrigerator Plant

A disastrous blaze gutted the Kansas City Refrigerator plant, with losses near 100000. The fire began in the hog killing lard room and spread through ceilings, consuming three buildings while saving adjoining structures. Ownership changed a week earlier with a Boston syndicate backing Mortis Batty & Co.

Kansas City Kansas City Refrigerator Company Kan Fortilizaing Mortis, Batty & Co Boston Boston Wen G. E. Parker T. di. Gilione A. F. Nathan A. Gi. Sweeney A. J. Clune

Democratic caucus plots to block business in state house

Reports from a caucus chaired by Mr. Holwan show Democratic leaders planning to obstruct the house to press for printed rules. The plan relies on yielding journal reading and demanding yeas and nays at each step, with messages and parliamentary moves aimed at curbing Republican decisions.

Wastrsorom Dan Holwan Aletior Randall Wais Messrs, Carliss, Crisp and Mills

A THRILLING RESCUE AT SEA NEAR ROCKS

A fisherman recounts a near fatal surf rescue as a crew member braved icy spray and exhaustion to cling to a rock. He describes failing to attract help, later being saved when a boat returned, grabbing the rock edge and finally being hauled aboard after a desperate struggle.

H. R Haxton Antonia Spence Tan

Caisson Horror Roars From Bridge Collapse Tragedy

The Louisville and Jeffersonville bridge disaster claimed near two hundred lives as a caisson failure during construction unleashed a deadly collapse. Rescue teams raced to recover victims while investigators sought the cause of the wreck and potential negligence.

Louisville and Jeffersonville

Caisson collapse tragedy at river foundation site

Chaotic aftermath at the Ohio River caisson work as air escaped and water flooded the chamber. Four men survived while many others drowned. rescue attempts failed as crews struggled in the hazardous digging scene.

Onio I Drdon Basar Tvonder Baldwin Knox

Madison Square Garden a Century of Show Comebacks

The article recalls the old Madison Square Garden in New York and its evolution from a railroad depot to a famed venue. It describes past uses including animal shows and exhibitions, the transfer to a new building, and speculation on future entertainments and notable events connected to the site.

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