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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1889

Page

2

Trusty treasurer gone and public funds miss

In Canada Riley County's trusted treasurer is missing amid speculations, with a thirty thousand dollar shortage until the safe is opened. William Falton of Hiawatha faces a ten thousand dollar shortfall as witnesses testify at the court. A sensational note about the director's watch circulates. Also includes a weather bulletin from Wichita Kansas with temperatures and forecast notes.

William Falton Hiawatha Crouin

Portney County Treasurer in Canada Missing Funds

James M. Portney, fourth year county treasurer, disappeared after failing to open the county safe. Officials estimate a shortage around 30,000 with forty-two bondholders, mostly farmers, facing potential losses. Fortner previously invested in real estate and foundries. Green & Harsin represent the bondsmen. A new treasurer will be appointed tomorrow.

MasmAattAs Kan James M. Portney Canada Curl Era Fortner Des Moines Manhattan Green & Harsin Seld & Merling Ulvernoox Fortwer Botte

Twelve on the Stand in Chicago Murder Trial Testimony

Testimony unfolds in Dr Belfield case as Martha A Johnson and others recount statements and alleged actions around the Cromin disappearance. Witnesses include a lighthouse of affidavits and accusations, detailing deliveries and meetings in Chicago and Winnipeg with various named individuals.

Disjointed Testimony in Cronin Case and Local Crimes

Witnesses recount details from the Cronin case with mentions of Beggs Ward and Wanl. Clothes and surgical kit said to be found in a Lakeview sewer, identified as Cronin’s. Other items linked to Cronin’s Ashe and his house with Conkling. Court adjourns to continue the next day. Ten thousand short note case in Hiawatha. London scandal at Marlborough Street club with postal messengers. Kansas City fatal shooting by a brother. Collom denies forged confession in Minneapolis case. claims coercion and misrepresentation by Blaisdell and Anderson. verdict expected in about two weeks.

Patrick O'Sullivan Morris Dr. Cronin Dennis Wanl Beggs Ward Lakeview Mem Kansas City Moses Johnson Broadway Third Street William Johnson William Ford Mose Johnson Collom Minneapolis Minin J. Frank Collom Saus Yeally Wade Blaisdell W. B. Anderson Elaistell Anderson

Not Stranger Than Fiction and Murders in Everest

A jumble of 19th century clippings reports a wall writing found at Central hotel in Ripon Wisconsin and a later burial in Hiawatha Kansas of Mrs Henry Buck a crime linked to Zimmern or Bohemian exile, plus burnings in Oregon and unrest in Paris with cavalry sent to suppress demonstrations.

Hiawatha Kan Henry Buck Everest Henry Bunck Zoludee Hisself Bohemia Niermany

United States Treasury report details 1887 finances and policy

Long treasury report by Hon J N Huston outlines 1887 operations, noting revenues exceeded expenditures only rarely and detailing gold, silver, and bank circulation shifts. It discusses treasury assets, liabilities, and proposed accounting reforms, plus notes on deposits, depositories, and national bank security. Also reports Judge Abrim Domingo’s death in Kansas City after a long illness and summarizes his legal career.

J. N. Huston United States Secretary of the Treasury Treasury New York San Francisco Pat Favo

Peter's Death Confirmed Amid Confusing Dispatches

Cryptic cables from Zanzibar report the foreign office in Lasmos refuting the claim of Dr Proce’s death. The messages mention debates over Lieutenant Morchert's veto, Daca écust Hust's estuma, and ambiguous movements near Kipist AW, with no solid confirmation of any fatal incident.

Peter Lasmos Foreign Office Zaneitar Ostites Rorrus Korti—Denbart Zanzibar Drarh Dr. Proce Laeutmant Morchert Daca Éc

National association reelected leaders amid club salary dispute

The organization reelected Young Hobbs O Day and Rogers Byrne as presidents amid a salary dispute that led to the club being dropped from the association. A release freed reserved players while the board upheld reserve clauses as a valid contract under which the club can hold players.

Jean Hobs Salvation Oil Dr. Bull

TRUST BOARD OFFICIALS RESIGN IN AMERICAN COTTON OIL TRUST

New York officials announce the resignations of J. H. Flagler as president and Jay Mona as treasurer with James Aldridge elected president of the board. treasurer's election postponed. In other news, a destroyed bridge near Cambria City impedes cemetery removals to Mooreville. masked men reportedly kill Pare Blumfield and his wife at Hart Creek. rumors tied to armed groups persist. Congressional subcommittee hearings on fair aid at Chicago see no new appropriation. Bonner buys Sunol thoroughbred. Rock Island’s plans with Northwestern Union face scrutiny. Wisconsin legislature convenes with nominations pending.

New York American Cotton Oil Trust J. H. Flagler Jay Mona James Aldridge Board of Blumfield Hestivator W. Va Pare Blumfield Hart Creek Lincoln County Blomfield Rus. Fawald Ia Fruenda Hart Croek Regia Ogana Tokiosho Bensey Coustens Japan America Vasar Stemate Yamakawa Jaymresyum Wren Pesura Inno Gyane France Tin Bisw Phlanthropie Tokio Jayazese Mim Shigw Nagel Vassar Sobnok Et Mune Bivt Uria Annapoli Anse Tugds Archer Imstitute Wrehington Teesing Sa Thein de Penitenen Jayanee Noble Von Mine Kan Bate Sapas Stisss York Suecil

Sunday breakers fined in Cotcusvars police court

Numerous offenders including Cotcusvars residents were fined in the Sunday police court. A theater company and safety firm faced penalties alongside other local parties as authorities enforce laws and public order. A separate note reports Jack Dempsey and Mitchell of California have been matched for a bout in two months with bets placed around 2300 dollars.

Cotcusvars Thres Theater Maragete CUS Pers Company Operafety Company Persreele Oeereat Ion

Fragmentary OCR hints at seating and dining hall issues

The unreadable text suggests seating arrangements and dining hall duties, with references to an owner and manager, bills, and payments. Mentions New York Letter and a seventh something, but details are unclear due to corruption and missing words.

Ead Coseuws

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