1245. Bi Metallic Bank (Cripple Creek, CO)

Bank Information

Episode Type: Run → Suspension → Closure
Bank Type: state
Start Date: November 5, 1903
Location: Cripple Creek, Colorado (38.747, -105.178)

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Short Digest: 3d0fd27b

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Newspapers report the Bi-Metallic (Bimetallic) Bank failed to open Nov 5, 1903; a run was started and the bank made an assignment and was put into receivership (receiver appointed Nov 13, 1903). Causes given are heavy decline in mining stocks and real estate; directors made an assignment and bank went into liquidation.

Events (3)

1. November 5, 1903 Run

Cause: Local Shock
Cause Details: Heavy decline in mining stocks and real estate led depositors to seek withdrawals; news of the bank's failure triggered runs on allied institutions.
Measures: Bank kept doors closed to avoid further withdrawals; notice posted 'Bank closed, statement later'; directors made an assignment.
Newspaper Excerpt: The news of the closing of the Bimetallic bank spread rapidly and a run began on the Colorado Banking and Trust Company... Hundreds are in line.
Source: newspapers

2. November 5, 1903 Suspension

Cause: Local Shock
Cause Details: Direct cause for closing: heavy decline in mining stocks and real estate and fear of a run; managers feared a run and kept doors closed; assignment made to cashier/assignee following closure.
Newspaper Excerpt: The Bimetallic bank of Cripple Creek failed to open today. A notice on the door announced: 'Bank closed. Statement later.'
Source: newspapers

3. November 13, 1903 Receivership

Newspaper Excerpt: District Judge Seeds today appointed V. B. Cosad ... receiver for the Bimetallic bank, which closed its doors Nov. 5. The court ordered the assignee to turn over to the receiver all the bank's assets.
Source: newspapers

Newspaper Articles (21)

1. November 5, 1903 The Topeka State Journal Topeka, KS

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BANKS FAIL. A Trust Company Follows at Pueblo, Col. First National of Victor Closes Its Doors. Bi-Metallic at Cripple Creek Joins the Procession. DUE TO MINERS STRIKE Bank Officiais Were Interested in the Mines. Institution at Sheldon, Iowa, in Hands of Receiver. Colorado Springs, Col., Nov. 5.-A special to the Gazette from Victor states that the First National bank of Victor has closed its doors by order of Bank Examiner Lazear. Shrinkage of deposits as a result of the long continued miners' strike is given as the reason for suspending business. President F. M. Woods states that all depositors will be paid in full. The closing of the bank caused no apprehension in financial circles, either in Cripple Creek or Colorado Springs. TRUST COMPANY QUITS. Pueblo, Col., Nov. 5.-As a consequence of the failure of the First National bank of Victor, Col., the Pueblo Title and Trust company, capital $250,000, will not open for business today. The trust company is controlled by. the Woods Investment company which also owned the Victor institution. Small of the company anthat the deposits are nounce Secretary $250,000 and the assets are $450,000. An assignment has been made by the Pueblo Title and Trust company to E. P. Shove, of Colorado Springs. The bank did not open today, the managers being in fear of a run. Mr. Shove, after examining the condition of the assets stated today that the Title and Trust company is perfectly solvent and can pay all demands within 30 days. The bank's deposits are about a $250,000 including the accounts of aslarge number of working men. The sets are stated to be about $450,000. WOODS MAKES STATEMENT. Victor, Colo., Nov. 5.-Frank M. Woods, general manager of the Woods folInvestment company, has made the the lowing statement of the closing of of Victor National bank of this city, which "The he strike is president: resulted in withdrawals from the bank, chiefly by men who were leaving the district, and our reserve was depleted until T. P Kane, deputy the comptroller of the currency, ordered bank closed by Bank Examiner J. B. Lazear, who is in charge. The Woods First Investment company is behind the in National and depositors will be paid with full and the mining properties which the Woods Investment company is interested will continue operations as heretofore. DUE TO MINERS' STRIKE. Washington, Nov. 5.-The First Nabank of Victor, Col., has been tional closed by direction of the acting comptroller of the currency, the examiner James reporting the bank to be insolvent. B. Lazear, national bank examiner, was has been appointed receiver. The bank organized in September, 1900. The failure, the acting comptroller by is due to losses sustained states, of excessive accommodations extended reason to mining interests with which the officers of the bank were connected. The statement of the reand liabilities of the bank on September sources 9, 1903, the date of the last of condition made to the comp- of report troller shows loans and discounts $231,742: cash and cash items, $63,514; deposits, $304,346. FARMERS RESPONSIBLE. Ia., Nov. 5.-The Sheldon bank Sheldon, closed its doors and will go into the hands of a receiver. Officers of the bank assign the cause of the failure to the slow payment of notes by farmers the past two years. RECEIVER NAMED. Ia., Nov. 5.-Judge Gaynor, on application Sibley, of the stockholders, ap- the pointed W. R. Ady receiver of State bank at Sheldon. The assets are about $225,000; liabilities about $175,000.

2. November 5, 1903 Santa Fe New Mexican Santa Fe., Santa Fe, NM

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THREE BANK FAILURES National and a State Institution and a Trust Company Close Their Doors in Colorado. ONE AFFECTS ANOTHER Pueblo Title and Trust Company Sus pends on Account of Failure First National Bank of Victor. Cripple Creek, Nov. 5-The Bimetallic bank of Cripple Creek failed to open today. The notice on the door announced: "Bank closed, statement later." The Bimetallic is the state bank established in 1891 by David H. Moffatt and sold by him in 1901 to James F. Hadley and others. It is capitalized at $100,000, the deposits aggregate $220,000. The officers are: President, James F. Hadley; vice president, Bruno Hobbs, cashier, E. P. Arthur; city treasurer, A. G. Jones. The assistant cashier of the bank said: "The cause of the failure to open our doors is a heavy decline in mining stocks and real estate. I believe we will be able to pay dollar for dollar but we must have time." The managers feared a run and kept the doors closed today. An assignment has been made to E. P. Shove of Colorado Springs. After examining the condition of the assets today Mr. Shove stated that the company is perfectly solvent and can pay all demands within thirty days. The deposits are about $250,000 including accounts of a number of working men. The assets he stated to be $450,000. The news of the closing of the Bimetallic Bank spread rapidly and a run began on the Colorado Banking and Trust Company, of which James J. Hadley is also president. Hundreds are in line. Victor Bank Closes Its Doors. Washington, Nov. 5-The First National Bank of Victor, Colorado, has been closed by the direction of the acting comptroller of the currency, an examiner reporting the bank to be insolvent. James B. Lazear, National Bank examiner, has been appointed receiver. The bank was organized September, 1900. The failure, the acting comptroller states, is due to losses sustained by reason of the excessive accommodations extended to mining interests with which the officers of the bank are concerned. A statement is made that the bank on September 9 last, showed deposits of over $300,000. Depositors to Be Paid in Full. Victor, Nov. 5-Frong M. Woods, general manager of the Woods Investment Company, who is president of the First National Bank which failed said: "The Woods Investment Company is behind the bank and de positors will be paid in full. The strike resulted in withdrawals from the bank chiefly by men leaving the district and our reserve was depleted." Trust Company rails. Pueblo, Colorado, Nov. 5-In consequence of the failure of the First National Bank of Victor, Colorado, the Pueblo Title and Trust Company, with a capital of $250,000, did not open for business today. The Trust Company is controlled by the Woods Investment Company.

3. November 5, 1903 Las Vegas Daily Optic Las Vegas, NM

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WASHINGTON, Nov. 5.-The First National bank of Victor, Colorado has been closed by order of the acting comptroller of the currency, the examiner reporting the bank to be insolvent. James B. Lazear, national bank examiner, has been appointed receiver. The bank was organized in September, 1900, The failure, the act ing comptroller states, was due to losses sustained by reason of excessive accommodations extended to mining interests with which officers of the bank were connected. The statement of the bank September 9th last, showed deposits of over $300,000. Will Be Paid in Full. VICTOR, Colo., Nov. 5.-Frank M. Woods, general manager of the Woods Investment company, which is president of the First National bank which failed, said: "The Woods Investment company is behind the bank and depositors will be paid in full. The strike resulted in withdrawals from the bank chiefly by men leaving the district, and our reserve was depleted." CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo., Nov. 5.The Bimetallic Bank of Cripple Creek failed to open today. A notice on the door announced: "Bank closed; statement later." CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo., Nov. 5.The Bimetallic State bank was established in 1891 by D. H. Moffatt and sold by him in 1901 to Jas. F. Hadley. It is capitalized at $100,000 and the deposits aggregate $220,000. The officers are: President, Jas. F. Hadley; vice-president, Bruno Hobbs; cashier, E. P. Arthur. City Treasurer A. G. Jones, assistant cashier of the bank said this morning: "The cause of the failure to open our doors is the heavy decline in mining stocks and real estate. I believe we will be able to pay dollar for dollar, but we must have time." The news of the close of the Bimetallic bank spread rapidly and a run began on the Colorado Banking and Trust company, of which James F. Hadley is also president. Hundreria are in line.

4. November 5, 1903 The Roswell Daily Record Roswell, NM

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Cripple Creek, Nov. 5.-The news of the closing of the Bi-Metallic bank spread rapidly, and it at once started a run on the Colorado Mining Company of which James F. Hadley is also president. Hundreds are now in line before the doors of the company.

5. November 5, 1903 The Daily Tribune Florence, CO

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BI-METALLIC CLOSED. Cripple Creek Bank Closes Voluntarily. Cripple Creek, Nov. 5-The BiMetalile bank of this city closed this morning and is now in the hands of a receiver. A run was started on the institution and it was closed in order to protect its depositors. It is thought the bank will get relief and reopen. J. F. Hadley 18 the president and E. P. Arthur the cashier.

6. November 5, 1903 The Topeka State Journal Topeka, KS

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CAUSED A RUN. Bimetallic Failure Makes Trouble for Allied® Concern. Cripple Creek, Colo., Nov. 5.-In consequence of the closing of the Bimetallic bank, a run was started on the Colorado Banking and Trust company, an allied institution. Hundreds are in line at this company's offices seeking to draw out deposits. "The company is in good condition," said James F. Hadley, who is president of both the trust company and the bank, "and will not be affected by the closing of the bank. We have only about $50,000 on deposit subject to withdrawal."

7. November 6, 1903 Arizona Republican Phoenix, AZ

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TOO MUCH REAL ESTATE. Cripple Creek, Colo., Nov. 5.-The Bimetallic Bank of Cripple Creek failed to open today. A heavy decline in real estate and mining stocks is assigned as the cause of failure.

8. November 6, 1903 The Times Dispatch Richmond, VA

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ONE BANK GLOSES RUN ON ANOTHER Bimetallic Bank of Cripple Creek Fails to Open its Doors for Business. (By Associated Press.) CRIPPLE CREEK, COL., Nov. 5.-The Bimetailic Bank, of Cripple Creek failed to open its doors to-day. The Bimetallic is a State bank. capitalized at $100,000, and its deposits aggregate about $220,000. City Treasurer A. G. Johns, assistant cashier of the bank. said: "The cause of the failure to open our doors is the heavy decline in mining stocks and real estate. I believe we will be able to pay dollar for for dollar. but we must have time." In consequence of the closing of the Bimetallic Bank a run was started on the Colorado Banking and Trust Company, an allied Institution. Hundreds were In line during the afternoon. "The company is in good condition." said James F. Hadley, who is president of both the trust company and the bank. "and will. not be affected by the closing of the bank. We have only about $50,000 on deposit subject to withdrawal."

9. November 6, 1903 The Daily Silver State Winnemucca, NV

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Financial Institutions in Colorado Closed Their Doors Yesterday DEPOSITORS WILL BE PAID Heavy Decline in Mining Stocks Causes a Failure at Cripple Creek Cripple Creek, Colo.; Nov. 5.-The Bi-metallic bank of Cripple Creek failed to open today. A notice on the door announced "Bank closed. Statement later." The Bi-metallic is a state bank, established in 1891, by David H. Moffat, and sold by him in 1901 to James F. Hadley and others. It is capitalized at $100,000 and its deposits aggregate $220,000. City Treasurer A. G. Jones, assistant cashier of the bank, said: "The cause of the failure to open our doors is the heavy decline in mining stocks and real estate. I believe we will be able to pay dollar for dollar, but we must have time." In consequence of the closing of the Bi-metallic bank a run was started on the Colorado Banking and Trust company, an allied institution. Hundreds are in line at this company's ouice seeking to draw out deposits. "The company is in good condition," said James F. Hadley, who is president of the trust company and the bank, "and will not be affected by the closing down of the bank. We have only about $50,000 on deposit subject to withdrawal."

10. November 6, 1903 Waterbury Evening Democrat Waterbury, CT

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ASSETS AVAILABLE. Cripple Creek, Colo, Nov 6.-Vicepresident nd Manager Bruno Hobbs; of the failed Bimetallic bank, returned last night from the northern part of the state. He said that while he could not give accurate figures, the available assets of the bank were approximately $40,000 cash and $280,000 loans which could be colected within a few weeks. The deposits, he said, woud amount to about $210,000 and would all be paid. Mr Hobbs said negotiations had been begun for the reorganization of the bank. Tulley Scott, an attorney, acting for himself and other depositors last night petiioned he district court for the appointment of a receiver for the bank.

11. November 6, 1903 The Indianapolis Journal Indianapolis, IN

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BIMETALLIC BANK FAILS CRIPPLE CREEK INSTITUTION WILL GO INTO LIQUIDATION. Its Assets Impaired by Decline in Mining Stocks and Real Estate-Other Colorado Banks in Trouble. CRIPPLE CREEK, Col., Nov. 5.-The Bimetallic Bank of Cripple Creek failed to open its doors to-day. A notice on the door announced, "Bank closed; statement later." The Bimetallic is a State bank, established in 1891 by David H. Moffatt and sold by him in 1901 to James F. Hadley and others. It is capitalized at $100,000, and its deposits aggregate about $220,000. The officers are: President, James F. Hadley; vice president, Bruno Hobbs; cashier, E. P. Arthur. City Treasurer A. G. Jones, assistant cashier of the bank, said: "The cause of the failure to open our doors is the heavy decline in mining stocks and real estate. I believe we will be able to pay dollar for dollar, but we must have time." The directors of the Bimetallic Bank this afternoon made an assignment to -E. P. Arthur, the cashier. It is understood the bank will liquidate and go cut of business. In consequence of the closing of the metallic Bank a run was started on the Colorado Banking and Trust Company, an allied institution. "The company is in good condition," said John F. Healy, who is president of both the trust company and the bank, "and will not be affected by the closing of the bank. We have about $50,000 on deposit subject to withdrawal."

12. November 6, 1903 The Salt Lake Herald Salt Lake City, UT

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BANK FAILURES IN COLORADO Bimetallic at Cripple Creek Failed to Open Yesterday. WILL GO OUT OF BUSINESS TROUBLE AT VICTOR AND PUEBLO. Cripple Creek, Colo., Nov. 5.-The Bimetallic bank of Cripple Creek failed to open today. A notice on the door announced: 'Bank closed. Statement later." The Bimetallic is a state bank, established by David H. Moffat in 1891 and sold by him in 1901 to James F. Hadley and others. It is capitalized at $100,000, and its deposits aggregate about $220,000. The officers are: President, James F. Hadley; vice president, Bruno Hobbs; cashier, E. P. Arthur. City Treasurer A. G. Jones, assistant cashier of the bank, said: "The cause of the failure to open our doors is the heavy decline in mining stocks and real estate. I believe we will be able to pay dollar for dollar, but we must have time." The directors of the Bimetallic bank this afternoon made an assignment to E. P. Arthur, the cashier. It is understood that the bank will liquidate and go out of business. In consequence of closing of the Bimetallic bank a run was started on the Colorado Banking & Trust company, an allied institution. Hundreds are in line at this company's office seeking to draw out deposits. "The company is in good condition," said James F. Hadley, who is president of the Trust company and the bank, "and will not be affected by the closing down of the bank. We have only about $50,000 on deposit subject to withdrawal."

13. November 12, 1903 Northern Wisconsin Advertiser Wabeno, WI

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FISCAL AFFAIRS. The Victor (Colo.) First National bank, with $300,000 deposits, closed. The Sheldon (la.) State bank, with $175,000 liabilities and $225,000 assets. is insolvent. In Chicago A. J. Stone, real estate dealer, petitioned the United States court to relieve him from indebtedness of $61,231. The Bimetallic bank of Cripple Creek, Colo., with $50,000 deposits, closed its doors. The Pueblo (Colo.) Title and Trust company, with $250,000 deposits, assigned. Paul Jones was appointed receiver of the Young Repeating Arms company of Columbus, O., a company. organized under the laws of New Jersey. The company is capitalized at $60,000. Pressing claims amount to $25,000.

14. November 13, 1903 The Butte Inter Mountain Butte, MT

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RECEIVER NAMED FOR A CRIPPLE CREEK BANK BY ASSOCIATED PRESS. Cripple Creek, Colo., Nov. 13.-District Judge Seeds today appointed V. B. Cosad, a real estate and mining broker, receiver for the Bimetallic bank, which closed its doors No. vember 5. The court ordered the assignee to turn over to the receiver all the bank's assets. An appeal was taken from Judge Seeds' decision to the court of appeals by the bank officers.

15. November 13, 1903 Santa Fe New Mexican Santa Fe., Santa Fe, NM

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RECEIVER FOR CRIPPLE CREEK BANK APPOINTED. Cripple Creek, Nov. 13-District Judge Seeds today appointed V. B. Cosad, real estate and mining broker, receiver for the Bi-Metallic Bank State Institution which closed its doors on November 5 and subsequently made an assignment to Charles C. Butler. The court ordered the assignee to turn over to the receiver all the bank's assets. The receiver's bond was fixed at $350,000. An appeal was taken fro mSeed's decision to court of appeals by the bank officers.

16. November 13, 1903 The Salt Lake Herald Salt Lake City, UT

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RECEIVER TO BE NAMED. Denver. Colo., Nov. 12.-A special from Cripple Creek says Judge Seęds of the district court this evening announced his intention of naming a receiver for the Bimetallic bank tomorrow morning. Attorneys for the bank opposed the action and gave notice of an appeal.

17. November 13, 1903 The Newark Journal Newark, AR

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The regular session of the Cuban congress convened on the 2d. The war department is desirous in of establishing an army post every state in the Union. The Bi-metallic Bank at Cripple Creek and the Pueblo Trust Company are in the hands of a receiver. Mrs. Thomas A. Hendricks, widow of the late vice president, passed away at her home in Indianapolis, Ind., a few days ago. Louis Morthfield shot and kille.i a his wife and then suicided at a boarding house in Washington few hours after being released from an insane asylum. The vatican buildings at Rome had a narrow escape from destructionb y fire on the 1st inst. After fighting for three hours the firemen the succeeded in extinguishing flames, but considerable damage was done. The comparative statement of the government's receipts and expendithat for were total tures receipts show $46,963,213, October, 1903, leav- and the expenditures $51,901,478, ing a deficit for the month of $4, 947,265. Secretary Shaw has given notice that on February 2, 1904, interest will cease on such of 5 per cent bonds of 1904 as may be outstanding on that date. The redemption of these bonds will continue with interest until maturity. Jacob Bishop, white, who murdered his wife in a populous suburb of Louisville, Ky., was save1 from being lynch d by two officers, who for two hours stood back to back and kept off the mob until reinforcements arrived. À series of earthquake shocks were felt at points in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee and No Mississippi on the 4th inst. damage was done, but in Memphis and St. Louis occupants distinctly felt tall buildings swaying. 'A battle took place in Weston county, Wyoming, between a sher iff's and a band in which Sheriff dians, posse of Miller, Sioux Dep- Inuty Fosenberg and six Indians were killed. The Indians were from the Pine Ridge and Rosebud agencies in South Dakota and were violating the game laws of the state. Lieut. A. M. Beecher, ordnance officer of the battleship Maine, fell from the forward turret to the handling room, a distance of forty feet, At and died within a few hours. the time of the accident the battleship was off Gay Head, en route from Menemsha Bight, to engage in target practice. Lieut. Beecher was examining articles of ordnance when he lost his balance and pitched headforemost through the turret to the handling room. His skull was fractured. Formal announcement has been received at Washington from Panama of the establishment of a new at that place. The of the may government cause revolution being the re- be briefly summed up as sult of the action of congress of Colombia at Bogota in rejecting the Hay-Herran canal treaty. The Panamaians are almost to a man in favor of the construction of the canal by the United States, and it had repeatedly been prophesied before and after the meeting of congress that Panama would secede if the treaty was rejected, and would probably come to terms with the United States for the building of the great isthmian waterway. Charles Beeler, who has just completed a sentence of four years in the Texas penitentiary for robbing the Wells-Fargo Express company of $52,000, has engaged extensively in the mercantile business at Austin. The strike of Pacific Express om

18. November 14, 1903 The L'anse Sentinel L'anse, MI

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J. W. Warr, secretary of the Moline (III.) Building, Savings and Loan association, is said to be short $27,000 in his accounts. A new counterfeit five dollar silver certificate, series of 1899, check letter A, plate No. 161; Lyons, registrar; Roberts, treasurer, has been discovered. Railway postal clerks last year handled 15,999,803,630 pieces of mail matter. The Michigan Central road is experimenting with a new baggage car, which is expected to revolutionize the handling of baggage. Grover Goss, Harry Eitzarach and Ray Ward were burned to death in a livery barn fire at Montpelier, Ind. The Sheldon (Ia.) State bank went into a receiver's hands, with liabilities of $175,000; assets, $225,000. Washington officials believe the revolutionists will be successful in Panama and think the supremacy of the United States is complete. Six men were killed and ten injured by the explosion of a United States naval magazine at Iona Island, N. Y. The property loss was $500,000. Chicago banks report an increase of nearly 23 per cent. in savings deposits during the year ended October 15, the total being $104,600,000. President Roosevelt has accepted the resignation of Judge Oliver Shiras, of the northern Iową district court, to take effect at once. George H. Maxwell, chairman of the national irrigation commission, says the present land laws are an invitation to fraud. President Gompers, of the American Federation of Labor, at the Boston convention will oppose sympathetic strikes as a menace to the industrial life of the nation. Employes of the Chicago City Railway company voted in favor of a strike. A general strike of coal miners in district 15, which includes Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming, is said to be inevitable. President Roosevelt has been asked to forbid the United States marine band to accept engagements to play for pay. The Bimetallic bank of Cripple Creek, Col., with $50,000 deposits, closed its doors, and the Pueblo, (Col.) Title and Trust company, with $250,000 deposits, assigned. The president has appointed Daniel Thew Wright, of Cincinnati, to be justice of the supreme court of the District of Columbia. Edward L. Wentz, Philadelphia millionaire, missing since Oct. 14, is held in the Cumberland (Va.) mountains for $100,000 ransom. Hollister Brothers' lumber yard near Thorpe, Wis., containing about 700,000 feet of lumber, was destroyed by forest fires. Samuel Adams, a negro, was lynched by a mob at Pass Christian, Miss., for assaulting the wife of one of the most prominent residents of the place. Bibon, a little village 20 miles south of Ashland, Wis., was destroyed by fire. Harry J. Hoover, former cashier of the Licking county bank at Newark, O., confessed to be short in his accounts $36,000.

19. November 21, 1903 Pullman Herald Pullman, WA

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MINING NOTES. he directors of the Crystal Mining company, at a meeting held recently in Spokane, decided to erect a smelter on the Crystal mine. The property is near the Columbia river, about 25 miles north of Davenport. James R. Stratton, representing the striking miners of Colorado, is in Nebraska finding employment for the men. There is a great demand for laborers in Nebraska, and hundreds are being placed with railroad companies and in other lines. The lord chief justice has ordered the removal of the Whitaker Wright case from the Old Bailey to the high court of justice, London, so that owing to its complicated character it may be heard by a special jury. A 10 stamp mill, complete, with a hoist capable of sinking to a depth of 1000 feet, has been ordered by Manager H. T. Hendriyx for the Gold Pan mine, near this city, says the Sumpter American. District Judge Seeds of Cripple Creek, Col., has appointed V. B. Cosad, a real estate and mining broker, receiver for the Bimetallic bank, which closed its doors Nov. 15. At a meeting of about 350 miners employed by the Utah Fuel company at the Sunnyside mines, Utah, a vote was taken which resulted in a declaration to go on strike immediately in sympathy with the coal miners. Official reports from the various furnace operators in the central west,

20. November 21, 1903 The Coeur D'alene Press Coeur D'alene, ID

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MINING NOTES. The directors of the Crystal Mining company, at a meeting held recently in Spokane, decided to erect a smelter on the Crystal mine. The property is near the Columbia river, about 25 miles north of Davenport. James R. Stratton, representing the striking miners of Colorado, is in Nebraska finding employment for the men. There is a great demand for laborers in Nebraska, and hundreds are being placed with railroad companies and in other lines. The lord chief justice has ordered the removal of the Whitaker Wright case from the Old Balley to the high court of justice, London, so that owing to its complicated character it may be heard by a special jury. A 10 stamp mill, complete, with a hoist capable of sinking to a depth of 1000 feet, has been ordered by Manager H. T. Hendriyx for the Gold Pan mine, near this city, says the Sumpter American. District Judge Seeds of Cripple Creek, Col., has appointed V. B. Cosad. a real estate and mining broker, receiver for the Bimetallic bank, which closed its doors Nov. 15. At a meeting of about 350 miners employed by the Utah Fuel company at the Sunnyside mines, Utah, a vote was taken which resulted in a declaration to go on strike immediately in sympathy with the coal miners. Official reports from the various furnace operators in the central west, including the Pittsburg district, show that the agreement to curtail the output of pig iron is rapidly being exceeded in tonnage by the voluntary action of the individual members to the agreement. The last meeting of the furnace operators showed that the curtailment, instead of being 25 per cent, was 49 per cent. A week later the curtailment will reach 60 per cent. William Cary and Joe Anderson, two miners seriously injured in the Bunker Hill & Sullivan mine at Wardner, were taken to the hospital this

21. November 21, 1903 Idaho Springs Siftings Idaho Springs, CO

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COLORADO BRIEFS. of Montrose county school have voted The to people establish a county high at Montrose. ed Street in Boulder car service on account has been of suspend- the coal alstrike. The Denver postoffice carriers has been in adlowed nine more letter force. dition to the present Creek In the District Court at D. Cripple B. Cozad reJudge Seeds the appointed Bimetallic Bank receiver. and D. P. ceiver Wilder for as counsel for the Boy, Chap"Order of the American of an organizater No. 1," is the Pueblo name in which the High tion formed School boys in are entered as memcounty bers. Denver's Jefferson not to incorArvada, has again voted 98 to 94. suburb, ballot standing 60 against A porate, previous the vote stood 90 to state superincorporation. Helen M. Grenfell, instruction. has re- of Mrs. of public attack intendent recent the state house. covered bronchitis from and her resumed her duties has de- at interior secretary of the grazing of not to The allow the and horses cided to 50,000 head of reservation, cattle ColoWhite River of 1904. in School rado, exceed the during the Springs season High The Colorado gymnasium and areg- the soon have take charge of both will director to gymnasium. be for men young ular work. Work in and the women, will into received compulsory. were Denthe Forty-one Florence the girls Crittenton past year. few Home left Five at without of the ver permission. girls during married. and work. a very many are now fac- out doing tion What of honest the is convention Republican known as November the party Garwood was in 10th Denver placed at nomination, Reuter. which held a a full charter headed ticket by H. M. Orain hood and F. Oscar Sampson, old-time one of profession- the great- DenCharles last of the died in est and of Colorado. heart disease, in ver al gamblers on the of 12th inst., Elks. of years. He was the at a life the member age of the an employe the Resurrection Charles Kirkman, concentrating instantly killed mill on in the at belting, Leadville, was being caught pieces and severed completely 10th instant which by tore him his head to from his followThe Arthur body. Presidenpointments has made the Frank E. F. ing postoffice Crested Butte; W. CampSonger, Berthoud: Robert W. Miller, Brown, bell. Brighton; Rolland George Oliver, Springs. Paonia; Hotchkiss? F. Niesz, Steamboat of November Benjamin City dispatch Holland, head 11th A Kansas says: Col. Army Thomas colony Dean at Amity, wreck of the Salvation victim of the at first was leave Colorado. the Santa a Fe fatally and who injured, return will to Colorado. on believed the to hospital be Friday and Men's Young their Colorado Sprincelebrated November twenty-nfth Christian The Association anniversary telegram corner to President stone sent a anof swered the telegram 12th Roosevelbird their and who laid The with the President a message of corner building congratulation of the Fort was Collins cere- late Carregie The Library 13th. with impressive being erectNovember building is handsomely The sandstone, cost nearCarnegio trimmed. ed monies. of red Completed of which Andrew it will englly contributed $15,000, $12,500. the Santa Fe wreck, John E. was Walker, scalded in at the La Junta neer who at Apishapa, died result of his Rio inNovember recently 9th as was the with the at one juries. Grande for eleven mechanic years and of the comtime was master at Leadville. which pany's number shops of samples abundance of marble at Beulah, to EuA found in prepared great to be of sent capitalists is are being inspection the Pueblo & rope for interested quality is and to in who are railroad. the The in beautiful found said Beulah be very color fine and than more has been rehighly varied elsewhere. Alfred Baxter. a Colorado died citizen northern The Rev. of Colonist. an at the miles November Frank Baxter, age of health Greeley, son at had the been in good which and spected original 6th Union two residence seventy-eight resulted of from his up the day in to heart failure. were years. He of his death, elected Elks: following organization officers Dixon of of by The the new Judge state N. president, Walter C.E. presi- Nich President Puebio; Central first vice McGuire. City; second Florence; vice treasurer. secredent, ols, Phil Arthur, Denver; Springs. The next tary, Jesse E. J. May, F. will Idaho be at Glenwood Springs clerk, next meeting June. Marshall. a Colorado on the Springs night the the William went home and alarmed windrug November striking 14th a match His at brother, family of by running away. after the three supposed Sam Marshall, burglar inflicting and dangerous dow and Jr., ran shot him wounds. times.