18308. Baker City National Bank (Baker City, OR)

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Bank Information

Episode Type
Run → Suspension → Closure
Bank Type
national
Bank ID
4206
Charter Number
4206
Start Date
August 1, 1894
Location
Baker City, Oregon (44.775, -117.834)

Metadata

Model
gpt-5-mini
Short Digest
4d46790a

Response Measures

Full suspension

Other: Receiver appointed and later paid dividends to depositors; bank remained in receivership and did not resume operations as an open bank.

Receivership Details

Depositor recovery rate
78.0%
Date receivership started
1894-08-02
Date receivership terminated
1897-10-26
OCC cause of failure
Excessive lending
Share of assets assessed as good
36.7%
Share of assets assessed as doubtful
26.1%
Share of assets assessed as worthless
37.1%

Description

Articles report an unexpected run (depositors alarmed by the failure of the Arlington bank) precipitated by the Chase National Bank in New York applying Baker City's deposit balance to a loan without notice. The bank suspended Aug 1, 1894; a receiver (A. Edgar Beard) was appointed and the institution remained in receivership paying dividends in 1895, indicating permanent closure rather than reopening.

Events (5)
1. January 11, 1890 Chartered
Source
historical_nic
2. August 1, 1894 Run
Cause
Correspondent
Cause Details
Chase National Bank in New York appropriated Baker City National's deposit balance to apply on a loan without notice; this action led to protests of drafts and heavy local withdrawals, compounded by depositor alarm over the failure of the Arlington bank.
Measures
None reported prior to suspension; bank doors failed to open and suspension followed.
Newspaper Excerpt
Cashier Blake states that the suspension was brought about by the Chase National bank of New York applying funds on deposit to the amount due on a loan without notice, and an unexpected run of depositors who were alarmed over the failure of the Arlington bank
Source
newspapers
3. August 1, 1894 Suspension
Cause
Correspondent
Cause Details
Suspension triggered when Chase National Bank appropriated deposits to satisfy a loan, which effectively absorbed available funds and produced protested drafts and heavy withdrawals.
Newspaper Excerpt
The door of the Baker City National bank failed to open this morning... The Baker City National bank suspended to-day.
Source
newspapers
4. August 2, 1894 Receivership
Source
historical_nic
5. August 2, 1894 Receivership
Newspaper Excerpt
The controller of the currency today appointed Mr. A. Edgar Beard of Portland, Ore., receiver of the Baker City National Bank of Baker City, Ore., which suspended payment on the 1st instant, ...
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (24)
1. August 1, 1894 The Dalles Daily Chronicle Dalles, OR
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Baker City National Bank Closed. BAKER CITY, Aug. 1.-The door of the Baker City National bank failed to open this morning. Cashier Blakestates that the suspension was brought about by the Chase National bank of New York applying funds on deposit to the amount due on a loan without notice, and an unexpected run of depositors who were alarmed over the failure of the Arlington bank, J. E. Frick being president of both institutions. The amount owing depositors is about $75,000, with bills receiyable and securities reaching $160,000. It is confidently expected that business will be resumed within thirty days.

2. August 2, 1894 The Record-Union Sacramento, CA
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A Bank suspends. BAKER CITY (Or.), Aug. 1.-The Baker City National Bank suspended to-day. The amount owing depositors is about $75,000, with bills receivable and securities reaching $160,000. It is confidently expected that business will be resumed within thirty days.

3. August 2, 1894 Waterbury Evening Democrat Waterbury, CT
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National Bank Suspends. BAKER CITY, Or., Aug. 2.-The Baker City National bank suspended. . Female Aeronaut Dashed to Death.

4. August 2, 1894 The Daily Morning Astorian Astoria, OR
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ONE IN BAKER CITY. Baker City, Or., August 1.-The doors of the Baker City National Bank failed to open this morning. Cashier Blake states that the suspension was brought about by the Chase National Bank, of New York, applying for funds on deposit to an amount due on a loan, without notice, and an unexpected run of depositors alarmed over the failure of the Arlington bank, J. E. Fricke being The president of both institutions. amount owing depositors is about $75,000, with bills receivable and securities reaching $150,000. It is confidently expected that business will be resumed within thirty days.

5. August 2, 1894 The Indianapolis Journal Indianapolis, IN
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Business Troubles. INDEPENDENCE, Mo., Aug. 1.-The dry goods store owned by Dr. J. S. Mott was closed by assignment this evening. Liabilities, $100,000; assets about the same. The failure carries with it three branch stores, one each in Siloam Springs, Ark., Darlington, O. T., and Fort Worth, Tex. BAKER CITY, Ore., Aug. 1.-The Baker City National Bank suspended to-day. The amount owing to depositors is about $75,000, with bills receivable and securities reaching $160,000. It is confidently expected that the bank's business will be resumed within thirty days.

6. August 2, 1894 The Herald Los Angeles, CA
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Oragon Bank Suspension. BAKER CITY, Ore., Aug. 1.-The Baker City National bank suspended today. The amount owing the depositors is about $75,000, with bills receivable and securities reaching $160,000. It is contidently expected that business will be resumed within 30 days.

7. August 2, 1894 Evening Star Washington, DC
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Oregon Bank Receivers. The controller of the currency today appointed Mr. A. Edgar Beard of Portland, Ore., receiver of the Baker City National Bank of Baker City, Ore., which suspended payment on the 1st instant, and Richard T. Cox of Pendleton, Ore., receiver of the First National Bank of Arlington, Ore.; which was closed to business July 26.

8. August 2, 1894 Evening Journal Wilmington, DE
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National Bank Suspends. BAKER CITY, Or., Aug. 2.-The Baker City National bank suspended.

9. August 2, 1894 Arizona Republican Phoenix, AZ
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A National Bank Suspends. BAKER CITY, Ore., Aug. 1.-The Baker City national bank suspended today.

10. August 2, 1894 The Seattle Post-Intelligencer Seattle, WA
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Bank Failure at Baker City, Or. BAKER CITY, Or., Aug. 1.-The Baker City National bank suspended today. The amount due depositors is about $75,000, with bills receivable and securities reaching $160,000. It is confidently expected that business will be resumed within thirty days.

11. August 2, 1894 The Morning Call San Francisco, CA
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Baker City Bank Suspends. BAKER CITY, Or., Aug. 1.-The Baker City National Bank suspended to-day. The amount owing depositors is about $75,000, with bills receivable and securities reaching $160,000. It is confidently expected that business will be resumed within thirty days.

12. August 3, 1894 Condon Globe Condon, OR
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Another of Frick's Banks Closed. A dispated from Baker City, dated Ang. 1st says: The door of the Baker City National bank failed to open this morning. Cashier Blake states that the suspension was brought about by the Chase National bank of New York applying funds on deposit to the amount due on a loan without notice, and an unexpected run of depositors who were alarmed over the failure of the Arlington bank, J. E. Frick being president of both institutions. The amount owing depositors is about $75,000, and bills receivable and securities reaching $160,000. It is confidently expected that business will be resumed within thirty days.

13. August 4, 1894 The Seattle Post-Intelligencer Seattle, WA
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CONDENSED DISPATCHES. The Republicans of the Sixth Nebraska district have nominated Matthew Dougherty for congress. The United States revenue cutter Michlean struck $ rock near Bar Point, Lake Erie, Thursday. When released she was leaking badly. The gross earnings of the Rock Island railroad for July were $1,108,436, a decrease, compared with the estimated earnings of July, 1893, of $523,678. Fire at Spencer Point, N. Y., Friday, destroyed the house of Cornelius Place, and his three sons, Cornelius, William and Chester, aged 13, 11 and 18, perished. A cloudburst flooded the canyon at Berwind, Col., and drowned five persons. They were C. C. Cando, a stage driver, and an Italian miner, wife and two children, passengers. The Southern Pacific proposes revival of the old Transcontinental Passenger Association. The Union Pacific is charged with cutting rates on Pacific coast passenger business. When the warship Bennington, with Gen. Ezeta and the Salyadorean refugees on board. arrives at San Francisco the matter of their extradition will be decided by the Federal courts. The United States Cordage Company shut down part of its works in Brooklyn Friday, throwing 500 men, boys and girls out of work. It is thought this lockout will spread to other rope works controlled by the trust. The comptroller of the currency has appointed A. Edgar Beard, of Portland, receiver of the Baker City National bank, which suspended August 1. Richard Cox, of Pendleton, Or., has been appointed receiver of the First National bank of Arlington, which was closed July 26. A naval board found the contractors to blame for the accident to the cylinder of the cruiser Monterey on her trial trip. Secretary Herbert reverses the finding and reprimands Chief Engineer J. 8. Smith and Passed Assistant Engineer Rodgrave who were in charge of the machinery. Near Bucyrus, O., a west-bound freight train on the Pennsylvania railroad broke in two Friday morning. The two sections collided, causing a car of coal oil and one of gasoline to ignite. The fire destroyed half the train and 500 feet of the track. Four tramps, who were stealing a ride on the oil car, were burned to death. A plan for the reorganization of the Reading road has been presented and been approved by the receivers and the Fitzgerald committee in New York. It calls for the payment of the overdue coupons on the general mortgage 43, amounting to about $2,700,000. and the receivers' certificates, amounting to $3,700,000, by a collateral trust loan which will bear 6 per cent. interest.

14. August 4, 1894 The Dalles Times-Mountaineer Dalles, OR
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quantities of wool are being shipped "I!"" 49 pas 1809 roor Pennover and State Treasurer Portland AD arived in the city from oa la night. nd Mrs E. Schutz 1.ft yesterday for to Caleb. where they will remain 411M 201 THA all weather is good for harvesting; the but e mereury nearly 100 degrees in $194 you RI election of chief engine will take understand the e M 429 the I ere are several candidates for Wm. Crum, who has spent a few rethe springs at Collins' Linding. last night, feeling much improved short vocation. gent of the Pacific Express Co, in last was forced to work very late taka account of the through train a large quantity of freight. is not much busine 88 being done in and tice court these warm days, not and 111 aggas тушх Burrup on! @ snf 10 a dmas aut you period. Branner, Wm. Marders and E B *ARP pay maj . most the 18" t Trout Like, Wash They asant trip and enjoyed the recrea4 TIME 'MOU "PEL, Freet 8 s1 018) Illsb party, not satisfied scades, 9pm 0 am 10 dos out 04 Smok 6 Helens and travel along the Ripier, which they will ascend. were three pugilists brought ex. beforrecorder. this morning, They last their muscle on each other of the and for disturbing the peace in ity were arrested and placed ath-house at Collins' Landing The will days Mai B 01 Risena Joz and Aiddos your stucids I' known for their healing qualities. for 110/91 R SE apim E 8 m. Osb rne. who has just her returned vicinity f Mt. Adams, says there S 117 daaus 000'001 A POR 'not ipme 1 anxa " € 01 репмо HJR ***** areul 0 2014 ages of the men empl yed in the house artment of Armour's packing The, need 15 cents per day today. which they 'sarem PIO eur 04 und " you 7"4" told arem they pur pest st 1I '01 Lang p rike '08 op 111.15 Aaq1 Thut ar between China and Japan about interest of Corea has attracted ** 421M I 00 p a reporter of the TIMESyoung 1141 100) aut INSER 'avw "H Amount and no nt SRM all If COTE 01 81 SIA several 11. pus 'ac information great 10 ajott 10 Jhoy OF puads 01 1 will 971M Ilvation army have spread a large *001 " 11" P pou 01 Ilems on of tent meetings. They the each night. This branch of IIIM -yanos poe Sentiles pus Porting un 1.1 ip through the valley to the of the state, "ni will hold meetrouter na aq1 JO 1801 475m face all OF based 01 st Name 10 been MUIANY sundmo 81818 and to SM"| eye Japon *1*** ton, to build a factory there for its the of manufacturing aluminum, in the 10 branch 8 eq 111M 1I ABS Jener 18 -BUI 10 000 001$ 01 and 1 and manufacture on a lirge scale. T City dispatch of August 1st SAV: f the Biker Ci National bank are 8 JH 9"10 Amuse R1 e by about broadh SPM e National bank of New York due ap01 21 odep DO spo .1 X-On OR put Dottor anous M epositors who were alarmed ov R f 'H'S equal Jo about 4109 30 persond Zo y securities st 08 01 YOTMO aun pas receivable 81119 -xa st I '000'091$ at business will be resumed within *8A R & Co's passenger train arThe Dalles from Portland shout 2 the 11 ep u Moratow B14 trip without transfer. When the bridge weet of Hood River the paw busily will 2000 a no: quite finished. After waiting 01 passed RBM expire the f on horse passed over with its has long rs. This IS the first train that trip from retland to The Dalles 28.b, and the people of this city ty will feel gratified in having east ounection by rail with the Putnam aud Alex. Fargher, of buv*Anedmoo **** Paidio 200 Wash., were traveling along the no on two of Mr. Fargher's orses, when they stirted to cross says the East Oregonian. Firread siq paper pur p: [quinas 08 ter. Putoam offered to exch inge a 814 4714 tle superior horsemanship Far- would -0J "IN before SE miship yous as I the return trip the old horse e stumbling operation and Mr. He as immersed in the water. in no boasting of late about skill horses. he Biker City Democrat we learn day evening about 8:30 the quiet E Aq pequinisip SEM And 041 papt day a овшов THUT report #42 pur 3 ed. The scene WHS soon located JO do Were that peeple jo " ain street rushed to the Torrey e on the block in the rear of the liquor store where it was ascer-

15. August 10, 1894 Condon Globe Condon, OR
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around each other, and lip met lip with a sound like the exhaust of a bath tub, we leaned over the taffrail and wished we were a girl.-J. H. Cardlebaugh in Dalles Chronicle. *A private Washington dispatch informs us that R.T. Cox of Pendleton has been appointed receiver of the suspended First National Bank at Arlington, Oregon. The East Oregonian says: The appointment of R. T. Cox as receiver of the closed First National Bank of Arlington, Oregon, is a good one. Mr. Cox is experienced in this work, capable and energetic. He is a young man of excellent judgment and one who will administer the trust and close up the affairs of the bank with the least expense and the most fruitful results. The closing of the doors of the First National Bank of Arlington and the Baker City National Bank has been expected among the well-informed for some time. It is the same old story of loose management, the principle officers of the bank being deeply interested in other undertaking, which was more or less a burden to the banks, taking up their time to the neglect of the banking institutions, leading to their final overthrow. The closed banks were under one management." The stockholders will probably be the only sufferers.-East Oregonian. The legislature which meets at Salem next January should abolish a lot of commissions, repeal a lot of useless acts, boil down the appropriations and scatter to its homes. If the members will do this they will earn the lasting gratitude of the citizens of Oregon and accomplish more good than any legislature for twenty years. Forty days need not be consumed in tearing down a number of useless and expensive appendages, though a few days might be devoted to passing a maximum freight and passenger act. As they will not do this, let them not beg off by perpetuating a useless railroad commission "with enlarged powers."-Rogue River Courier. Eighteen scholars are already subscribed for the proposed normal school at Condon. There must be at least 25 pupils, and unless the other seven are fortheoming at once there is danger of this worthy project falling through. By all means do not let this matter lag, as a good normal school here will be the most beneficial and grandest institution Gilliam county has ever had. They have no trouble in getting up good schools every other place; why should we fall behind in the procession of thrift and enterprise? As good an opportunity as the present may never again present itself for establishing a normal school here, 80 do not let the matter drop. It would be a wonderful factor of development for the entire county. The Dalles Chronicle says: "A covered wagon passed through town this morning, bearing a series of legends about hard times, "$1.25 a bushel for wheat," aud several other signsin which the owner of the outfit registered his opinion of politics and conditions. Out of curiosity we examined the outfit, finding that the wagon contained some bedding, two rocking chairsand a few other house comforts, and we reached the conclusion that a man who could leave the harvest fields to go berry picking and take his parlor furniture along, would find hard times if wheat was worth $5 a bushel and wool $1 a pound. The times are hard, but they are here, and will not be bettered either by repining or hunting a job in a rocking chair. The island of Corea, for the possession of which China and Japan are fighting, has an area of 85,000 square miles, and a total population of ten millions. It is an absolute monarchy, governed by a king and a ministry of five departments. The country is of a narrow boot leg shape, forming a peninsula, the lower end of which terminates near the southern limits of the Japan islands. China is back of her separated by a mountaineous boundary of several hundred miles, while Russia has a boundary along the north. Japan is a long narrow strip of islands extending along the coast of Asia opposite the contested country. It will

16. August 17, 1894 Idaho County Free Press Grangeville, ID
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THE BAKER CITY NATIONAL. Cashier Blake Makes a Statement of the Cause of Suspension. To 8 reporter Cashier Blake made the following statement of the immediate cause of the suspension of the Baker City National Bank: "It was brought about by the action of its New York correspondent, the Chase National Bank, appropriating the deposit balance of the Baker City National Bank to apply on a note of $9000 held by them, and that without any kind of notice or warning. This practically absorbed the deposit and thereby caused drafts drawn against this deposit to be protested and caused heavy local withdrawale of deposits. "This action," continued Mr. Blake, 'is almost unheard of on the part of banks, and invariably results in damage to the injured bank, as, no warning having been given, thereis no opportunity to prepare for such an emergency. This loan of $9000 was originally $25,000, and was made to the Baker City National at the earnest solicitation of the aid Chase National. Since July, 1893, the sum of $16,000 has been paid on account, leaving a balance as above stated and secured by a deposit of collateral to the amount of nearly $30,000 of gilt-edge securities." It will be remembered the Merchants' National, of Tacoma, Wash., was forced into suspension by them in the same manner. It is claimed that had twentyfour hours' notice been given, the Baker City National could have paid the note and continued business without any trouble.

17. February 22, 1895 The Athena Press Athena, OR
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Beautiful weather, the robins are with us again. Curfew will ring in the city of Milton hereafter at 7 p. m. Marion Dorothy, a Milton farmer, has been losing hogs with a disease resembling pneumonia. Trappers in the Blue mountains are said to be meeting with poor success, animals being scarce. The women's edition of the Salem Statesman netted $243, which the ladies have turned over to the city board of charities. Chief No Shirt's people have been arrested ior participating in the "fun" dance. Both sides have procured legal advice. Died, Feb. 14, 1895, at Gorin, Mo., Mrs. Sidney Bounds, aged 76yrs and 8 months. The deceased was the mother of Mrs. Wm. Pinkerton, of Athena. The receiver of the Baker City National bank announces himself ready to pay a dividend of 20 per cent. and says that another will be declared about the 1st of April. Frank Frazier, of Pendleton, the owner of the paeing colt "Jap," that has a record of less than 2:12, is entertaining an offer made by Salisbury, the great California horseman. August Connoyer is private pros. ecutor in a case against Henry Joseph, who is charged with larceny of a saddle and bridle. Joseph was

18. July 20, 1895 The Dalles Times-Mountaineer Dalles, OR
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brought home with him as evidence of his find some very good stock salt and some bottled brine from a pool near the beds. L. S. Fritz, wife and child, who have been visiting friends and relatives in this city for the past few days, left on the afternoon train for Portland. Prof. J. T. Maddy, of the Portland university, who has been in the city for a few days past, was a passenger on on the boat this morning to Portland. Z. P. Jones, who was held in default of $100 bail for the crime of lewd and lascivious cohabitation was released this morning, having furnished the necessary bonds. Chicago Herald: It goes without saying that Mrs. Hinsdale's "Tell Me My Heart," was roundly applauded, and an encore responded to in her usual charming voice. Hood River Glacier: Miss Gertrude Minto, the English pianist, will assist Mrs Hinsdale at the concert Thursday evening. She is a fine artist and well known throughout Great Britain. The examination of P. A. Mahaffey was postpored until word was received from La Grande whether the check which he drew on the The Dalles National Bank would be honored by the bank in that city. The depositors of Baker City National bank, which is in the hands of Receiver A. Edgar Beard, will be pleased to learn that another dividend will be declared inside of 10 days. The July dividend will be the same as the last one, which was 20 per cent. Mr. and Mrs. F. Webster-Hinsdale, of Portland; Miss Gertrude Minto, of London, England, and Miss Lloyd Jessup, of the concert company, who will give a performance at the Baldwin opera house this evening, are registered at the Umatilla House today. Moro Observer: It is estimated that 15,000 Indian ponies range over the hills of this country, and each pony eats enough good fodder to fatten a 4year-old steer; and one steer is worth ten glass-eyed bronchos. If a law could be made to declare every pony of an assessed value of less than $100 a public nuisance it would add to the prosperity of the people. Mr. Hubert Rogers, representing Bradstreet's, gave us a call this morning. He has been making a tour of Eastern Oregon, and taking data on which to base his report for that standard journal. He finds the business outlook here good, and the crop prospects in the county very encouraging. The Dalles, he says, has a splendid showing, and has as fine a reputation as any point east of the mountains. The Conley farm, in the Grand Ronde valley, will not have a firstclass vield this year, but a better one than last. There are 4000 acres in wheat, 600 acres of which have been damaged by grasshoppers; 900 acres will give a good half-crop and 2500 acres will yield probably 20 to 25 bushels to the acre. It is estimated that from the present outlook the Conley fields will turn out a total of 70,000 to 75,000 bushels of wheat this year. Albany Democrat: Dr. Maston received Saturday by express a full set of instruments and tests for giving examinations for color blindness and hearing, V ith instructions to examine all train men and men employed around stations on the S. P. Co's lines between Oregon City and Roseburg. on the main line, the Lebanon branch, Oregonian and West Side branches, to be done as soon as possible. All men employed by the company hereafter will be examined as to sight and hearing.

19. August 10, 1895 The Coeur D'alene Press Coeur D'alene, ID
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PACIFIC NORTHWEST. Condensed Telegraphic Reports of Late Events. BRIEF SPARKS FROM THE WIRES Happenings of Interest in the Towns and Cities of Oregon, Washington and Idaho. A committee of fifty has been organised in Port Townsend, Wash., to promote the welfare of that city. Lawrence Gronlund, the socialist, is on a visit to Seattle, to try to make converts to his way of thinking. A party of copper-miners has been inspecting a copper mine on Bear creek in Wallowa county, that is said to be quite rich. George Edgar, who administered to Ada Myers, in Baker county, has been held in $300 bonds to answer to the next grand jury, on charge of manslaughter. The Port Townsend, Wash., Herald has suspended publication. It is underatood that the plant will be moved to North Yakima, where a daily will be established. The total valuation of all property in King county, Wash., is placed at $42,810,688 by the last assessment. This is $2,648,250 less than the assessment of last year. The A. P. A.'s of Pierce county, Wash., have decided to have a paper, to be called the American Citizen. The first number will appear about August 15, and the paper will be published weekly. It is claimed that the orchard of E. H. Hanford, adjoining the townsite of Oaksdale, Wash., and, containing 220 acres, is the largest in Whitman county, if not in the state, owned by one man and in one single tract. Hopgrowers from near Salem are said to be out after pickers at 40 cents a box, agreeing to come and get them, when a wagon-load of pickers can be gathered together, and to return them back home after picking is over. The first tunnel at the Santiam, Or., mines has been run in forty feet, and free gold ore has been struck. Considerable activity is apparent in the Santiam region, and the hills are being thoroughly prospected for new claims The Baker City national bank is now ready to pay its second dividend to depositors. Twenty per cent or about $14,000, will be paid out Receiver Beard hopes to be able to pay 100 cents on the dollar to depositors by the time the affairs of the bank are closed. There seems to be little evidence against W. D. Allred, who was arrested and brought to Klamath Falls, Or., charged with the Ager-Klamath Falls stage robberies. So far, the driver's opinion that he recognized Allred's voice is all the evidence amounts to. Judge Parker, of the superior court of Pierce county, Wash., has decided that in the collection of delinquent taxes the treasurer must not retain the full amount of the penalty and interest in the general and salary funds, but must divide it proportionally among the funds specified by law. It is feared that the watermelon crop of Yakima, Wash., will be a small one this year, says the Republic. In the Moxee valley, from where no many big loads of luscious melons came last season, there will be hardly enough to supply the producers. The cold, back. ward spring is said to be the cause, and even replanting failed. Stewart Johnson, the Lake Chelan, Wash., steamboatman, says that from about the first of September on till snowfall hunting will be the best. The big game will then be gathered in droves and herds on the middle tide. lands: bear will be fattened on the late berry patches and grouse will be plump and plentiful as blackbirds in a tula berry swamp. Benjamin F. Manning, county treas. urer of Whitman county, Wash., says he does not think the county will re. sume the issuance of warrants this year. October 11, 1894, the commissioners found that the legal limit of indebtedness of the county had been exceeded by about $80,000, since which time no warrants have been issued ex. cept on the salary and emergency fund. The trial of John McDowell for killing his son-in-law, John McCalbe, February 26, 1895, at the Summitt, Or., was completed at Toledo the other day. The jury returned a verdict of guilty of manslaughter, and Judge Fullerton sentenced McDowell to two years in the penitentiary. McDowell is 69 years of age, and the reports of the murder when it happened were decidedly against him. According to the Salem Journal, prices for wheat vary considerably among the six flouring mills of Marion county, Or. During six months the highest price paid by the Salem mills was 44 cents, lowest 37; while the lowest price paid by the Aumsville mill was 40 cents and the highest 60. The average prices were as follows: Salem, 40 cents; Jefferson, 45 cents; Aurora, 50 cents; Sidney, 48 cents; Gervais, 47 3-4; Aumsville, 55. The state grain commission will establish the following grades: On club, blue stem and other varieties of wheat there will be four grades-first, second, third and rejected. On bar-

20. August 11, 1895 The Daily Morning Astorian Astoria, OR
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The Baker City National bank Is now ready to pay its second dividend to depositors. Twenty per cent. or about $14,000, will be paid out. Receiver Beard hopes to be able to pay 100 cents on the. Tollar to depositors by the time the affairs of the bank are closed.

21. October 31, 1895 The Corvallis Gazette Corvallis, OR
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PACIFIC NORTHWEST. Condensed Telegraphic Reports of Late Events. BRIEF SPARKS FROM THE WIRES Happenings of Interest in the Towns and Cities of Oregon, Washington and Idaho. The tax levy in Spokane county, Wash., for state and county purposes is 15 mills. A mass meeting was held in Seattle recently to work up popular sentiment Sunto demand a strict observance of day. The tax levy of Whatcom county, Wash., for state and county purposes 14 for the year 1895 has been fixed at mills. Company I, of Walla Walla, is for rejoicing because of the order issued the reorganization of that® disbanded militia company. It is claimed that the Wallowa counhas produced and shipped more beef try this year than any other like territory in the state of Oregon. The bridge across the Wenatchee river near its mouth, connecting Kitti- in tas river and Oanogan counties, Washington, has been completed. There is a movement on foot in Pendleton, Or., to start up the foundry plant. In case the plans are carried out, the water power from the Umatilla will be used. The motion for a new trial in the case of Straub, the Blakeley island, Wash., murderer, will be argued No- at vember 30. Straub now in jail Whatcom, for safe keeping. The statement of the financial condition of Marion county, Or., on September 30 last showed the amount of warrants outstanding and unpaid to the be $40,183, and funds applicable to payment of warrants, $17,569. The depositors of the Baker City National bank will receive from Receiver Beard their third dividend, about November 1. The dividend will be 10 per cent, which will make 50 per cent paid out since the institution closed. A crew of eight men is working on line between the telephone and Grant's Pass and Crescent City, Or., expects to finish this season. Heavy twenty-five foot poles are being put in. A branch office will be located at Smith river. There was a strike the other day at Hill, Or., coal a of the leaving. the Beaver negroes Those mines, of few the negroes remaining have signed a contract, good until June 1, 1896, at prices made by the superintendent. Twenty white miners have also been brought in from Washington. Pupils of the Ocosta, Wash., public school complained of the water given them to drink. The directors had the well from which the water was drawn and were shocked to find the of about fifty rats all and conditions. remains opened, sorts and One mice of the of rats was found in the pump valve itself. The contract for finishing the Astoria works tunnel has been let to H. C. representing water Campbell, Portland. the Pacific The Bridge Company, of to of the rock by contractors the tunnel through propose drive the the rest aid putting of electricity, and have begun in the appartus. Three bridges across Wilson river, built by private Or., chiefly enterprise, expense have just been completed at an of These structures make a winter between Forest $400. road Grove and Tillamook. An effort is being made to have the Wilson river road designated as a mail route. There is a proposition before the La Grande, Or., Athletic Club to change the name to the Commercial Club and make it a business organization. The promoters of the new movement de not propose to do away with the and social features of the ganization, but rather to extend them. C. D. McFarlin har berry crop, near and was rather yield of berries only 500 bush his cranberry to the ocean,

22. November 2, 1895 The Coeur D'alene Press Coeur D'alene, ID
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PACIFIC NORTHWEST. Condensed Telegraphic Reports of Late Events. BRIEF SPARKS FROM THE WIRES Happenings of Interest in the Towns and Cities of Oregon, Washington and Idaho. The tax levy in Spokane county, Wash., for state and county purposes is 15 mills. A mass meeting was held in Seattle recently to work up popular sentiment to demand a strict observance of Sunday. The tax levy of Whatoom county, Wash., for state and county purposes for the year 1895 has been fixed at 14 mills. Company I, of Walla Walls, is rejoicing because of the order issued for the reorganization of that disbanded militia company. It is claimed that the Wallows country has produced and shipped more beef this year than any other like territory in the state of Oregon. The bridge across the Wenatchee river near its mouth, connecting Kittitas river and Oanogan counties, in Washington, has been completed. There is a movement on foot in Pendleton, Or., to start up the foundry plant. In case the plans are carried out, the water power from the Umatilla will be used. The motion for a new trial in the case of Straub, the Blakeley island, Wash., murderer, will be argued No. vember 30. Straub is now in jail at Whatcom, for safe keeping. The statement of the financial condition of Marion county. Or., on September 30 last showed the amount of warrants outstanding and unpaid to be $40,188, and funds applicable to the payment of warrants, $17,569. The depositors of the Baker City National bank will receive from Receiver Beard their third dividend, about No. vember 1. The dividend will be 10 per cent, which will make 50 per cent paid out since the institution closed. A crew of eight men is working on the telephone line between Grant Pass and Crescent City, Or., and expects to finish this season. Heavy twenty-five foot poles are being put in. A branch office will be located at Smith river. There was a strike the other day at the Beaver Hill, Or., coal mines, a few of the negroes leaving. Those of the negroes remaining have signed a contract. good until June 1. 1896, at prices made by the superintendent. Twenty white miners have also been brought in from Washington. Pupils of the Ocosta, Wash., public school complained of the water given them to drink. The directors had the well from which the water was drawn opened, and were shocked to find the remains of about fifty rats and mice of all sorts and conditions. One of the rats was found in the pump valve itself. The contract for finishing the Astoria water works tunnel has been let to H. C. Campbell, representing the Pacific Bridge Company. of Portland. The contractors propose to drive the rest of the tunnel through the rock by the aid of electricity. and have begun putting in the appartus. Three bridges across Wilson river, Or., built chiefly by private enterprise, have just been completed at an expense of $400. These structures make a winter road between Forest Grove and t. Tillamook. An effort is being made to have the Wilson river road designated as a mail route. There is a proposition before the La Grande, Or., Athletic Club to change the name to the Commercial Club and make it a business organization. The promoters of the new movement do not propose to do away with the athletic and social features of the present or. ganization, but rather to enlarge and extend them. C. D. McFarlin harvested his cranberry crop. near Coos bay, last week, and was rather disappointed in the yield of berries, the crop amounting to only 500 bushels. North slough, where his cranberry bog is situated, is close to the ocean, and the weather was un. usually cold there this summer, which accounts for the shortage. Fish Commissioner Crawford states that the prevailing opinion that the it Nooksack river is not included in the provisions of the law for a close season erroneous. That the closed season is the Nooksack is from October 15 to November on 15, and that it is his duty to rigidly enforce the law. Fishermen themare therefore requested to govern selves accordingly. Suit has been begun in Seattle against W. H. Heaton, a commissioner of King county: Fred Anthony and John W. Maple, as treasurer of King county, in which the complainant charges that at some time since January 1895, Heaton and Anthony unlawfully 1, entered into a conspiracy to de fraud the county out of money in the hands of the county treasurer by falsely claiming to have performed work on the county roads. di The General Electric Company has begun suit in Tacoma against ReceivMitchell, of the Tacoma Railway ers Motor Company, to restrain them from & paying five interest coupons on the ten first-mortgage bonds of the company, issued April 1. 1890. The Fermers' Loan & Trust Company,

23. November 5, 1895 The Seattle Post-Intelligencer Seattle, WA
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Business Failures. Washington City, Nov. 4.-The comparoller of the currency has declared a dividend of 10 per cent. in favor of the creditors of the First National bank of San Bernardino, Cal., and the Baker City National bank of Baker City Or. Montreal. Nov. 4.-The Banque du Peuple, which suspended three months ago, opened again today. Denver, Nov. 4.-A petition to remove J. J. Riethmann, jr., as assignee of the Riethmann estate, were presented in court today. The petitioners claim to represent $450,000 of the indebtedness and say the estate is worth $2,000,000. They allege that the rights of the creditors are ignored and that no attempt has been made to convert any of the assets into cash.

24. November 7, 1895 The Islander Friday Harbor, WA
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PACIFIC NORTHWEST. Condensed Telegraphic Reports of Late Events. BRIEF SPARKS FROM THE WIRES Happenings of Interest In the Towns and Cities of Oregon, Washington and Idaho. The tax levy in Spokane county, Wash., for state and county purposes is 15 mills. A mass meeting was held in Seattle recently to work up popular sentiment to demand a strict observance of Sunday. The tax levy of Whatcom county, Wash., for state and county purposes for the year 1895 has been fixed at 14 mills. Company I, of Walla Walla, is rejoicing because of the order issued for the reorganization of that disbanded militia company. It is claimed that the Wallowa country has produced and shipped more beef this year than any other like territory in the state of Oregon. The bridge across the Wenatchee river near its mouth, connecting Kittitas river and Oanogan counties, in Washington, has been completed. There is a movement on foot in Pendleton, Or., to start up the foundry plant. In case the plans are carried out, the water power from the Umatilla will be used. The motion for a new trial in the case of Straub, the Blakeley island, Wash., murderer, will be argued November 30. Straub is now in jail at Whatcom, for safe keeping. The statement of the financial condition of Marion county, Or., on September 30 last showed the amount of warrants outstanding and unpaid to be $40,183, and funds applicable to the payment of warrants, $17,569. The depositors of the Baker City National bank will receive from Receiver Beard their third dividend, about November 1. The dividend will be 10 per cent, which will make 50 per cent paid out since the institution closed. A crew of eight men is working on the telephone line between Grant's Pass and Crescent City, Or., and expects to finish this season. Heavy twenty-five foot poles are being put in. A branch office will be located at Smith river. There was a strike the other day at the Beaver Hill, Or., coal mines, a few of the negroes leaving. Those of the negroes remaining have signed a contract, good until June 1, 1896, at prices made by the superintendent. Twenty white miners have also been brought in from Washington. Pupils of the Ocosta, Wash., public school complained of the water given them to drink. The directors had the well from which the water was drawn opened, and were shocked to find the remains of about fifty rats and mice of all sorts and conditions. One of the rats was found in the pump valve itself. The contract for finishing the Astoria water works tunnel has been let to H. C. Campbell, representing the Pacific Bridge Company, of Portland. The contractors propose to drive the rest of the tunnel through the rock by the aid of electricity, and have begun putting in the appartus. Three bridges across Wilson river, Or., built chiefly by private enterprise, have just been completed at an expense of $400. These structures make a winter road between Forest Grove and Tillamook. An effort is being made to have the Wilson river road designated as a mail route. There is a proposition before the La Grande, Or., Athletic Club to change the name to the Commercial Club and make it a business organization. The promoters of the new movement do not propose to do away with the athletic and social features of the present organization, but rather to enlarge and extend them. C. D. McFarlin harvested his cranberry crop, near Coos bay, last week, and was rather disappointed in the yield of berries, the crop amounting to only 500 bushels. North slough, where his cranberry bog is situated, is close to the ocean, and the weather was unusually cold there this summer, which accounts for the shortage. Fish Commissioner Crawford states that the prevailing opinion that the Nooksack river is not included in the provisions of the law for a close season is erroneous. That the closed season on the Nooksack is from October 15 to November 15, and that it is his duty to rigidly enforce the law. Fishermen are therefore requested to govern themselves accordingly. Suit has been begun in Seattle against W. H. Heaton, a commissioner of King county; Fred Anthony and John W. Maple, as treasurer of King county, in which the complainant charges that at some time since January 1, 1895, Heaton and Anthony unlawfully entered into a conspiracy to defraud the county out of money in the hands of the county treasurer by falsely claiming to have performed work on the county roads. The General Electric Company has begun suit in Tacoma against Receivers Mitchell, of the Tacoma Railway & Motor Company, to restrain them from paying five interest coupons on