Platte Valley State Bank (Bellwood, NE)

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CASHIER UNDER ARREST IS ALLEGED TO HAVE LOOTED NEBRASKA BANK. BELLWOOD, Neb., Jan. 28.-The Platte Valley State bank closed its doors shortly after noon today and is now in the hands of a state examiner. The suspension was unexpected and has caused much excitement. A. H. Could, the cashier, is under arrest charged with forgery. LINCOLN, Neb., Jan. 28.-Members of the state banking board in, Lincoln confirm the arrest of Cashier Gould and speak of the failure as a bad one for a bank which had but $15,000 capital. Attorney General Prout said there was evidence of a discrepancy of $45,000 through the issuance of forged paper,

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Cashier Closes a Bank

Bellwood. Neb, Jan. 29.-The Platte Valley State bank closed its doors shortly after noon yesterday and is now in the hands of a state examiner. The suspension was unexpected and has caused much excitement. A. H. Gould. the cashier, is under arrest, charged with forgery.

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Cashier Closes a Bank

Bellwood, Neb, Jan. 29.-The Platte Valley State bank closed its doors shortly after noon yesterday and is now in the hands of a state examiner. The suspension was unexpected and has caused much excitement. A. H. Gould, the cashier, is under arrest, charged with forgery.

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Cashier Charged With Forgery, Bellwood, Neb., Jan. 29.-The Platte Valley State bank closed its doors Tuesday, and is now in the hands of a state bank examiner, The suspension vas unexpected and has caused much xciter nt. A. H. Could, the cashier, arrest charged with forgery,

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Bank Closed

Lincoln, Neb., Jan. 29.-A Journal special from Bellwood, Neb., says: The Platte Valley state bank closed its doors shortly after noon Tuesday, and is now in the hands of a state examiner. The suspension was unexpected and has caused much excitement. A. H. Gould, the cashier, is under arrest, charged with forgery.

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Bank Closed, Cashier in Custody. Bellwood, Neb., Jan. 29.-The Platte Valley State bank closed its doors shortly after noon yesterday and is in the hands of a national bank examiner. The suspension was unexpected and has caused much excitement. H. L. Gould, the cashier, is under arrest, charged with forgery.

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Bank Closed

Lincoln, Neb., Jan. 29.-A Journal special from Bellwood, Neb., says: The Platte Valley state bank closed its doors shortly after noon Tuesday, and is now in the hands of a state examiner. The suspension was unexpected and has caused much excitement. A. H. Gould, the cashier, is under arrest, charged with forgery.

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TOWN EXCITED

Nebraska Village Want to Lynch Trio of Bank Wreckers. David City, Neb., Feb. 11. George S. Gould was arrested at Bellwood last night, charged with conspiracy in connection with the failure of the Platte Valley bank at Bellwood. He is the third of the Gould brothers placed under arrest. He was brought to this city to avoid trouble, as excitement still runs high at Bellwood.

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GOULD WAS ARRESTED LAST NIGHT He Is Charged With a Conspiracy in Connection With the Failure of the Platte Valley Bank at Bellwood. HE WAS TAKEN TO DAVID CITY TO AVOID AN IMPENDING LYNCHING. David City, Neb., Feb. 1.-George S. Gould was arrested at Bellwood last night charged with conspiracy in con+ nection with the failure of the Platte Valley bank at Bellwood. He is the third of the Gould brothers placed under arrest. He was brought to this city to avoid trouble, as excitement still runs high in Bellwood.

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ANOTHER GOULD ARRESTED

Third Arrest In Connection With Nebraska Bank Failure. David City, Feb. 11.-George S. Gould was arrested at Bellwood last night and brought to this city today, charged with conspiracy in connection with the failure of the Platte Valley Bank at Bellwood. He is the third of the Gould brothers to be placed under arrest. He was brought to this city to avoid trouble, as excitement still runs high at Bellwood. The three brothers will have trial in this district court this week. a

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Three Brothers Under Arrest

DAVID CITY, Neb. Feb. 11.-George S. Gould was arrested at Bellwood last night and brought to this city to-day charged with conspiracy in connection with the failure of the Platte Valley Bank at Bellwood. He is the third of the Gould brothers to be placed under arrest. He was brought to this city to avoid trouble, as excitement still runs high at Bellwood. The three brothers will have a trial in the District Court this week.

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Gould Arrested. David City, Neb., Feb. 11.-George S. Gould was arrested at Bellwood last night and brought to this city today charged with conspiracy in connection with the failure of the Platte Valley Bank at Bellwood. He is the third of the Gould brothers to be placed under arrest. He was brought to this city to avoid trouble. as excitement still runs high at Bellwood. The three brothers will have a trial in the District Court this week.

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Depositors Called For Rope

BELLWOOD, NEB., Jan.31.-Followed by a crowd of angry depositors, some of whom called for rope, Richard Gould,assistant cashier of the suspended Platte Valley Bank, was hustled on board a train this evening and taken to David City. The crowd followed Gould through the streets to the depot and invaded the car in which he was placed, the officers having great difficulty in protecting their prisoner from assault. The streets of Bellwood are still crowded daily and all kinds of threatening language is being indulged against the Gould brothers. It is thought further arrests will follow.

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THIRD BROTHER ARRESTED

George Gould Locked Up for Complicity in Looting the Bank at Bellwood, Neb. - -Excitement at Fever Heat. David City, Neb., Feb. 12.-George S. Gould was arrested at Bellwood and brought to this city Tuesday charged with conspiracy in connection with the $200,000 failure of the Platte Valley bank at Bellwood. He is the third of the Gould brothers to be placed under arrest. He was brought to this city to avoid trouble, as excitement still runs high at Bellwood.

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Extent of the Gould Boys' Forgeries. LINCOLN, Neb., Feb. 14. - Secretary Royse, of the State Banking Board, returned to-day from David City, where he has been a witness in the preliminary hearing of the Gould brothers, alleged wreckers of the Platte Valley Bank, of Bellwood, Neb. After a two days' examination R. C. Gould, assistant cashier, was bound over to the District Court, and in default of bail returned to jail. Cashier Amos Gould waived a hearing, and George Gould was released on bail. It is estimated that the total of the forged notes and mortgages will reach $170,000. J. M. Holland, of Bellwood, has been appointed receiver for the failed bank.

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THIRD BROTHER ARRESTED

George Gould Locked Up for Complicity in Looting the Bank at Bellwood, Neb. -Excitement at Fever Heat. David City, Neb., Feb. 12.-George S. Gould was arrested at Bellwood and brought to this city Tuesday charged with conspiracy in connection with the $200,000 failure of the Platte Valley bank at Bellwood. He is the third of the Gould brothers to be placed under arrest. He was brought to this city to avoid trouble, as excitement still runs high at Bellwood.

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BUSINESS FAILVRES

Jan. 10-Cleveland. O., Euelid Trust & Savings Co.: $1 1,500,000. II-Painesville, O. People's bank: $173,000 Chirago, Geo. H. Phillips, "corn king, falls for second time in 7 months. 17-Albany, Ga., Commercial bank: $123,000 2-Bellwood. Neb., Platte Valley state bank Feb. 10-Detroit, Mich. City savings bank. on account of shortage of Vice President Frank c. Andrews Il-Belment (0) national bank Burnett Tex., private bank of W. R. Westfall & Co. Mar. 1-Elkhart, III., State bank. II-Wanatah Ind., Julhia Center banker. Americus, Ga., People's bank: $30,000. Apr 4-BL Paul, U. S. Saving & Loan Co.: $800,000. N-Algonaç (Mich.) Banking Co.'s bank; $32,000 Jun. 3-Chicago, John A. & Alexander Davideen. marble contractors $1,891,888. II-Charlesten (S. C.) Exposition Co., placed in receivers' hands: $450,000. as Murdeck, Neb., German state bank: $37,000 Jul. -New York city, M. P. Anderson, real estate operator; $1,580,242 20-Brooklyn. N. X4 Malcolm Brewing Co.: $800.000. Allg 16-Elgin, IIL. Obadlah Bands Butfor corporation, $445,000. 20-Clayeland, O., Forward Reduction Co., beening Texas all: $500.000. 24 Kloora (Ind) bank $10.000. step -New York American bioycle trust. -Treaton. N. In National Balt Ca sell $800,000.

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BUSINESS FAILURES.

Jan. 10—Cleveland, O., Euclid Trust & Savings Co.; $1,500,000. 13—Painesville, O., People's bank; $173,000. 22—Chicago, Geo. H. Phillips, "corn king," fails for second time in 7 months. 27—Albany, Ga., Commercial bank; $123,000. 28—Bellwood, Neb., Platte Valley state bank.

Feb. 10—Detroit, Mich., City savings bank, on account of shortage of Vice President Frank C. Andrews. 21—Belmont (O.) national bank. 25—Burnett, Tex., private bank of W. H. Westfall & Co.

Mar. 3—Elkhart, Ill., State bank. 15—Wanatah, Ind., Julius Conitz, banker. 22—Americus, Ga., People's bank; $30,000.

Apr. 4—St. Paul, U. S. Saving & Loan Co.; $800,000. 22—Algonac (Mich.) Banking Co.'s bank; $32,000.

Jun. 3—Chicago, John A. & Alexander Davidson, marble contractors; $1,391,838. 12—Charleston (S. C.) Exposition Co., placed in receivers' hands; $450,000. 18—Murdock, Neb., German state bank; $37,000.

Jul. 3—New York city, M. P. Anderson, real estate operator; $1,535,212. 23—Brooklyn, N. Y., Malcolm Brewing Co.; $800,000.

Aug. 16—Elgin, Ill., Obadiah Sands Butter corporation, $445,000. 22—Cleveland, O., Forward Reduction Co., booming Texas oil; $500,000. 28—Elnora (Ind.) bank; $10,000.

Sep. 2—New York, American bicycle trust. 29—Trenton, N. J., National Salt Co. ("salt trust"); $300,000.

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BUSINESS FAILURES.

Jan. 10—Cleveland, O., Euclid Trust & Savings Co.; $1,500,000. 11—Painesville, O., People's bank; $173,000. 14—Chicago, Geo. H. Phillips, "corn king," fails for second time in 7 months. 17—Albany, Ga., Commercial bank; $123,000. 28—Bellwood, Neb., Platte Valley state bank. Feb. 10—Detroit, Mich., City savings bank, on account of shortage of Vice President Frank C. Andrews. 25.—Belmont (O.) national bank. 26—Burnett, Tex., private bank of W. H. Westfall & Co. Mar. 3—Elkhart, Ill., State bank. 15—Wanatah, Ind., Julius Conitz, banker. 20—Americus, Ga., People's bank; $30,000. Apr. 4—St. Paul, U. S. Saving & Loan Co.; $800,000. 24—Algonac (Mich.) Banking Co.'s bank; $32,000. Jun. 3—Chicago, John A. & Alexander Davidson, marble contractors; $1,391,838. 13—Charleston (S. C.) Exposition Co., placed in receivers' hands; $450,000. 30—Murdock, Neb., German state bank; $37,000. Jul. 3—New York city, M. P. Anderson, real estate operator; $1,535,212. 29—Brooklyn, N. Y., Malcolm Brewing Co.; $800,000. Aug. 16—Elgin, Ill., Obadiah Sands Butter corporation, $445,000. 20—Cleveland, O., Forward Reduction Co., booming Texas oil; $500,000. 24—Elnora (Ind.) bank; $10,000. Sep. 2—New York, American bicycle trust. Oct. 7—Oto, Ia., bank of F. H. Cutting & J. T. Willett; $20,000. 16—New York, Gillman, Son & Co's banking house; $200,000. Nov. 5—Richmond, Va., Leon L. Strause, leaf tobacco; $300,500. 13—Boston, Central national bank. Dec. 8—Omaha, W. H. Bennett Co.'s department store.

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BUSINESS FAILURES.

Jan. 10—Cleveland, O., Euclid Trust & Savings Co.; $1,500,000. 11—Painesville, O., People's bank; $173,000. 14—Chicago, Geo. H. Phillips, "corn king," fails for second time in 7 months. 17—Albany, Ga., Commercial bank; $123,000. 28—Bellwood, Neb., Platte Valley state bank. Feb. 10—Detroit, Mich., City savings bank, on account of shortage of Vice President Frank C. Andrews. 25.—Belmont (O.) national bank. 26—Burnett, Tex., private bank of W. H. Westfall & Co. Mar. 3—Elkhart, Ill., State bank. 15—Wanatah, Ind., Julius Conitz, banker. 20—Americus, Ga., People's bank; $30,000. Apr. 4—St. Paul, U. S. Saving & Loan Co.; $800,000. 24—Algonac (Mich.) Banking Co.'s bank; $32,000. Jun. 3—Chicago, John A. & Alexander Davidson, marble contractors; $1,391,838. 13—Charleston (S. C.) Exposition Co., placed in receivers' hands; $450,000. 30—Murdock, Neb., German state bank; $37,000. Jul. 3—New York city, M. P. Anderson, real estate operator; $1,535,212. 29—Brooklyn, N. Y., Malcolm Brewing Co.; $800,000. Aug. 16—Elgin, Ill., Obadiah Sands Butter corporation, $445,000. 20—Cleveland, O., Forward Reduction Co., booming Texas oil; $500,000. 24—Elnora (Ind.) bank; $10,000. Sep. 2—New York, American bicycle trust. 30—Trenton, N. J., National Salt Co. ("salt trust"); $300,000.

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BUSINESS FAILURES.

Jan. 10—Cleveland, O., Euclid Trust & Savings Co.; $1,500,000. 11—Painesville, O., People's bank; $173,000. 14—Chicago, Geo. H. Phillips, "corn king," fails for second time in 7 months. 17—Albany, Ga., Commercial bank; $123,000. 28—Bellwood, Neb., Platte Valley state bank. Feb. 10—Detroit, Mich., City savings bank, on account of shortage of Vice President Frank C. Andrews. 25—Belmont (O.) national bank. 26—Burnett, Tex., private bank of W. H. Westfall & Co. Mar. 3—Elkhart, Ill., State bank. 15—Wanatah, Ind., Julius Conitz, banker. 20—Americus, Ga., People's bank; $30,000. Apr. 4—St. Paul, U. S. Saving & Loan Co.; $800,000. 24—Algonac (Mich.) Banking Co.'s bank; $32,000. Jun. 3—Chicago, John A. & Alexander Davidson, marble contractors; $1,391,838. 13—Charleston (S. C.) Exposition Co., placed in receivers' hands; $450,000. 30—Murdock, Neb., German state bank; $37,000. Jul. 3—New York city, M. P. Anderson, real estate operator; $1,535,212. 29—Brooklyn, N. Y., Malcolm Brewing Co.; $800,000. Aug. 16—Elgin, Ill., Obadiah Sands Butter corporation, $445,000. 20—Cleveland, O., Forward Reduction Co., booming Texas oil; $500,000. 24—Elnora (Ind.) bank; $10,000. Sep. 2—New York, American bicycle trust. 30—Trenton, N. J., National Salt Co. ("salt trust"); $300,000.

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BUSINESS FAILURES.

Jan. 10—Cleveland, O., Euclid Trust & Savings Co.; $1,500,000. 11—Painesville, O., People's bank; $173,000. 14—Chicago, Geo. H. Phillips, "corn king," fails for second time in 7 months. 17—Albany, Ga., Commercial bank; $123,000. 28—Bellwood, Neb., Platte Valley state bank. Feb. 10—Detroit, Mich., City savings bank, on account of shortage of Vice President Frank C. Andrews. 25.—Belmont (O.) national bank. 26—Burnett, Tex., private bank of W. H. Westfall & Co. Mar. 3—Elkhart, Ill., State bank. 15—Wanatah, Ind., Julius Conitz, banker. 20—Americus, Ga., People's bank; $30,000. Apr. 4—St. Paul, U. S. Saving & Loan Co.; $800,000. 24—Algonac (Mich.) Banking Co.'s bank; $32,000. Jun. 3—Chicago, John A. & Alexander Davidson, marble contractors; $1,391,838. 13—Charleston (S. C.) Exposition Co., placed in receivers' hands; $450,000. 30—Murdock, Neb., German state bank; $37,000. Jul. 3—New York city, M. P. Anderson, real estate operator; $1,535,212. 29—Brooklyn, N. Y., Malcolm Brewing Co.; $800,000. Aug. 16—Elgin, Ill., Obadiah Sands Butter corporation, $445,000. 20—Cleveland, O., Forward Reduction Co., booming Texas oil; $500,000. 24—Elnora (Ind.) bank; $10,000. Sep. 2—New York, American bicycle trust. Oct. 7—Oto, Ia., bank of F. H. Cutting & J. T. Willett; $20,000. 16—New York, Gillman, Son & Co's banking house; $200,000. Nov. 5—Richmond, Va., Leon L. Strause, leaf tobacco; $300,500. 13—Boston, Central national bank. Dec. 8—Omaha, W. H. Bennett Co.'s department store.

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BUSINESS FAILURES.

Jan. 10—Cleveland, O., Euclid Trust & Savings Co.; $1,500,000. 11—Painesville, O., People's bank; $173,000. 14—Chicago, Geo. H. Phillips, "corn king," fails for second time in 7 months. 17—Albany, Ga., Commercial bank; $123,000. 28—Bellwood, Neb., Platte Valley state bank. Feb. 10—Detroit, Mich., City savings bank, on account of shortage of Vice President Frank C. Andrews. 25.—Belmont (O.) national bank. 26—Burnett, Tex., private bank of W. H. Westfall & Co. Mar. 3—Elkhart, Ill., State bank. 15—Wanatah, Ind., Julius Conitz, banker. 20—Americus, Ga., People's bank; $30,000. Apr. 4—St. Paul, U. S. Saving & Loan Co.; $800,000. 24—Algonac (Mich.) Banking Co.'s bank; $32,000. Jun. 3—Chicago, John A. & Alexander Davidson, marble contractors; $1,391,838. 13—Charleston (S. C.) Exposition Co., placed in receivers' hands; $450,000. 30—Murdock, Neb., German state bank; $37,000. Jul. 3—New York city, M. P. Anderson, real estate operator; $1,535,212. 29—Brooklyn, N. Y., Malcolm Brewing Co.; $800,000. Aug. 16—Elgin, Ill., Obadiah Sands Butter corporation, $445,000. 20—Cleveland, O., Forward Reduction Co., booming Texas oil; $500,000. 24—Elnora (Ind.) bank; $10,000. Sep. 2—New York, American bicycle trust. Oct. 7—Oto, Ia., bank of F. H. Cutting & J. T. Willett; $20,000. 16—New York, Gillman, Son & Co's banking house; $200,000. Nov. 5—Richmond, Va., Leon L. Strause, leaf tobacco; $300,500. 13—Boston, Central national bank. Dec. 8—Omaha, W. H. Bennett Co.'s department store.

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The ninth assembly of the Salem Interstate Chautauqua will be held at Salem, Neb., August 1 to 9 inclusive. Rev. Lincoln McConnell, who so successfully superintended the enterprise last year, will act in the same capacity this season. The first step in the direction of a new court house for Saunders county was taken the other day. when the commissioners ordered a special election to be held Thursday August 13, 1903, for the purpose of 1 oting on the proposition to issue $85,000 bonds of the denomination of $1,000 each, at 3½ per cent interest, payable eleven years from date. Martin Scheukles' 6-year-old daughter ran in front of a mower in Adams county and her left foot was completely severed. Secretary Rouse of the state banking board is receiving some good reports from the receivers of a number of wrecked banks. The receiver of the Platte Valley bank at Bellwood has reported the first dividend paid to depositors of 5 per cent. The Farmers' bank of Custer county at Broken Bow has reported a 12½ per cent dividend, which makes the total amount paid to depositors 47½ per cent. Sterling will hold a street fair August 13 and 14.