Bank of Ellinwood (Ellinwood, KS)

Episode Information

Episode UID
9527575991297
Episode Type
Suspension → Closure
Bank Type
state
Bank ID
952757599 hash
Start Date
January 21, 1908
Location
Ellinwood, Kansas (38.356, -98.581)

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Short Digest
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Description

Articles report false statements and fraud by officers and subsequent receiver appointment; cashier's suicide noted.

Events (2)
1. January 21, 1908 Receivership
Newspaper Excerpt
The bank of Ellinwood is in the hands of a receiver. Ellinwood, Kan., Jan. 21.-The bank of Ellinwood is in the hands of a receiver.
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newspapers
2. January 21, 1908 Suspension
Cause
Bank Specific Adverse Info
Cause Details
Examination revealed gross frauds and false statements about the bank's condition by officers.
Newspaper Excerpt
IN A RECEIVER'S HANDS. The Bank of Ellinwood Is Compelled to Close Its Doors.
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newspapers

Newspaper Articles (17)
1. January 21, 1908 The Topeka State Journal Topeka, KS
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IN A RECEIVER'S HANDS. The Bank of Ellinwood Is Compelled to Close Its Doors. Ellinwood, Kan., Jan. 21.-The bank of Ellinwood is in the hands of a receiver. The bank is owned by the Bochemohle family of Ellinwood, Mrs. Bochemohle owning the most of the stock and her sons, Ed and Leo, managing the institution. The first named was president and the latter vice president and cashier. It is understood that the liabilities of the concern are large. Ellinwood has one other bank, the Ellinwood State bank. The deposits in both are large, this being one of the richest communities in the state. The bank was founded 24 years ago by the father of the above mentioned officers. Mr. Watson will not issue a full statement in regard to the bank before Thursday.

2. January 25, 1908 The Cairo Bulletin Cairo, IL
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FALSE STATEMENT Of Bank's Conditions Was MadeCashier in Jail Suicides-Gross Fraud is Discovered. Great Bend, Kas., Jan. 24.W, Leo Boeckemohle, cashier of the suspended Bank of Ellinwood, at Ellinwood, Kas., under arrest for making a false statement of the bank's condition in December, shot and killel himself tonight. The bank, December 5 had deposits of $100,000. Examination of the bank's assets just completed showed the grossest frauds. The securities on

3. January 29, 1908 Willmar Tribune Willmar, MN
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Gov. Magoon of Cuba was summoned to Washington by President Roosevelt. George R. Haynes, a judge of the Sixth judicial circuit of Ohio, died at Toledo. Arnold C. Saunders, 56 years old, a well-known coal and vessel man, died at his home in Cleveland, O., of pneumonia. Charges were filed at Charleston, W. Va., before Judge Burdette of the circuit court against Judge John S. McDonald, president of the Kanawha county court, accusing him of official misconduct, neglect of duty, habitual drunkenness and gross immorality. The Spanish minister of foreign affairs announced that the Spanish representatives in Morocco have been instructed to recognize Abd-el-Aziz as the only sovereign and that Spain regarded Mulai Hafid as a pretender. Socialist suffrage demonstrations in Brunswick, Germany, led to a collision with the police, in which several persons were wounded and many arrests were made. Edward, Niedling, "the living skeleton," As dead at Ansonia, Conn. Earthquake shocks, which have caused the shutting down of the Glendon mines at Hibernia, N. J., are thought to be due to the settling of the mountain range in which the mines are situated. The marriage contract between Count Szechenyi and Gladys Vanderbilt provides that they shall share mutually in the proceeds of their esstates. An attempt to dynamite a loose tobacco factory at Clarksville, Tenn., resulted in the killing of two negroes by a watchman. Morris J. Jessup, retired banker and long prominent in civic affairs in New York, died from heart disease. Gov. Patterson of Tennessee commuted the death sentence of Lee Holder, aged 19, to life imprisonment. Holder, about a year ago, murdered his father. President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers declined to accept a personal gift of $2,700 tendered him by the miners of Montana and Wyoming and it was given to Mrs. Mitchell for the education of her children. With a total vote of 4,235, about half the voting strength of the town, Sioux City, Ia., defeated the commission plan of municipal government by a majority of 329. Dr. F. M. Michaels, an oculist of national reputation, died at Binghamton, N. Y. The board of pardons of Minnesota commuted to life imprisonment the sentence of Peter Nielsen Mathiasen, who was to have been hanged in Beltrami county for the murder of Johann Johannsen. Mrs. Mary Allison of Kingston, Pa., and her two children were aroused by a pet dog in time to escape from their burning home. Gov. Hughes, acknowledging the indorsement of the New York Republican club, virtually said he was willing to run for president if the party really wanted to nominate him. W. J. Bryan urged the Democratic members of the Kentucky legislature to elect Beckham United States senator. Betts academy at Stamford, Conn., one of the oldest preparatory schools in the country, was destroyed by fire. Fire at Clinton, Tenn., destroyed 24 stores, two hotels and four residences. The United States grand jury at Parkersburg, W. Va., indicted Capt. William M. Hall, United States engineer, charging him with violation of the federal eight-hour law. President W. Leo Bochemohle of the suspended Bank of Ellinwood, at Ellinwood, Kan., was arrested on the charge of having sworn falsely concerning the condition of the bank. The verdict of the coroner's jury which investigated the Darr mine explosion was returned, exonerating the Pittsburg Coal company and attributing the explosion to the use of an open lamp. Leslie M. Shaw resigned the presidency of the Carnegie Trust company, which he assumed early last March on his retirement from the treasury portfolio at Washington. Another big strike in the shipbuilding trades in the Tyne district of England is threatened against the reduction of wages, which the employers state is necessary, owing to the depression in the industry. Two Japanese found loitering in the west battery of Fort Stevens, Ore., were arrested. The New York board of aldermen adopted an ordinance prohibiting women from smoking in public places. With a view to facilitating the speedy absorption of the present stock of diamonds, the Premier Diamond Mining company announced a further reduction in the output of $30,000 carats monthly until the prevailing depression passes off. The Mississippi legislature elected John Sharp Williams to the United States senate to succeed Senator Money on March 4, 1911. Former Senator Wetmore was elected to the United States senate by the Rhode

4. January 30, 1908 The Plymouth Tribune Plymouth, IN
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KANSAS BANKER'S SUICIDE. Kills Himself Rather than Appear in Court for Trial. W. Leo Bockemohle, cashier of the suspended Bank of Ellinwood at Ellinwood, Kan., under arrest for making a false statement of the bank's condition in December, shot and killed himself. The suicide took place at Bockemohle's home in Ellinwood. Bockemohle had given bond several days ago to appear in court Saturday. His bondsmen had surrendered him and were leaving the house after notifying him of their decision. As they reached the gate he called out, "Wait a minute." They turned and saw Bockemohle shoot himself in the head with a pistol and fall dead on the porch. The Bank of Ellinwood was founded twentythree years ago by Bockemohle's father, now dead, and was until lately considered a strong institution, but is alleged to have been mismanaged.

5. January 30, 1908 The Citizen Berea, KY
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# W. L. BOCKEMOHLE KILLS SELF. Cashier of Defunct Kansas Bank Commits Suicide. Great Bend, Kan.-W. Leo Bockemohle, cashier of the suspended Bank of Ellinwood at Ellinwood, Kan., under arrest for making a false statement of the bank's condition in December, shot and killed himself Friday night. The suicide took place at Bockemohle's home in Ellinwood. He had given bond several days ago to appear in court Saturday. His bondsmen had surrendered him and were leaving the house after notifying him of their decision. As they reached the gate he called out: "Walt a minute." They turned and saw Bockemohle shoot himself in the head with a pistol and fall dead on the porch. The Bank of Ellinwood was founded 23 years ago by Bockemohle's father, now dead, and until lately was considered a strong institution.

6. January 31, 1908 The Dolores Star Dolores, CO
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Miscellaneous. A missionary has found among the Indians in Oconto county, Wis., a Bible given to the Oneida tribe in 1754 by the secretary of the Prince of Wales while the Indians were living in Massachusetts. A "fresh air school" unique among educational institutions in this country will be opened in Providence, R. I., where pupils will not remove their wraps and will work under conditions as nearly resembling an outdoor atmosphere as possible. The government is arranging to manufacture cement for use on the Panama canal in case the prices of the product are too high. A manufacturing plant may be installed on the isthmus. A severe blizzard recently swept the Atlantic coast causing much suffering in New York and Philadelphia. Much damage was done to small shipping and street car traffic was demoralized. W. Leo Bockemohle, cashier of the suspended bank of Ellinwood, Kan., shot and killed himself at his home, while under arrest charged with making a false statement of the bank's condition. Liquor interests in Alabama are resorting to dynamite against the prohibition leaders. Mr. and Mrs. George Moyer, aged 68 and 65 respectively, were recently burned to death on their farm near Bartlesville, Ok. The Kansas house has adopted a joint resolution declaring for William H. Taft as their choice for president. An attempt to overthrow the monarchy of Portugal and establish a republic was recently nipped in the bud at Lisbon, and the leaders arrested. J. B. Joslin, an eccentric character of Topeka, was recently found strangled to death in his home in that city. Three submarine torpedo boats recently made the trip from Newport, R. I., to New York in 17 1/2 hours. This is the longest trip ever made by boats of this class under their own power. The Mine Owners' association of Goldfield, Nev., have abolished the card system which required all employes to renounce the Western Federation of Miners. Many federation men will return to work under the new rule. In the first 23 days of January 445,000 hogs were marketed in Kansas City. This is 50,000 more than were ever received there in any whole month before. An attempt of socialists to bring about a "march of the unemployed" in Chicago was frustrated by the police. - Dr. Reitman and two of his followers were arrested for inciting a riot. Charles Miot, the American consular agent at St. Marc, Hayti, has been dismissed because of complicity in the recent revolution against President Nord's government. President Bochemohle, of the Bank of Ellenwood, Kan., has been arrested, charged with having sworn falsely concerning the bank's condition. Four business houses, with their contents, were recently destroyed by fire at Geuda Springs, Kan., causing loss of $11,000. The American National Live Stock association, in session at Denver, has endorsed the leasing system of public lands. At Marysville, Kan., George Tennyson has been held to the district court for the murder of his father, David Tennyson. The supreme court of the United States has denied the petition for an appeal in the Chicago Street railroad re-organization case. To prevent the spread of scarlet fever in the schools the board of education of Minneapolis, Minn., has ordered 750 text books burned.

7. January 31, 1908 The Julesburg Grit-Advocate Julesburg, Big Springs, CO
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Miscellaneous. A missionary has found among the Indians in Oconto county, Wis., a Bible given to the Oneida tribe in 1754 by the secretary of the Prince of Wales while the Indians were living in Massachusetts. A "fresh air school" unique among educational institutions in this country will be opened in Providence, R. I., where pupils will not remove their wraps and will work under conditions as nearly resembling an outdoor atmosphere as possible. The government is arranging to manufacture cement for use on the Panama canal in case the prices of the product are too high. A manufacturing plant may be installed on the isthmus. A severe blizzard recently swept the Atlantic coast causing much suffering in New York and Philadelphia. Much damage was done to small shipping and street car traffic was demoralized. W. Leo Bockemohle, cashier of the suspended bank of Ellinwood, Kan., shot and killed himself at his home, while under arrest charged with making a false statement of the bank's condition. Liquor interests in Alabama are resorting to dynamite against the prohibition leaders. Mr. and Mrs. George Moyer, aged 68 and 65 respectively, were recently burned to death on their farm near Bartlesville, Ok. The Kansas house has adopted a joint resolution declaring for William H. Taft as their choice for president. An attempt to overthrow the monarchy of Portugal and establish a republic was recently nipped in the bud at Lisbon, and the leaders arrested. J. B. Joslin, an eccentric character of Topeka, was recently found strangled to death in his home in that city. Three submarine torpedo boats recently made the trip from Newport, R. I., to New York in 17 1/2 hours. This is the longest trip ever made by boats of this class under their own power. The Mine Owners' association of Goldfield, Nev., have abolished the card system which required all employes to renounce the Western Fed, eration of Miners. Many federation men will return to work under the new rule. In the first 23 days of January 445,000 hogs were marketed in Kansas City. This is 50,000 more than were ever received there in any whole e month before. An attempt of socialists to bring about a "march of the unemployed" 3 in Chicago was frustrated by the pob lice. Dr. Reitman and two of his I followers were arrested for inciting a J riot. Charles Miot, the American con8 sular agent at St. Marc, Hayti, has been dismissed because of complicity in the recent, revolution against Presidi dent Nord's government. b President Bochemohle, of the Bank of Ellenwood, Kan., has been arrested, b charged with having sworn falsely 1 concerning the bank's condition. Four business houses, with their a contents, were recently destroyed by t fire at Geuda Springs, Kan., causing a loss of $11,000. The American National Live Stock a association, in session at Denver, has endorsed the leasing system of public e lands. At Marysville, Kan., George Tennya son has been held to the district court I for the murder of his father, David h Tennyson. The supreme court of the United : States has denied the petition for an appeal in the Chicago Street railroad e re-organization case. To prevent the spread of scarlet fever in the schools the board of education of Minneapolis, Minn., has ordered 750 text books burned.

8. January 31, 1908 The Tupelo Journal Tupelo, MS
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Kansas Bank President Arrested. Great Bend, Kas.-President W. Leo Boonemohle of the suspended Bank of Ellinwood, at Ellinwood, Kan., was arrested by order of Deputy Bank Examiner Watson on the charge of having sworn falsely on December 5, 1907, concerning the condition of the bank.

9. January 31, 1908 Rocky Ford Enterprise Rocky Ford, CO
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the state bank examiner. Comptroller of the Currency Ridge ley, in connection with the Kansas and Oklahoma situation, holds that national banks under the present banking laws may not lawfully pay out money on a plan to guarantee depositors. I The state insurance commission of Oklahoma has canceled the license of the Great Western Life Insurance company of Kansas City to do business in that state. Judge Smith McPherson, in the United States district court at Kansas, has rendered a decision declaring void and unconstitutional the Missouri law forbidding foreign corporations from transferring suits brought against them from state to federal courts. Japanese immigration to America is decreasing according to reports recelved by the immigration bureau, The falling off for December, 1907. was 2,234 as compared with 1906. Secretary Garfield of the interior department is attempting to annul the Oklahoma law forbidding piping gas out of that state. The action is taken in the interest of Indians who have gas to sell. The Missouri River Navigation congress, at Sioux City, Iowa, adjourned after choosing Yankton, S. D. as the place for next year's meeting Congressman Ellis, of Kansas City, was elected president. In the federal court at St. Louis, Judge Garland ordered the jury to acquit four officials of the American Bond Reserve company, who have been on trial on charges of fraudulent use of the mail. At Clarksville, Tenn., two negroes were killed while attempting to set fire to a tobacco factory. A third no gro escaped. but was thought to have been wounded. The dead men had enough dynamite on their persons to have destroyed the building The new battleship Mississippi has been turned over to the naval authorities at League Island. She will be commanded by Capt. John C. Fremont The battleship fleet under Admiral a Evans has sailed from Rio Janeiro on its way to the Pacific. President Bochemohle, of the Bank of Ellenwood, Kan., has been arrested, charged with having sworn falsely concerning the bank's condition Four business houses, with their contents. were recently destroyed by fire at Geuda Springs, Kan., causing a loss of $11,000. The application of George W. Austin of New York for an order restraining Secretary Cortelyou from allotting Panama canal bonds, has been denied by Justice Gould at Washington Another collision between police and unemployed men occurred recently in Berlin in which many of the rioters were wounded. 9 The Missouri suit to oust the Har e vester trust has been continued to 3 the April term of the supreme court. a Two small banks at Pittsburg. Pa., were recently closed by the state au thorities. The home of Theodore P. Shonts, president of the Interborough Rapid Transit company of New York, was recently searched by customs officers with the result that several hundred dollars worth of foreign goods were found on which no duty had been paid. Personal. Mayor James C. Dahlman was re cently ejected from the waterways congress at Sloux City. Iowa, because of an attempt to Inject politics into the discussion on the resolutions. Dr. Ellot, president of Harvard uni versity. advocates that American boys and girls be "sorted out" by agents of authority and forced by law to study trades assigned to them. Miss Georgia A. Smythe, a Boston waitress, has fallen heir to $200,000 by virtue of being a great-great-grand3 daughter of the notorious Mrs. Fitz herbert, one of the favorites of King George IV. of England. John Mitchell, president of the Mine Workers' union. who retires April 1 next. declares he would not accept I government position If offered him. Mrs. Emily Yznaga, mother of the dowager duchess of Manchester and of Lady Lister-Key. of England, is dead at her home in Louisiana. Former Gov. D. R. Francis, of Mis souri, was recently presented with the Swedish Order of the North Star. in recognition of his services as president of the Louisiana Purchase Expo sition company. Miss Miriam De Vore, a wealthy Chicago heiress, recently eloped to St. Louis and married her chauffeur. Mrs. Frank B. McKenna, daughter of Richard C. Kerens of St. Louis, is dead in Paris. Charles M. Smith, widely known , among Grand Army men as a lecturer on the story of his escape from Andersonville'prison, is dead at Wor-

10. January 31, 1908 Barton County Democrat Great Bend, KS
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Receiver Named. Judge Brinkerhoff on Saturday named . W. Dawson of this city 10 as receiver of the Bank of Ellin wood, and be immediately took charge of its affairs. At this time we are still unable to secure a statement of the assets and liabili ties, except that the deposits were in the neighborhood of $90,000. and as to what per cent of the notes are good is hard to determine.

11. February 1, 1908 The Idaho Springs Siftings-News Idaho Springs, CO
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companies from discriminating against members of labor organizations in the matter of employment has been declared unconstitutional by the United States supreme court. The Missouri supreme unconstitutional the law clared court has requir- defree return to shippers of live given ing that transportation stock with be each car load by the railroads of the state A missionary has found among the Indians in Oconto county, Wis., a Bible given to the Oneida tribe in 1754 secretary of the Wales by the Prince of while the Indians were living in Massachusetts. air school** A "fresh unique among institutions in this in will educational be opened Providence, country R. I., where will not will work under wraps and pupils remove conditions their as nearly resembling an outdoor at mosphere as possible. The government is arranging to manufacture cement for use on the Panama canal in case the prices of are too high. A turing the product manufacplant may be installed on the isthmus. A severe blizzard recently swept the Atlantic coast causing much and in New York Philadelphia. suffering Much damage was done to small shipping and street car traffic was demoralized W. Leo Bockemohle, cashier of the of Kan., shot suspended and bank Ellinwood, killed himself at his home. while under arrest charged with making a false statement of the bank's condition Liquor interests in Alabama are resorting to dynamite against the prohibition leaders. Three submarine torpedo boats refrom cently made the trip Newport, R. I., to New York in 17 1/2 hours. This is the longest trip ever made by boats of this class under their own power. 23 days of 000 were marketed in In hogs the first January Kansas 445, City. This is 50,000 more were any than ever received there in whole month before. 68 Mr. and Mrs. George Moyer, aged and 65 respectively, were recently burned to death on their farm near Bartlesville, Ok. An attempt to overthrow the monarchy of Portugal and establish a republic was recently nipped in the bud at Lisbon, and the leaders arrested. to about a of the An attempt "march of socialists unemployed" bring in Chicago was frustrated by the police. Dr. Reitman and two of his followers were arrested for inciting a riot Charles Miot, the American consular agent at St. Marc, Hayti, has been dismissed because of complicity in the recent revolution against President Nord's government. J. B. Joslin, an eccentric character of Topeka, was recently found strangled to death in his home in that city. A bursting water pipe in Cincinnati, O., caused damage estimated at $100,000 Three boys aged five. eight and 12 years respectively have confessed to burglary in St. Louis. The cruiser South Dakota built at the Union Iron works in California has been placed in commission. The American National Live Stock association, in session at Denver, has endorsed the leasing system of public lands. The supreme court of the United States has denied the petition for an appeal in the Chicago Street railroad re-organization case. Two small banks at Pittsburg. Pa., were recently closed by the state authorities Gov. Magoon of Cuba has been summoned to Washington for a conference concerning the government of the island. Judge Phillips of Cleveland, O., has ordered the dissolution of the Amalgamated Glass Workers' union on the ground of public policy. More than 1,000 delegates were present at the opening session of the Missouri River Navigation congress at Sioux City, Ia.

12. February 7, 1908 Barton County Democrat Great Bend, KS
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ELLINWOOD Leader. Jan 30 Bank of Ellinwood depositors are requested to bring their pass books to the receiver at the earliest possible moment in order that same may be balanced at once. The ne V phones for the automatic switch board at the Ellinwood telehone exchange are abo tall in and now the subscribers do not to have ring up and ring off when they use the phones. A fire at Spearville last week destroyed a business block. Joe Wil. berding a former tailor here, is said to have lost about $150 worth of goods. We are glad to note that the business of our old friend Joe Habig. er escaped the flames. An item fr om Williamsburg Star states that J. C. McCraken has pur chased the old Old Reliat le drug. store at that place and changed the name to the "Gem Drug store." He has a good man in charge there and the concern will be run as a branch of the Gem Drug store of this city which Mr. McCrakenhas owned for some time. Ellinwood has passed through sore trial recently, but the trouble is about over. Business will soon be on the up grade, public confidence will be restored and a vear of prosperity lies ahead. Let the knocker, the pessimist a id the calamity howler get out of the way while we all get together and boost for greater Ellinwood. This city never had better prospects than it has today. There are a few stones in the path but they can easily be rolled a side by the united efforts of the pa triotic citizens. f The Canon City Record of Jan. 15, contains a two column write un of the Littell coal mining project near that city, in which so many Ellinwood people are interested. The coal shart which is in three compartments is the deepest shaft in the state, and when the mine is put in operation will be one of thebiggest coalmines in Colorado. Work has progressed on shaft for about two vears, and the e workers are now within 28 feet of a n fine a vein of soft coal as there is is the world. Beneath the first vein arn two more splendid strata of coale hich assures a producing mine for 6 generations to come.

13. February 9, 1908 Los Angeles Herald Los Angeles, CA
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KANSAS KINGSLEY, Kas., Feb. 8.-A large part of the business section in Belpre, Kas., was destroyed by fire. The business houses burned are C. T. King, general merchandise; L. R. Clark, Bulletin newspaper office and plant; Clark's restaurant, Hoyt's drug store, Land's restaurant, City barber shop, postoffice building, Boarrt's pharmacy. The first two were a total loss. Part of the contents were removed from the remaining buildings. There is little insurance. Belpre is a town of about 350 inhabitants on the Santa Fe near the east line of Edwards county. GREAT BEND-W. Leo Bockemohle, cashier of the suspended Bank of Ellinwood, Kas., who was under arrest, charged with making a false statement of the bank's condition in December, shot and killed himself. The suicide took place at the home of Bockemohle in Ellinwood. He had given bond to appear in court. His bondsmen had surrendered him and had called to notify him of their decision. They were leaving, and had reached the gate when Bockemohle called, "Wait a minute." They turned and saw Bockemohle shoot himself in the head and fall dead on the porch. I TOPEKA-The body of J. B. Joslin, an aged resident of East Topeka, was discovered on the floor of his home by a gas collector. A rope was around Joslin's neck, and the officials believe he may have been murdered. The dead man was a mysterious character, of a miserly nature, and may have been strangled by some one who believed he had money.

14. February 10, 1908 The Topeka State Journal Topeka, KS
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DEPOSITORS LOSS HEAVY. About $5,000 in Resources to Pay Debts of $96,000 at Ellinwood. Great Bend, Kan., Feb. 10.-0. W. Dawson, receiver of the Bank of Ellinwood, has issued a statement in regard to the condition of the bank. The deposits of the bank at the time it was closed, so far as it has been possible to determine at this time, were: Deposits subject to check, $79,558.47; deposits on time certificates, $16,746; total, $96,304.47. The depositors constitute the principal creditors of the bank, but it is impossible to say now what further creditors may appear. The asests of the bank, so far disclosed, consist of $3,346 in currency on hand when the bank was closed by the examiner; the proceeds of an insurance policy, amounting to about $900, on a building which burned last week, and the proceeds of some small notes amounting to about $4,500 in all. Additional assets are a quarter section of land in Haskell county, probably worth $800, the bank fixtures and the notes carried by the bank as assets. It is rumored that of about $60,000 to $65,000 worth of notes no more than 20 per cent will be worth anything. The smallest depositor had a credit of one cent on the bank books and the largest $9,005.

15. February 14, 1908 Barton County Democrat Great Bend, KS
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From the Receiver. The following communication is taken from the Ellinw od Leader of the 6th:Ellinwood Kan. Feb. 5. '08. J.W. A. Cooke. Editor Ellinwood Leader. Dear Sir:-There has been a number of requests for a statement as to the condition of the Bank of Ellinwod at thistime, and while it is impossible at this early date to sav what the final outcome will be, owing to many complications that may arise. vet such information as it is possible to formulate is gladly given at this time. The deposits of the bank at the tim- it was closed. SO far as it has been possible to determine at this time were as follows: Deposits subject to check $78 558 43 Deposits on time certificates 16 746 00 Total $96 304 43 The people having the above deposits no doubt constitute the principal creditors of the bank. but it is impossible at this time to say what further creditors may appear. The smallest depositor had a credit of one cent on the bank's books .and the largest dopositor had $9,005 to his credit. The assets of the bank, so far as disclosed. at this time, consist of $3,346 in currency in the bank at time it was closed by the bank exminer; the proceeds of an insurance policy on the old Rabbit canning factory which recently burned which will amount to about $900. These items, togeth. er with the proceeds of some small notes which have been paid, made a total of about $5400 cash thus far realized. The additional assest conists of the bank fixtures, which it is hoped will be purchased bv the new bank being formed; quar er section of land in Haskell county probably worth $800, and the notes which were being carried as assets in the,bank. In as much as these notes may be the subject of more or less controversy it is not deemed proper to make any statement regarding them at this time, further than to say that there appear to be considerable of it of no value. Respectfully. O. W. Dawson. Receiver.

16. July 24, 1908 The Topeka State Journal Topeka, KS
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# BANKER GUILTY. Received Deposits After Bank Was Suspended. Great Bend, Kan., July 24.-After being out two days and nights the jury in the case of Edward Bockemohle, president of the defunct bank of Ellinwood, found the defendant guilty on one count, charging him with receiving deposits after the limit of thirty days. Sentence was deferred.

17. July 31, 1908 The Muskogee Cimeter Muskogee, OK
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Three persons were killed and three others seriously injured in a wreck on the Frisco railroad near Fort Smith, Ark. After trailing him through various western cities the United States secret service men arrested Charles Savage, a negro, in Kansas City. He is charged with stealing $50,000 in currency from a registered mail pouch at Kansas City several weeks ago. The money was not recovered. President Roosevelt has approved the dismissal from the military academy at West Point of eight cadets who were charged with hazing. The Democratic national committee has chosen the following officers: Norman E. Mack, Buffalo, N. Y., chairman; L. P. Mall, Nebraska, vice chairman; Gov. Haskell, Oklahoma, treasurer; John I. Martin, St. Louis, sergeant-at-arms, and Urey Woodson, Kentucky, secretary. Oklahoma has organized a state geological survey with Prof. C. N. Gould of the state university as its head. It is announced as practically certain that the American car in the New York-to-Paris race will be declared the winner of the event, the German car having failed to comply with all the conditions. The American Catholic Press association was recently organized at Cincinnati. Edward Bockemohle, formerly president of the Bank of Ellinwood, Kan., which failed several months ago, has been convicted at Great Bend of receiving deposits when knowing the bank was insolvent. Practically everything to sustain life has been swept away in the Red river flooded district in Louisiana and some of the people are facing starvation. Fire in the Abington building, a six-story office building in Portland, Ore., caused a loss of $300,000. One of the two desperadoes who shot up a Boston suburb was killed by the police after a long chase. The man's body bore the marks of more than 100 bullets. A bomb was exploded in a tent in Chicago while Gov. Deneen was addressing a political meeting. No one was seriously injured, although a panic followed the explosion. The Atlantic battleship fleet has left Honolulu for Auckland, New Zealand. Sunday theaters are illegal in Kansas under a recent decision of the supreme court. A cable dispatch from Panama says that war between Nicaragua and Honduras was almost certain. Federal Judge Thompson of Cincinnati has enjoined the internal revenue officers from enforcing the new rule regarding the marking and branding of distillery products. After a prolonged investigation Dr. Harvey Wiley, chief of the government bureau of chemistry, declares that the use of benzoic acid and benzoate of soda as preservatives in foods is injurious to the human system and should be discontinued. For the reason that he expects to make his speech of acceptance his most important utterance of the campaign Judge Taft has decided to submit it to the judgment of President Roosevelt in advance of its delivery at Cincinnati. Personal Representative William B. McKinley of Illinois is said to be slated as