9704. Bank of Minneapolis (Minneapolis, MN)

Bank Information

Episode Type: Suspension → Closure
Bank Type: state
Start Date: August 1, 1897*
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota (44.980, -93.264)

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Model: gpt-5-mini
Short Digest: 2c190862

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Description

The Bank of Minneapolis was summarily closed by its president on Aug 27, 1897 and the state bank examiner (Kenyon) took charge and a receiver (Frank M. Nye) was appointed to wind up affairs. The closure followed long-term bad investments and clearing-house pressure to charge off real-estate holdings; although past embezzlement and scandal weakened confidence, the articles describe a suspension/receivership and eventual liquidation (dividends paid), not a depositor run that left the bank open. Dates derived from newspaper publication dates.

Events (3)

1. August 1, 1897* Receivership

Newspaper Excerpt: Mr. Kenyon . . . will apply to the courts for a receiver to wind up the affairs of the institution. (receiver Frank M. Nye later filed inventory and administered dividends.)
Source: newspapers

2. August 27, 1897 Suspension

Cause: Bank Specific Adverse Info
Cause Details: Clearing House requested the bank charge off its real-estate investments; bank had unproductive investments, reduced capital and prior scandals (embezzlement, suicide of cashier) weakened standing.
Newspaper Excerpt: The Bank of Minneapolis closed its doors at noon to-day by order of its President, R. D. Kirby of Chicago.
Source: newspapers

3. August 29, 1897 Other

Newspaper Excerpt: KENYON IN CHARGE. He Finds the Bank of Minneapolis' Affairs in Good Shape. Bank Examiner Kenyon has taken charge of the Bank of Minneapolis, and is now engaged in looking over its business. He states that as soon as possible he will apply to the courts for a receiver to wind up the affairs of the institution.
Source: newspapers

Newspaper Articles (16)

1. January 5, 1897 The Saint Paul Globe Saint Paul, MN

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more on deposit in some and some months less. Mr. Horst denied the report that $10,000 had been drawn from another bank a few days ago and deposited with the Germania bank. Still the report is street talk. The bond given by the Germania to protect the city deposits is signed by the following gentlemen as sureties in the sum of $100,000: John Klein, John B. Hermann, Joseph Haag, E. F. Berrisford, William Schornstein and Albert Spangenberg. The bond has been approved by only one branch of the common council and is being considered by the ways and means committee of the assembly. This the city authorities claim will not prevent suit being brought against the sureties, if this action should be considered necessary. The following statement from President Gustav Willius explains itself: St. Paul, Jan. 4, 1897. To the Stockholders and Creditors of the Germania Bank: In January, 1896, the directors of the Germania bank tendered me the position of president. My predecessor having declined a re-election, and there having been a great deal of talk and gossip regarding the bank, the directors desired very strongly that I should accept the place at once, without a previous examination, assuring me that the bank was in a good condition, although the existence of some bad paper was admitted Upon the strength of this assurance I accepted the position and assumed its duties on the 17th of January. I then entered upon a careful examination of the affairs of the institution, and found its capital impaired to a larger extent than I had reason to expect. of which result I advised the directors in a full meeting. Shortly after my election, the Hon. M. D. Kenyon, superintendent of banks, also made a thorough examination, with a similar result. It was at once evident to me that it would require an assessment of 50 per cent and a reduction of 25 per cent of the capital stock, to entirely remove the impairment and start the bank on a new career of success and prosperity. The Hon. M. D. Kenyon fuly coincided with my views, and it was agreed that the assessment should be made on the 1st of November, 1896. In the meantime the officers were to use their best efforts to strengthen the bank by increasing its cash by collection of bills receivable. I labored conscientiously in that direction with good success, and improved the assets of the bank considerably; but owing to the free silver agitation, a great many deposits had been withdrawn, and when the time fixed for the assessment arrived, I had another consultation with Mr. Kenyon, with a view of having the assessment postponed until May 1, 1897. As soon as the result of the presidential election became known, matters began to improve in a remarkable degree, and there did not seem to be any doubt that on May 1, the bank would be in so strong and impregnable a condition, that the assessment could successfully be made. This was the situation on the 22nd of December, when the suspension of the Bank of Minnesota occurred, following immediately upon the failure of the National Bank of IIlinois, at Chicago, which came as unexpectedly as a stroke of lightning in mid-winter and caused general alarm. The four Minneapolis bank failures increased the panicky feeling, but I did not fear any disastrous outcome, until it became apparent that certain evil-disposed persons maliciously directed the attack towards the Germania bank, circulating false and manufactured reports regarding it from one end of the city to the other, with systematic persistency. Those people are a veritable pest and they deserve the contempt of the entire community. I hoped from day to day that the excitement would subside and make room for better judgment, but it grew in intensity. The attack became bolder every day. After the close of business, on Saturday, the 2nd of January, we found that the withdrawal of deposits had assumed such dimensions that we did not feel justified to continue receiving deposits or to pay out money, beyond that day, without having submitted the condition of affairs to the directors. Consequently we called a special meeting of the board on said day, at 7:30 p. m., for that purpose. We had paid off nearly $225,000 deposits in nine business days and kept on hand and in reserve something over $100.000 cash means, which shows the unreasonableness of the panic. The directors, after having weighed the matter in all its bearings, came unanimously to the conclusion that the action of the officers had been correct. and that, however deplorable it might be, it became their duty for 'the protection of all depositors and other creditors, to close the doors, and to place the assets of the bank in charge of an assignee. Mr. Kenyon is entitled to the gratitude of all parties concerned. for the wise and liberal policy pursued by him towards the bank since my connection with it, which was calculated to avert disaster. It is the intention of the directors to take immediate steps towards the reorganization of the bank, upon an absolutely sound basis, free from all questionable assets, and it is to be hoped that every interested party will come forward and help. If we meet with the proper encouragement and assistance, the bank ought to resume not later than April 1, next. Very respectfully, GUSTAV WILLIUS. The report of the condition of the bank at the close of business Dec. 17the last public report to the state examiner-shows: ResourcesLoans and discounts $975, 53

2. August 28, 1897 The Sun New York, NY

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BANK OF MINNEAPOLIS CLOSED. Trouble with the Clearing House Ends Its Sensational Career. MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., Aug. 27.-The Bank of Minneapolis closed its doors at noon to-day by order of its President, R. D. Kirby of Chicago. There was but little surprise in banking circles, as the failure or suspension of the bank bad been regarded for some time as inevitable. The investments of the bank were unproductive, and the institution had been undergoing a process of dissolution for several years, the capital having been reduced from $300,000 to $100,000 and the deposits from $500,000 to $150,000. Officials of other banks in the city say the defunct concern will pay its depositors in full. The direct cause of closing is a request made by the Clearing House a few days ago that the bank charge off its real estate investments. This President Kirby refused to do. To-day $17,000 of demand certificates were presented, and the bank was closed without paying them. The Bank of Minneapolis has had a sensational history. First was the embezzlement and flight of Phil Scheig, the teller. Then came the suicide of Cashier Bofferding. then the story about the torture and imprisonment of Director Holbrook by a bloodthirsty desperado. These stories had the effect of weakening the bank's standing, and it has been on the down grade for several years.

3. August 29, 1897 The Saint Paul Globe Saint Paul, MN

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KENYON IN CHARGE. He Finds the Bank of Minneapolis' Affairs in Good Shape. Bank Examiner Kenyon has taken charge of the Bank of Minneapolls, and is now engaged ir looking over its business. He states that as soon as possible he will apply to the courts for a receiver to wind up the affairs of the institution. Mr. Kenyon also said that the action of President Kirby, of Chicago, in summarily closing the bank, was entirely unwarranted, and it appeared to him unnecessary. "From my knowledge of the business and the paper of the bank," he said, "I believe it could have continued in business and liquidated itself without any loss to the depositors. Now, with the expense and embarrassment caused by legal proceedings, I only hope the depositors will not suffer any losses. As to the trouble Mr. Kirby had with the Minneapolis Clearing House association, I do not know. It was about the value of certain real estate, which the bank held as security. As far as I have been able to look the assets over, I find the bank's business not to have been in a bad shape." A statement was asked from Vice President and Cashier W. B. Augir, and he expressed his surprise and disapproval of the action taken by Mr. Kirby, in no uncertain words. "You can not say that Mr. Kirby was ill advised," he said, "for he took no advice. He was rather unadvised, as he did not consult the Minneapolis directors in the proceedings. The matter was a complete surprise to them, as it was to the general public. "Could the bank have liquidated without closing?" was asked. "Liquidate? Why, it could have continued in business and carried on a profitable business," was the reply. "I have not seen Mr. Kirby since the bank closed and cannot understand his reason for taking the summary action he did." A notice was posted on the bank's doors stating that it was in the hands of the bank examiner. The doors were locked, but this did not deter a large number of depositors from an attempt to secure an interview with the bank officials. They were rarely successful, but were not generally apprehensive of losing their money, but of their misfortune in-having their funds tied up while the bank went through the legal proceedings of a receivership.

4. August 31, 1897 New-York Tribune New York, NY

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LOCAL BUSINESS COMPLICATIONS. The Sheriff has received an attachment against the Bank of Minneapolis, Minn., which suspended a few days ago, from Kneeland, Thomson. Stewart & Hoeljes for $9,000. in favor of Charles J. Ferrin, jr., on an assigned claim for money deposited in the bank by Austin Hall & Co., of Minneapolis. The arrangements for the attachment were made over the long-distance telephone The attachment was served on the National Bank of Commerce here. The Sheriff received two attachments yesterday against Charles H. Peckham. wholesale jeweller. of No. 45 Maiden Lane, in favor of Monroe Engelsman for $1,286 and Philip Silberman for $323. They were served on Mr. Peckham's assignee.

5. September 14, 1897 The Saint Paul Globe Saint Paul, MN

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MINNEAPOLIS. OFFICE 65 SOUTH FOURTH STREET. MINNEAPOLIS GLOBULES. The theological department of Augsburg seminary will open for another year's work on Wednesday. F. E. Palmer, of the Palmer house, Zumbra Heights, visited M.nneapolis Saturday and bit on a watch game. He is out $28.50 by the deal. The Minneapolis Item, which for the past two years has been published by J. W. Sheppard, has passed into the hands of R. H. Pratt and Ralph Eddy. Mr. Sheppard has purchased a Wisconsin paper. Judge Russell signed an order allowing the receiver of the Bank of Minneapolis to pay the preferred claim of the state of Minnesota with interest. The amount of the claim is $18,630.39, and the interest $58.29. The John Ericsson monument fund has received $22 in $1 contributions from various parties throughout the state. This has been voluntary, as the association has not commenced an active campaign for the fund. Special Pension Examiner George M. Russell, who was transferred from the pension office in the federal burlding to Mankato, July 1, is expected to arrive in the city this week. He will take charge of the office in Minneapolis again. The winter schedule for closing has been resumed in the issue department of the pub1.c library. Books will be issued until 8:30 instead of 8 o'clock on every evening except Saturday, when the issue department will remain open until 9 o'clock. William J. Harrison and Joseph Hanson, elders of the Mormon church, who have been laboring in Minneapolis as missionaries, are st:ll keeping up their services and are holding evening street meetings. They will soon adjourn to a hall, and hope soon to have established a nucleus for the Mormon faith here. The grand jury will report this morning at 10 o'clock before Judge Elliott, in Room No. 2, on the third floor of the court house, for instructions. Judge Elliott will have charge of the criminal calendar, Judge Russell of the court cases, wnite Judges Smith, Jamison, Simpson and Johnson will have charge of the jury cases. The civil calendar will be called in the main court room at 10 o'clock by the five judges not otherwise engaged.

6. September 19, 1897 The Saint Paul Globe Saint Paul, MN

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HOT AFTER KIRBY. Sensational Times in the Bank of Minneapolis Case. The Bank of Minneapolis case came up before Judge Russell yesterday, and brought out some sensational disclosures. Mr. Nye, the receiver, opened the case. Robert Christianson and H. D. Stocker Sr., were the attorneys, and they entered a very vigorous protest on the ground that President Kirby had not placed himself in a position to permit the receiver to accept the proposition of Mrs. Kirby to retain her collateral. Mr. Stocker thought it a peculiar thing that in the suit which had been commenced against the stockholders to establish liability, the name of Mr. Kirby had been omitted from the list of defendants. He had transferred some 284 shares of his stock about a year ago to other parties, and his liability on that stock would soon lapse unless he should be brought in under the laws of the state of Minnesota. J. F. McGee, who appeared for Mr. Kirby, said that the reason the latter had not been included was because he lived outside of the state, and Mr. Stocker retaliated by stating that parties living in California had been made defendants. Mr. Stocker also stated that shortly before the bank went into insolvenev Mr. Kirby had withdrawn from the bank the sum of $20,000 in cash and $10,000 or $12,000 in securities, and insisted that the securities which were a part of the $45,000 held by Mrs. Kirby, should be secured by the receiver in a suit against the president of the bank. Mr. Kirby, he claimed, was forced by the bank examiner to give back the $20,000 in cash, and ought to have given back the securities. Mr. Christianson, who also appeared for the creditors, urged the same things that Mr. Stocker had. J. F. McGee replied at some length and with cnusual warmth. He gave a history of the transfer of the collateral from the bank to Mrs. Kirby, showing that she and Mr. Kirby had constantly been the friends of the bank, and had always acted for its interest. He stated that at the time of the failure of the Irish-American bank, the Bank of Minneapolis opened on the morning of Jan. 16 with but $6,000 cash on hand to do business. The officers tried to borrow from the different banks, but without success. They went to the Security bank among others and finally secured the loan of $15,000 if Kirby would indorse a demand certificate of deposit. This was done, and the bank was tided over its trouble for that time. Mr. Kirby then went to Chicago, taking with him the $45,000 worth of paper for rediscount. Bank after bank was visited without success, until finally the First National of Chicago agreed to loan Mrs. Kirby $25,000 on her personal bonds. The offer was accepted and the loan made. Regarding the charge of the creditors that the collaterals involved had never been out of the possession of the bank, W. B. Augir, the acting cashier. and the vice president of the bank. stated that they had always been held in the bank's vault, which was controlled and managed entirely by Mr. Canady. a relative of the Kirbys. When any of them were to be paid. Mr. Canady always went to the box and got them personally. Mr. Nye stated that the lease of the bankrooms did not expire for about a year and there might be a liability on the stockholders. In his judgment there might be some object in getting the matters regarding the lease and the attachment of the funds in the Chicago bank cleared up. The real question at issue is whether the receiver can bring an action against President Kirby or not, and the court continued the case till next Saturday, when he will hear everything in the form of affidavits or testimony in court. He will then file his decision.

7. September 30, 1897 The Redwood Gazette Redwood Falls, MN

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RECORD BROKEN OVER A WIRE, Affidavits Sent by Telephone from Minneapolis to New York. The record for the transmission by long distance telephone of affidavits in an attachment case was beaten the other day by the sending of an affidavit from Minneapolis to New York city. The law firm of Knecland, Thompson, Stewart & Hoelljes, 320 Broadway, received a telegraphic message from Austin, Hall & Co., of Minneapolis, stating that they had obtained an attachment against the Bank of Minneapolis for $9,000 for money deposited. The message said the bank had suspended and that it bad a balance at the National Bank of Commerce of New York city which the firm desired to obtain. The firm saw the necessity for haste and advised their clients by wire to assign the claim by telephone to some representative at New York city. Arrangements were accordingly made and the telephoned affidavits were written out at this end, and an affidavit was made as to the identity of the voice. All these papers were attested by a notary, taken into court and, after being approved, placed in the hands of the sheriff for service. This prompt action tied up the funds of the Bank of Minneapolis on deposit with the National Bank of Commerce. A member of the law firm that transacted the business admits that there can be no question as to the legality of proceedings of this nature, provided care is taken to identify the voice as heard over the telephone as that of the maker of the affidavit. He said the .court of appeals had thrown out one case in which the voice was not identified, but that other cases have been indorsed by the higher courts.

8. October 9, 1897 The Saint Paul Globe Saint Paul, MN

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Plenty of Cash for Creditors. Frank M. Nye, as receiver of the Bank of Minneapolis, filed his inventory of the insolvent concern with the clerk of the district court yesterday. The schedules are very voluminous and show that at the time of the receivership the appointee received from the bank assets amounting to $228,319.94, valued by the rece ver at $127,580.88; besides n lot of "charged off" paper, whose face value was $167,040.53, which the receiver thinks might possibly be worth $10,000, making the total valuation of all the assets, $137,569.92. The receiver has paid the state from the cash on hand, $18,694.58. The amount of cash received up to Oct. 1 by the receiver was $3,899.62. The total liabilites, exclusive of stock, are $107,940.

9. December 11, 1897 The Saint Paul Globe Saint Paul, MN

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Judge Eliott has issued an order permitting the Crown Chemical company to bring an action to enforce the stockholders' liability against the stockholders of the Bank of Minneapolis. Judge McGee has issued an order to Paul Swenson, assignee of the West Minneapolis Supply company, to dispose of $2,300 worth of accounts in his hands, the balance of the assets of the company. C. H. Childs, receiver to collect and enforce the statutory liability of the stockholders of the Bank of New England, has been ordered by Judge Simpson to pay a dividend of 25 per cent to the creditors of the defunct bank. James Finley and Frank Pierce were arrested Thursday night on Twelfth street, between First and Second avenues south, on a charge of vagrancy. The men are alleged to have contemplated holding up an old man named Deutsche. The Minnesota Academy of National Sciences will celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of its organization with a public meeting early in January, at the public library. Scientific papers will be presented and features of interest arranged which the general public may enjoy. President Folwell, of the park board, is opposed to the action of the charter commission in taking from the park board the right to purchase and condemn land. The parks need something more, he says, than mere administration. They call for the exercise of discretion, taste and special skill. The material and parts for the new organ of Westminster church have arrived, and the workmen are busy night and day putting the parts together. The work is necessarily slow and it will be a number of weeks before it will be ready for use. The committee does not expect it to be ready much before the middle of January A quarterly conference of the Associated Charities will be held this evening at the residence of Mrs. S. B. Williams, 406 Ninth street south. The topic for discussion will be "Friendly Visiting." A large attendance is desired, and representatives from churches and missions will be cordially welcomed. L. F. Griffith, 78 years old, a trusted employe of the Western Union Telegraph company, died at the family residence, 13½ Fifth street northeast, Tuesday. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock,-interment at Lakewood. The deceased was prominently identified with the fight for Irish freedom and his memory will be held sacred by his countrymen.

10. January 27, 1898 The Saint Paul Globe Saint Paul, MN

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MINNEAPOLIS. FFICE 65 SOUTH FOURTH STREET. MINNEAPOLIS GLOBULES. Judge Smith has filed an order granting e final dissolution of the old Franklin ate bank. Ernest Mousso has been adjudged insane d ordered committed to the state hospital St. Peter. Mousso is a boy, 19 years of e, and was born in this city. The S. E. Olsen Company Employes' Mual Benefit association of Minneapolis filed ticles of incorporation with the secretary state yesterday. Judge McGee yesterday morning gave a idgment for the state in a suit against illiam H. Gilmore and John R. Schuyler, ureties on a $500 criminal bond of P. Atlas. Judge Ueland, receiver of the Washington ank, has been granted an order to lease the neonix Sash and Door company's plant to eorge T. Honstain for $1,200 per year. It is reported that several children and ung people returning from skating Tuesday vening were held up and robbed by a tall an in the shadows of the exposition buildg. The police were notified but d.d not find ne thief. Receiver Frank M. Nye, of the Bank of linneapolis, has been authorized to convey certain real estate belonging to his trust to reditors of the insolvency, who will accept he property as pay in full for the amount f their claims. Dr. Merit B. Peck, of Minneapolis, was illed by being run down by a freight train t Kansas Ctiy, Tuesday night. He was rossing the tracks at the time. Dr. Peck vas 45 years of age, and went to Kansas City last fall. His wife and daughter live t Thirty-first street and Fremont avenue. One of the brand new things in farcial ompedy is underlined for the Metropolitan he last three nights of this week, commencng this afternoon. "A Bachelor's Honeynoon," will be presented by a company that includes George F. Nash, Robert Pation Gibbs, William Winter Milford, Nita Sykes and other artists of more than average repute is purveyors of rollisking humor. Henry E. Dixey, in his spectacular proluction of magic, mirth, mystery and mimcry, is pleasing large audineces at the Bijou. Mr. Dixey gives one of the most pleasing entertainments that has appeared here this season. His clever imitations of Henry Irving. "The Old Man" and "The Stage Struck Girl," from "The Seven Ages," made a big hit with the large audiences. The principal Illusions, 'The Yogi Mysteries," "The Mystery of Mesrour," and "The Miracles of Chunder Hula," are ver good.

11. February 5, 1898 The Irish Standard Minneapolis, Saint Paul, MN

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IN AND AROUND THE CITY. At the last meeting of the Holy Name Society of the Dominican church, serve the following officers were elected to Mr. for the ensuing year: President, Gibbs: O'Donnell: treasurer, Mr. Wm. secretary. Mr. John Boylan. These gen- will tlemen, with the spiritual director, appoint the subordinate officers. The Young Ladies' Sodality of give the Immaculate Conception church will card party on Wednesday evening Hall. of a next week at Catholic Association good Refreshments will be served and a time is in store for all who may at tend. T. A. Cashm$an, editor of the visit Tracy to Trumpet, paid a brief business the Minneapolis and St. Paul during early part of the week. Judge Lancaster last Saturday senA. C. Haugan, ex-city for in the tenced to imprisonment county treasurer, jail fine of four months. He also imposed a $1,000 to be paid at the expiration to be of that period, and in defauit he is months kept in confinement for four longer. Mr. Haugan has the sympathy victim of all who believe that he was the of over-confidence in others. The electric cars of the Minneapolis Rapid Transit company were operated exclulast Sunday by power procured apsively from the falls. This did not emthe local lines alone. It also the Minneapolis end of The ply braced to district. the interurban line to the midway shut power houses of the company were Mindown for the day, and the entire system operated under the new The test, while of directed the satisfactory, neapolis arrangement. attention generally details the experts to a number of minor in the working of the new machinery anwhich call for changes. 'This was ticipated, and the reliability of the when electric current was made on a day traffic ran below that of week days Thomas Stevenson, a native of Cus- Fermanagh, Ireland, and a survivor of ter's band, died at the city hospital, enlast Saturday, at the age of 17. de and listed in the regular army in ISTO was at the battle of the Little Big Horn where his horse was shot under him, and where he, himself, was snot in and the ankle and hip. He leaves a wife three children in thi3 city in destitute circumstances. Thomas Kehoc's livery stable at 621 Sixth avenue north, M. J. Allen's gro- also store and a blacksmith shop. cery owned by Allen, in the same building were destroyed by fire at 3 o'clock 43 Thursday morning together with the horses, most of them boarders in barn. The loss is estimated at $20,000, The partially covered by insurance. building was an old frame structure, Roller formerly known as the Oak Lake, rink, and was totally destroyed. Mrs. Emma Wenholz, of Glencoe, has notified Mayor Pratt that her husband left home last August and has not been heard of since. She thinks he is dead, of and asks the mayor if the pictures unknown dead are taken before burial. If so, she wants to look over the list. The Union League is booming ex- for Mayor Eustis for the nomination governor by the Republicans of the state, He says that if Hennepin county nomiis not for him he will not seek the nation. The Catholic church last Tuesday celebrated the feast of the purification of the Blessed Virgin, popularly known as Candlemas day. There were services in all the churches in this city, at which altars candles for use in homes, on the and in the sacraments were blessed. His health has compelled Senator Tel16r to decline the invitation to attend in the Butler Populist demonstration this city on Feb. 16. Who will be asked in his place is not known. It has been of suggested that George Fred Williams, Massachusetts, be asked. Judge McGee has authorized Frank M. Nye, as receiver of the Bank of Minneapolis, to pay a dividend of 40 per cent to the creditors of the insolvent concern. Alderman George A. Durnham appeared at the court house Wednes lay and gave bond in the sum of $10,000 for his appearance before the supreme The court on the first Tuesday in April. bondsmen are John Dubay, William Wintheiser, John A. Gilman and Charles in Bonhanan. The new bond was filed accordance with Judge Elliott's motion fore. denying a new trial, signed the day DCFire Chief Stetson was present ed with valuable fur coat Tuesday evening by a the members of the fire department. The presentation was made at Station A, where, many of his friends had congrefor an evening of and were gated ing was enjoyed, refreshments pleasure. Dancserved during the evening. James W. Griffin, the Minneapolis attorney who left this city last fall to a fortune in the gold of is coming back-a a seek Alaska, sadder winter fields but wiser man. He has spent the up to date at Dawson City, and in a letter recently received from him by a relative in this city, he announces his intention of returning to Minneapolis just as quickly as motive power-his own limbs, steamboats or train-will bring

12. February 8, 1898 Willmar Tribune Willmar, MN

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News in Brief. The livery stable of Thomas Kehoe, Minneapolis, with 43 head of horses, was destroyed by fire. Loss, $20,000. Crookston is going to build a $6,000 steel bridge. Andrew Elkton, who claims to have been drugged and robbed in a Moorhead saloon, has sworn out a complaint against the owner of the place where the affair occurred. Russell Delano, aged 7 years, was killed by an electric car in front of his home in Minneapolis. The accident occurred about 7 o'clock in the evening, but it was nearly midnight before his parents knew what had happened to their only child. While walking on the railroad track between Moriska and Auburn, Mr. Miller, of Biwabik, lost a roll of bills containing $500. The Winona street railway company has laid off its conductors. Fare boxes have been placed in the cars. and hereafter the motormen will have entire charge of the running. There is talk of establishing a home for aged people without relatives by the German Lutherans of Belle Plaine. Frank M. Nye, réceiver' of the Bank of Minneapolis, has been authorized to pay a dividend of 40 per cent to the creditors. Invitations have been issued for the wedding of Ignatius Donnelly and Miss Marion Olive Hanson at the Norwegian Methodist church in Minneapolis, Feb. 22.

13. February 9, 1898 Mower County Transcript Austin, Lansing, MN

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NEWS IN MINNESOTA Winnebago City proposes to have a sewer system. Mankato Oddfellows have dedicated their new building. A new telephone company has been organized at Mankato. Thirty-three horses perished in a livary stable fire at Minneapolis. The increase in population of state Insane hospitals during the year was only 76. The supreme court has decided that a deposit in an insolvent bank is an offset to indebtedness to the bank. C. E. Wood of Spring Valley has agreed to build a 75-barrel roller mill at Herman for a bonus of $1,600. : Winona now runs "bobtail" street cars, the conductors having been laid off in the interests of economy. Isaac Staples, the Stillwater lumberman, is seriously ill. He is 82 years old and it is feared he will not recover. In place of the buildings destroyed by fire at.Stewartville early this winter new and better ones are to be erected. The poultry show at St. Paul is being held in connection with the annual meeting of the State Poultry association. Frank M. Nye, receiver of the Bank of Minneapolis, has been authorized to pay a dividend of 40 per cent to the creditors. A fight on ore freight rates will be Duluth in few days commenced at a by filing a complaint with the state railroad commission. Ill health has compelled Senator Teller to decline the invitation to at. tend the Butler Populist demonstration at Minneapolis Feb. 16. Byron A. Cole of New London has obtained a verdict of $150 against N. O. Andrews of Minneapolis for false imprisonment. He sued for $6,000. A St. Paul physician has asked permission to hypnotize John Moshik, soon to be hanged at Minneapolis. He believes this would lessen the horror of hanging. The German Lutherans in the synods of Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan have decided to establish a home for their aged people without relatives, at Belle Plaine. The friends of John McCallen, who ) was found dead recently near New was mure and coroner dered, Duluth, have have concluded requested he the to make an investigation. Twenty-one business men of St. Paul 1 and other Minnesota cities were at t Omaha last week over exposition grounds, making looking arrangements the for participating in the exposition. Miss Alice McKiernan was killed and e A. B. Tannous, her companion, was seriously injured at West St. Paul. , The carriage in which they were riding r was struck by a Great Western train. The annual meeting of the state board of boiler inipectors will be held e at the capitol Wednesday, Feb. 23. The annual reports of the inspectors will then be filed, officers elected and rules adopted for the ensuing year. May-dway-gah-no-nind, head chief of e the Red Lake bands of Chippewa Inel dians and the seer and oracle of the 3 Chippewas of Minnesota, is dead. The venerable chief was near the century mark of life and was the oldest and, i without doubt, the wisest sachem of the tribe. Henry Truelsen, Democrat-Populist, was re-elected mayor of Duluth by a f majority of about 1,500 over Elmer T. 5 Mitchell, Republican. The fusionists elected 3 aldermen, the Republicans 4, and independents 2. The council will e now stand: Fusionists 8, Republicans B, and independents 2. o Notification has been given that the board of y is to carry out 0 prepared regents of the the state the last university provisions e of the law by legislature, for the care treatproviding passed crippled and and ment of indigent, deo formed children who have been resin dents of the state not less than a year. e These children will be Eared for in the , city and county hospital at St. Paul. THE IRELAND LANDS. a Decision by Which the Archbishop Both Wins and Loses

14. February 10, 1898 The Sauk Centre Herald Sauk Centre, MN

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NEWS IN MINNESOTA Winnebago City proposes to have a sewer system. Mankato Oddfellows have dedicated their new building. A NEW telephone company has been organized at Mankato. Thirty-three horses perished in a livery stable fire at Minneapolis. The increase in population of state insane hospitals during the year was only 76. The supreme court has decided that a deposit in an insolvent bank is an offset to indebtedness to the bank. C. E. Wood of Spring Valley has agreed to build a 75-barrel roller mill at Herman for a bonus of $1,600. Winona now runs "bobtail" street cars, the conductors having been laid off in the interests of economy. Isaac Staples, the Stillwater lumberman, is seriously ill. He is 82 years old and it is feared he will not recover. In place of the buildings destroyed by fire at Stewartville early this winter new and better ones are to be erected. The poultry show at St. Paul is being held in connection of the with the associa- annual meeting State Poultry tion. Frank M. Nye, receiver of the Bank of pay a 40 cent Minneapolis, dividend has of been per authorized to the to creditors. A fight on ore freight rates will be commenced at Duluth in a few days by filing a complaint with the state railroad commission. Ill health has compelled Senator Teller to decline the invitation to at. tend the Butler Populist demonstration at Minneapolis Feb. 16. Byron A. Cole of New London has obtained a verdict of $150 against N.O. Andrews of Minneapolis for false imprisonment. He sued for $6,000. A St. Paul physician has asked permission to hypnotize John Moshik, soon to be hanged at Minneapolis. He believes this would lessen the horror of hanging. The German Lutherans in the synods of Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan have decided to establish a home for their aged people without relatives, at: Belle Plaine. The friends of John McCallen, who was near murDuluth, found have dead concluded recently he was New dered. have requested the coroner to make an investigation. Twenty-one business men of St. Paul and other Minnesota cities were at Omaha last week looking over the exposition grounds, making arrangements for participating in the exposition. Miss Alice McKiernan was killed and A. B. Tannous, her companion, was at The were seriously carriage injured in which West they St. riding Paul. was struck by a Great Western train. The annual meeting of the state held at 23. board the of capitol boiler inipectors Wednesday, will Feb. be The will be and annual then reports filed, officers of the elected. inspectors ru'es adopted for the ensuing year. May-dway-gah-no-nind, head chief of the Red Lake bands of Chippewa Indians and the seer and oracle of the Chippewas of Minnesota, is dead. The venerable chief was near the century mark of life and was the oldest and, without doubt, the wisest sachem of the tribe. Henry Truelsen, Democrat-Populist, was re-elected mayor of Duluth by a majority of about 1,500 over Elmer T. Mitchell, Republican. The fusionists elected 3 aldermen, the Republicans 4 and independents 2. The council will now stand: Fusionists 8, Republicans 6, and independents 2. Notification has been given that the board is to prepared of regents carry of the out state the university provisions of the law passed by the last legislature, providing for the care and treatment of indigent, crippled and deformed children who have been residents of the state not less than a year. children will be cared for in These the city and county hospital at St. Paul.

15. February 10, 1898 The Worthington Advance Worthington, MN

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News in Brief. The livery stable of Thomas Kehoe, Minneapolis, with 43 head of horses, was destroyed by fire. Loss, $20,000. Crookston is going to build a $6,000 steel bridge. Andrew Elkton, who claims to have been drugged and robbed in a Moorhead saloon, has sworn out a complaint against the owner of the place where the affair occurred. Russell Delano, aged 7 years, was killed by an electric car in front of his home in Minneapolis. The accident occurred about 7 o'clock in the evening, but it was nearly midnight before his parents knew what had happened to their only child. While walking on the railroad track between Moriska and Auburn, Mr. Miller. of Biwabik lost a roll of bills containing $500. The Winona street railway company has laid off its conductors. Fare boxes have been placed in the cars. and hereafter the motormen will have entire charge of the running. There is talk of establishing a home for aged people without relatives by the German Lutherans of Belle Plaine. Frank M. Nye, receiver of the Bank of Minneapolis, has been authorized to pay a dividend of 40 per cent to the creditors. Invitations have been issued for the wedding of Ignatius Donnelly and Miss Marion Olive Hanson at the Norwegian Methodist church in Minneapolis, Feb. 22. More than half of the business portion of Hoffman was wiped out by fire. The new Odd Fellows nall at Mankato was formally dedicated with appropriate ceremonies. Joseph Makowsky, of Hopkins, was found by the roadside with his skull fractured. He died the next day. Duncan Cameron, an explorer, was killed by wolves near the boundary line north of Ely. Eleven dead wolves were found around him. Joseph Bisnett, a farmer near Win, nebago City, fell off a load of hay and broke his neck.

16. June 20, 1899 The Saint Paul Globe Saint Paul, MN

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Claims Cleaned Up. The final account of Frank M. Nye, as receiver of the Bank of Minneapo.is, just filed with Court Clerk Dickey, shows a very satisfactory condition of affairs. Of $136,393.06 in claims filed against the receiver, including $59832.96 in preferred claims, all but $.0,599.31 has been cleaned up.