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U«S* Federal Reserve Bank.Organization
Oomrnittee*
Exhibits and letters submitted at
hearings*..(Minneapolis)
North Defcota. Cities % A to H
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NORTH DAKOt V X g RICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION
AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE. N. D.
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January 14th, 1914*
Hon* David Houston,
Secretary of Agriculture,
Wa s hi ng t on, D . 0.
Dear Sir:I presume that at this time you are flooded with
recommendations or protestations as 1 o thr establishment of
the regional banks*
Y/e in the Northwest are interested in
the point where a regional bank may be established in this
d the producer in
section*
The interests of the farrrpr^ an’
this section are so closely linkedjfith our banking system
that I venture to suggest to you jfke advantages of Minneapolis
as the center for the establishment of a bank.
^
This city has Jecomjr the trading center of the North
west.
Through the.development of its elevator, milling, and
wholesale interests it ia,jjperhaps, more directly in touch
with the farmer and farming interests than any other city in
this region*
This is especially true in regard to Minnesota,
North and South Dakota and parts of Montana; although I am
informed that in some sections of Montana the St* Paul banks
are more closely connected than are those of Minneapolis *
But taking it from a general point of view, the
Minneapolis banks are looked to for the necessary funds for
the crop movement or for the supply of money previous to the
crop season*
I have been informed that 90 per cent of the
remittances made by North Dakota banks consist of grain drafts,
the great majority of whioh are payable in Minneapolis*
Thus,
the banking system of this state, as well as of South Dakota,
has become closely linked to the banking interests of Minneapolis.
Under present conditions, the bankers of Minneapolis
have very largely assisted in financing the Northwest and have
generally proven themselves ready to assist in the up building
of the territory on a permanent basis*
In this way, the city
has established a rather enviable reputation in the Northwest
for progressiveness and a willingness to loan funds for dev
elopment in any section that is worthy of it*
13228
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NORTH DAKOTA AGRICULTURAL- EXPERIMENT STATION
THOMAS P. COOPER
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AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE, N. D.
Hon. .David Houston-
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1-14-14
It is generally felt through the northwestern section
of the country that Chicago as a banking center is Quite too far
distant to appreciate the conditions and the demands of this
territory.
Consequently, comparatively little use is made of
its facilities except through the larger and stronger hanks.
I think it is undoubtedly true that the bankers of that city,
while interested in the development of the Northwest, are not
closely enough in touch to realize the necessities of this
district, nor are they as fully informed as to the possibilities
of its development and the use of funds in this development,
as are our bankers located in our immediate territory.
I consider that it is especially important under the
currency bill as recently enacted that this section of the
country be represented by a regional bank.
Ihe problems as
applied to our rural interests are practically the same over
this entire region.
The population is similar in character,
the conditions, so far as crop production, the kind of crops
produced and the development of their agricultural interests
are concerned, vary but little.
In fact, the financial needs
of practically the entire Northwest Central states are the sane.
They require similar banking facilities and a broad understand
ing of their needs on the part of the bankers if they are to
be properly developed.
I feel that this brief letter does not fully present
the claims of Minneapolis from the agricultural stand point to
the establishment of a regional bank.
I know, however, that
you will give this region very careful consideration.
I realise
the practical impossibility of one who has not studied the
question extensively presenting the matter to you in a way that
would fully cover the problem.
I merely desire in this letter
to place before you the fact that many of us who are interested
in the agricultural development of this region and who are
engaged in its agricultural work, believe that its interests
would be best served by the establishment of a regional bank in
this territory.
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K. P, LE V AN G . PRES.
L. q . T H O M PS O N , V : P re s .
A . W . LU N D E E N , Sec.
A O A M S F A R M E R S E L E V A T O R
C. A
'G L U M , TREAS.
I ’ll*
DIRECTORS:
K. P. LEVANG
G. N. VIGEN
L. C. THOMPSON
ERICK BJORG
C. A. MON SON
G e n e r a l G r a i n B usiness
D E A L E R IIN
N ' FFLL O
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R, F E E D
AND CO AL
C a p i t a l S t o c k , * 25 .000.00
T E L E P H O N E NO. 2 8
J. S. B R O B E R G . A g b n t
\ Dak., ^an 8 th
Secretary V/m.G.McAdoo,
Washington, D.O.
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1914.
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Honorable Sir
We request your careful consideration Of Minneapolis Minn
as the location for one of the RESERVE BANKS,as the principal
.—----- _ —par.t-.jaf-. our banking of the NORTHWEST is transacted there§,as the
f A f S j S V V ® j ^ W f l l l g facilities are mostly done there and the producing
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“' ^clate^s look to this point for their financials,and do believe
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it would be a benefactor in getting one of these RESERVE
^ if /
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Yours very truly,
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ADAMSJPARMERS ELEVATOR CO.
( / Manager,
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Secretary of Treasurery Washn DC.
Please have regional reserve bank
be m o 3 t convenient to us
in every way as that
city is the most centrally
located for the transaction of
business in grain and lumber
ning in which our state is
Scandia American Bank
placed in Minneapolis which would
products agricultural implements and everyinterested.
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NIGHT L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
INCORPORATED
25,000 4 | f IC ES IN A M ER IC A
C AB LE SER V ICE T O ALL T H E W ORLD
This Company TR AN 8M IT!||a.jisl D E L I V E R S messag'es only on conditions limiting- its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following1 N i g h t -Letter.
Errors can be guarded ayainsfe’fenly by repeating a message back to the sending' station for comparison, and the Company w ill not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
transmission or delivery of t e u r e fc n t e d N i g h t L e t t e r s , sent at reduced rates, .beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transm ission; nor in any case beyond the sum of
F i f t y D o lla r s , at which, unlefe ojnerwlse stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented In w riting within
sixty days after the message isjRkro with the Company for transmission.
This is an U S R E P E A L E D N I G H T L E T T E R , and is <#livj§'e4% jp*quest of the sender, under the conditions named above.
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ADRIAN NORDAK DEC 31 1913
HON W G MCADOO
SECRETARY OF TREASY VMSHINGTON DC
FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR
COMMUNITY WE RESPECTFULLY URGE THAT
YOU CREATE A DISTRICT INCLUDING
RIVER TO PUGET" SOUND WITH
RESERVE CITY
THE TERRITORY FROM MISSISSIPPI
MINNEAPOLIS NAMED AS THE REGIONAL
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F o r m 2 2S9 B
NIGHT L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH
INCORPORATED
25,000 O F F IC E S IN A M ER IC A
C A B LE SER V ICE T O ALL T H E W ORLD
This Company T R A N S M I T S and D E L I V E R S messages only on conditions limiting: its liability, which nave been assented to by the sender of the following: N i g h t L e t t e r .
Errors can be guarded apainst only by repeating: a message back to the sending: station for comparison, and the Company w ill not hold itself liable for #rrors or delays in
transmission or delivery of U n r e p e a t e d N i g h t L e t t e r s , sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to the ?. nount paid for transmissions nor in any 'capejbeyond the sum of
F i f t y D o lla r s . at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender chereoi. lor in any case where the c lp ^ i is not present*! in writing: w ithin
sixty days after the Im’ssas.r« is flled with the Company for transmission.
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This is an U N R E P E A T E D N I G H T L E T T E R , and is delivered by request of the sender, under t ic conditions named above.
THEO.
N. VAIL,
PRESIDENT
R ec eiv ed a t
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BELVID ERE
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THE HON SECY OF THE TREASURY
WASHINGTON DC
MINNEAPOLIS BEING THE MOST
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IMPORTANT CITY OF THE NORTHWEST AND
THE TRAO ING GRAIN AND BANKING CENTER OF A VAST AND
PRODUCTIVE TERRITORY WE BELIEVE THAT THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE
COUNTRY WO ULD BE SERVED BY ESTABLISHING ONE OF THE REGIONAL
BANKS AT THAT POINT
THE S TA TE BANK OF A L IC E
918PM
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TELEGRAM
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Sight Letter via Minneapolis
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Alsen N D J a n 2
S®o *y of Treasury
Wash*a D 0
Our sinoere desire is to have oije of the Regional Reserve Banks
looated at Minneapolis Minn reason is that Minneapolis is most
oonveniently looated for our business in the griiin, implement
lumber and the wholesale district.
Hope you will aot favorably
Farmers State Bank of Alaen.
1130am
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TELEGRAM
22P0
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28
vie MinneapolisMinn
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AMBROSE I D
Jan E 1913
Seo*«#ary o f the Treasury,
Wash'n D C
fie desire that
a Central Bank be located at
Minneapolis
Minne^^a
our hanking lumber grain and agrioural implements business i]
town is praotioally
all done through Minneapolis
Citizens State Bank of Arabro
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TELEGRAM
EOPO
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via Minneapolis Minn
ITiy
AMBROSE E D
Jan 2 1913
Secretary of the Treasury
Wash’
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We prefer Minneapolis as Reserve City It being commercially
center of Northwest
First B a t 11 Bank.
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NIGHT L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
INCORPORATED
25,000 O F F IC E S IN A M ER IC A
C A B LE SER V ICE T O A LL T H E W ORLD
This Company T R A N S M I T S and D E L I V E R S messages only on conditions limiting: its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following: Nigrht t e t t e r .
Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company w ill not uoid itself liable for errors or delays in
transmission or delivery of U n r e p e a t e d NUjrht L e t t e r s , sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond the sum of
^ifty D o lla r s , at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in w ritin g w ithin
4xty days after the message is illed with the Company for transmission.
This is an U N R E P E A T E D N I G H T L E T T E R , and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above.
THEO.
N. VAIL,
PRESIDENT
BELVID ERE
BROOKS,
GENERAL MANAGER
R ec eiv ed at
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WE URGE TH AT/R EG IO N AL RESERVE BANK BE LOCATED iN M IN N EAPO LIS
M INN ALL OUR GRAIN AND BANKING BUSINESS IS CENTERED AT
THAT PO IN T
F IR S T NATIO NAL BANK
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T E L E G R A P H — C A B\L E
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NIGHT
COMPANY
LETTERGRAM
THC P 0 8 T A L TELEGRAPHIC ABLE COM PANY (IN C O RPO RATED ) T R A N S M IT S AND DELIVERS T H IS NIGHT LETTERGRAM SUBJECT TO THE
C L A R E N C E H. MACKAY, PR E S ID E N T.
TERM S AND CONDITIONS PRINTED ON THE BACK OF TH IS BLANK.
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Anancos^jH.D.,Jan X, 14
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We earnestly request that Minneapolis
"be designatea su£-eire
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the cities for the location of a regional "bank it
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"being the center of the
grain, lumber, produce agricultural and
Other "business of this territory
and.
the most convenient city
to serve this large territory*
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Anamoose National Bank,
By J.J* Schmidt, Prefet*
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ELEGRAPH<*CABLE COM PANY (IN C O RPO RATED ) T R A N S M IT S AN O DELIVERS T H IS NIG H T LETTERGRAM SUBJECT TO THE
C L A R E N C E H. M A C K A Y , PR E S ID E N T.
CO ND ITIO NS PRINTED ON THE BACK OF T H IS BLAN K.
R E O E IV E D
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COMPETITIVE
D e l i v e r y Nu m b e r
PROGRESSIVE
. L. 8 Extra Via Minneapolis, Minn.
Anamoose,
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The 9jfe«ret§^y of the Treasury,
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Washington,J).C.
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This section rpcommends most favorable location one-o^-rrfgTonal banks
at Minneapolis account being grain and jobbing center.
McHenry County State Bank,
Of Anamoose, T O . , By P. F. Bibow, Cashier/
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LETTERGRAM
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CP O S T A L T E L E G R A P H -C A B L E C O M P A N Y (IN C O R P O R A T E D ) T R A N S M IT S A N D D E L IV E R S T H I S N IG H T L E T T E R G R A M S U B J E C T T O T H C
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ANCtfl oNDmONS P R IN T E D ON T H E B A C K O F T H I S B L A N K .
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C L A R E N C E H. MACKAY. PRESIDENT.
COMPETITIVE
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Ardoch, N,D#, Bee 31-15.
Secy o
t0 Treasury*
Washington B.C.
Believing that Minneapolis offers advantages
City in
the northwest as a looation
wr ntron^lv
v o u
to
superior to any
of a regional
re s e r v e
bank
favorably consider their application,
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TELEGRAM
35WU MO
2 *K H x M 0 1 8
ABHEGAHD
H D Jan 5 1914
Secretary of Treasury
Washington, B.C.
We favor regional bank located in Minneapolis as more convenie
every way for transaction of our business
ANSWERED!
farmers State Bank
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A114CH WS
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ARNEGARD NQ DAK JAN 5TH 1914
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SECRETARY OF TREASURY
WASHINGTON DC
WE FAVOR REGIONAL BANK
LOCATED IN M INNEAPO LIS AS MORE CONVENIENT
IN EVERY WAY FOR TRANSACTION OF OUR BUSINESS
FARS STATE BANK
153PM
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NIGHT L E T T E R
Form2
28
9B
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
INCORPORATCD
25,000 O F F IC E S IN A M ER IC A
C AB LE SER V IC E T O ALL T H E W ORLD
TEia Company T R A N S M I T S and D E L I V E R S messages only on conditions limiting' its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following: N i g h t L e t t e r .
Errors ean'be guarded ajrainst only by repeating’ a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company w ill not hold itself liable fo r errors or delays in
transmission or delivery of U n r e p e a t e d N i g h t L e tte rs , sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transmission; nor in any Case beyond the sum of
F i f t y D o lla r s , at'which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any ease where the claim is not presented in w ritin g within
j sixty days after the message is flled w.ltti the Company for transmission,
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This is an U N R E P E A T E D N I G H T L E T T E R , and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above.
T H E O . N . V A IL , P R E S I D E N T
R e c e iv e d
B E L V ID E R E B R O O K S , G E N E R A L M A N A G E R
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We T H I N K M IN N E A P O L IS
iBANKS I T
I S E N T IT L E D TO ONE OF THE R E G IO N A L RESERVE
I S THE CENTRAL P O IN T FOR ALL OUR B U S IN E S S MONEY G R A IN
LUMBER L I V E STOCK FARM M A C HINERY AND M E R C H A N D ISE OF EVERY SORT
A VA ST T E R R IT O R Y .U N IT E S
CITY
IN THE CALL FOR A -RESERVE BANK IN THAT
ARTHUR FARMERS ELEVATOR CO 1 2 4 2 A
ANSWERED
JAN 6
FORM
1914
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F o r m 2289 B
NIGHT L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
IN C O R P O R A T E D
25,000 O F FIC E S IN A M ER IC A
CAB LE SER V ICE T O ALL T H E W ORLD
Ih is Company T R A N S M IT S and D E L IV E R S inessasres o n ly on conditions liiultincr Its lia b ility , w hich have been assented to by the sender o f the follow in g: N igh t L etter.
Errors cun be g-uarded airainst only by repeating- a message back to the seudinsr station fo r comparison, and the Company w ill not hold its e lf lia b le fo r errors or delays in
transm ission o r d e liv e ry o f Lnrep eated N ig h t Letters, sent at reduced rates; beyond a sum equal to the am ount paid fo r transm ission; nor in any case beyond the sum o f
F ifty Dollars, at which, unless oth erw ise stated below , this message 1ms been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any ease where the claim is not presented ia w ritin g w ith in
s ix ty da vs a fte r the m essage is filed w ith the Oornpanv fo r transmission.
This Is an I N R E P E A T E D N I G H T 1 J E T T E .U , and l» delivered, by request o f the sender, under the conditions named above.
THEO.
N.
V A IL ,
PRESIDENT
R ec eiv ed
A261CH OX
BELVID ERE
BROOKS,
GENERAL MANAGER
15 55
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ARTHUR ND JANY 5 1914
SECY WM G MCADOO
WAsh'N DC
WE THIN K M IN NEAPO LIS 13 E N T IT L E !) TO ONE OF THE REGIONAL RESERVE BANKS
IT IS THE CENTRAL POINT FOR ALL OUR BUSINESS MONEY A™v GRAIN LUMBER
L IV E STOCK FARM MACHINERY AND MERCHANDISE OF EVERY SORT A VAST TERRITORY
U N ITES IN THE CALL FOR A RESERVE BANK. IN THAT C I T Y
F I R S T STATE BANK
C
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Mgt. & Tress.
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ASHLEY MILLING COMPANY
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JAN 'Zz 1914
lrO R M
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C L A R E N C E H. M A CKA Y, P R E S ID E N T .
O F THSS B L A N K .
'O e L I V E
PROGRESSIVE
Minneapolis.....
r, Nor. Dak., Deo 31-13.
Secretary of Treasury,
Wasninjton D.O,
A reserve bank in the
City of Minneapolis Minn would
best serve the interests of
the North West. That City
the people of NorthDakota
being the oenter of grain,
lumber, produce, agricultural implements and
and
business
Y\
Ashley State Bank,
J . F. Wishek, Prest.
oth er
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C L A R E N C E H. MACKAY, P r e s i d e n t .
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Via Minneapolis
Dec 31-13#
.on Wm#l Gr#
Washington I\C#
Fe urge M^pneapolis for reserve
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ANSW EREDl
JAN 3, 1914
Ssoy of Treasury.!
FORM
bank Northwest business centers
there.
De l iv e r y n u m b e r
First State Bank,
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rm 2289 B
N lf lH T L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
INCORPORATED
25,000 O F F IC E S IN A M ER IC A
C A B LE SER V ICE T O A LL T H E W ORLD
This Company T R A N S M I T S and D E L I V E R S messages only on conditions limiting: its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following: N i g h t L e t t e r *
Errors can be guarded against only by repeating- a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company w ill not hold itself liable fo r errors or delays in
CTansmisslon or delivery of U n r e p e a t e d N i g h t L e t t e r s , sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transm ission; nor in any case beyond the sum o f
a ? w “ icb* unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued b y the sender thereof* nor in any case where the claim is not presented in w ritin g within
sixty days after the message is flled with the Company for transmission.
This is an U N R E P E A T E D N I G H T L E T T E R , and is delivered b y request of the sender, under the conditions named above.
T H E O . N . V A IL , P R E S I D E N T
R e c e iv e d
B E L V ID E R E B R O O K S , G E N E R A L M A N A G E R
1229
at
F 1 4 2 C H LY 3 6
NL
AURELIA:' 'NO
SECRETARY OF TREASURY
WASHINGTON' DC
IT
I S OUR D E S IR E THAT
AT M IN N E A P O L IS
IT
YOU LOCATE A R E G IO N A L BANK
I S MORE
OUR B U S IN E S S AS I T
IS
C O N V E N IE N T FOR THE TR A N S A C TIO N
CENTRALLY LOCATED FOR THE G R A IN
LUMBER A G R IC U L T U R A L IM PLEM ENT AND OTHER
STA TE BANK OF A U R E L IA
B U S IN E S S
OF
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NIOHT L E T T E R
'o ra 2289 B
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
INCORPORATED
25,000 O F F IC E S IN A M ER IC A
C A B LE SER V IC E T O A LL T H E W ORLD
IM s Company T R A N S M IT S and D E L IV E R S messages only on conditions limiting- Its liability, which hare been assented to by the sender of the following: N ig h t L etter.
Errors eon be guarded airaiusc only by repeating’ a message buck to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
transmission or delivery of l i n r e p e a t e d N i g h t L e t t e r s , sent at reduced rate?, bevond a sum equal to the amount paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond the sum of
? l f t y Do lla rs . at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim Is not presented in writing within
sixty days after the messaire 1b filed with the Company for transmission.
This Is an U N R E P E A T E D N IG H T L E T T E R , and la delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above.
T H E O . N . V A IL , P R E S I D E N T
R e c e iv e d
B E L V ID E R E B R O O K S , GENERAL MANAGER
at
1494
F77CH FB 35 NL 2 EXTRA
BRINSMADE N 0 JAN^T^U- ^
SECRETARY OF TREASURY
WASHINGTON DC
2 41
HAVE M IN N EAPO LIS APPOINTED FOR REGIONAL BANK BE INC THE PROPER NAT'JRAL
AND ONLY OUTLET FOR THE FARMING TERRITORY OF THE NORTHWEST
ALL GRAIN MONEY FROM NORTH AfID SOUTHDAKOTA,MONTANA AND MINNESOTA
BEING HANDLED THERE
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C L A R E N C E H. M A C K A Y ,
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1345 P E N N S Y L V A N IA A V E N U E
WASHINGTON, D. C.
tele ph on e:
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TELEGRAM
The Postal Telegraph-Cable Company (If c a rp o rt/tra n s m its and delivers this message subject to the terms and conditions printed on the back of this blank.
189 CH. MR.
Balfour, IT, D. , Dec. 31-1913.
the Treasury,
Washington, T),C.
We Considerifeinneapolis beet location for one of regional 'hanks
$
because of/heavy grain and jobbing interests in this section.
First State Bank of Balfour,
Cashie r
i:.n 3
1914
B 49
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Form 2289 B
NIGHT L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
INCORPORATED
25,000 O F F IC E S IN A M ER IC A
C A B LE SER V IC E T O A LL T H E W ORLD
This Company T R A N S M IT S and D E L IV E R S messages only on conditions limiting- its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following1N ig h t L etter.
Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and tbe Company w ill not bold itself liable for errors or delays in
transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Nlgrht Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond the sum of
F ift y Dollars, at which, unless' otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within
sixty days after tbe message is flled with the Company for transmission.
This is an U N R E P E A T E D N IG H T L E T T E R , and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above.
THEO.
R
N . V A IL ,
PR E SID E N T
B E L V tD E F flE
e c e iv e d a t
F 3 8 NY
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GENERAL MANAGER
8
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BANTRY IstD JAN 2-14
SECY OF TREASURY
WASHN DC
WE DESIRE TO HAVE REGIONAL
AS IT
IS MOST CONVENIENT
RESERyE BANK LOCATED IN M INNEAPO LIS
FOR THE TRANSACTION OF MOST
OF OUR BUSINESS BEING THE
GRAIN IMPLEMENT LUMBER AND PRODUCT
COUNTRY FOR THE MIDDLE^WEST
BANK RESERVES FOR THE STATES
OWA AND MINNESOTA BEING AT
R IV E R AND THE
WE ALSO B E LIE V E
OF NORTHDAKOTA AND SOUTHDAKOTA MONTANA
THE HEAD OF NAVIG ATIO N OF
OPENING OF THE PANAMA CANAL
M IN N EAPO LIS SHOULD NOT BE HONORED
IT CARRIES
THE M IS S IS S IP P
WE SEE NO REASON WHY
W ITH REGIONAL RESERVE BANK
FARMERS SECURITY BANK
828P JAN 3 - 1 4
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NIGHT L E T T E R
^ o r m 2289 B
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
INCORPORATED
CAB LE SER VICE T O ALL T H E W ORLD
25,000 O FFIC E S IN A M ER IC A
This Com pany T R A N S M I T S and D E L I V E R S messages on ly on conditions lim iting- its lia b ility , which .lave been assented to by the sender o f the follow ing- P f lg lit L e t t e r .
Errors can be guarded against o n ly by repeating- a message back to the sending' station fo r e o n 'p a rif'-". and the Company w ill not hold its e lf lia b le fo r errors or delays in
transm ission o r d e liv e r y o f U n r e p e a t w l N l g l i t L e t t e r s , sent a t reduced rates, beyond a sum equal 1o t< *. .in ou n t paid fo r transm ission; nor in any ease be.voml the sum o f
F i f t y D o lla r s , a t w hich, unless oth erw ise stated below , this messag-e has been valu ed by the sender ^liereoi. .ior in any ease w h ere the claim is n ot presented in writing- w ith in
s ix ty days a fte r the messag-e is filed w ith the Company fo r transmission.
This is an U N R E P E A T E D N I G H T L E T T E R , aud is d eliv e re d b y request o f the sender, under ! ic conditions named above.
T H E O . N. V A IL , P R E S I D E N T
R eceiv ed
BELVID ERE
BROOKS,
ia5 9
at
F171CH FB 3 4 NL
BARLOW N D JAN 2 19 14
SECRETARY OF TREASURY
J
WASHINGTON OC
J r"
IVE RECOMMEND AS LOCATION FOR
A REGIONAL BANK M IN N EAPO LIS MINN
BEING THE MOST CONVENIENT FOR
THE TRANSACTION OF OUR BUSINESS
AS IT IS THE CENTER
OF GRAIN LUMBER PRODUCE AGRICULTURAL
IMPLEMENTS AND OTHER BUSINESS
FARMERS STATE BANK
1225AM
I
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NIQHT L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
INCORPORATED
25,000 O F F IC E S IN A M ER IC A
C A B LE SER V IC E T O A LL T H E W ORLD
This Company TR ANSM ITS and D E L IV E R S messages only on conditions limiting; its liability, which .lave been assented to by the sender of the following Niglit Letter.
Errors can be (ruarded against only by repeating: » message back to the sending station for con'narifox, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Night Letters, sent at reduced ratest beyond a sum equal U> ti.c .4'nount paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond the sum of
Fifty Dollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender uhereox. uor in any ease where the claim is not presented in writing within
sixty days after the messaire is filed with the Company for transmission.
'
This is an U N R E P E A T E D N IG H T LE T T E R , and is delivered by request of the sender, under i le conditions namod al>ov<\
v
T H E O . N . V A IL , PRESIDENT
B E L V ID E R E B R O O K S , GENERAL MANAGER
R e c e iv e d a t
A T ?F PS 4 7 NL 4 EX
1388
BARTON NO JA N 21 4
HON IV 0 . MCADOO
SECY TREASY WASHN 00
ME EM PHATICALLY URGE THAT A
REGIONAL RESERVE BANK BE LOCATED
IN M INNEAPO LIS MINN THE IMMENSE
C m |N LUMBER A NO FLOUR CENTERS
C H IE F TERM INAL MARKET FOR OUR
VOLUME OF NORTHWESTERN BUSINESS IN
IN M INNEAPO LIS M INNEAPO LIS IS THE
FARM IMPLEMENTS AND A LL THE
b0i/M 0!!> IT IE 8 USED HERE
AND m e r c h a n ts b a n k
H E\ GUNDERSON CASHR
S" ‘‘l
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110A
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UNION
Form 168
A M *
THEO. N. VAIL, PRESIDENT
alt M M at, Car. 14thand FSts., Washington, D.C. ALWAYS
OPEN
BARTON ND JAN 1 19 13
SEC? OF THE TREASURY
WASHINGTON DC
WE CONSIDER M IN N EAPO LIS MOST FAVORABLE
BECAUSE HEAVY GRAIN AND JOBBING
S
i.ANSWE
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19h
i
LOCATEO ONE OF REGIONAL BANKS
INTERESTS T H IS EN TIR E SECTION
tate
bank of barton
OTTO FERING CASHIER
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■m 2289 B
N lf lH T L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
INCORPORATED
25,000 O F F IC E S IN A M ER IC A
CABLE. SER V ICE T O A LL T H E W ORLD
T h is Com pany T R A N S M I T S and D E L T V E E 8 messages o n ly on con dition s lim iting- its lia b ility , w hich h a re been assented to b y the sender o f the follow in g: N lffht L etter,
lu-rora can be guarded again st o n ly by repeating- a m essage back to the sendlhgr station fo r com parison, and the Company w ill not hold its e lf lia b le fo r errors or delays In
transm ission o r d e liv e r y o f Vuxepeated N igh t Letters, sent a t reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to the am ount paid fo r transm ission; nor in any case beyond the sum o f
F tfty Dollars, at w hich, unless oth erw ise stated below , th is m essage has been valu ed b y the sender thereof, nor in any case w here the claim is n ot presented in w r itin g w ith in
x ty days a fte r the m essage is filed w ith the Com pany fo r transm ission.
This Is an U N R E P E A T E D N I G H T L E T T E R , and is d eliv e re d b y requ est o f the sender, under the conditions named above.
T H E O . N . V A IL , P R E S I D E N T
R ec eiv ed
2 3 2 hT
at
B E L V ID E R E B R O O K S , G E N E R A L M A N A G E R
270
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S3CRSTAHY OF THE "U E A S U P
WASHIKSTCi; DC
'KISfcEiFCLM 1$ SiS-CSSSSa-CPaBAIK WKB3if,?ac>DBCi: AKD- im iiia
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Qvmsuvvi gepartmrat
38WU MO 44 Blue
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m
BEACH N D Jan 10 1914
Hon W G McAdoo,
Washington,D.C.
Inasmuch as Minneapolis is the natural market for
of
e northwest and its banking center it is our d£«r$^f*fcat Minneap
olis be designated by your committee as the
pne hf the
regional reserve banks authorized under therne^&urrenOsgrlaw \
Beach State Bank
V\
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NIBHT L E T T E R
•m2289 B
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
INCORPORATED
25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA
CABLE SERVICE T O ALL T H E WORLD '
Ib is Company TKANsiflTS adk |>ELIVEr.S messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have boon assented to by tho sender of the following Night L e tte r.
Krrors can be guarded fcrainst <fil§ by repeating n message buck to the seiidinc station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
transmission or delivery of Cau'epea't&l N ig lit L e tters, scut at reduced rotes, beyond a sum eciual to the amount paid for transmission nor in any ease beyond the sum of
’?if ty D ollars, at which. urUlM otherwise stated belopCTnrk message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing' within
.xty days after the message IBfllodl'ith the Oomi’iuejrfor transmission.
This is an D P iIU 2 P & V E A P J B G H T L E 'rjjf E ll, and Is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions naniod above.
T H E O . N. V A IL,
B E L V I D E R E D R O O K S , GENERAL MANAGER
1858
BEACH ND DEC 31 1913
SECRETAR/OF THE TREASURY
WASHN DC
THE BANKS OF THIS SECTION
FEEL THAT THE GREAT NORTHWEST
SHOULD BE REPRESENTED THROUGH THE
REGIONAL RESERVE BANK UNDER THE
MEDIUM OF MINNEAPOLIS AS A
NEW LAW WE CONSIDER THE
AGRICULTURAL FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL IMPORTANCE
OF THE CITY IS SUCH
THAT CONSIDERATION SHOULD RESULT FAVORABLY
GOLDEN VALLEY STATE BANK
PER 0 C KUCtfEMAN CASH
jA N S W t^ E C > !
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1914..
I
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NI8HT L E TTE R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
INCORPORATED
25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA
CABLE SERVICE T O ALL T H E WORLD
This Company T R A N S M I T S anti D E L I V E K S messages only on conditions Jimitin"- Its liability, -which have been assented to by the sender of the following- M g h t L e tte r,
trio rs ciui be guarded asrainst only by repeatiuq- a meB.saire luu-lt to the sending staiion tor comparison. anil the Company will not lioid itself liable for errors or delays in
transmission or delivery of UnxepeuteU Nlgrlit Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a, sum equal to tho amount paid for transmission; nor In any ease beyond the sum of
'•'lfty D ollars, nt which, unless otherwise stilted below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any'ease -where the claim is not presented in writing within
.ixty days.after the message is tiled with the Company for transmission.
This Is an U N R E P E A T E D N 1 G I1 T L E T T E R , and Is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above.
T H E O . N . V A IL , P R ESIDEN T
B ELV ID E R E B RB
OO
R KJ S , G E N E R A L M A N A G E R
R e c e iv e d a t
P 141CH TN 31 NL
,j % u J
1407
BELFIELD N D JAN 2 1914'
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SECY TREASURY
/
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7
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WASHINGTON OC
:
WE BELIEVE MINNEAPOLIS TO BE LOGICAL
TO ACCOMMODATE THE NORTHWEST WOULD
DO BUSINESS WITH BANK FARTHER
LOCATION FOR REGIONAL RESERVE BANK
BE IMPOSSIBLE FOR US TO
AWAY AND KEEP UP RESERVE
CITIZENS STATE SANK
1120P
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m2289B
NIQHT L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
INCORPORATED
25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA
CABLE SERVICE T O ALL T H E WORLD
This Company T R A N S M I T S and D E L I V E R S messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which .lave been assented to by the sender of the following: N ig h t L e tte r.
Errors can be guarded against t>nly by repeating a message back to the sending station for coniparis.-m. and tho Company w ill not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
transmission or delivery of Unrepeated N ig h t Letters, sent at reduced rates.-beyond a sum equal to t.c ii-nount paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond the sum of
" lf t y D ollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender Jiiereo*. lor iu any case whore tho claim is not presented in writing within
xty days after the message is flled with the Company for transmission.
This is an U N R E P E A T E D N I G H T L E T T E R , and is delivered by request of the sender, under I ae conditions namod above.
• M E O , N . V A IL , P R ESID EN T
B E L V I D E R S B R O O K S . GENERAL MANAGER
De c e i v e d
F159CH
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TN 3 8
NL
B E L F I ELD
N 0
JAN
2
1914
OF
THE
SECY TR EAS U R Y
W A S H IN G T O N
IN
C O N N E C T IO N W I T H
T H IS
D IS T R IC T
THE G R A IN
AND
L O C A T IO N
P E R M IT
THE MOST C O N V E N IE N T
DC
US TO
SUGGEST M IN N E A P O L IS
FO R T H E
S H IP P IN G
R E G IO N A L R E S E K V E BANK
CENTER
BANKS
IN
T H IS
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D IS T R IC T
THAT
B E IN G
OF TH E N O R T H W E S T
F I R S T NATL BANK
OF BELFI ELD
FOR
IS
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WESTERN UNION
694
1
AM
THEO. N. VAIL, PRESIDENT
r e c e iv e d a t
Wyatt Building, Cor. 14th and FSts., Washington, D. C.
: V : 292 CH' 13
„
BENTLEY HD;2
1914 JAN 2
JECTY OF TREASY
PM 5
r o r m
WASHINGTON DC
YE ASK THAT. YOU GIVE MINNEAPOLIS PREFERENCE OF LOCATI
. NORTHWESTERN RESERVE BANK
FARMERS STATE BANK
/v ..]
Form 108
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5
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TELEGRAM
61*0 MO 11 via Minneapolis
l% 4 •.... ..... H
/
BERGEN N D Jan 6 1914
V G McAdoo,Secretary Treasury,
Washington 3) C
■$b request designation ©f Minneapolis as location for regional reserve
1>ank
Ia
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s
I*irst State Bank
w
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1914
1114am
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~m2289B
NIGHT L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
INCORPORATCO
25,000 dfFN
IN AMERICA
CABLE SERVICE T O ALL T H E WORLD
D E f l V K R S messages only on conditions limiting its liability, whichhave been assented to by the sender'of the following N ig h t L e tte r,
This Company T R A N S M I T S
Errors can be guarded against
jy bwrepeattng a message back to the sending station for comparison, and tbe Company w ill not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
s&^Nlffht Letters, sent at reduced rates, “beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transmission; nor In any caso beyond the sum of
transmission or delivery of U n i"
F if t y D ollars, at which, unless
_ ise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within
xty days after tbe message is flli wfth the Company for transmission.
This is an I f f lR E P E
H T L E T T E R , and is delivered by request of tbe sender, under the conditions named above. _
.
TH
B E L V I D E R E B R O O K S , dfcNSRAL M A N A G E R
NL
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B E R L IN
N D DEC 31
1913
S E C R E TA R Y OF TH E TR EAS U R Y
W A S H IN G T O N DC
WE A R E M UCH
IN
FAVOR
A T M IN N E A P O L IS M IN N
G R A IN
TO S E C U R E A R E G I O N A L
B E IN G
IT
IS
LUM BER PRODUCE A G R IC U L T U R A L
J
BANK
T H E C E N T E R OF T H E
IM P LE M E N T
AND O THER B U S IN E S S
E L A IN G E N
C A S H IE R
FARMERS AND MERCHANTS S T A T E BANK
922PM
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S
tate
Ba
nk
of
B
erthold
C L S TE V E N S O N .
PRESIDENT.
E R BECW AR,
CAPITAL, a S U R P L U S $ 12,0 0 0 .0 0 .
CASHIER.
BERTH O LD , NORTH DAKOTA,
, 'JANUARY 7TH.1914
W •C.McAdoo , E s q .
Secretary of the Treasury.
Washington.D.C.
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Dear sirsHaturally we are ver^vjnuch
in having one of the Federal Reserve Banlgf located tft
one of the centrally located cities of theNaprthwe^i
and as Minneapolis is well located and the principal city
and money centre for several of our grain and s"t<Sok states
we feel that it would be the choice of the majority of
those interested if you should decide to locate one of
the reserve banks there.
We take pleasure in reccorcroending the location of
one of the Federal Reserve Banks in the city of Minneapolis
Very truly.
Pt
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TELEGR AM
4WtJ MO 50
BISBSE
D Jan 2 1914
Hon W G MgA doo,Secretary Treasury,
Washington,D.C
We consider Minneapolis commercial center ttQ£ *Jifce whole northwest,
from the Mississippi ^irer to the Puget Sound and trust you eaa see
your way cl«ar to locate one •;&. the |i*w regional banks in that city*
It is not only the agricultural center but most of the lumber to
Minneapolis
Citizens State sank
1025am
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w
UNION
r
Form163
. v 5P
THEO. N. VAIL, PRESIDENT
RECEIVED AT Wyatt Building, Cor. 14th and FSts., Washington, D.C.
f r 193 CH 24
BISJttlUC.HD 51
'10H V O MCADOO
ffBCT. OP TBB1S. lASailGTOH DC
IE PATOK THZ LOCAIIOX OF1 KDtKAL RioiBTi BUII AI IUKll£AKLI3
MlSuiiSiTA OS ACCOM® OF IL» IMJO&IASC» IS TBZ BBBI1K55- OF TIC
GHSAX.XOHTHWIiST
CIXY H iT L BAHK
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/orm 2289 B
NIGHT L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
INCORPORATCD
25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA
CABLE SERVICE T Q ALL T H E WORLD
This Company T R A N S M I T S and D E L I V E R S messages only on conditions lim iting Its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following N l f h t L e tte r.
Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company w ill not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
transmission or delivery of U nrepeated N ig h t Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond the sum of
F if t y D olla rs, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within
sixty days after the message is flled with the Company for transmission.
This is an U N R E P E A T E D N I G H T L E T T E R , and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above.
T H E O . N . V A IL , P R ESIDEN T
R e c e iv e d
B E L V I D E R E B R O O K S , G ENERAL MANAGER
at
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S E C R E T A R Y O F T R E A S U R Y W A S H IN G T O N
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OF THE
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G R E A T N O R T H W E S T A N D C O N S E Q U E N T L Y OUR
C E N T E R WE R E S P E C T F U L L Y R E Q U E S T
T H A T R E G IO N A L R E S E R V E BANK BE
LOCATED TH ERE
T H E M C K E N Z IE
STATE BANK
;
1207AM
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WESTERN UNION
949
T
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Form163
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THEO. N. VAIL. PRESIDENT
Wyatt Building, Cor. 14thand FSts., Washington, D. C. ALWAY8
RECEIVED A T
^ 1 G CM 3? ^ EX
RLANCHARD ND JAN 5 1914
HON »/ MCADOO
B E C A B 8E T H E
LU M BER
THAT
FTC
, / / •’
S E C Y OF T R E A S U R Y
WASHINGTON OC
NATURAL
M O N E Y FR O M G R A I N
IS
FROM
A R E G IO N A L
FLO W OF
AND
RESERVE
TO M I N N E A P O L I S
BANK
BE
F IR S T
''A
M I N N WE R E O U E S T
E S T A B L IS H E D
STATE
FA R M M A C H IN E R Y
THERE
B A N K OF B L A N C H A R D
N D / v T C U M M IN G S
C A S H IE R
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W E N D E L Z I N K , P R ESID E
*
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H . A. A K E R , M a n a b e r
R o r H u la c
reasur er
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*>. P E T E R S O N , V i c e - P r e s i d e n t
F a rm e rs ’
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POS'EftL T ELEGRAPH - C OMME R C I A L CABLE
CLARENCE
RECEI VED A T
3 S T A L T E L E G R A P H BUILD IN G
1345 P E N N S Y L V A N I A AVENU
W A S H IN G T O N ,
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P r e s id e n t .
H. M A C K A Y ,
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TELEGRAM
DES4QN PATENT No. 40628
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N I G H T
Fa rm 208
M E S S A G E
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
IN C O R PO R ATE D
25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA
CABLE SERVICE T O ALL T H E WORLD
Thin Company TRANSM ITS and D ELIV E R S messages only oti conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented «,o by the wonder of the following message.
iSrrore can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the at:riding station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
ansmlssion or'deiivery ot Unrepeated Night Messages, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to ten times the amount paid for transmission: nor in any case beyond the sum
of Fifty Dollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this messaRe has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any ease where the claim Is not presented in writing within
sixty days after the messasto is filed with the Company for transmission
This is an U N R EPEA TED N IO H T MESSAOE. and ia delivered by request ot the sender, under the conditions named above.
'
T H E O . N . V A IL , PRESIDENT
B ELV ID E R E
1
R e c e iv e d a t
F177C H Wl 13
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B O T T IN E A U
. , 0N
B R O O K S, GENERAL MANAGER
NO J A N 3
1914
G MCADOO
W ASHN DC
WE U R G E T H A T O NE O F
T H E R E G I O N A L R E S E R V E B A N K S BE
LO CATED AT M IN N E A P O L IS
THE
B O T T IN E A U
N A T L BANK
3 10 AM
Form
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NIQHT L E T T E R
n 2289 B
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
in c o r p o r a t e d
25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA
CABLE SERVICE TO ALL T H E WORLD
This Company T R A N S M I T S and D E L I V E R S messages only on conditions limiting' its liability, which aave been assented to by the sender of the follow ing N i g h t L e t t e r .
Errors can be g-uarded ag-ainst only by repeating- a message back to the sending- station for con'Porif-on, and the Company w ill not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
uismission or delivery of U n r e p e a t e d N lg t it L e tte rs , sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to tnc a-nount paid for transmission; nor in any ease beyond the sum of
i f t y D o lla r s , at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been/valued by the sender ^hereoi .ior in any caso where the claim is not presented in w riting within
,xty days alter the message is filed w ith the Company for transmission.
f
This is an U N R E P E A T E D N I G H T L E T T E R , and is delivered by request of tho sender, under i xe conditions named above.
THEO.
N. V A I L , P R E S ID E N T
B E L V 1 J3 E R 5 . B R O O K S , G E N E R A L M A N A G E R
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VE*Y IMPORTANT THAT REGIONAL BANK
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BE ESTABLISHED AT MINNEAPOLIS ON
THERETO IMMENSE VOLUME OF BUSINESS
NORTHOAKOTA
BANKS WITH MINNEAPOLIS AND
AWAY FOR EXAMPLE THIS BANK
NORTHOAKOTA
BANKS WITHOUT THROUGH TRAIN
I
SERVICE
REQUIRES A WEEKS TIME FOR
OH 1CAGO THEREBY TYING UP IN
TRANSIT ITEMS TO ANO FROM
TRANSIT ABOUT SIX TIMES THE
AVERAGE DAILY VOLUME OF BUSINESS
THE ^FIRST NATION*! BANK
OF BOTTINEAU
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,
N I G H T
M E S S A G E
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
IN C O R PO R ATE D
25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA '
CABLE SERVICE T O ALL T H E WORLD
Thin Company TRANSM ITS and D ELIVER S messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following message.
Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to tho sending station for comparison, and the Company will not lioltl itself liable for errors or delays In
ttimmlssion ordelivery of Unrepeated Night Messages, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to ten times the amount paid for transmission: nor in any case beyond the sum
of Fifty Dollar*, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any ease where tho claim is not presented in writing withia
sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission
Thtat is an U N R EPEA TED N IG H T MESSAGE, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above.
T H E O . N . V A IL , PRESID EN T
B ELV ID E R E
R e c e iv e d a t
F 1 7 7 C H VVI 1 3
110a
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NO J A N 3
1914
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VVASHN DC
ViE U R G E T H A T ONE OF
.
T H E R E G I O N A L R E S E R V E B A N K S BE
LOCATED AT M IN N E A P O L IS
GENERAL
...................... ..
l L b y
B O T T IN E A U
BROOKS,
THE
B O T T IN E A U
N A T L BANK
3 10AM
'
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MANAGER
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ths
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v±a .Minneapolis •
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Bovbells, N..D. Jaxiy 2-14
/
Hon. w. o. Hc-Adce, Secy of Treasury *
Washington,DO.
d esiw the establishraent
In city of
A g ric u ltu re
K in n e a p o lis
of * region*! reserve bank located
as
it
is the center o f
g ra in
lumber
and wholesale business between the liississippi
Burke County state Bank
853am
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LETTE R
T H E P O S T A L T E L E G R A P H * C A B L C C O M P A N Y O W C O B W R A T tO ) t r a n s m i t s A M O O E U tfE R S T H I S N IG IT T L E T T E R G R A M e r J B J f X T T O T H K
CLAREN CE
T E R M S A N B C O N O IT IO N S P R IN T E D O N T r f E S A C K O r T H I S S L A N K .
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INDEPENDENT
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P R E S ID E N T .
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s e c y o f The T re a s u ry f
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We
in
d e s ire
tlie establishment ©f
city o f Minneapolis
Grain Lumber
as
a r e g i o n a l r e s e r v e banK lo c a t e d
it Is the center of
agriculture and wholesale business b e t w e e j v ^ i k ^
Mississippi River
and Puget-sound
First
84oam
state
Bank "
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UNION
Form 168
THEO. N. VAIL, PRESIDENT
R B C i ir v e d a t
5 C H BU 2 7
Wyatt Bailding, Cor. 14th andFSts., WasUigtoo, D.C.
5 EXTRA
BOWDON NO J A N
1
1913
0
.SEC RETARY OF T H E T R E A S U R Y
^
W A S H IN G T O N DC ^
WE RE CO M M EN D L O C A T I O N O NE OF R E G I O N A L B A N K S
MOST ADVANTAGEOUS
E N T IR E
S E C T IO N
P O IN T
O W IN G TO C L O S E N E S S
IN M IN N E A P O L IS
IN
TOUCH W IT H
T H IS
&
BOWDON STATE BANK
AS
BY H F K O N IC H E K SECY
623P
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rm 2289 B
MIGHT L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
INCORPORATED
25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA
CABLE SERVICE T O ALL T H E WORLD
This Company T R A N S M I T S and D E L I V E R S messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which nave been assented to by the sender of the following li lg h t L e tte r.
Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to tho sending station for eompurif o>>. and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
transmission or delivery of Unrepeatod N ig lit Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to ti.c .vnount paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond the sum of
F if t y D ollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender .ihereo*.. >ior in any case where tho claim is not presented in writing within
sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission.
This is an U N R E P E A T E D N I G H T L E T T E R , and is delivered by request of the sender, under i ae conditions namod above.
T H E O . N . V A IL , PRESIDENT
R
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B E L V I D E R E B R O O K S , G ENERAL MANAGER
1914JAN 3
e c e iv e d a t
AN 4 3
1 0 4 0
NL
BOW DEN ND J A N Y 2
HO N m
12 36
1914
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M C -A D O O
S E C O O F T H E T R E A S U R Y W A S H IN G T O N OC
WE R E S P E C T F U L Y Y R E Q U E S T T H A T Y O U G I V E M I N N E A P O L I S M I N N F A V O R A B L E
C O N S I D E R A T I O N WHEN L O C A T I N G
IN
E V E R Y WAY F O R U S A S
AGRCI C U LTU R AL PRODUCTS
IT
R E G IO N A L BANKS
IT
B E IN G
MOST C O N V E N IE N T
I S T H E C E N T E R OF T H E G R A I N L U M B E R
AN D A L L
OTHER B U S IN E S S
FOR BA N K S
IN T H IS
T E R R IT O R Y
F A R M E R S A N D $ E f $ l | A i p S J | A | E r 8^ N K
1138P
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G E O . B R Y N J U L S O N , Fv
T
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G . W . H A R R I N G T O N , SECY.
F
arm ers
E
levator
A. T. F O R T N
C
TREAS. & MGR.
om pany
B o w d o n , JN. 13.,_JanJ5tJu___ _____ 191
Secretary Win. G. MoAdoo.,
Washington, D. 0.,
We think Minneapolis is entitled to one of
*
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the Regional Reserve Banks as the principaf part of our Business
of Banking. Farm Products and Farm Implements centers there.
We requst that you disignate that City as a
location for one of those banks.1*
Yours very truly,
The Farmers Elevator Co.
toy order of the Biraotons*1 *
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WESTERN UNION
DAY HHTTER. ^
Form 2589 B
/
THEO. N. VAIL, PRESIDENT
.ECEIVED A T
684
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SECRETARY OF TRSA30RY-------------------------------
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OF BOfMAM HEREWITH APPLIES fOR MEMBERSHIP IV THE.JEW FEDERAL
BAMCIHG SYSTEM AXD BSOOMMEX&S THAT THE REGIONAL BAXK FOR THIS
nrs-rpmT HZ LOCATED AT MIBJEAP0LI3 FOR THE RSAS0M THAT THE
GENERAL B A K IK G A T ID S p S c T H S R E IS HARKJHY »ITH THE PRIH C IRU SS
TO BE PUT, I I
PRACTICE BY THE, HEW SYSTEM W H * 5 A P W a 3 j ^ g ^ p \
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THE.NORTHWEST
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TELEGRAM
20WU MO 12
BKAHTFOED N D Jan 8 1914
Secretary of Treasury,
f\
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Washington I) G
We respectfully request that a regional bank be located at Minneapolis
Minn
State Bank of Brantford
f
1245pm
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F“ aJ,s
N
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T
M
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S
S
A
G
E
THE Vv£STERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMP m NY
IN C O R P O R A T E D
25.000 OFFICES IN AMERICA
CABLE SERVICE T O ALL T H E WORLD
This Company TRANSM ITS and D ELIVER S message* only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been absented to bv tbe sender of the following mKvsa^
Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the .sending Station for comparison, and the Uomputiv will not hold itself liable for'error* or d^Uv.s t>tr&nsmisslon or delivery ot Unrepeated Night Messages, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to ten times the amount paid for transmission; nor in anv ca*e bcvondJthe sum
of Fifty -Dollars, at which, unless otherwise slated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor m any ease where the claim is not presented in writing within
sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission.
Thia is an U N R EPEA TED N IG H T MESSAGE, ami is delivered by request of-the sender, unde? tbe conditions named above
N. V A IL, PRESIDENT
THEO.
R
B ELV ID E R E
B R O O K S , GENERAL MANAGER
,
e c e iv e d a t
F105CH
OK-
10
N IG H T
1 1 O '*
B R E M E N NO O A K J A N Y T
„cC Y
Q:y ,
1914
2£V
WASHN DC
AP P R O V E O F 'L O C A T IO N
OF . R E G I O N A L B A N K A T M I N N E A P O L I S
S T A T E BANK
................ —
JSH
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TREASURY
WE H E A R T I L Y
/
y
O F B R EM EN
9 5 4 PM
7
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>rm 2289 B
NIGHT L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
IN C O R P O R A T E D
25,000 O F FIC E S IN AM ERIC A
CAB LE SERVICE T O A LL T H E WORLD
Xhig Company T R A N S M I T S and D E L I V E R S messag'es only on conditions.lim itin','
liability, which have been assented to b y the sender of the following' N i g h t L e t te r .
iLi-iors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company w ill not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
■ansmission or delivery of llu x c p e a te d N i g h t L e tte rs , sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond the sum of
F i f t y D o lla r s , at which, unless otherwise stated below,.this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in w ritin g w ithin
six ty days after the messnire is tiled w ith the Company lor transmission.
This Is an U N R E P E A T E D N I G H T L E T T E R , and Is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above.
TH EO .
R
N . V A IL ,
P R E S ID E N T
B E L V ID E R E
B R O O K S , G EN ER AL M ANAGER
e c e iv e d a t
1492
F 7 6 C H FB 3 5 NL 2 EXTRA
BR I NSiviADE N 0 JAN’’ “A
secretary
of
the
, ?
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2
4I
treasury
WASHINGTON DC
HAVE M I N N E A P O L I S A P P O I N T E D FOR RE G IO N A L
AND ONLY OUTLET FOR THE
BANK B E IN G THE PROPER NATURAL
FARMING T E R R I T O R Y OF THE NORTHWEST
A L L G R A IN MONEY FROM NORTH
AND SOUTHDAKOTA, MONTANA A n D M IN N E S O T A
BE i NG HANDLED THERE
F I R S T NATIONAL BANK
BR I NSS.iADE ND
jF O T m
830PM
CsJ)_
_______________
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Form 2289 B '
NIQHT L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
INCORPORATED
26,000 O FFIC ES IN A M E R IC A
TMs Company T R AN SM ITS and D I ___
Errors can be retarded against only b.v rep
craaamlsstoB or delivery ot Unrepeated f
Flftjr DoUwn, at which, unless otherwise 1
sixty days after the message to filed with tto
This is an U N R E P E A T E D N IG H T J
CABLE SERVICE T O ALL T H E WORLD
ron conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following M ( b t le tter,
not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transmission; nor In any case beyond the sum of
_ v, this jdbwage has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case-where the claim is not presented in writing within
»y for transmission.
, andJT delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above.
aek to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will
THCO. N. VAIL, PRESIDENT
B E L V ID E R E B R O O K S , G EN E R A L M ANAaEft
RECEIVJEOnfkjh
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N 0 DEC 31 1913
BUCHANAN
W J MCAOOO
WASHINGTON OC
WE FAVOR NAMING MINNEAPOLIS REGIONAL RESERVE CITY FOR NORTHWESTERN
TERKlTORY FROM MISSISSIPPI RIVER TO PUGET SOUND
BUCHAnAN STATE BANK
F H
1914
C A 8H l . t R
836PM
(ANSWERED
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J . O . W IG E N
P A U L M. B R O W N
PR ESIDENT
VICE P R E S 'T
B
ccyrcs
St a t e
and
T. S
B U R IN G R U D
CASHIER
State B a n k
C o u n ty D ep o s ita r y
B U C Y R U S , NO. D A K O T A
January 15, 1914.
Secretary Of the Treasury,
Washington, D. C. /
Dear Sir:
/ l wish herewith to call the a t t e n t ‘
on of the
committee in c m r g e to the geographical location of the City
of M i nn e a polis,/ Minnesota as a desirable place at which to
eota
"ii""SncSfiona 1 Reserve Bank.
Minneapolis is, as it
were, the gate which connectstftlie east and the west.
It
is the opinoin of the writer that no other city is so well
situated, and able to handle the business of the North west
as is the City ofi Minneapolis.
Thanking you in advance for an unbiased
consideration of this matter, I beg to remain,
STis
Respectfully
/
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HIQHT L E T TE R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
IN C O R P O R A T E D
25,000 O F F IC E S IN A M ER IC A
C AB LE SERVICE T O ALL T H E WORLD
This Company T R A N S M I T S and D E L I V E R S messages only on conditions limiting' its liability, which nave been assented to by the sender o f the following’ Nigrht L e t t e r .
Errors can be (ruarded asrainst only by repeating a message back to the sending station for eomnaris-on. and the Company w ill not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
transmission or delivery of U n r e p e a t e d Nigrht L e t t e r s , sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to the a nount paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond the sum of
F i f t y D o lla r s , at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender tiereoi. lor in any case where the claim is not presented in w ritin g within
sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission.
This is an U N R E P E A T E D N I G H T L E T T E R , and la delivered by request of the sender, under ! ic- conditions named above.
T H E O . N. V A IL , PRESIDENT
B E L V ID E R E B R O O K S , GENERAL MANAGER
1914
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*HC HON SECY OF THE TREASURY
W a SHN HO
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WE FEEL THAT FOR THE
13ENEFS T OF T HE WHO LE NORTHWEST
ON ACCOUNT OF THE LARGE AMOUNT OF BUSINESS WHICH t h e
NORTHWESTERN BANKS ARE COMPELLED TO
HO WITH MINNEAPOLIS THAT ONE
OF THE RESERVE BANKS SHOULD BE LOOATED AT THAT PLACE
AND WE URGE Y O U ‘
TO
FOR W E KNOW THAT
LOOK INTO THIS MATTER VERY CAREFULLY
AFTER YOU HAVE DONE SO
YOU WILL DECIDE ON MINNEAPOLIS
RESPECTFULLY YOURS
S G MORE
FOR ONE OF THE BANKS
CASHR FIRST NATIONAL BANK
1210A
Form
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NIGHT L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
INCORPORATED
25,000"OFFICES IN AM ERICA
CABLE SERVICE T O A LL T H E WO '.LD
This Company T R AN SM ITS and D E L IV E R S messages only on conditions limiting its liability, Which have been assented to by the sender of the following m tfat Letter.
- *~r0f8 «* * beffuwrdea • n iw t only byrepcatinjra m enift back to the sending: station lor comparison, and the Company will not bold iteelf liable for errors or delays in
gnsmjaslon or delivOTy of Unrepeated
Letters, sent at reduced rates?beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transmission; nor in any ease beyond the sum ot
£irty Dollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where tho claim is not presented In writing within
sixty days after the mcssajro is died with the Company for transmission.
This is an U N B E P E A T E D N IG H T LE T T E K t and is delivered by request ot the sender, under the conditions named above.
T H E O . N . VAIL., P R E S I D E N T ________________________________________________________________ B E L V ID E R E B R O O K S , GENERAL MANAGER
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v ••'ARM HAC2IH3KY IS FROM AND TO HINlEiAPOLIS HI3K WS URG52
THAT A luiGIQilAL
B2S2R73
B/0IK K3 ESTABLISHED THERE K t t TIKI
,auaS B «»T B R K DISTRICT
PIRS'i’ S3ATE M M .
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POSTAL TELE" ^APH-CABLECOMPANY ■" c”
2 4, W.
CLARENCE H. MACKAY, President
I
J, 0 . STEVENS, Sec’y.
VW. H. BAKER, V. P. & 6 . M. |
'°"THE COMMERCIAL CABL COMPANY.
I
CLARENCE H. MACKAY, President.
| ALBERT BECK, Sec*?.
GEO. 6 . WARD, V. P. & G. M.
NICHT TELEGRAM
1
I ’ o s f i i l T f ' l o c r a p I i - C a b l e C o m p a n y t r a n s i r i t * a n d d e l i y e r s X t e h t M e ^ i » £ P s s i i b j ( ‘c t t < > 1 h (i t e r m s a n d c o n d i t i o n s p r i n t e d
o f tills b la n k .
Received at Postal Telcgraph-Cnble Company Building, Washington.
Nigh' :Lotte:’
236ch o
98 nl S ex Via Minneapolis
Burlington, N.P„ Jan 7-14.
I. G . MoAdoo,
Secy of the Treasury.,
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Washington P. C.
(Form..—--It is our desire if a regional bank is looated I———
in this part of the northwest that it be in Minneapolis
if looatedjin that City it would be a benefit to
the entire northwest as it is the oenter {rain lumber
and agricultural business and the people of that City know
the conditions of this entire northwest mora thoroughly than any
other city in the northwest in referenoe to all lines
of business and it would be a benefit to the
entire public and to the people at large if that
city is ohosen,
German Amerioan State Bank,
Gourgen Olson,
President
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U£ N : -
TELEGRAM
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BUXTON I D Jan 5 1914
Hon W G ifcAdoo, Secretary Treasury,
Washington D G
Dear Sir i Because of the natural flow of money from grain lumber and
farm machinery from and to Minneapolis,Minn, we request that a regional
reserve bank be eatablished there. Very respectfully,
i i
EE Lommen
I r o r m
1914
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M i a H T /L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
INCORK) RATED
25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA
«
. CABLE SERVICE T O ALL T H E WORLD
Xhla Company T R A N S M I T S and D E U V E I i S messages only on conditions limiting its liability,“which have been assented to by the sender of the foUowingr N ig h t Iie tte r.
. tri-ora euii be guarded atrainstonly by repeating: a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company w ill not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
transmission or delivery of Unrepeated N ig h t Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond the sum of
F if t y D olla rs, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where tho claim is not presented in writing: within
sixty days after the message Is filed with the Company for transmission.
•'
This is an U N R E P E A T E D N I O H T L E T T E R , and is delivered by rgqurrtnl'ttin sender, under ‘the conditions named above.
T H E O . N . V A IL , P R ESIDEN T
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W OULD M E E T W I T H T H E U N A N IM O U S
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Form2289B
NIGHT L E T T E R
THE WESTERN
UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
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IN C O R P O R A T E D
■NL
25,<K>0 f c ir iC E S IN A M ER IC A
CADLE SERVICE T O A LL T H E WORLD
This Company TR ANSM ITS^ and D E M V E R S messages only on conditions limiting' its lia bility, which have been assented to by the sender of the following: Nigrlit Letter.
Errors can be fcruajded|W -a^»t only b$fi?epeatin{r a mcssagre back to the sending- station for comparison, and the Company w ill not hold Itself liable for errors or delays In
transmission or delivery 0 8 y n jBpeate d M i iglit Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transmission; nor In any case beyond the sum of
F ifty D ollars, at wh,|ph, uftlsss o t h e r w ly stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any ease where the claim Is not presented In wrlttntc w ithin
sixty days atter thtira^siuf o l i f 11e(1 w-itjrthe Company for transmission.
This Is an i r n g ^ A l f E D XIGjpCT L E V T E R , and is delivered by request of the sender, Under the conditions named above.
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P R E ^ fb E M fr
B E L V ID E R E
D R O O K S , G EN ER AL M ANAGER
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1914JAN I .PM I 35
CAKD0.HD 312-1
oECRSTAifY OF THE TREASURY
WASHINGTON DC
OH ACCOUNT OF MIKKHAPOLIS K3IHG TIE DISTRIBUTIHG
POIiii FOR PRACTICALLY ALL OF T I G :HQRTHWIiST^RK STATES AMD TK5
CLIliRIiJG P0IHT FOR PRACTICALLY ALL OF m 3 GRAIH DRAFTS _
WiJ WOULD HX0MKJ1/D MIH1I3AP0LIS A3 A '
LOCATION uF '0H3 01' TH3 CENTRAL RUSEKVii BaSKS W* Bi3LIi37j3 IBi!.' IT
would
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poikt
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Hi TKU. H0RTHWH3TERB STATUS
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/•: L . T H O M P S O N , V/cc P*es/a*/vr
M A * / * Y L O A D , C a s h /**
IV. «✓. E V A N S , A s s 'r Ca s h ten
A .J V .B /9 A D L er, A s s 'r Ca s h / * *
January 6, 1914.
Honorable W.G.McAdoo, Sec'y of the Treasury,
*Tash t ngt o n , B.C.
Dear Sir;Referring to the Federal Reserve Banks that you
are about to establish we arevery much infavor of having
one established in Minneapolis.
We think that this city
is entitled to one of the Regional Reserve Banks as the
principal part of our business of banking, farm products
and farm implements centers in that city.
We would respectfully request that you designate
that city as a location for one of these banks.
Yours ve‘
rTr
n
/
H L -S
Cashier
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C. J. LORD, Vice President.
H A R R Y LORD, Vice President.
F. L.THOMPSON, President.
CAPITAL
AND
SURPLUS
HICAL
VIPSON .T rea surer
<_APHAM, S ecretary.
$175,000.00
FARM L O A N S A N D R E A L E S T A T E
C ando,N orth D ako ta,
Hon. nr. a. McAdoo
Secretary of the Treasury
Washington, D. c.
Sir,-
Knowing this North West Country as we do aril the amount o f
business lone with Minneapolis,
Minn, for the territory f r o m ^ a p ^
----- ——
including the northern Part of Wisconsin to the RocKy Mountains or
Pugent Sound.
TTe feel that this part of the country could be best
served by establishing one of the “
regional banKsu at Minneapolis, Minn.
A large majority of the grain products of the northwest to
the BocKy Mountains, and even beyond, are handled through and paid for
by the Minnesota Banlcs, the same may be said of manufactured articles,
including agricultural implements, lumber, etc. that is these articles
go out from Minneapolis or through companies doing business in Minneapolis
and other Minnesota points, and in a liKe manner are paid fee through
these points.
In handling farm mortgages we also find the Twin Cities a great
center for handling such items, and feel that the territory above mentioned
could be best served by a regional banK being established as above
stated.
We trust that you will give these matters due consideration,
When you are on your trip of Inspection.
Yours v^ry respectfully,
^ c re ta ry
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Cfcrringtcn N. D Dec 31st
Jan 1,1*14
Secretary of the Treasury,
Washington, D*C.
We r e t o m e n d that one c l fed era l Reserve Banks be located at
Minneapolis owing t© natural flow of money between the Horthwest and
Minneapolis and because nest farm produets are marketed there*
f'
lANSW bRED
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CGMBHireial State Banlt^
by N IS. LandWKfe,Cash! er.
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UNION
AM
TEL
Form16S
THEO. N. VAIL. PRESIDENT ..
ic a iv iE lD jKT W|fitt Building, Cor. 14th and FSts., Washington, D.C.
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1914
SECRETARY Cp THE TREASURY
I
WASHINGTON DC
WS RECOMMEND ONE OP REGIONAL BANKS BE
:~ORM
I0CATED IN MINNEAPOLIS
OWING TO. NORMAL FLOW OF MDKSY BETWEEN THIS SECTION AND
MINNEAPOLIS AND FARM. PRODUCTS MARKET THERE
THE FIRST. NAT BANK OF 'CARRINGTON. ND
BY G S. NEWBERRY CASHR.
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RIOHT L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
,
INCORPORATED
25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA
CABLE SERVICE T O ALL T H E WORLD
This Company T R A N S M I T S and D E L I V E R S messages only on conditions limiting: its liability, which .lave been assented to by the sender of the following: Nlgrht L e tte r.
Errors win be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending: station for c o m m riF o a . and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
truismiRsion or delivery of Unrepeated N ig h t Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to ti.c ?. nount paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond the sum of
^ tfty D olla rs, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender jhereoi. aor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing: within
xty days after the message is flled with the Company for transmission.
This is an U N R E P E A T E D N I G H T L E T T E R , and is delivered by request of the sender, under i le conditions named above.
T H E O . N. V A IL, PRESIDENT
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NIBHT L E T T E R
Form 2289 B
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
INCORPORATED
25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA
.
CABLE SERVICE T O ALL T H E WORLD
This Company TR AN SM ITS and D E L IV E U 8 messages only on conditions limiting: its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following1Night I<etter.
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transmission or delivery
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sixty days after the message is filed with the Company fair titmwuissloK"
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CASSELTON N 0 JAN 1~1*914
SECRETARY OF TREASURY
WASHINGTON OC
WE VVOUIO LIKE TO SEE
A FEOERAL RESERVE BANK LOCATEO
AT MINNEAPOLIS IT IS THE
CENTRE OF THE GRAIN LUMBER
PRODUCE AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT AND OTHER
IS THE MOST CONVENIENT POINT
IN EVERY WAY FOR THE
TRANSACTION OF BUSINESS FROM THIS
BUSINESS OF THIS NORTHWEST AND
TERRITORY
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CASSELTON
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Form2289B
NIQHT L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
IN C O R P O R A T E D
25,000 O F FIC ES IN A M ER IC A
CAB LE SERVICE T O A LL T H E WORLD
This Company T R A N S M IT S and D E L I V E R S messages only on conditions. limiting: its liability, which have been assented to by the sender o f the following: N ig h t L e tter.
Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company w ill not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
'Transmission or delivery of XTnrepeated N lg lit Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond the sum of
'ifty D ollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in w ritin g within
tsixty days after the message is filed with the Company fo r transmission.
This is an U N R E P E A T E D N I G H T L E T T E R , and is delivered by request o f the sender, under the conditions named above.
T H E O . N. V A IL, PRESIDENT
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B R O O K S , GENERAL MANAGER
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NIBHT L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
INCORPORATED
25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA
CABLE SERVICE T O ALL T H E WORLD
This Company TR ANSM ITS and D E L IV E R S messages only on conditions limiting: its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the followintr NUrht letter.
Errors can be guarded agrainst only by repeating a message back- te~tfc£Lgending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
trapgmteBion or delivery of Unrepeated Night Letters, sent at reduced rat&,*1>eyondA.£um equal to the amount paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond the sum of
y ifty Dollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has 'beeoTvataed by the seh'der^heveo&.nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within
Sixty days after the>message is filed with the Company for transmission^ :
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This is an IW R E P E A T E I> N IG H T L E T T E R , and is delivered by request of the B^pjler, tinder the conditions named above.
T H E O . N . V A IL , PRESIDENT
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B E L V ID E R E B R O O K S , GENERAL MANAGER
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TH E F A R M IN G
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IN T E R E S T S
HARDEST H IT
OF THE S T A T E
BY R E C E N T T A R I F F
F E E L T H A T TH EY ARE
L E G IS L A T IO N
BUT F E E L THAT
T H E Y A R E G O I N G TO B E C O M P E N S A T E D B Y NEVrf C U R R E N C Y L E G I S L A T I O N
T H IS
CA N O N L Y
BE A C C O M P L I S H E D B Y L O C A T I N G
R E G IO N A L R ESER VE BANKS
A'
F IN A N C IA L
CENTER
OF
IN
THE C I T Y
ONE O F T H E
OF M I N N E A P O L I S
TH E MARKET
THE D I S T R I C T
M ERC HAN TS AND FARM ERS BANK
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WESTERN UNION
■ DAY HHTTER
Fona 2689 B
THEO. N. VAIL, PRESIDENT
kiiCEIVED A T
F 21 CH RA 5 0 B L U E 4
892
EXA
C A Y U G A NO J A N
1 1914
/
SECRETARY
7
OF T R E A S U R Y
W A S H IN G T O N
THE
B O AR D OF D I R E C T O R S
HELD
T H E IR
M IN N
T H IS
1914 JAN I
DC
OF
CAYUGA S T A T E
D A Y D I R E C T E D ME TO
REQU EST T H A T R E G IO N A L
OF T H IS
16
BANK A T S P E C IA L M E E T IN G
C O N V E Y TO YOU
RESERVE
B A N K BE L O C A T E D A T M I N N E A P O L I S
T H E G E N E R A L T R A D E C E N T E R OF G R E A T G R A I N
AN D S T O C K B U S I N E S S
PM 7
PRODUCE A G R IC U L T U R A L
C O M M U N IT Y
CAYUGA S T A T E
BANK
G M H A P P C A SH R
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NIBHT L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
INCORPORATCD
25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA
CABLE SERVICE T O ALL T H E WORLD
This Company TR AN SM ITS and D E U V E R S messages only on conditions limiting Its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following N lth t Letter.
Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
ransmission or delivery of Unrepeated N ight Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond the sum of
Fifty Dollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within
sixty days after the message Is flled with the Company for transmission.
This is an U N R E P E A T E D M IG H T L E T T E R , and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above.
T H E O . N . V A IL , P R E S I D E N T
R
e c e iv e d a t
_ ^ 6H L Y
70
B E L V ID E R E B R O O K S , G E N E R A L M A N A G E R
t
N L 4 EX A
' 'A '•m-
CENTER ND JAN 8 1913
9
AM
4
q6
SECY OF THE TREASURY
WASHN DC
^
Os 'lllC —
JJELIEVING MINNEAPOLIS MINN SHOULD HAVE ONE -OF THE RESERVE BANKS
WE TAKE THIS METHOD OF CALLING YOUR ATTENTION TO THE
-FACT THAT MINNEAPOLIS IS THE MOST CENTRAL POINT IN THE
UNITED-STATES IN THE HANDLING! OF GRAIN LUMBER AND AGRICULTURSL
IMPLEMENTS A RESERVE BANK AT MINNEAPOLIS WILL MEET THE REQUIREMENTS
OKA LARGER DISTRICT AND CONTROL A GREATER VOLUME OF
BUSINESS THAN ANY OTHER MIDDLE WEST CITY
BANK OF OLIVE CO
P
FRED B WICK CASHIER
4 AM
/
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irm 2289 B
NIQHT L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
IN C O R P O R A T E D
25,000 O F F IC E S IN A M ER IC A
C A B LE SERVICE T O ALL T H E WORLD
This Company T R A N S M IT S and D E L I V E R S messages only on conditions lim itin g its liability, which nave been assented to by the sender of the following’ N ig h t L e tter.
Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company w ill not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
' ’•ansmission or delivery o f U u rep eated N ig h t Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to ti>c anount paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond the sum of
'ft y D ollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender ohereoi; aor in any case where the claim is not presented in w riting within
<ty days after the message is filed w ith the Company for transmission.
This is an U N R E P E A T E D N I G H T L E T T E R , and is delivered by request o f the sender, under f is conditions named above.
T H E O . N. VAIL, PRESIDENT
R
e c e iv e d a t
1
47
B E L V ID E R E B R O O K S , GENERAL MANAGER
1 7 5 N Y FX
31
Ml; 2
EXA
*
C A S8E LLT0B N O R^H O AKO TA
SECY OF TREASURY
.
JAN 3 H4
?
W ASHN DC
V/E H I G H L Y
RECOMMEND M I N N E A P O L I S FOR
FOR THE T R A N S A C T IO N OF THE
NORTH WEST B U S I N E S S AND THE
CENTRAL OF G R A IN LUMBER A G R I C U L T U R A L
FARMERS S E C U R I T Y BANK
A R E G IO N A L BANK B E IN G C O N V E N IE N T
CHA FFE E ND
IMPLEMENTS AND OTHER B U S I N E S S
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NIOHT L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
INCORPORATED
25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA
CABLE SERVICE T O ALL T H E WORLD
Tills Company T R A N S M I T S and D E L I V E R S messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following: N ig h t L e tte r.
Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company w ill not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
transmission or delivery of' un repe ated N ig h t Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transmission; nor In any case beyond the sum of
F if t y D olla rs, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within
lixty days after the message is Hied with the Company fgc^tmiismlssion.
This is an U N R E P E A T E D ^ G IIJS U U E -TT E R i^ a m l
vered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above.
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S E C Y OF T R E A S U R Y
W AS H N DC
TH E D IR E S T O R S
L O C A T IO N
OF THE F IR S T
OF R E G I O N A L B A N K
MORE C O N V E N I E N T
B U S IN E S S
B E IN G
IM P L E M E N T S
N A T IO N A L
AT C I T Y
I N E V E R Y W AY
THE
C E N T E R OF
BANK
OF C H U R C H E S F E R R Y D E S I R E
OF M I N N E A P O L I S
FOR TH E T R A N S A C T IO N
THE
G R A IN
OF O UR
LU M B ER PRODUCE A G R IC U L T U R E
AND OTHER B U S IN E S S
H C HANSON
AS B E IN G
IT FIRST NATL BANK
1 050P
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NIGHT L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
IN C O R P O R A T E D
25,000 O F FIC E S IN A M ER IC A
CAB LE SERVICE T O A LL T H E WORLD
This Company T R A N S M IT S and D E I .I V E R S messages only on conditions lim iting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender o f the follow ing N ig h t Letter,
Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company w ill not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
transmission or delivery o f lin re p ea te d N ig h t Letters, sent at reduced rates, bevond a sum equal to the amount paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond the sum of
F ifty D ollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing; withia
s iit y days after the message is flled with the Company for transmission.
This is an U N R E P E A T E D N I G H T L E T T E R . and is delivered by request o f the sender, under the conditions named above.
TH E O .
N - V A I L , P R E S ID E N T
R e c e iv e d a t
F15G 0H TN
B E L V ID E R E
24
NL
1 0
B R O O K S , G EN ER AL M ANAGER
51
CLEVELAND
NO DAK J A N
b
1914
/
SEGKETAKY W G MCADOO
/
W A S H IN G T O N DC
Wfc E A k N E S T L Y
K c.
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M IN N E A P O L IS M IN N AS
B U S IN E S S
OF T H E
YO U T O
IT S
if I
E S T A B L IS H
L O C A T IO N
A K E G Io N A L
THERE W IL L
/
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/
BANK A T
GREATLY F A C IL IT A T E
NORTHWEST
TH E
C LE V E LA N D FARMERS ELEVATO R
CO
114PM
G R A IN
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Form2289B
NI0HT L E TTE R
TH E WESTfiRNi UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
INCORPORATED
25,000 O F FIC B 3 II
iMERICA
C A B LE SERVICE T O A LL T H E W ORLD
This Company T R A N S M I T S and D E L I ' |RS messages only on conditions limiting: its liability, which have been assented to by the sender o f the following* N ig h t L e tte r,
n ^ a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company w ill not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
Errors can be guarded against only by repi
s e t t e r s , sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond the sum of
transmission or delivery o f U n rep ea t'
below, this message has been valued by th^ugeader thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in w ritin g within
F i f t y D o lla rs . at which, unless otherw
sixty days after the message is flled witl
ipany for transmission.
A
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This Is an U N R E P E A T E D N IG :
T E R , and is delivered by request.of the Beeler, u^der the conditions named above.
T H E O . N . V A I L , P RESI DBMT
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B E L V ID E R E B R O O K S , GENERAL MANAGER
j
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81
V10
1914JAN I
AM W 09
CLEVELAND . N D 3 U 1
HON W G MCADOO
WASHINGTON DC
WE VERY MUCH FAVOR. YOUR CREATING A ’RESERVE DISTRICT
INCLUDING IN THIS DISTRICT PROM THE M ISS IS SIP P I
RIVER TO THE PUGET SOUND WITH MINNEAPOLIS MINN AS REGIONAL
RESERVE CITY
CLEVELAND STATE BANK
ANSW ERED!
•I o
.I - v
1914
s
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/
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1
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36WU MO 34 NL
TELEGRAM
CLIFFORD N D Jan 1 1914
rTon Secretary of Treasury,
Washington,D.C«
It is our desire to have regional reserve bank located in Minneapolis,
Minn, as 'being more convenient for the transaction of our business,
being the center of grain, lumber, agricultural implements and other
business
fA
Clifford State ;gank
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TEL
UNION
AM
Form 2138
THEO. N. VAIL, PRESIDENT
V92 CH: 43
4 0 3
1914 JAN 1 PM
CLYDE.ND'1
TH3 HOi; SJCY OF TREASURY
WASHINGTON DC
MiaBjSAIOLIiJ WOULD B2 TH3 BUST PLAC3 IN WHICH TO L0CAT3
A RSGIONAL BANK TOR TH2 INERIJSTS OF THIS SUCTION
OF TH3 STATU MIHN2AP0LIS IS OUR WHDL2SAL2 AIDtJOBBIHG
CUKVUR OUR GRAIN HARK3T AMD MAIN BANKING CITY ITS
SJL2CTI01I WOULD MS3T S IS K QSHSRAJi APPROVAL
CLYDU S T A T S 'BANK
t
13
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NIGHT L E T T E R
F o rm 2289 B
TH E WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
IN C O R P O R A T E D
25,000 O F FIC E S IN AM ERIC A
C AB LE SERVICE T O ALL T H E WORLD
This Company T R A N S M IT S and D E L I V E R S messages only on conditions limiting- its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the follow ing N ig h t Letter.
Errors can be guarded against only by repeating' a message back to the sending: station for comparison, and the Company w ill not hold itself liable lor errors or delays ill
transmission or delivery of U n repeated N ig h t Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transmission; nor in any ease beyond the sum of
F ifty D ollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim js not presented in w riting within
sixty days alter the message is Hied with the Company for transmission.
This Is an U N R E P E A T E D N I G H T L E T T E R , and is delivered by request o f the sender, under the conditions named above.
THEO-
R
N.
VAIL,
B E L V ID E R E B R O O K S , GEN ER AL M ANAGER
PRESIDENT
e c e iv e d a t
9 Z H Y 3 4 NL
1549
6 EX
COGSWELL ND JAN 5 1 9 1 4
W G MCADOO
SECY TR EA SY WASHN DC
BECAUSE THE NATURAL FLOW OF MONEY FROM G R A IN
LUMBER ETC
FARM M A CH IN E RY
IS FROM AND TO M I N N E A P O L I S MIN NE SO TA WE REQUEST THAT
A RE G IO N A L RESERVE BANK BE
E S T A B L I S H E D THERE
COGSWELL STATE BANK
BY G L STROBECK V I C E P R E S I D E N T
121 6 AW
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Qxmsum, gejmrtramil
TELEG R A M
18P0
A
29 via Minneapolis
COL& HARBOR 3J D
Jan 2 1913
Seoretary Treasury
Wash'n D C
WE DESIRE M A T A CENTERAL 3PUK 3E LOCATED AT HIN1TEAP0LIS
Mimr OUH BAHKIHa THE LUIOER GRAIN ax> agricultural implehents
BUSINESS IN THIS TOWS’IS PRA CTICALLY ALL DOflBSSHaotJGH
MINNEAPOLIS
NORTHWESTERN STA TE
,A
3 J 7 ^ t
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UNION
'TER
Form 2589 B
THEO. N. VAIL, PRESIDENT
r e c e iv e d
a t
A 45N Y R 5 6 BLUE
COLEAU
NO J A N
3
194
HON WM G MCADOO
S E C T Y OF T H E T R E A S U R Y W AS H N DC
IT
IS
OUR D E S I R E
AT M IN N E A P O L IS
T R A N S A C T IO N
T H IS
IS
YOU
B E IN G
OF B U S I N E S S
T H E R E A S O N OURS
PRODUCT
THAT
G R A IN
W OULD BE TH E
IS
AN
E S T A B L IS H
THE
M O ST L O G I C A L
FROM OUR
STATE
A G R IC U L T U R A L
AND W IT H
A R E G IO N A L
T H E IR
P O IN T
T H IS
IS
BANK
FOR T H E
SO FOR
S T A T E AN D OUR P R I N C I P A L
LARGE T E R M IN A L ELE V A TO R S M IN N E A P O L IS
MOST F A V O R A B L E L O C A T IO N
F IR S T
STATE
BANK
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N I G HT
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LETTERGRAM
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INDEPENDENT
COMP E TITIV E
N u M a e R
PRO G R E S S
“
HS3B. 42 CH. HR. 35 N. L. Via Minneapolis, Minn*
Columbus, N. D., Jan. 2-1914.
Hon* V. Q. MeAdoo,
Secy* of Treasury, Washington, D.G.
We believe the Northwest demands and is entitled
to a
regional reserve center hot further distant than the Twin Cities
and would respectfully suggest that Minneapolis be
re serve c ity of such dls trict •
tw
farmers State Bank.
named as regional
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WESTERN UNION
DAY M T T E R
Form 2589 B
v
THEO. N. VAIL, PRESIDENT
nfiG E IV E D A T
BD
„„
1915 DEC
31
PM
3 42
V 289 CH 30 BUJE
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ECY OF THE. D S TREASURY
WAdHINGTOH DC
BELIEVIHG THAT- MMKEAPOLIS OFFERS ADVANTAGES SUPERIOR TO AJtY
OTHER CITY IX THE. WORTHIEST FOR ,THE LOCATION OF A REGIONAL RESERVE
BANK WE STRONGLY. URGE. YOU TO FAVORABLY COUS IEER ITS APFLICATIOH
THE BANK OF CONWAY
_
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WESTERM UNION
TELEG R AM
118 3
Form163
THEO. N. VAIL, PRESIDENT
Wyatt Building, Cor. 14th and FSts., Washington, D.C.
r e c e iv e d AT
A55NY R
31
CO O P E R S TO W N ND J A N
,ON S E C Y OF TH E
3 1914
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C O M M U N IT Y WE R E S P E C T F U L L Y W I S H
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BE S E L E C T E D
FOR T H E
TO
AND B A N K I N G
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E S T A B L I S H M E N T OF A R E G I O N A L R E S E R V E
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B A N K O F CO O PER STO W N
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340AM
JAN 4
______
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NIQHT LETTER
TH E WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
IN C O R P O R A T E D
25,000 O F FIC E S IN A M ER IC A
C AB LE SERVICE T O A LL T H E WORLD
This Company T R A N S M IT S and D E L I V E R S messages only on conditions limiting1its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following: N ig h t Letter.
Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and tile Company wilt not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
transmission or delivery o f U n repeated N ig h t Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond the sum o f
F ifty D ollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by tiie sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in w ritin g within
sixty days after the message is flled with the Company for transmission.
This is an U N R E P E A T E D N I G H T L E T T E R , and is delivered by request o f the sender, under the conditions named above.
THEO.
R
N. V A IL , PRE SIDENT
B E L V ID E R E B R O O K S , GENERAL MANAGER
e c e iv e d a t
F211CH
LY
49
NL 2 EXA
1 4 1 6
W IL 0 E R 0 8 E
NO J A N
13
1914
W U MGADOO
S E C Y T R E A S U R Y WASH DC
M IN N E A P O L IS
THE MARKET
M IN N E A P O L IS
A S S IS T S
T H IS
PUCE
PLACE
LARGELY
S E C T I ON A N D WE B E L I E V E
FOR L O C A T I O N
A G R IC U L T U R A L
OF A
IN T E R E S T S ARE
FO R
IN
F IN A N C IN G
THE
FE D E R A L RESERVE
TO BE
PRODUCTS T H IS
M O V E M E N T OF T H E
TH AT M IN N E A P O L IS
F A K M E K S M ER BA M S ' "
A G R IC U L T U R A L
BANK
IS
THE L O G IC A L
IF
THE
SERVED
’
C O T T O N W O O O L A K E NO
W 1
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S E C T IO N
CROPS
IN
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W E S T E R UNION
NIGHT0 ETTER
Fora 2289 B
THEO. N. VAIL, PRESIDENT
RECEIVED AT
F202CH tfl ,42NL
l3 0 7
C O U L E E NO J A N 3
m
BI*J* i M
5 35
1914
G t«‘,CAOOO
I; y
S E C Y . O F T R E A S U R Y W ASHN DC
AS M IN N E A P O L IS
IS
T H E NORTHWEST AN D
TH AT M IN N E A P O L IS
THE NATURAL
IT S
B A N K IN G
BE D E S IG N A T E D
O F O NE F O R R E G I O N A L R E S E R V E
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M A R K E T F O R T H E P R O D U C T S OF
CENTER
BY
IT
IS
OUR D E S I R E
YOUR C O M M IT T E E A S T H E L O C A T IO N
B A N K S A U T H O R I Z E D U N D E R T H E NEW
C U R R E N C Y LAV;
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COULEE S T A T E BANK
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(Unurtimay Iflantwra (Hii-ODpfratnt*
Aaaonatton
^ ,
(H m tr tn ta ij, SJ. S .,
J a n u a ry ,
1* ' 9 1 4 ,
Secretary W«,G.McAdoo,
Waahington,D.C.,
Dear Sir:-
We think Minneapolis Minnesota should
have one of the Reglnal Reseave Banka as the principal
part of our buisness is handeled through Minneapolis,
•
We request that you designate that Cfcty as a location
for one of these banks.
Yours very truly,
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UNION 12
AM
W S O ffi 3 f PM
Form 168
05
THEO. N. VAIL, PR ESID ENT
Wyatt Building, Cor. 14th and FSts., Washington, D. C.
'.1 4 EX
AL WAYS
OPEN
A N SW ERED
COURTSIJA Y HD 31
THE SECTI OF TREASURY
AN M 1914
WASHINGTON DC 1:r-ORM
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jWE FAVOR • MINNEAPOLIS A8. ID CAT ION OF 012 OF THEREGIQNAL
^
[BANKS' BECAUSE OF BULK OF BUSINESS TRANSACTED IN THIS SECt I o H
IS WITH HPLS
FIRST. NATL BAJJK OF COURTENAY BY C E O '61 BBS CASH ISR.
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UNION
'TE R
JVESTE
DAY
THEO. N. VAIL, PRESIDENT
RECEIVED AT
F34CH
FB 3 9
890
BLUE
COURTENAY N D JA N 2
SECY
1914
OF TR E A S U R Y
t
WASHN DC
WE V E R Y M UCH D E S I R E
IT
W IL L
OF T H E
R E G IO N A L
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CITY'IS
IM P L E M E N T S AND
TH E CENTER
OTHER B U S IN E S S
STUTSMAN COUNTY BANK
Form
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UNION
1914 JAN |
AM
TEL
Form168
pm
THEO. N. VAIL. PRESIDENT
att Building, Cor. 14th and FSts., Washington, D.C.
C 1 2 CH SO
6 EXTRA
AST
CRARY
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OF T H E U S T R E A S U R Y
"'A S H IN G T O P DC
IT
BE
IS TH E D E S IR E
L O C A T E '1 A T M I N N E A P O L I S
G R A IN LUM BER
ANP
N D
OF T H E U N D E R S I G N E D
THE
M IN N E S O T A
PRODUCE A G R IC U L T U R A L
TH E MOST D E S IR A B L E
FARMERS
BANK
P O IN T
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BANKS T H A T A R E G IO N A L
AS
IT
IS
TH E CENTER OF TH E
I M P L E M E N T AN D
FOR T H IS
PA R T OF TH E
THE F IR S T
CRARY
ND
NATL
330P
BANK
BANK
OTHER B U S IN E S S
COUNTRY
OF CRARY
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NIGHT L E T T E R
Form 2289 B
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
IN C O R P O R A T E D
25,000 O F FIC E S IN AM ER ICA
C AB LE SER V ICE T O ALL T H E W ORLD
This Company T R A N S M IT S and D K Iv IV F T tS messages only on conditions lim iting its: liability, which have- been assented to by the sender of the following1 N ight Tetter.
Errors can be guarded against only t>y repeating a message back to the1 pending station for comparison, and the Company -will -not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
transmission or-delivery of U n r e p e a t e d N ight b e tte rs , sent at reduced rate-5, beyond a yum equal to the amount paid for transmission ; nor in any ease beyond the sum of
F ifty Dollars* at which, unless otherwise stated boiow, this message has bee/*, valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing1within
sixty days after the message is tiled >\.Uh the Company lor transmission.
This is an U N T t K P t f A T E D N I G H T L E ' f T t R , ana is doli^-red by requ tu of the sender, under the conditions named above.
T H E O . N. V A I L , P R E S I D E N T
R
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B E L V I D E R E B R O O K S , Gt NEf t AL MANAGER
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HON WM G MCADOO /
W A S HI N GT O N DC
WO ULD
HEAR TILY ENDORSE MINNEAPOLIS AS
US TO DO BU SINESS WIT H
OF A REG IONAL RESERVE
AND
BANK
WOUL D
THE MOST SUITABLE CITY FOR
RECOMMEND
THE ESTABLISHMENT
IN THAT CITY
BANK OF
CROCUS
HENRY HAWKINSON VICE PRESIDENT
130 AM
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F o r m 2 2 S9 B
NIGHT L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
IN C O R P O R A T E D
25,000 O F FIC E S IN AM ER ICA
CAB LE SER VICE T O ALL THE WORLD
This Company T R A N S M IT S '
D E L IV E R S messages only on conditions limiting- its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following’ N ig h t tetter>
Errors can be guarded apfain&i u u .. bv repeating' a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company w ill not hold itself liable lor errors or delays in
transmission or delivery of U nrepeated M g h t Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond the sum of
F ift y Dollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case svhere the claim is not presented in w riting within
sixty days after the message Is flled with the Company for transmission.
This is an U N R E P E A T E D N IG H T L E T T E R , and Is delivered by request o f tbe sender, under the conditions rtamed abo^e.
T HEO.
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N. V A I L , P R E S I D E N T
BELVIDERE
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C19CH
BROOKS,
GENERAL MANAGER
1147
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C R O S B Y ND J A N 6 1 9 1 4
HON WM D M C AD O O
W ASHN DC
M IN N E A P O L IS
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D E S IG N A T E D
TH E R E G IO N A L RESER VE
BANK
726P
BANKS
AND
B Y YO UR C O M M I T T E E
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Form 2289 B
NIGHT L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
INCORPORATED
25,000 O F F IC E S IN A M ER IC A
C A B LE SER VICE T O A LL T H E W ORLD
This Company T R A N S M IT S and DELIVI'jEiS messages only on conditions limiting’ its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following’ N ig h t L etter.
Errors can be guarded against only by r ela tin g a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
transmission or delivery of U nrepeated Ni^'ht Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond the sum of
F ifty Dollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within
Bitty days after the message is tiled with the Company for transmission.
This is an U N R E P E A T E D N IG H T L E T T E R , and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above.
T H E O . N. V A IL, PRESIDENT
B E L V I D E R E B R O O K S , GENERAL MANAGER
R eceived
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1914
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ONE OF T H E
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PAKT
FARM
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PRODUCTS AN D FARM
Y O U 'D E S IG N A T E
THAI
C IT Y
AS
OF O UK B U S I N E S S
K E U IO N A L KE S E K V E
OF B A N K IN G
C E N T E R S T H E R E WE K E w U E S T T H A T
A L O C A T IO N
HRS I
OF ONE O F
STATE BANK
IH E S E
BANKS
OK C R O S B Y
858PM
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Secretary ©f the Treasury,
Washington,D,C.
Kindly give Minneapolis your earnest consideration when placing
regional bank on account ©f its proven ability t© handle our main
products, grain, livestock and produce* We firmly believe we @an best
be served from t&aJL~p*4»fc’
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L T E L E G R A P H -C A B L E C O M P A N Y (IN C O R P O R A T E D ) T R A N S M IT S A N D D E L IV E R S T H I S N IG H T L E T T E R G R A M S U B J E C T T O T H *
C L A R E N C E H . M A C K A Y , P R E S ID E N T .
AM D C O N D IT IO N S P R IN T E D ON T H E B A C K O F T H I S B L A N K .
R E C E I V E D AT
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Washington P.C .
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other
c it y in the Northwest fo r
reserve bank, we stro n g ly urge
advantages superior to any
the lo c a tio n o f a reg io n a l
you to fa vo ra b ly consider th e ir
a p p lic a tio n .
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F o r m 228 9 B
NIGHT L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
IN C O R P O R A T E D
25,000 O F FIC E S IN A M ER IC A
C AB LE SER V ICE T O A LL T H E W ORLD
This Company T R A N S M IT S and D E L IV E R S messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following N ig h t Letter^
Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold Itself liable for errors or delays in
transmission or delivery of U nrepeated Nig:lit Letters, sent fit reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transmission; nor in any caBe beyond the sum of
F ifty . Dollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim Is riot presented in writing within
sixty days after the message is flled with the Company for transmission.
This is an U N R E P E A T E D N IG H T L E T T E R , and is delivered by request of the Bender, under the conditions named above.
T H E O . N. V A I L , PRESIDENT
R eceived at
F 14 9G H IN
22
B E L V I D E R E B R O O K S , GENERAL MANAGER
1 5 5 2
NL
DAVENPORT .
HON S E C R E T A R Y
Of
NORTH D A K O T A JA N
W A S H IN G T O N
TH E
P E T IT IO N
YOUR H O N O R A B LE
R ESER VE BANKS AT M IN N E A P O L IS
M O V IN G
800Y
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Form2289B
NISHT L E T TE R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
\
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IN C O R P O R A T E D
25,000 OFFICES IN AMEJRICA
CABLE SERVICE T O ALL T H E WORLD
This Company T R A N S M I T S and D E L I V E R S messages 9*fty on conditions limiting- its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following: N i g h t L e t t e r .
Errors can be guarded against only by repeating' a m e a g r e back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company w ill not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
transmission or delivery of U n r e p e a t e d N i g h t L e t t e r * , sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transm ission; nor in any ease beyond the sum o f
F i f t y D o lla r s , at which, unless otherwise stated below', this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in w ritin g within
s ilt y days after the message is filed w ith the Company for transmission.
This Is an U N R E P E A T E D N I G H T L E T T E R , and is delivered b y request Of the sender, under the conditions named above.
T H E O . N . V A IL , PRESIDENT
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B E L V I D E R E B R O O K S , GENERAL MANAGER
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S E C Y Oh' T R E A S U R Y
W A S H IN G T O N 0 0
IT
IS
OUR D E s l R t
THAT
A R E G IO N A L BANK BE LO C A TED
IN M IN N E A P O L IS M IN N AS
T R A N S A C T IO N
c^ER Y
I S M O R E C O N V E N I E N T f-O R T H E
01- OUR B U S I N E S S
C E N T E R OK T H E C H A I N ,
V A R IO U S
IT
LUMBER
OTHER B U S IN E S S
WAY K O k
T H IS
THE NORTHWEST AND
.P R O D U C E A G R I C U L T U R A L
IN D U S T R IE S
S E u ilO N
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FROM
OK
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IS
THE
IM P LE M E N T AND
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L O C A T IO N
IN
T H E COUNTRY
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WEST
UNION
AM
854
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Form 168
THEO. N. VAIL. PRESIDENT
r e c e iv e d AT Wyatt Building, Cor. 14th and FSts., Washington, D.C.
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BANKS
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AS THE
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NIGHT L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
INCORPORATED
25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA
CABLE SERVICE T O ALL T H E WORLD
Thin Company T R A N S M I T S and D E L I V E R S messages only on conditions limiting: its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following: N lffht L e tte r.
Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company w ill not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
transmission or delivery of V nrepeated Nitflit le tte rs , sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond the sum ot
V if t y Dollar*, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented iu writing within
ixty dn.vs after the message is filed with the Company for transmission.
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T H E O . N . V A IL , P R ESIDEN T
R e c e iv e d a t
C57CH GO 152 NL 4 EXTRA
B E L V I D E R E D R O O K S , GENERAL MANAGER
1103
DELAMERE NORTH DAK dAN 9 1914
HON W G MCADOO
y * /
SECY OF THE TREASURY
', '
WASHINGTON DC
IN VIEW OF THE FAOT THAT THE BAST AND IMPORTANT
AGRICULTURSL MINING TIMBER AND GRAZING COUNTRY LYING BETOEEM THE STATE
OF WISCONSIN AND THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS IS ALMOST WHOLLY DEPENDENT
UPON THE CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS AS AN OUTLET FOR IT’
S
PRODUCTS AND FOR THE REASON THAT THE NATURAL AND ESTABLISHED
"OURSE OF ALL BUSINESS IN THIS TERRITORY FROM THE PRODUCER
TO THE CONSUMERS GOES TO ANO THROUGH MINNEAPOLIS AND THAT
THE INTERRELATIONS BETWEEN THIS VAST REGION AND MINNEAPOLIS ARE SUCH
THAT EACH IS DEPENDENT UPON THE OTHER FOR ASSISTANCE AND
Reproduced from the Unclassified I Declassified Holdings of the National Archives
Form 2289 B
MIGHT L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
IN C O R P O R A T E D
25,000 O F FIC E S IN A M ER IC A
C A B LE SER V ICE T O A LL T H E W ORLD
This Company T R A N S M IT S and D E L I V E R S messages only on conditions limiting: its liability, which have been assented to by the sender o f the following* Nlgrht Letter*
Errors can be g-uarded against only by repeating- a message back to the sending* station for comparison, and the Company w ill not hold Itself liable for errors or delays in
transmission or delivery of Unrepeated N l# h t Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond the sum of
"Fifty D ollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in w ritin g within
jix ly days after tho messnfrc is filed with the Company for transmission.
This is an i
n i g h t l e t t e r , and is delirered by request of tho sender, under the conditions named above.
T H E O . N. V A I L , P R E S I D E N T
BELVIDERE BROOKS, G E N E R A L M A N A G E R
2 N D P A G E NO C 5 7 C H G U
R e ceived at
152
NL
4 E X D E L A M E R E ND J A N
9
TO M C A 0 0 0 ,
W ASHN
/ / V 3 C O O P E R A T IO N
P R O S P E R IT Y
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THE
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OF W H I C H
IN
AND S U F F I C I E N T
IS
SO
OF T H I S
GREAT S E C T IO N
IM P O R T A N T TO TH E N A T I O N
OUR J U D G M E N T F O R M ANY OTHER
OF A R E G I O N A L
R E S P E C T F U L L Y RE CO M M EN D
IT
B A N K FOR T H I S
TO YO U V E R Y S E R I O U S
DELAM ERE
STATE
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AS
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R E A S O N S WE C O N S I D E R M I N N E A P O L I S
THE E S T A B L IS H M E N T
THE L O G IC A L
R E G I O N AND
C O N S ID E R A T IO N
BANK
P R E S ID E N T
733P
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THE FUTURE
PLACE
FOR
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m 2289 B
NIGHT L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
'
INCORPORATED
25,000 O F F IC E S IN A M ER IC A
C A B LE SER V ICE T O A LL T H E W ORLD
This Company T R A N S M I T S and D E L I V E R S messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which .lave been assented to by the sender of the following' N ig h t L e tte r.
Errors can be guarded against only by repeating: a message back to the sending station for con>i>arif.'n, anil the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
transmission or delivery of Unrepeated N ig h t Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to tl.c ••nount paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond tho sum of
V lf ty D ollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this messago has been valued by the sender jhereoi ior in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within
xty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission.
This is an U N R E P E A T E D N I G H T L E T T E R , and is delivered by request of the sender, under I le conditions named above.
T H E O . N . V A IL , P R ESIDEN T
R e c e iv e d a t
F31 NY
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B E L V I D E R E B R O O K S , G ENERAL MANAGER
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OF
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AT M IN N E A P O L IS
THE
F IR S T N A TL BANK
OF
D E V IL S LAKE
1208A
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orra 22S9 B
NIGHT L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
IN C O R P O R A T E D
25,000 O FFIC E S IN A M ER IC A
C A B LE SER V ICE T O ALL T H E W ORLD
This Company T R A N S M I T S and D E L I V E R S messages only on conditions limiting: its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following- N i g h t L e t t e r .
Errors can be guarded against only by repeating' a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company w ill not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
transmission or delivery of U n r e p e a t e d N i g h t L e t t e r s , sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transmission; nor in any caso beyond_ the sum of
F i f t y D o lla r s , at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within
sixty days after the message is filed w ith the Company for transmission.
,
This Is an U N R E P E A T E D N I G H T L E T T E R , and is delivered b y request of the sender, under the conditions named above.
T H E O . N. V A I L , PRESI DENT
R e ceived
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B A N K IN G
FA R M P R O D U C E A N D F A R M
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OF T H E S E
THAT C IT Y
TO ONE O F T H E R E G I O N A L
P A R T O F OUR B U S I N E S S
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AS A L O C A T I O N
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LETTER
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
INCORPORATED
25,000 O F F IC E S IN A M ER IC A
C A B LE SER V IC E T O A LL T H E W ORLD
This Company T R A N S M I T S and D E L I V E R S messages only on conditions limiting: its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following: N ig h t L e tte r.
Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company w ill not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
transmission or delivery of U nrepeated N ig h t Letters, sent at reduced rates.'beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond the sum of
F if t y D o lla rs , at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor In any case where the claim is not presented in writing within
sixty days after the message Is filed with the Company for transmission.
This is an U N R E P E A T E D N I G H T L E T T E R , and is delivered by request ot the sender, under the conditions named above.
T H E O . N . V A IL ,
R
P R E S ID E N T
B E L V ID E R E
e c e iv e d a t
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B R O O K S , GENERAL M ANAGER
1L35
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D IC K E Y
ND JA N
1 1914
^
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W AS H N DC
WE AR E
A N X IO U S TO SEE
M IN N E A P O L IS
AS
IT
IS
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R E G IO N A L
CENTER
IM P L E M E N T S
AN D A L L
C O N V E N IE N T
I N E V E R Y WAY F O R
EFFORTS
OUR B E H A L F W I L L
IN
/
R E S E R V E '^ tJ K
L O C A T E D AT
OF G R A I N L U M B E R PR O D U C E
OTHER B U S IN E S S
FROM T H I S
T R A N S A C T IO N
L O C A L IT Y
A G R IC U L T U R E
A N D MORE
OF OUR B U S I N E S S Y O U R
BE G R E A T L Y A P P R E C I A T E D .
D IC K E Y
STATE
AND F A R M E R S M E R C H A N T S S T A T E
1056P
BANKS
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Form 2289 B
NBGHT L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
IN C O R P O R A T E D
25,000 O F FIC E S IN A M ER IC A
C A B LE SER V ICE T O ALL T H E W ORLD
This Company T R A N S M I T S and D E L I V E R S messages only on conditions limiting: its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the follow ing N i g h t 1
Errors can be guarded against only by refloating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company w ill not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
transmission or delivery of U n r e p e a t e d N i g li t L e t t e r s , sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transmission; nor in any ease beyond the sum of
F i f t y D o lla r s , at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in w riting within
sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission.
This is an U N R E P E A T E D N I G H T L E T T E R , and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above.
T H E O . N. V A I L , P R E S I D E N T
BELVIDERE BROOKS, G E N E R A L M A N A G E R
R eceived
27G
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NL
11
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D IC K IN S O N
1323
EXTRA
ND J A N 3
1914
W G MCADOO
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4
W A S H N DC
IF
IT
IS
E S T A B L IS H
IT
THE
T H IS
-
IN T E N T IO N
A R E G IO N A L
AN D F I N D
IT
A
OF YOUR O R G A N IZ A T IO N
BANK
IN
B A N K C O U L D BE E S T A B L I S H E D
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C O M M IT T E E TO
T H E N O R T H W E S T WE W O U LD A P P R E C I A T E
G R E A T D E A L MORE C O N V E N I E N T
TH O S G 0 f H E R N
C A S H IE R OF FARMERS
5 AM
L
IF
IN M IN N E A P O L IS
BANK OF
DUNN C O U N T Y O F D U NN C E N T E R
{«««•*r * " ir " V
.1914
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rm 2289 B
RIGHT L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
INCORPORATED
25,000 O F F IC E S IN A M ER IC A
C A B LE SER V IC E T O A LL T H E W ORLD
This Company T R A N S M I T S and D E L I V E R S messages only on conditions-llmiting its liability, which nave been assented to by the sender of the following Ntgfbt L e tte r.
Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for coi!Miaris.»i. and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
transmission or delivery of Unrepeated M [ l l t Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal *<•tin a nownt paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond the sum of
F if t y D olla rs, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender .hereoi. :.ior in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within
ixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission.
This is an U N R E P E A T E D N I G H T L E T T E R , and is delivered by request of the sender, under I ie conditions named above.
T H E O . N . V A IL , PRESI DENT
R
IK
B E L V I D E R E B R O O K S , GENERAL MANAGER
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D I C K I N S O N MO J A N
2 14
HON W G MOADOO
SEOY OF TH E TREASY
WE W I L L
RESERVE
Wa S H N 0 0
APPRECIATE YOUR D E S IG N A T IN G
O ENTER FOR D I S T R I C T
BETWEEN M I S S I S S I P P I
SOUND
DAKO TA N A T IO N A L BANK
M IN N E A P O L IS
1201A
•>>«**
AS A R E G I O N A L
R IV E R
AN O P U G E T
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I B HT
LETTERORAM
T H E P O S T A L T E L E G R A P H -C A B L E C O M P A N Y (IN C O R P O R A T E D ) T R A N S M IT S A N O D E L IV E R S T H I S N IG H T L E T T E R G H A M S U B J E C T T O T H Z
T E R M S A N D C O N D IT IO N S P R IN T E D O N T H E B A C K O F T H I S B L A N K .
R E O E IV E O A T
INDEPENDENT
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COMPETITIVE,
V ia
C L A R E N C E H. M A C K A Y , P r e s i d e n t .
O lEM
N
u m
b e r
PROGRESSIVE
Minneapolis
Dogdsn, H. D., Jan 6-14.
!7.a. McAdoo,
Secy o f Treasu ry.,
Uashington B.C.
Because the natural flow o f
lumber etc is from and
money from g ra in , farm machinery
to Minneapolis,Minn, tts request
that a reg io n a l reserve bank
be establish ed th e re .
Dojden State Bank,
1030pm
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Dogden, H. D, Jan. 2-1914
/
Secretary of Treasury,
Washington, D.C
We are very
desirous that a regional
reserve bank be
located at Minneapolis as being more convenient in every wfcy
for the transaction of our business same being the center
o? *%1 grain
products agricultural implements etc. The location of
said bank at Minneapolis would mean everything to this section.
First State Bank of Dogden, J. A. Ross, President.
J iU
1041 W
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P QSTAL
T E L E G R A P H - C A SU- E
NIGHT
ii
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LETTER
T H R P O S T A t TE i»ta R A P H * C A B l.£ C O M P A N Y U rtC G ftP O R A T E D ) TKAIK&ftMTS
v e n a TH s S M IG H T L E T T E R e R A M S U B J E C T T O YHSC
T E R M S AMSJ C O N D IT IO N S P H I « r S D ON T H E B A C K OP T H tS B L A N K .
R E C E iV E O
i
AHt> ® Z U
C O W t A N Y.
S R A M
1
find
C L A R E N C E M , -M A C K A Y . P R E S i f t w r .
A T
1
INDEPENDENT
COMPETITIVE
PROGRESSIVE
*•**3
59 CK. MR. 55 I3T. L. 4 Extra. Via Minneapolis, Minn.
Donnybrook, H. D . , Jan. 2-1914•
^ n .
W. (J. Me Ado o ,
Secretary of Treasury, Wa&ington, D.C.
^
Inasmuch as a re%y large percentage of all business frpji
this territory is cleared through Minneapolis bank and jobbing houses
t
we would respectfully ask favorable consideration of the application of
Minneapolis for a regional reserve bank which would be highly
appreciated by us as well as many other banks in UorthBakota.
/
Bank of Donnybrook,
and Donnybrook State Bank#
F o r m
1243 a.m. 3.
e d
1
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TELEGRAPH-CABLE
NIGHT
COMPANY
LETTERGRAM
T H E P O S T A L T E L E G R A P H -C A B L E C O M P A N Y (IN C O R P O R A T E D ) T R A N S M IT S A N D D C U V E R S T H I S N IG H T L E T T E R G R A M S U B J E C T T O T H I
C L A R E N C E H. MA C K A Y . President.
T E R M S A N D C O N D IT IO N S P R IN T E D O N T H E B A C K O F T H IS B L A N K .
R E C E IV E D A T
INDEPENDENT
fKv
COMPETITIVE
N u m b e r
PROGRESSIVE
4-383
105 oh o
73
nl
V ia M inneapolis, Minn T
Douglas,
Jan 1-14.
Hon.W.S.MoAdoo,
Secy o f Treasu ry.,
Washington I).C.
I t is our earnest d e sire
be located in the O ity
that a regio n a l res
o f M inneapolis, Minn as th is
is ths m etropolis o f a l l
business in te r e s t o f the e n tir e
nortlw est such as lumber,produce,
and would
a g ric u ltu ra l implements eto
g r e a tly f a c i l i t a t e the tra n sa ction o f
mors conveniently than
i f th is reserve bank was
lo ca ted in some other C ity
wa thfvrsfore urge that you
give Minneapolis Mi tin due consideration
our business
C itizen s State Bank.
in th is matter
804pm
T t
m
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XX
D
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POSTAL
T E L E G R A P H — C A o» L E
LETTERGRAM
N
h
COM PANY
T H C P O S T A L T E L E G R A P H IC A B L E C O M P A N Y (IN C O R P O R A T E D ) T R A N S M IT S AM O D E L IV E R S T H I S N IG H T L E T T E R G R A M S U B J E C T T O T H K
C L A R E N C E H. MA C K A Y , P R E S ID E N T .
TE R M S . A N D C O N D IT IO N S P R IN T E D p N T H E B A C K O r T H I S B L A N K .
UI N D E P E N D E N T
w
V p rT K T ? S §
3 3 $ ch o
41
nl
6
RECEIVED AT
D e l iv e r y
COMPETITIVE
ex
Num ber
PROGRESSIVE
via Minneapolis, Minn
*%?$(.)
Drake, N.D.,Jan 1, 14.
Secretary of Treasury,
Washington, D.G*
In case a regional bank
us
is located
in this part
down as favoring Minneapolis where
agricultural "business is done and
of the northwest put
the greater part of our
where our present affiliations are*
Parmers State Bank of Drake,
by H. 0. Eaulson, Vice President
910pm
F o
1X
in
CK
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D
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UNION
TER ,
DAY
THEO. N. VAIL, PRESIDENT
REd
30
CRAYTON N |D
JAN
BLUE
5 EX
1 1914
S E C R E T A R Y OF T H E T R E A S U R Y
« /A S H N 0
rT
IS
OUR D E S I R E T H A T
IN M IN N E A P O L IS
THE
T R A N S A C T IO N
AS B E I N G
C
A R E G IO N A L BANK BE
MORE
C O N V E N IE N T
LOCATED
IN
E V E R Y WAY
FO R
OF OUR B U S I N E S S
F IR S T
N A T IO N A L
B A N K OF D R A Y T O N
BY J R STONG
------PREST
to m 2589 B
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NIGHT L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
INCORPORATED
26,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA
. CABLE SERVICE T O ALL T H E WORLD
jQih Company T R A N S M IT S and D E U V E R 9 messages only on conditions limitingr its liability, which have boen assented to by tho sender o f the following: N l ( h t L etter.
Krrora cun bo guarded against only by rcncatiutf a message back to tbe sending station for eomjiarinon, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
anamission or delivery o f I urapeatcd N i p t Letters, sent at reduced rate*, beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transmission; nor tn any ease beyond the sum ot
* 'tfty Dollars, at which, uiwm4 otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor In any ease where tbe claim is not presented in writing within
•Izty days after the message is flled with the Company for transmission.
This is an t S R E P E A T E D N IG H T L IS T T E li, and la delivered by request ot the snider, under the conditions named above.
T H C O . , N . V A I L , P R E S ID E N T
R
B E L V ID E R E
B R O O K S , GENERAL MANAOER
e c e iv e d a t
112CH
CP 3 9
NL
18 4$
D U N S E IT H
ND J A N Y 4
1914
S E C T Y OF T R E A S U R Y
WASHN DC
IT
WOULD B E A G R E A T C O N V E I E N C E F O R T H I S
S E C T IO N
OF THE- C O U N T R Y A N D T H E
’i VHOLE N O R T H W E S T TO H A V E A F E D E R A L R E S E R V E S A N K L O Q A T E D
AS N E AR LY
ALL
B A C K IN G AND OTHER B U S IN E S S
M IN N E A P O L IS
S E C U R IT Y
STATE BANK
< P
OF THE
AT M IN N E A P O L IS
NORTHWEST
IS
DONE AT
NIQHT L E T T E R
F o rm 2289 B
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
INCORPORATED
25,000 O FFICES IN AMERICA
CABLE SERVICE T O ALL T H E WORLD
Thta Company T R AN SM ITS and D E U T T .B 8 messages only on conditions limiting: Its liability, which bare been assented to by the sender of the following M ight Letter.
Errors can be guarded against only by ro'v'atinsr a'message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company wilt not hold itself liable for errors or delays In
transmission or delivery of Unrepeated M lgbt Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transmission; nor in any ease beyond the sum of
F ifty D oU an . at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any ease whore the claim is not presented in writing within
sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission.
This is an U N R E P E A T E D N IG H T L E T T E R , and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named t b m
T H E O . N . V A I L , P R E S ID E N T
B E L V fD E R J ? B R O O K S , G E N E R A L M A N A G E R
R e c e iv e d a t
F143CHXL
4 7 NL
SECRETARY
OF T H E
7
EXTRA
TREASURY
i ! / • & '- [ )
W A S H IN G (O N
IF
A R E G IO N A L BANK
IS
W OU LD PxErER T O H A V E
E S T A B L IS H E D
IT
LOCATED
T H E N A T U R A L C E N T E R O F OUR
MARKET. FOR G R A IN
AND OTHER
S E C U R IT Y
STATE
<
Irt
DC
TH E NORTHWEST HE
IN M IN N E A P O L IS W H IC H
IS
B U S IN E S S O P E R A T IO N S AND T H E B E S T
CROPS PRODUCED
IN
OUR T E R R I T O R Y
BANK
d u n SET t h n o
'BY R G DEVELYN CASH IER
1114PM
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NIGHT L E T T E R
'orm2288 B
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
INCORPORATED
25,000 O F F IC E S IN A M ER IC A
C A B LE SER V IC E T O A LL T H E W ORLD
This Company T R A N S M IT S and D E L IV E R S messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following N ig h t L etter.
Errors enn be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
-ansmisslon or delivery of Uu repea ted N ig h t Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond the sum of
i f t y Dollars, at which, unloss otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where tho claim is not presented in writing within
sixty diiys after the message is tiled with the Company for transmission.
This is an UNREF1SAT1SD N IG H T L E T T E R , and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above.
*
T H E O . N . V A IL , PRESIDENT
B E L V I D E R E B R O O K S , GENERAL MANAGER
R e c e iv e d a t
F 1 1 7 C H OX 2 7 N L
,
D U R B IN
,,—
ND J A N Y 7
1 2 O fi
1914
G M CADOO
IVASHN DC
BECAUSE THE
LUMBER ETC
'
N A T U R A L F LO W O F M O N E Y FROM G k A I N
IS
FROM
A N D T O M I N N E A P O L I S M I N N E S O T A WE R E Q U E S T
T H A T A R E G I O N A L B A N K BE E S T A B L I S H E D
FARM M A C H IN E R Y
D U R B IN
THERE
F A R M E R S E L E V A T O R CO
1 0 2 2PM
A
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NIGHT L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
IN C O R P O R A T E D
25,000 O F FIC E S IN A M ER IC A
C A B LE SER V ICE T O ALL T H E W ORLD
This Company T R A N S M IT S and D E L I V E R S messages only on conditions limiting- its liability, which have been assented to by the sender o f the following1 Nigrht Letter*
Errors can be guarded against only by repeating: a message back to the sending- station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Nigrht Letters* sent rft- reduced ratios, beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond the sum of
F if t y D ollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this messag-e has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in w riting within
Sixty days after the message is tiled with the Company for transmission.
This is an U N R E P E A T E D N I O H T L E T T E R , and is delivered by request of the sender. Under the conditions named abo\e.
THEO.
N. V A I L , P R E S I D E N T
BELVIDERE
R e c e iv e d a t
A230CHGU 4 2 NL
GENERAL MANAGER
1324
D W IG H T
H O N 'W
BROOKS,
NO J A N
5 T H -1 9 1 4
G MCADOO
SECY OF TR E A S U R Y
W A S H IN G T O N
DC
WE T H I N K M I N I C A P O L I S
I S E N T I T L E D T O ONE O F TH E
RESERVE
BANKS
P R I N C I P A L P A R T OF O U R B U S I N E S S O F
B A N K IN G
FARM PRODUCTS
Y O M O E S IG N A T E
AS THE
AND F A R M
F IR S T
STATE
-
O F ONE OF T H E S E
BAN<
1025P
'V
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I M P L E M E N T S C E N T E R S WE
AS A L O C A T I O N
THAT C IT Y
"
■'
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:,"“ V
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R E G IO N A L
REQUEST THAT
BANKS
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NIQHT L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
IN C O R P O R A T E D
25,000 O F FIC E S IN A M ER IC A
,
C A B LE SER V ICE T O ALL T H E W ORLD
This Company T R A N S M IT S and D E L IV E R S messages only 011 conditions limiting' its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following: N ig h t L etter.
Errors can be cuarded against only by repealing a message back to the sending' station for comparison, and the Company w ill not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
transmission or delivery of l!nrei>eat*;d N U fh t Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to the amount paid, for transmission; nor in any case beyond the sum of
F ift y Dollars, at which, unless otherwise slated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in w riting within
sixty days after the messace is filed with the Company for transmission.
This is an U N R E P E A T E D N I G H T L E T T E R , and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above.
THEO.
N. V A iL ,
PRESIDENT
BELVIDERE
R e c e iv e d a t
F 3 2 U H GU 2 8 N L
CROOKS,
GENERAL MANAGER
1 1 0 0
EASBY
NO J A N
6 1H 1 9 1 4
HON W G M CAUOO
W A S H IN G T O N DC
BECAUSE
TH E N A T U R A L F L O W OK M O N E Y
L U iv iL itR E T C
IS
FARM M A C H I N E R Y
FROM AN D TO t , i I N N E A P O L I S M INN WE R E Q U E S T
T H A T A R E G IO N A L
FROM G R A I N
RESERVE
BANK
BE E S T A B L I S H E D
THERE
F I R S T STATE BANK OF EASBY
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TELEGRAM
5WU MO 27
NL
ECKELSON N D Jan 6 1914
Hon W G M cAdoo,Secretary of Treasury,
Washington,D.C.
Because the n atu ral flo w o f money from g r a in , farm machinery, lumber
e t c , is from and to M in n eap olis, we request th a t the r e g io n a l r e s e r v e
bank be e s t a b lis h e d there
Reproduced from the Unclassified I Declassified Holdings of the National Archives
NIGHT L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
INCORPORATED
25,000 O F F IC E S IN A M ER IC A
C A B LE SER V IC E T O A LL T H E W ORLD
This Company T R A N S M I T S and D E I .I V E R S messages only.on conditions limiting' its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of tlie following N ig lit le t t e r ;
Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
transmission or delivery of linrepeated N ig lit Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transmission; nor in any ease beyond the sum of
F if t y D ollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within
sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission.
This is an U N R E P E A T E D N I G H T L E I T E R , and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above.
T H E O . N . V A I L , PRESI DENT
R
B E L V I D E R E B R O O K S , GENERAL MANAGER
cu sch
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e c e iv e d a t
w h 49 n
l
E D G E L E Y NO J A N 3
12 5 o
HOf-i W G
MCAOOO
1914
4
/•
AM
W A S H IN G T O N DC
M IN N E A P O L IS
THE .M E T R O P O L IS
RESO URC EFU L NORTHWEST
R E N D E R IN G
F IN A N C IA L
AND B A N K IN G
HAS HERETOFORE C H E E R FU LLY
A S S I S T A N C E TO A L L
L E G IT IM A T E
T E R R I T O R Y T H E R E F O R E T R U S T T H A T YO U W I L L
IN
S E L E C T IN G
AND D E S IG N A T IN G
YOUR
NEW L A W S .
C IT IZ E N S
S TA TE BANK
iANSW EREDi
C E N T E R O F T H E V A S T AN D
350AM
C O N S ID E R
RESPONDED PROM PTLY
IN
E N T E R P R IS E S W IT H IN
T H IS
FEDERAL RESERVE
L O C A T IO N
C IT IE S
IT S
FAVORABLY
UNDEg. THE
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E D G E L l M D Jan 5 1914
Hon W G McAdoo, Secretary Treasury,
Washington,D.C.
We ask th a t you k in d ly do .®’11M“ L y a beinp Vrj^banking c i t y f o r th i:
e bank in M in n eap olis, Minn, i t Deint,
^
rre
e ss ee rrv
ve
northwest country
F i r s t R a tio n a l Bank,Edgeley,N.D.
9 59am
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E d in b u r g F a r m e r s ’ E l e v a t o r Go.
O .O . TOBGBBSON, Agent and Manager
Edinburg, N. D., J nnaary & th ,1914.
Hon. William G.KoAdoo* Seejebnry of the Treasury,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:- Being vitally interested in the location of a national
Regional Reserve Bank for the ITorthwest, t?e think that Kinneapolis
i8 entitled to one of them,being the pricipal city for our Banking
business,makfeet for our farm products and farm implement center.
We earnestly urge that you designate that city as a location f
for one of the Regional Reserve Banks.
Yours truly,
Edinburg Farmers* Elevator Company,
by
Secret®»y.
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NIQHT L E T T E R
<’orm 2289 £
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
INCORPORATED
25,000 O F F IC E S IN A M ER IC A
. C A B LE SE R V IC E T O A L L T H E W ORLD
This Company T R A N S M I T S and D E L I V E R S messages only on conditions limiting' its liability, which nave been assented to by the sender of the following N ig h t L e tte r.
Errors can be guarded against only by repeating: a message hack to the sending station for comparison, and the Company w ill not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
transmission or delivery of Unrepeated N ig h t Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to trie a nount paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond the sum of
F if t y D olla rs, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender jhereoi. uor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within
sixty days after the message is flled with the Company for transmission.
This is an U N R E P E A T E D N I G H T L E T T E R , and is delivered by request of the sender, under I >e conditions named above.
T H E O . N . V A I L , PRESI DENT
B E L V I D E R E B R O O K S , GENCRAL MANAGER
1061
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B 1 3 C H AN 4 7 N L
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2 1914
MC-ADOO
W A S H IN G T O N DC
B E IN G
MOST V IT A L L Y
R E G IO N A L RESERVE
OF U R G I N G
IN T E R E S T E D
B A N K FOR T H E
ON Y O U R K I N D
ANO L O G I C A L
F IN A N C IA L
IN THE
E S T A B L I S H M E N T OF A
N O R T H W E S T WE T A K E T H E L I B E R T Y
C O N S ID E R A T IO N M IN N E A P O L IS THE MOST C E N TR A L
C E N T E R FOR TH E G R EA T NORTHW EST AS A
F A V O R A B L E L O p A T IO N FO R SUCH F E D E R A L R E G IO N A L R E S E R V E BANK
STATE BANK OF EDINBURG
849P
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t e l e g r a m
EDMORE H D Jan 5 1914
Hon W G McAdoo,Secretary of Treasury,
We trust that your committee will see fit to give the north western
a regional reserve bank and we believe Minneapolis should be shown
preference on account of its business rdlations in this territory
The First National Bank of Idmore
94osun
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NIOHT L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
INCORPORATED
v
25,000 O FFICES IN AMERICA .
CABLE SERVICE T O ALL T H E WORLD
This Company TR A N SM ITS and DELTVT.KS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following: N l^ it te t t w .
Errors can be guarded against only byre'tf-atinsr a menace back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company w ill not hold itself liable for errors or delays In
transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Nlqrlit Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transmission; nor in any caso beyond the sum of
F ifty D ollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued bythe sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within
sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission.
This is an V N B B P B A T IS D N IO H T L E T T E R , and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above.
T H E O . N . V A I L , P R E S I D E N T __________________________________________________________________________________ B E L V I D E R E
R e c e iv e d a t
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ELGIN HO JAN 6 1914
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RESERVE
;iA N K
BANKS
AS THE PRINCIPAL
PART OF OUR BUSINESS
INO FAR.. PRODUCTS ANO F A » ‘
.
THAT YOU DESIGNATE THAT CITY
TO ONE OF THE REGIONAL
IMPLaiENTS CEWTER8 THERE
VIE R E Q U E S T
AS A LOCATION FOR ONE
OF THESE BANKS
OF
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ELGI.J EQUITY EXCH
125 AL.
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E lg in , N. D ., January' 14, 1914.
S e c re ta ry Wm. G. MoDoo,
Washington, D. C.
S ir:
In regard to the n©w currency b i l l would r e s p e c t f u l l y
requ est th at you con sid er the farm ers* i n t e r e s t and condfder
Minneapolis as one o f the banking places, as M in n e a p o lif i s the
p r i n c i p a l market f o r farm products o f the Northwest.
I t has r e
quired. o v e r |100,000.00 f o r us to handle our business in the l a s t
fo u r months o f 1913.
Even a t th at we have seven o th e r e le v a t o r s
w it h in a radius o f b ! x m ile s and o n ly r a is e d about one h a lfifa crop
l a s t year and we are on ly one e l e v a t o r o f thousands which use the
M inneapolis market.
Yours r e s p e c t f u l l y ,
Manager o f E lg in E qu ity Exchange
E le v a t o r
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a 2289 B
NIGHT L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
IN C O R P O R A T E D
25,000 O F F IC E S IN A M ER IC A
C AB LE SER V ICE T O ALL T H E W ORLD
This Company T R A N S M IT S and D E L IV E R S messages only on conditions limiting- its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following- N igh t L etter,
Errors can be g-uarded ag-ainst only by repeating- a message back to the sending- station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays In
transmission or delivery of U nrepeated N ljfht Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transmission; nor in any ease beyond the sum of
F ift y Dollars, at which,(unless otherwise stated below, this messag-e has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any ease where the claim is not presented In writing within
’ Ixty days after the messag-e is flled with the Company for transmission*
This is an U N R E P E A T E D N IG H T L E T T E R , and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above.
T H E O . N. V A IL, PR E S ID E N T
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B E LV ID E R E B R O O KS, GENERAL MANAGER
e c e iv e d a t
1914
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SECY TREASY
WASHM DC
FO R N E C E S S A R Y C O N V E N I E N C E
STRONGLY
OF B U S I N E S S
UR GE T H A T A R E G I O N A L
F IR S T
IN T E R E S T S
BANK
N A T IO N A L
BC L O C A T E D
IN
M IN N E A P O L IS
BANK
FARMERS N A T IO N A L
THE E LLEN D ALE
OF N O R T H W E S T -W E
B A N K E L L E N D A L E ND
NATL
BANK
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Elliott ND Jan ,3 1914
Secty Treasury
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Please favor Minneapolis witk a regional bank it being the
finaoial and business center of the northwest and most convenient
place for a large territory
State Bank of elliott
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TELEGR AM
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EMERSON H D Jan 2 1914
Secretary of Treasury,
Washington,D.C.
It is our desire to hare a regional bank located at Minneapolis, Minn
for the convenience of transactions of our business, it being the
center of lumber,grain,produce and business your effort in establish
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ing one there will be appreciated
J W Brendalhul,Gash ier,
A N S W ER ED '
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THE POSTAL TELECIRAPH-CABLE COMPANY (INCORPORATED) TRANSMITS AND DELIVERS THIS NIGHT LETTERGRAM SUBJECT TO THE
TERMS..AND CONDITIONS PRINTED ON THE BACK OF THIS BLANK.
C L A R E N C E H. M A C KAY, PRESIDENT.
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being the natural banking center
fo r the purpose o f handling
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m aterials
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Harper Dry Goods Company
ENOERLIN, N. D.
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Form 2289 B
NIGHT L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
INCORPORATED
C A B LE SER V IC E T O A LL Tl+E W ORLD
25,000 O F TIC E S IN A M ER IC A
This Company T R A N S M I T S and D E L I V E R S messages only on condition^ limiting: its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following: N ig h t L e tte r.
Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
transmission or delivery of tin repeated N ig h t Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond the sum of
F if t y D ollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim Is not presented in writing within
sixty days after the message is Qiad with the Company for transmission.
This is an U N R E P E A T E D N I G H T L E T T E R . and is delivered t>y request of the sender, under the conditions named above.
B E L V I D E R E B -R O O K S , G E N E R A L MANAGER
T H E O . N . V A IL , P R ESIDEN T
R
1914 JAN
e c e iv e d a t
F187CHFB 3 6
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NL
ENULEVALE N 0 JAN 2
1914
SECRETARY OF TREASURY .
W A S H IN G T O N D C
'HE S H O U L D D E S I R E
BANK LOCATEO
IN
V E R Y MUCH
THE C IT Y
TO H A V E A R E G I O N A L K t S E R V E
O f M IN N E A P O L IS
THE L O G IC A L B U S IN E S S CENTER OF
AS
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F IR S T S J A T E BACK
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Form 2138
THE W LJTERN UNION TELEGR a PH COMPANY
IN C O R P O R A T E D
25,000 O FFIC E S IN A M ER IC A .
C A B LE SER V ICE T O ALL T H E W ORLD
This Company T R A N S M I T S and D E L I V E R S messages only on conditions lim iting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the follow in g message.
Errors can be guarded against only b y repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company w ill not hold itself liable for errors or delays in trans
mission or delivery of U n r e p e a t e d M essag'es, beyond the amount of tolls paid thereon, nor in any case beyond the sum of F i f t y D o lla r s , at which, unless otherwise stated below, this
message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in w i t i n g within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission.
This is an U N R E P E A T E D M E S S A G E , and is delivered by request of the s e n d e r , c o n d i t i o n s named above.
BELVIDERE BROOKS, G E N E R A L M A N A G E R
T H E O . N. V A I L , P R E S I D E N T
D e c e iv e d a t
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WASHINGTON DC
1914 jan ?
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MINNEAPOLIS BE I KG THE ONLY CITY ACCESSABLE TqTHEJ&ANKS-QF
THE. NORTHWEST AND THE CENTER OF THE GRAIN LUMBER AGRICULTURAL
IMPLEMENTS AND PRODUCE BUSINESS WE DESIRE THAT THIS CITY BE
NAKED AS A LOCATION FOR A REGIONAL RESERVE BANK
THE NORTHWESTERN BANK
L E HDLLEKIM CASHIER EP1PRTH ND.
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FormV^LS.
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Esmond HD Jan 2 1914
Secty of tie Treasy
wasnn DU
Minneapolis in our opinion best location for one of regional
banks because extensive grain shipments from this section ana
funishing this section with implements and merchandise
Esmond State Bank
E R Brown Gashr
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NIGHT L E T T E R
* orra 2289 B
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
IN C O R P O R A T E D
25,000 O F F ^ S f M
AM ER ICA
C AB LE SER V ICE T O ALL T H E W ORLD
This Company T R A N S M IT S and DELjVEltefRiessag-es only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following’ N igh t L etter.
Errors can be guarded against only
rfcpeaJing a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liablo for errors or delays in
transrnissHm or delirery of Unrepeated
>r in any fcase beyond the sum of
-htfLetters, sent at reduced rates; beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transmission;
F if t y D ollars, at which, unless othejwi
tednjelow, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor In any caso where the elain ia not presented in writing within
ixty days after the message is filed ’
pany for transmlssj
This is an U N R E P E A T E D N l
E T T E R , an# is
request of the sender, under the conditions named above.
THEO. N
B E L VI D E R E B R OO KS , GENERAL MANAGER
1690
F171CHUCM 30 N
EVERADO ND DEC 31 1913
SECY OF TREASURY
WASHN DC
BELIEVING THAT MINNEAPOLIS OFFSRS ADVANTAGES
IN THE NORTHWEST FOR THE
BANK WE STRONGLY URGE YOU
SUPERIOR TO ANY OTHER CITY
LOCATION OF A REGIONAL RESERVE
TO FAVORABLY CONSIDER THEIR APPLICATION
FARMERS BANK
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THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
IN C O R P O R A T E D
25.0001
IN A M ER IC A
This Company TRA-NSMI Ts
Errors can be guarded atraim
transmissK>n or delivery of
Fi f t y Dollars, at which, uni
Ixty days after the messasre :
This is an U N R E I’ E A l
CABLE SER V ICE T O ALL T H E W ORLD
iTERS messasres only on conditions -limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following: Nigrlit L etter,
punting a message back to the sending station for comparison, and tiie Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
g ilt Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum e<iual to the amount paid for transmission; nor in any Case beyond the sum of
tiitud below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor In any case where the claim is not presented in writing within
Company for transmission.
l’ L E T T E R , ftn t fs delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above.
B E L VI D E R E B R OO KS , GENERAL MANAGER
THEO.
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NIGHT L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
IN C O R P O R A T E D
25,000 O F F IC E S IN A M ER IC A
C A B LE SER V ICE T O A LL T H E W ORLD
This Company T R A N S M IT S and D E L IV I^ ilS messages only on conditions limiting' its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following Nlgrht L etter.
Errors can be guarded against only by re >oating a message back to the sending1station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
transmission or delivery of Iinrei>eate<l BiJirlit Letters, sent at reduced "rates, beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond the sum of
F ifty Dollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within
sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission.
This is an U N R E P E A T E D N IG H T L E T T E R , and is delivered by request of tho sender, under the conditions named above.
T H E O . N . VA I L , P R E S I D E N T
BE LV ID E RE B RO OK S, GENERAL MANAGER
R eceived at
F 11 2 C H F 8 3 6 N L
8 1914
FA R G O N 0 J A N
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HON W G M CAD O O
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S E C Y T R E A S U R Y W A S H IN G T O N DC
T H IR T Y YE AR S R E S ID E N C E
AN D B U S I N E S S M E N
A R E G IO N A L
IN
OVER T H E
RESERVE BANK
T H IS
STATE
IN
COUNTY A S S O C IA T IO N
W IT H
S A N K A F F A I R *U
W A R K A N T S MY U R G E N T E N D O R S E M E N T OF
M IN N E A P O L IS
L O C A T IO N
B E IN G
L O G I C A L FOR
T H E N O R T H V /E S T A N D T H E F A R W EST
M A B A L D W IN
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TELEGR AM
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Fargo MD Deo 30 1913
Reserve pank Organization committee
^ashn DU
The Farg© Rational Bank recommends to your 5£®axalal»x
Honorable committee that jfinneapolis toe designated
as the location of a regional reserve bank for this
northwestern district
G E Hychols cashier
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H. E. M A G I LL. PRESI DENT.
C .E .N U G E N T ,?
S T r e a S.
W HO i l s A L E
®
S A S W e tt
F a r g o ,N o r t h D a k o t a .
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S e c f y Wm S. McAdoo,
Washington, D. C. "
Form
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Dear S i r ; —
We would recommend th a t you c a r e f u l l y con sider
M inn eapolis, Minn., as the l o c a t io n f o r one o f the Reserve
—
^X^ar g e ^ p a rt o f our g ra in and produce i s marketed
a t M inneapolis and most o f our banking i s tran sacted thru
M in n eap olis.
We think the i n t e r e s t s o f the Northwest maKe i t
almost im p erative th a t one o f the Reserve Banks be lo c a te d
th ere•
R e s p e c t f u l l y Yours,
MAGILL & CO.,
Haia/H
ANSW ERED
JA'! ] 2 1914
/T # y
FORM -_______r
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7
NIGHT L E T T E R
2289 B
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
IN C O R P O R A tE D
25,000 O F F IC E S IN A M ER IC A
CAB LE SER V ICE T O ALL T H E W ORLD
This Company T R A N S M IT S and D E L IV E R S messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which aave been assented to by the sender of the following N ig h t L etter.
Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comDarit.'n. and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
ansmission or delivery of Unrepeated N ig h t Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to tlit a nount paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond the sum of
f i f t y Dollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender ^hereoi; -lor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within
sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission.
This is an U N R E P E A T E D N IG H T L E T T E R , and is delivered by request of the sender, under f le conditions named above.
T H E O . N. V A IL , PR E S ID E NT
BELVIDERE BROOKS, G ENE R A L M ANAGER
R
e c e iv e d a t
B12CH
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10 70
NL 5 EXTRA
FA R G O ND J A N Y 2
1914
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W A S H IN G T O N DC
N O R T H -D A K O T A
BANKS
____________________
ARE U N A N IM O U S
IN R E Q U E S T IN G T H A T
R E G IO N A L R E SER VE BANKS UNDER F E D E R A L R ESER VE
M IN N E A P O L IS
C O N V E N IE N T
M IN N E S O T A
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A L L N O R T H -D A K O T A
B A N K S DO B U S I N E S S
AN D A C C E S S A B L E AN D B A N K S
AND P R O D U C E
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AT
THERE E N T IR E L Y
STATE
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OUR C O N B I T I O N S W A N T S AN D N E E D S WE T R U S T T H E C I T Y
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BE LO C A TE O
H E A D Q U A R TE R S FOR T H I S
AN D A C C E S S A B L E M A R K E T FOR OUR G R A I N
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THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
INCORPORATED
25,000 O F F IC E S IN A M ER IC A
C A B LE SER VICE T O A LL T H E W ORLD
This Company T R A N S M I T S and D E L I V E R S messages only on conditions limiting: its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following: N ig h t L e tte r.
Errors can be guarded against only by repeating? a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
trjmsmisston or delivery of Unrepeated N ig h t Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond the sum of
*fty D ollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor la any case where tho claim is not presented in writing within
ixty days after the message is flled with the Company for transmission.
This is an l i S R E P E A T E D N I G U T L E T T E R , and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above.
THEO.
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A N D W IS H TO C O N T IN U E
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This Company T R A N S M I T S and D E L I V E R S messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which .iavc been assented to by the sender of the following- N ig h t L e tte r.
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transmission or delivery of Unrepeated N ig h t Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to ti-c .A-nount paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond tho sum of
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ixty days alter the message is filed with the Company for transmission.
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T H E O . N. V A I L , P R E S I D E N T
BE LV ID E RE B ROO KS , GENERAL MANAGER
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NI8HT L E TTE R
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INCORPORATED
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transmission or delivery of Unrepeuteil N ig h t Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transmission; nor In any case beyond the sum of
I f t y Dollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this inessaee has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within
ixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission.
This is an U N R E P E A T E D N IG H T L E T T E R , aud Is delivered by request of .the sender, under the conditions named above.
T H E O . N . V A IL , PRESIDENT
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NIGHT L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
IN C O R P O R A T E D
25,000 O F F IC E S IN A M ER IC A
C AB LE SER V ICE T O ALL T H E W ORLD
This Company T R A N S M IT S and D E L IV E R S messag'es only on conditions limiting' its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following N ig h t L etter.
Errors can be (juardel against only by repeating: ft message back to the sending' station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
transmission or delivery of U nrepeated N ig h t Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transmissicn; nor in ajiy case beyond the sum of
F ifty Dollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within
ixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission.
This Is an U NR EP-£.\TED N IG H T L E T T E R , and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above.
T H E O . N. V A I L , P R E S I D E N T
B E LV I DE RE B R OO KS , GENERAL MANAGER
R eceived at
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FLASHER NORTH DAKOTA JAN 2-3 1914
W G MCADOO
SECY OF TREAS WASHINGTON DC
WE SINCERELY TRUST YOU WILL
ESTABLISH REGIONAL RESERVE BANK AT
MINNEAPOLIS AT THAT POINT BEST
SUITED TO BANKING INTERESTS IN
THIS TERRITORY WE ALSO BELIEVE
THIS TO BE THE LOGICAL
POINT ON ACCOUNT OF GRAIN
TIMBER PRODUCTS AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLIMENTS
AND OTHER BUSINESS LOCATED'THERE
SECURITY STATE BANK
B G J SCHUMANSKY CASHIER
Form
1223PM JAN 3
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POSTAL
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Flax^on N D Dee 31st
Jan 1,1914
Secretary o y the Treasury,
Washington, D.C.
The Great Northwest the bread basket of the Continent is entitled
to a Regional Bank Minneapolis is the market place for this section
and there the bank should be located the territory ©f this city
©overs a vast area and we respectfully urge that you give this matter
serious cons
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TE L E G R A M
Secretary of Treasury
Regional tank of Minneapolis would supply needs of this section best
of any location in northwest
Flora State Bank
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TEL EG R AM
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FOKBES N D Jan 2 1914
lecretary McAdoo,
Washing ton, B.C.
Minneapolis is the logical location for a regional bank, a regional
bank located in Minneapolis will take care of the business of the
largest grain growing state in the union. Minneapolis
convenient place for the banks and business men of the
We urge the selection of Minneapolis
Forbes State B ank
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MIGHT L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
INCORPORATED
25,000 O F F IC E S IN A M ER IC A
C A B LE SE R V IC E T O A LL T H E W ORLD
This Company T R A N S M I T S and D E L I V E R S messages only on conditions limitlnpr_ite I lability, which,nave been assented to by the sender of the following: N ig h t L e tte r.
Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the' sending station for comparifon. and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
transmission or delivery of U nrepeated N ig h t Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to tr.c a nount paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond the sum of
iftyJD o lla rs , at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender ohereoi. aor in any case where the claim is not presented iu writing within
-x ty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission.
This is an U N R E P E A T E D N I G H T L E T T E R , and is delivered by request ot the sender, under I le conditions named above.
T H E O . N . V A I L , P RESI DENT
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B E L V I D E R E B R O O K S , GENERAL MANAGER
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NO J A N
2ND
1914
S E C R E T A R Y MCADOO
W A S H IN G T O N DC
WE R E C O M M E N D AN D B E L I E V E
THAT
B A N K S SHOULD
BE E S T A B L I S H E D
HEADQUARTERS
FO R A L L G R A I N
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C L A R E N C E H. M A C K A Y , P R E S ID E N T .
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is the center o f grain ,
lumber, a g ric u ltu ra l implements and other
F ir s t N ational
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NIGHT L E T T E R
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TH E WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
INCORPORATED
26,000 O FFICES IN AMERICA
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CABLE SERVICE T O ALL T H E WORLD
This Company T R A N SM IT S and D E U V L B 8 message* only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by tho sender of the following N igh t L etter.
Errors can be guarded against only by re latin g a message back to the:,sending station for comparison, and the Company wilt not hold itself liable for. error* or delays in
transmission or delivery of Unrepeated N fvh t Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transmission; nor in any ease beyond the sum of
F ifty D ollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any caso where the claim is not presented in writing within
sixty days after the message is flled with the Company for transmission.
This is an U N R E P E A T E D N IG H T L E T T E R , and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above.
B ELVID ER E BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER
T H E O . N. VAIL, PRESIDENT
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YOU DESIGNATE THAT C IT Y AS
A LOCATION FOR ONE OF
THE REGIONAL RESERVE BANKS
F IR S T STATE BANK
MARTIN STRAND, CASHIER
1025PM
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NIGHT L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
INCORPORATED
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This Company T R A N S M I T S and
E rrors can be guarded against onl
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ix ty days a fter the message is fll<
This Is an U N R E P E A T E D
A M ER IC A
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messages only on conditions lim iting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the follow ing N ig h t L e t t e r ,
ting a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company w ill not hold itself liable fo r errors or delays ia
it L e t te r s , sent a t reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transm ission; nor in any case beyond the sum o f
id below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim Is not presented in writing within
>any for transmission.
' £ R , and i9 d e liv e re d b y requ est o f th e sender, under th e con dition s named above.
T H E O . N . V A IL , PRESID
B E L V ID E R E B R O O K S , G E N E R A L M A N A G E R
1772
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FRYBURG N D DEC 31 1 9 1 3
HON W G MCADOO
SECY TREASURY WASHN DC
WE RESPECTFULLY RECOMMEND THAT A
D IS T R IC T BE CREATEO INCLUDING THE
TERRITORY FROM THE M IS S IS S IP P I RIVER
M INNEAPOLIS MINN BE DESIGNATED AS
TO PUGET SOUND AND THAT
REGIONAL RESERVE C IT Y
F IR S T STATE BANK OF FRYBURG
R M WALTZ CASHIER
124AM
(ANSWERED)
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T E Z L -E IG R A M
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JULIBRTOH H f f ^
January 2 1913
7
Form <AA
Hon Wm G MeAdo o ,
leeretary of the Treasury Wash'n D C
Minneapolis "being the logical center of the northwest w© earnestly
request that one of the Regional Reserve Banks be locat
Fullerton State Bank.
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GACKLE H D Jan 1 1 9 1 ^
Secretary of Treasury
W ash ing t o n ,D .C •
Regarding location of regional bank through northwest, we #ish to
say that it is our earnest desire that a bank of this kind be located
at Minneapolis, Minn, this city being most convenient and very
expedient in transaction of all business pursuits including bankjlig
lumber, produce and farm implements
R S Miller,Cashier,
State Bank
1012am
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MIQHT L E T T E R
Form 2289 B
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
INCORPORATED
25,000 O F F IC E S IN A M ER IC A
C A B LE SER V ICE T O A LL T H E W ORLD
This Company T R A N S M I T S and D E L I V E R S messages only on conditions limiting: its liability, which a ave been assented to by the sender o f the following N ig h t L e t t e r .
Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comnarkon. and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
transmission or delivery o f U n re p e a te d N ig h t L e t te r s , sent a t reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to the a nount paid for transm ission; nor in any case beyond the sum of
" i f t y D o lla rs , a t which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender Micron. ior in any case where the claim j s not presented in w riting w ithin
x t y days after the message is filed w ith the Company for transmission.
This is an U N R E P E A T E D N I G H T L E T T E R , and is delivered b y request o f the sender, under ! jo conditions named above.
T H E O . N . V A IL , P R E S I D E N T
R e c e iv e d
B E L V ID E R E B R O O K S , G E N E R A L M A N A G E R
C890H WH 42 N L
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GALESBURG
NO JAN 3 1 9 1 4
HON W G MCADOO
WASHINGTON DC
WE TH IN K M INNEAPOLIS 18 ENTITLEO
BANKS AS THE
P R IN C IP A L PART
TO ONE OF THE REGIONAL
OF OUR B»SINESS OF THE
BANKING FARM PRODUCTS FARM IMPLEMENTS
YOU DESIGNATE THAT C IT Y AS
CENTERS THEREFORE WE REQUEST THAT
A LOCATION FOR ONE OF
THESE BANKS
GALESBURG FARMERS ELEVATOR
CO
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TELEG R A M
GALESBURG H D Jan 2 1914
Hon Secretary Treasury,
Washington D C
It is our desire to have a regional bank /ocated in Minneapolis as
being most convenient in every way for the transaction of our busi
ness as it is the center of the grain lumber products agricultural
imp le me nt s and_ othejr^bii^ine s s
\/&
Andrew Knudson,Cashier,
Gale burg State Bank
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INCORPORATED
25,000 O F F IC E S IN AM ER IC A
CABLE SERVICE T O ALL T H E WORLD
This Company T R A N S M I T S and D E L I V E R S messages only on conditions lim iting Its liability, which have been assented to by the sender o f the follow in g Nlgrht L e t tor.
Errors cun be guarded airainst only by repeating a massage back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company w ill not hold Itself liable for errors or delays in
transmission or delivery of U n r e p e a te d N ig h t L e tte r# , sent at reduced rates,-beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transmission; nor in aifo-case^beyond the sum of
F i f t y D o lla rs, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof,1nor in any case where the claim Is nut ufeseqgwl In writing' within
ixty days after the message Is tiled w ith the Company for transmission.
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Tills is an U N R E P E A T E D N I G H T L E T T E R , and is delivered by request o f the sender, under the conditions named above.
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EDINGBURG NO, DAK JAN 2 1 9 1 4
HON W ILLIA M MCADOO
SECY OF TREASURY
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WASHN DC
BEING GREATLY INTERESTED IN THE
ESTABLISHMENT IN THE NORTHWEST OF
A FEDERAL REGIONAL RESERVE BANK
WE TAKE THE LIB ER TY TO
URGE UPON YOU FOR YOUR
KIND CONSIDERATION M INNEAPOLIS MINNESOTA AS
THE MOST FAVORABLE LOCATION FOR
SUCH BANK IT BEING THE
FIN A N C IA L AND LOGICAL LOCATION FOR
SUCH RESERVE BANK
STATE BANK OF GARDAR NORTHOAKOTA
928 PM
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PROGRESSIVE
SONIi Via Minneapolis
O&sdena Ml) «Jan 8 1614
Hon V o HoAcLoo
secy of fnastxry Waste DO
©wins to the fact that p ra ctica lly a ll of the products
of this A ls trle t are aaxfceted In Mlnasapolls Minn we urge
that a regional reserve Isanlc be located In that c ity
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W ASH IN G TO N , D. C.
January 6, 1914.
Hon. W. G. McAdoo,
Secretary of the Treasury,
Washington, P. C.
My dear Mr. Secretary:
I inclose herewith a letter from the Gardena
State Bank of Gardena, Uorth Dakota, urging the establish
ment of a federal reserve hank in Minneapolis, which kindly
rive consideration.
Inc.
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"> 1914
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E . J . FA I R FI E L D . P resid en h
R .H .F A ! R F I E L D , V ic e President-
C . S . FA I R F I E L D ,C a s h ie r
Hon.A.J.Gronna.
Viashington D.C.
Dear Sir:
We are sending the following telegram
today to Sec. of treasurer. Owing to the fact that practically
all of our products of this district are marketed in minneapolis
we urge that a Regional Bank be located in that city.
Due to the fact that very few of our telegrams
are delivered from this point will you kindly see if it
has been delivered.
Yours very truly
Gardena State Bank
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N IG H T
L E T T E R G
THE PO STAL TCLCGRAPH-CABLC COMPAHT (m CO H PO RATCO ) TR A N S M ITS
AHO0C U VER8 TH IS N iC K T LETTERSRAM
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INDEPENDENT
COM PETITIVE
SUBJECT TO TH£
C L A R E N C E H . M A C K A Y , PHslSSOENT.
TERM S AMO CO NDITIONS PB1NTED ON THE BACK O r TH IS NLANK,
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*** B. 9 CH. MR. 56 If. L. Via Minneapolis, Minn.
Garrison, H. D., J a n *2*
Hon. W. G. M°Adoo,
Secy of the Treasury, Washington,
We hare learned that it is the intention of your
^ ^'
organization committee to establish a regional hank in the H^rthwest
we would find it a great deal more convenient i f
such a bank would be located at Minneapolis, Minn* Ve would
greatly appreciate it as it is
to our convenience
in connection with this banks business*
F o rm
Farmers Bank of GarrTISZT
1 3 0 a .m . 3 •
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POSTAL
TELEB R A PH -C A
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N IG H T
LETTERGRAM
T M C P O S T A L T E L E G R A P H -C A B L E C O M P A N Y (IN C O R P O R A T E D ) T R A N S M IT S A N D D E L IV E R S T H I S N IG H T L E T T E R G R A M S U B J E C T T O T H B
C LA R E N C E H. M A C K A Y , P R E S ID E N T .
T E R M S A N O C O N D IT IO N S P R IN T E D ON T H E B A C K OP T H I S B L A N K .
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32 NL# via Minneapolis Minn
Garrison, ND Jan 1 14
Hon W.M.McAdoo, Secretary of Treasury, Washn,DC.
Bankers in this vicinity urge
the establishment of a district
extending from the Mississippi Bivwr
location of a regional reserve
bank at the city of
ANSW ERED
Minneapolis Minn.
to Puget Sound and the
The First National Bank of Garrison JAN 3
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5 T A I ___T E L E G R A P H - C A BU_ E
NIGHT
C OMRA NV
LETTERGRAM
THE PO STAL TELEGRAPH-CABLE COM PANY (INCO RPO RATED ) TR A N S M ITS AND 0E U V E R 8 TH IS MIGHT LETTERGRAM SUBJECT TO THS,
C L A R E N C E B . MA C K A Y , PRESIDENT.
TERM S ANC C 0 * » i T 1 0 * 6 PRINTCD OK THE BACK O fT H IS BLANK.
R E C E IV E D
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CO M PETITIVE
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PROG
B# 2 CH. MB. 15 Via Minneapolis, Minn.
/
Garrison, H. D ., Jan. 2-1914
Hon. V. G. McAdoo,
Secy, of The Treasury, Washington, B.C.
Under new currency b i l l we petition you urge establishment of
regional reserve bank at Minneapolis.
First State Bank,
of Garrison.
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WESTERN UNION
DAY i«T T E R
Form 2589 B
THEO. N. VAIL, PRESIDENT
R E C E IV E D A T
F26CH KB 3 4 BLUE 5 EXTRA
930
HON m
J°
GASCOYNE N D JAN 5 1914
G MCADOO
,v^
SECY TREASURY WASHINGTON DC
BECAUSE THE NATURAL FLOW OF
MONEY FROM BANKING FARM MACHINERY
GRAIN LUMBER ETCETERA IS FROM
REQUEST THAT A REGIONAL RESERVE
AND TO M INNEAPOLIS MINN WE
BANK BE ESTABLISHED THERE
F IR S T STATE BANK, W F SKOGLUND, ASST CASHIER
658PM
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INCORPORATED
25,000 O F F IC E S IN A M ER IC A
C A B LE SE R V IC E T O A LL T H E W ORLD
This Company TR AN SM ITS and D E I.IV E R S messages only on conditions lim iting its liab ility, which have been assented to by the sender o f the following' N igh t Letter..
•
Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station fo r comparison, and the Company w ill not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
transmission or delivery o f Unrepeated N igh t Letters, sent a t reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to the amount paid fo r transm ission; nor in any case beyond the sum o f
H f t y D ollars, a t which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in w ritin g w ithin
lx ty days after the message is filed w ith the. Company for transmission.
This is an U N R E P E A T E D N I G H T L E T T E R , and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above.
T H E O . N . V A IL , P R E S I D E N T
R e c e iv e d
at
B E L V ID E R E B R O O K S , G E N E R A L M A N A G E R
1543
3 1 Z HY 30 N L
GENESEO ND JAN 5 1 9 1 4
HON W G MCADOO
SECY OF THE T'JEASY WASHN DC
M INNEAPOLIS MINNESOTA BEING THE NATURAL CENTER FOR THE FLOW OF MONEY
LUMBER AND FARM MACHINERY TO AND FROM OUR TERRITORY WE REQUEST THAT
A REGIONAL RESERVE BANK BE ESTABLISHED THERE
GENESEO STATE BANK
1AM
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tfESTEiai UNION
DAY ISETTER.
THEO. N. V A IL, PR E S ID E N T
RECEIVED AT
F82CH 30-B L U E
Cm
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g i l b y no J a n 3 - 1 4
1914 JAN 3 w ,0 5
17
HON W G MCADOO
SECY TREASURY WASHN DC
AS M INNEAPO LIS IS THE ONLY
/ U : W
LOGICAL LOCATION OF A REGIONAL
RESERVE BANK FOR T H IS TERRITORY
WE SINCERELY HOPE AND TRUST
THAT ONE MAY BE LOCATED
BANK OF GILBY
BY V/ F FORBES PRESIDENT
________ 1034P
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’or m 2289 B
NIGHT L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
INCORPORATED
25,000 O F FIC E S IN AM ER ICA
C AB LE SER VICE T O A LL T H E W ORLD
This Company T R A N S M IT S and D E L I V E R S messages only on conditions limiting: its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following' N ig h t L e t t e r
Errors can be g-uarded ag-alnst only by repeating- a messag-e back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not bold itself liable for errors or delays in
transmission or delivery o f U n repeated N ig h t Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond the sum of
F ifty D ollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this messag-e has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any ease where the claim is not presented in writing; within
sixty days after the messag-e is filed with the Company for transmission.
This is an U N R E P E A T E D N I O H T L E T T E R , and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above.
T H E O . N. V A IL , P R E S I D E N T
R
e c e iv e d
BELVIDERE
BROOKS,
GENERAL MANAGER
1316
at
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GLASSTON NO JAN 5 T O -1 9 1 3
HON W G MCADOO
SECY OF THE TREASURY
DEAR S IR : BECAUSE M
WASHINGTON DC
THE NATURAL FLOW OF MONEY FROM
GRAIN FARM MACHINERY LUMBER ETC IS FROM AND TO MINNEAPOLIS
MINNESOTA WE REQUEST THAT A REGIONAL RESERVE BANK BE ESTABLISHED THERE
SECURITY STATE BANK,
M J BRANT CASHIER
1030P
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Form 2289 B
NIGHT L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
INCORPORATED
25,000 O F FIC E S IN AM ER ICA
C AB LE SER V ICE T O ALL T H E W ORLD
Ibis Company T R A N S M IT S and D E L IV E IiS messages only on QdSditroiis lim iting Its liability, 'which have been assented to by the sender of the following1 N ig h t ^Letter.
Krrors
be guarded against only by repeating a message bgtefc U> the scjMling? station for comparison, and the Company w ill not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
ransmission or delivery of Uurcpeuted Nigrbt Letters, seukrtt r^dfUeed£*tes*i>eyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond the .sum of
/ ifty Dollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, thi?
hfc£-*beeu valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing- within
sixty days after the messag-e ip tiled with the Coropanv tpi* trantfmisEfioTW
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This is an UN R E P E A T E D N I G H T L L l T E l i i aijit is delivered by request o f the sender, under the conditions named above.
THEO.
N.
VAIL,
BELVIDERE
P R E S ID E N T
R e c e iv e d
GENERAL MANAGER
at
43CH LY 4 3 NL
3 EXA
GLEfl&tjftN ND JAN 1 19 1 4
£
/
SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY
WE D ESIR E THAT A REGIONAL
RESERVE BANK'BE LOCATED AT
M INN EA PO LIS M INN AS BEING THE
FOR THE TRANSACTION OF OUR
THE GRAIN LUMBER
PRODUCE
MOST CONVENIENT IN EVERY WAY
BUSINESS IT BEING THE
CENTER
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS AND OTHER BUSINESS
LINCOLN STATE BANK
%
WASHINGTON DC
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OF
BROOKS,
GLENBURN STATE BANK
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FARMERS MERC. & ELEVATOR CO.
GRAIN AND COAL
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NIGHT L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
INCORPORATED
25,000 O F F IC E S IN A M ER IC A
C A B LE S E R V IC E T O A LL T H E W ORLD
This Company T R A N S M I T S and "D E L IV E R S m e s s a g e s only on conditions-limiting: its liability, which have been assented to by the sender o f the following1 N ig h t l e t t e r .
Errors can be guarded against only b.v repeating: a message back to the sending: station for comparison, and the Company w ill not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
'transmission,or delivery of U n re p e a te d NUrht L e t te r s , sent a t reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to tbe amount paid for transm ission; nor in any case beyond the sum o f
• Ift y IK rtlars, a t which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing: within
ixty days after the message is flled with the Company for transmission.
Tiiis is an U N R E P E A T E D N I G H T L E T T E R , and is delivered b y request o f the sender, under the conditions named above.
T H E O . N . V A IL , P R E S I D E N T
R e c e iv e d
B E L V ID E R E B R O O K S , G E N E R A L M A N A G E R
at
IP - 1
F121CH OX 4 3 N L
GLENULLEN ND JANY 7 1914
SECY V; G MCADOO
WASHN DC
WE B ELIEVE M INNEAPO LIS IS ENTITLED TO ONE OF THE REGIONAL
RESERVE BANKS AS THE P R IN C IP A L PART OF OUR BUSINESS OF
BANKING FARM PRODUCTS AND FARM IMPLEMENTS CENTERS THERE V/E REQUEST
THAT YOU DESIGNATE THAT C IT Y AS A LOCATION FOR ONE
OF THESE BANKS
G L E N U L L E N /f^ M E R & /E L 0 f;:e O J i
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NIQHT L E T T E R
TERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
INCORPORATED
FICES IN AM ERICA
CABLE SERVICE T O ALL T H E WORLD
D E L IV E R S message* only on condition* limiting its liability, which aave bow assented to by the sender of the following N igh t te tte r.
by repeating a message back to the sending station for coniwirifon, and the Company w ill not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
I N lch t Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to tnc a nount paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond the sum of
otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender chereot. uor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within
................. . ie Q om ffny fo r twmtmiMiiffl,
L E T rE B t and is delivered by request of the tender, muter ! conditions xuuuod above.
_____________________________________________________ BELVIDERE. BROOKS, GENERAL MANAQEB
F286CH PS 3 2 NL
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IN W G MACADOO
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GLEN ULLEN NO OEC 31 13
SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY WASHN DC
WE URGENTLY REQUEST THAT A
REGIONAL RESERVE BANK BE PLACED
AT M IN NEAPO LIS SAIO D IS T R IC T TO
COMPRISE THE TERRITORY FROM THE
M IS S IS S IP P I RIVER TO PUGETSOUNO WITH
M INNEAPO LIS NAMEO AS THE REGIONAL
RESERVE C IT Y
MERCHANTS STATE BANK
347A
A N S W
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J/.;: 3 1914
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Le
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GEO. B ILLIG M EIER
GEO. G AC K LE
& Cl
a r k
Ex
p o s it io n
P 3
Hardware, Furniture,
f
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*ies, Clothing, Shoes, Stoves, Farm Imple
G roceries,
Buggies, Paints, Oils, Harness, Blankets and
G oodrich, N. D ,
l / l O / 1914.
Mr.Wm. G. Mcadoo,
W ashing ton,.
Dear
D.
0.
Sir 5We request your careful1 consideration of
Minneapolis, an the locatioryfor one of the Reserve Banks,
as the principle part of our banking is transacted there
and most of our farm product marketed in Minneapolis,
Heping we uo not ask to much of you, we are.
Yours very
Goodrich
truly,
Grain
Co.,
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WESTERN UNION
DAY HHTTER
THEO. N. VAIL, PRESIDENT
RECEIVED AT
1 HI CH 37 BLUE
^
1914JMi 7 PM 12
W i G . MCADOO
d
S£Y OP THE TREASR WASHINGTON DC
A
IN AS MUCH AS THE PR IN C IPAL PART OF OUR, BANKING
. MARKETING OF (GRAIN OF -T H R E N T IR E N O R l^IEST - LUMBER AHJ) FARM
; MACHINERY B U S IN E S S E S TRANSACTED THROUGH M IN N EA PO LIS.IE
A s k THAT A.'REGIONAL RESERVE BANK
FI^T. NAT BANK
B E
LOCATED AT MINNEAPOLIS
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RIGHT L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
INCORPORATED
25,000 O F F IC E S IN A M ER IC A
C A B LE SERVSCE T O A LL T H E W ORLD
This Company T R A N S M I T S and D E L I V E R S messages only on conditions'lim iting its liability, which nave been assented to b y the sender of the following’ N ig h t L e t t e r .
Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the .Company w ill not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
rajismission or delivery o f U n r e p e a te d N tffh t L e t te r s , sent a t reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to ti.e a nount paid for transm ission; nor in any case beyond the sum of
f i f t y D o lla r*, a t which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued b y the sender whereot. .ior in any case whero the claim is not presented in M'riting within
sixty days after the message is filed w ith the Company fo r transmission.
This is an V N B E P E A T E D N I G H T L E T T E R , and is delivered b y request o f the sender, under 1 10 conditions named above.
T H E O . N . V A IL , P R E S I D E N T
B E L V ID E R E B R O O K S , G E N E R A L M A N A G E R
WE THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY RESPECTFULLY
BE LOCATED AT M INNEAPO LIS MINNESOTA
IS THE MOST CONVENIENT BANKING
THE NORTHWEST ANO IT IS
REQUEST THAT A REGIONAL BANK
FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS. IT
CENTER FOR THE BANK OF
ALSO THE CENTER OF THE
GRAIN, LUMBER, J fO D U C E AND AGRICULTURAL
. r THE MOST LOGICAL PO INT
IMPLEMENT BUSINESS AND WE DEEM
FOR THE LOCATION OF A
REGIONAL BANK. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED
FARMERS AND MERCHANTS BANK OF
GRACECITY, F IR S T STATE BANK OF
GRACECITY NO
1119PM
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NIGHT L E T T E R
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THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
INCORPORATED
CAB LE SER V IC E T O A LL T H E W ORLD
25,000 O F F IC E S IN A M ER IC A
I h ia Company T R A N S M IT S and D E L I V E R S messn«re's only on conditions limiting- its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following1 Nlg-lit L e t t e r .
Errors ciui be guarded ayainst only by repeating a message back to the sending station f£>V comparison, and tlie Company w ill not hold itself liable for errors or delays In
transmission or delivery of U n re p e a te d Nlgrlit L e t te r s , sent at rodu.ced rates, beyouil'A B,uju,yxiual to the amount paid for transm ission; nor In any case beyond the sum of
F i f t y D o lla rs , at which, unless otherwise stated below, this messaire has been valued by-.-ttje sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing: within
six ty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission.
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This is an U N R E P E A T E D N I G H T L E T T E R , and is delivered byj«qu(;st o f tiia;S§ndfcr, ua$er the conditions named above.
T H E O . N . V A IL , P R E S I D E N T
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B E L V ID E R E B R O O K S , G E N E R A L M A N A G E R
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GRAFT0ty.-N'~l) JAN 1 19 14
SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY
WASHN DC THE GREAT GRAIN GROWING AND
CATTLE R A IS IN G NORTH WEST WOULD
APPRECIATE AND URGE THE LOCATION
^M IN N EA PO LIS MINNESOTA.
OF A REGIONAL BANK AT
PLEASE INVESTIG ATE THOROUGHLY
D C MOORE, PRESIDENT THE GRAFTON NATIONAL B A N K , k
F H SPRAGUE, PRESIDENT F IR S T NATIONAL BANK,
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J L CASHEL, PRESIDENT SCANDINAVIAN AMERICAN BANK
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WASHINGTON, D. C.
C L A R E N C E H. M A C K A Y ,
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RECEIVED
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NI0HT LE TTE R
TH E WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
INCORPORATCO
25,000 O F F IC E S IN A M ER IC A
C A B LE SER V ICE T O A LL T H E W ORLD
I b la Company T R A N S M I T S and D E L I V E R S messages only on conditions ltmitirur Its liab ility, which have been assented to by the sender of the following: N ig h t L e t t e r .
tr r « r s c ..j > be guarded airainst only by repeat iu$r a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company w ill not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
‘■’•ansmission or delivery of U n re p e a te d M g h t l e t t e r s , sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transm ission; nor in any case beyond the sum of
!f t y D o lla r# , a t which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any ease where the claim is not presented in w riting within
.x ty days after the message is tiled with the Company for transmission.
This is an U N R E P E A T E D N I G H T L E T T E R , and Is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above.
T H E O . N . V A IL , P R E S I D E N T
R e c e iv e d
at
B E L V ID E R E B R O O K S , p . E N E « A L ,l f l A N A G E R
1969
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155CH AN 4 7 NL
GRAND-FORKS ND JANY 4 1 9 1 4 .
THE
COMPTROLLER OF CURRENCY
WASHINGTON DC
\VE B ELIEVE M INNEAPOLIS IS LOGICAL PO INT FOR REGIONAL BANK FOR
THE REASON THAT IT IS THE FIN A N C IA L CENTER FOR THE
NORTHWEST ESPECIALLY FOR THE LARGE GRAIN AND COMMERCIAL INTERESTS WE
OWN SEVEN BANKS IN NORTH-DAKOTA AND MINNESOTA AND WOULD APPRECIATE
HAVING A REGIONAL BANK LOCATED IN MINNEAPOLIS
J R HOLTON
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Form 3289 B
NIQHT L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
INCORPORATED
26,000 OFFICES IN AM ERICA
CABLE SERVICE T O A L L T H E WORLD
This Company T R A N S M I T S and M S U T E R 8 m (m iiei only on conditions limiting its liability, which bare been assented to by the sender of the following N igh t Letter.
Errors can be guarded against only by repeating » message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company w ill not hold Itself liable for errors or delays la
transmission or delivery ot V arepm ted N igh t Letters, sent at reduced rate*, beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transmission; nor in any ease beyond the sum ot
Ylftjr D ollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where tho claim is not presented in writing within
sixty days after the message Is filed with the Company for transmission.
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This is an U N R E P E A T E D N IG H T L E T T E R , and Is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named Above.
T H E O . N . VAIL, P R E S ID E N T
R e c e iv e d
_________________________________________________ .B ELV ID ER E BROOKS, G EN E R A L M ANAGER
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B ELIEV IN G THAT THE A D M INISTRATIO N IS
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DESIROUS OF LOCATING REGIONAL
W ILL BE OF GREATEST
SERVICE WE RECOMMEND M INNEAPOLIS FOR
THE TERRITORY INCLUDING THE
NORTHERN
ROCKYMOUNTAINS M INNEAPOLIS IS
PART OF W ISCONSIN TO THE
PREEMINENTLY
THE COMMERCIAL CENTER FOR THE
W ISCONSIN MINNESOTA
NORTH AND SOUTHDAKOTA AND MONTANA
*,OULD BE MOftE LOGICAL FOR
NORTHERN PART OF
NO POINT
A RESERVED BANK
OCONNOR BROS
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NIBHT L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
INCORPORATED
25,000 O F F IC E S IN A M ER IC A
C A B LE SER V IC E T O A LL T H E W ORLD
2 h ls Company T R A N S M I T S and D E L I V E E S messages only on conditions llrnltlmr Its liability, which havf* boon assented to by the sender o f the following: N ig h t L e t t e r .
JCrrors can be guarded against only by repeat iuir a mossajje back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company w ill not hold itself liable for errors or delays In
’•anamission or delivery o f V u rc p e a te d S i g l i t L e t te r s , gent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transm ission; nor In any case beyond the sum of
t t y D o lla rs , a t which, unless otherwise stated below, this mossasre has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in w riting within
xty days after the iuessaire 1b tiled with the Company for transmission.
This Is an U N R E P K A .T E D N I G H T L E T T E U , and Is delivered b y request of the sender, under the conditions named above.
T H E O . N . V A IL , P R E S I D E N T
R e c e iv e d
B E L V ID E R E B R O O K S , G E N E R A L M A N A G E R
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GRANRAPID8 ND JAN 1 1 9 1 4
SECY OF THE TREASURY
WASHN DC
WE EARNESTLY REQUEST YOUR HONuR
LOCATED IN MINNEAPOLIS MINN AS
EVRY WAY FOR THE TRANSMISSION
ALL THE NORT WEST
BANKS
TO HAVE A REGIONAL BANK
IT IS MORE CONVENIENT IN
OF OUR BUSINESS AND OF
IT ALSO B E -IN G THE CENTER
OF THE GRAIN LUMBER PRODUCE
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS AND OTHER BUSINESS
WE AGIN EARNESTLY PRAY YOU
TO DESIGNATE T H IS C IT Y FOR i
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W M . P . G A S T . PRESIDE k
R. D . L O C K H A R T , VICE PRESIDENT
R. F . G U N K E L M A N , S E C Y . A ND T R IA S .
Farmers Grain Company of Grandin
D ir e c t o r s ;
(I n c o r p o r a t e d )
W m . p . Oast
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A. L. g u n k e lm a n
C . M. O w e n
r . P. G u n k e l m a n
Ralph
F . G u n k e l m a n , m anager
G ra n d in , N . D ., 1 / 5 / 1 9 1 3 .
Secretary Wra. G. McAdoo,
Washington, D. 0.
Dear Sir:We think Minneapolis is entitled to one of the
Regional Reserve Banks as the princit>^l part of our business
of Banking and
marketing of Farm Products centers the-’
e.
We request that you designate that. City as a location for
one of these banks.
Thanking you for your attention to this matter,
we remain,
Yours truly,
Farmers Grain C o .
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G E O . W O R N E R , A sst C ashier
G r e a t B e n d , N . D a k .,
January 5, 1913.
Hon, W.G.McAdoo,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir;It is our opinion that Minneapolis is by reason of
its location entitled to one of the Regional Reserve Banks,
because it is the commercial ceater of the great Northwest
and the principal part of our banking business, farm inpliments and farm products centers at this city. We request
that you designate that city as a location of one of these
banks.
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GWINNER ND JAN 1 1914
SECY OF rREASURY
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THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A REGIONAL
RESERVE BANK IN M INNEAPOLIS MINN
IS STRONGLY. AND RESPECTFULLY URGED
MOSI UESIRABLE PLAGE FOR THE
BY THE UNDERSIGNED AS THE
GREAT NORTHWEST
THE GWINNER STATE BANK S E -LEE CASHIER
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TH E WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
INCORPORATED
25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA
CABLE SERVICE T O ALL T H E WORLD
This Company TR AN SM ITS and D ELT V E B 8 messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following N igh t le tte r.
Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a me*sago back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
'ransmission or delivery of U nrepM ted N igh t Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond the sum of
•fifty D ollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within
Sixty days after the message Is filed with the Company for transmission.
This is an U N R E P E A T E D N IG H T L E T T E R , and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above.
B ELV ID ER E BROOKS,
THEO* N . VAIL, PRESIDENT
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1914 JAN
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AS THE REGIONAL RESERVE C IT Y
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Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:We request your careful consideration of j/innearolisi as the location
for one of the Reserve Benks, as the principle* part of our banking is
transacted there and most of our farir. product* marketed in Vinneap^
Yovia very truly,
F. Sahli Elevator,
p« r • & L * £ j C £ i J tr , r .
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WESTE&* UNION
TER
DAY
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THEO. N. V A IL , PR E S ID E N T
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THE TREASURY
WASHINGTON DC
M INNEAPOLIS BEING
THE CENTER OF THE GRAIN LUMBER PRODUCTS AGRICULTURAL
•OTHER BUSINESS AMO
IMPROVEMENTS AND / IT BEING THF LOGICAL CENTER FOR THE TRANSACTION OF
CUP B SINESS WE TRUST
YOU W ILL LOCATE ONE OF THE REGIONAL BANKS THERE
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A .L .C U T T I N G , P r e s i d e n t .
N. P N E L S O N , V i c e
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Hon* W.G.McAdoo,
[ I a m l c l , Y D . 1 - 8t h . 1 9 1 4 .
Washington D.C.
Secretary of Treasurer,
Bear
a
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I wish that you would establish one of the Hew
national Reserves in Minneapolis, Minn* As Minneapolis,, lays
at the very doors or tne Hortnwest, all the prouuces or
Minn* If. & S.Dakota,s Montana, and the coasts are tributary
to this market, and 4± would be of vast interest to this locality
to secure one of these reserves, More people will be reached in
this locality by the reserve being located here than at any other
place west of Chicago.
We think that in order *o reach and do justice to the
masses that you should designate Minneapolis as such. All imple
ment firms are here grain markets for the Northwest, it would
undoubtly be the most logical point, £or one of your reserve to
be located. We request that you designate M innepolis as one of
your Regional Reserve Banking Centers#
Yours Very truly,
FirstState Bank of^JTamlet, H.^ak.
By
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H a m le t ,
Dear Sirs
D .1- -101* • i ^ 4 *
We are interested in the new Federal Reserve Bank, and we
think and wish that when the cities are choosen that you will see,
prime object and importance in choosing Minneapolis, as such a
reserve ®ity for one of these hanks.
First all the main lines of Railroads thru xvalrotas Minn, Mont#
And the while $.¥• center into Mpls, thus we have one of the largest
grain markets, implement centers, and all, business from the Hw.
will center here, thus we will need one of these banks to mefet our
need in the way financing all these interprises.
We trust and hope that you will see the advantages in locat
ing one of the Keserves in Minneapolis,
Itours very sincerely,
Kelson Elevator & Lumber Co#
B y
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rm 2289 B
RIGHT L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
INCORPORATED
25,000 O F F IC E S IN A M ER IC A
C A B LE SER V IC E T O A LL T H E W ORLD
n i l s Company T R A N S M I T S and D E L I V E R S messages only on conditions limiting: its liability, which aave been assented to by tlie sender of the following Nigrlit L e t t e r .
Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company w ill not hold itself liable for errors or' delays in
nsmission or delivery o f U n re p e a te d N ig h t L e t te r s , sent a t reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to tii. a nount paid for transm ission; nor in any case beyond tho sum of
i t y D o lla r s , a t which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender ohereoi; .ior in any case where tho claim is not presented in w riting within
vixty days after the message is filed w ith the Company for transmission.
This is an U N R E P E A T E D N I G H T L E T T E R , and is delivered b y request o f the sender, under f n conditions named abovo.
T H E O . N . V A IL , PRESIDENT
R e c e iv e d
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B E L V ID E R E B R O O K S , GE
5 EX
HAMPDEN ND JAN 2 14
HON '.V G MCAOOO
SECY TRE a SY WASHW DO
I UNDERSTAND YOUR ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
REGIONAL BANK IN THE NORTH
AMD FIN D A GREAT DEAL
IS GOING TO ESTABLISH A
WEST WE WOULD APPRECIATE I ’
MORE CONVENIENT IF T H IS BANK
OOULO BE ESTABLISHED IN MINNEAPOLIS
A B BRANDT OASHR FARMERS BANK
HAMPDEN ND
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We are in favor of having a regional reserve bank placed in
the oity of Minneapolis Minn this is the general sentiment of
the people in our immediate locator and we suggest that you
use your best influence to M c a t e one of the regional banks
at Minneapolis
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First ,Tatl Bank
of Hamden ND
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January 2nd, 191.3 «
U*S*Secretary of Treasury,
Washington,D•0.
Dear Sirs
We urge upon you the selection of Minneapolis as the lo
cation of one of the regional banks which you are about to es
tablish. V7e believe it the convenient and natural center of
trade for all the.neighboring states.
Respectfully,
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NIGHT L E T T E R
NION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
TH E WEST
in c o r p o r a te d
25,000 O FFIC
This Company T R A N S M I T S and D E L I
Errors can be guarded against only by r<
transmissttm or delivery of U n r e p e a te d NJ,
F i f t y D o lla rs . a t which, unless otherwi
tzty days after the message is filed wit#
This is an U N R E P E A T E D N I G J
Form 2289 B
ICA
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y on conditions lim iting its liab ility, which have been assented'to by" th e sender-©# the following. N igh t Letter,
a mess0 f e back to the sending station for comparison, and the Com pajiyw iltoiot JioUl- it§elf-liabl© for.«rxprs or delays in
te rs.^ S n t a t reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to the amount paid fo$sfa?Misimwioi»; ®»tf;ijai any eas^’beyond th'« sum of
w. tMH message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case’w h » # tlifc G U u in ;is na>t pr^en te^
within
y ffl^ransm isRion.
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>4 is delivered b y request of the sender, under the conditions named above.
T H E O . N . V A IL , PRESIDENT
_______________________________________ B E L V ID E R E BftOjp/KS, ^ E N f f f A L M A N A G E R
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SECY OF 7REASURY
WASHN DC
THE SELECTION OF THE C IT Y
OF M INNEAPOLIS AS LOCATION FOR
REGIONAL RESERVE WOULD BEST S U IT
THE NEEBS OF OURSELVES AND
OF T H IS COMMUNITY
C IT IZ E N S STATE BANK OF HANNAH
1248AM.
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THE WEI
Form 2289 B
NIGHT L E T T E R
25,000 Ol
N UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
INCORPORATED
IN A M ER IC A
C A B LE SER V ICE T O A LL T H E W ORLD
XMs Company T R A N S M IT S
L I J P K S messages only on conditions lim iting Its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following N ig h t L e t t e r ,
tr io r s can be guarded a a
'.v i^pcatinfr a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold Itself liable for errors or delays in
ansraission or delivery of lii
it L e t te r s , sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transm ission; nor tn any case beyond the sum of
fty D ollars, a t which, unlej
'wise^Cated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim Is not presented iu writing: within
>xty days after the messaire isl
it h j f e Company for transmission.
This is on U N R E P E A T J
I G O T L E T T E R , aud Is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions namod above.
T H E O . N . V A IL , Pji^S
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B E L V ID E R E B R O O K S , G E N E R A L M A N A G E R
C79CH TR 6 4 NL
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lA I/D E C 31 1913
|0 N b R>RA§|EE
A §|fE W ILLIA M G MCADOO
SECY OF THE TREASURY
IN SELECTING A C IT Y FOR
:J
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A REGIONAL
BANK THA t WOULD BEST SERVE
OF T H IS V IC IN IT Y AND OF
WASHN DC
THE BANKING AND BUSINESS INTERESTS
NORTHDAKOTA WE STRONGLY URGE THE
; IT Y OF M INNEAPOLIS M INNEAPOLIS IS
MUMBER OF OUR BUSINESS MEM
THE C IT Y WHERE THE GREATER
PEAL WHERE OUR BANK CARRIES
ITS MAIN ACCOUNT WHERE OUR- FARMERS S H IP THEIR GRAIN AND
IS MOST CONVENIENTLY LOCATED
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INDEPENDENT
CO M PETITIVE
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The Secretary of Treasury,
Washington, D.C
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We wish to express our desire
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loeat 1 cn -o f ~^egl cnal Bank for
wuoh prefer to liave
for the reason that it would be
PROGRESSIVE
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It
loeated in Minneapolis
more convenient for transaction
of all our business as Minneapolis Is the copter of the g^rain lumber
produce agr 1 cultural iMplemen^i and all other business of our territory
we earnestly iMplere yetk te favor Minneapolis over any other city in
our distriet.
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Citizens rr*tl Bank,
first Natl Bank
fafsie^g and Merchants Bank
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TELEGRAM
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R E C E IV E D
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IN D E P E N D E N T
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Secretary of Treasury,
Washington, B.C.
Minneapolis most favorable location fo r one of regional banks in
our opinion because of heavy grain and jobbing interests this
section.
Harlow State Bank.
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COM PETITIVE
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PROGRESSIVE
Via Minneapolis, Minn.
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Secretary of Treasury,
Washington, D.C.
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Strong sentiments prevail among people in Hdrthwest for location of
Federal Reserre Bank in Minneapolis which is the headquarters for
the Horthwest trade and grain shipments, as well as a g r ic u lt u r a l
implements furnished principally by Minneapolis firms. Minneapolis
holds major portion of deposits from the northwestern banks by
a large margin.
First national Bank,
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WESTEia* UNION
DAY taSTTER.
THEO. N. VAIL, PRESIDENT
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HASTINGS ND JAN 1 19 1 3
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T H I SECY OF THE TREASURY
WASHINGTON DC
IT IS OUR DESIRE THAT
YOU LOCATE A REGIONAL BANK
AT M INNEAPO LIS M IN N IT BEING
FARM PRODUCE CENTER OF THE
IN THE GRAIN AND OTHER
NORTHWEST AND IT WOULD BE
MORE CONVENIENT IN EVERY WAY
FOR THE NORTHDAKOTA TRADE
F IR S T STATE BANK OF HASTINGS ND
241PM
Form 2689 B
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TELEQRAM
HATTON N D Jan 6 1914
Hon W G McAdoo,Secretary Treasury,
Washington,D.C
We believe Minneapolis to be the proper select ion for a regional
reserve bank to serve the interest of the great northwest and would
request that you locate such a bank there. That city is our natural
center for banking, marketing grain and other farm products and
distributing farm implements
The Farmers and Merchants National Bank
1006am
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TELEG R AM
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HORTHWOQD N D Jan 1 1914
The Hon Secretary of the Treasury,
Washington,D.C.
We would like to see Minneapolis designated as a regional bank center
under the new currency law on account of the city being centrally
located and most of the produce from this point being shipped to that
city. We believe this selection would be to the best interests of
the west
The First national Bank of Hatton,N.D.,
Abraham Hanson,Cashier
951am
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Form 2289 B
NIOHT L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
inCORPORATCD
25,000 O F F IC E S IN A M ER IC A
C A B LE SER V ICE T O A LL T H E W ORLD
This Company T R A N S M I T S and D E L I V E R S messages only on conditions lim iting its liability, which aave boen assented to by the sender ot the follow ing N ig h t L e t t e r .
Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company w ill not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
*TMt8mission or delivery o f U n re p e a te d N ig h t L e t te r s , sent a t reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to tnc amount paid for transm ission; nor In any case beyond the sum of
i f t y D o lla rs , a t which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender ohereoi. ,.ior in any case where the claim is not presented in w riting within
^ixty days after the message is filed w ith the Company for transmission.
This is an U N R E P E A T E D N I G H T L E T T E R , and is delivered b y request o f the sender, under i ic conditions named above.
T H E O . N . V A IL , PRESIDENT
R e c e iv e d
B E L V ID E R E B R O O K S , G E N E R A L M A N A G E R
at
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HAVANA ND UANY 2 1914
SECY OF THE TREASURY
WASHINGTON DC
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M INNEAPOLIS IS THE NATURAL BUSINESS CENTER OF THE VAST
NORTHWESTERN GRAIN AND STOCK PRODUCING TERRITORY AS ONE
OF THE MANY SMALL BANKS SERVING T H IS TERRITORY THE TRANSACTION
OF OUR BUSINESS W IL L BE FA C IL IT A T E D MORE BY A REGIONAL BANK
IN M INNEAPOLIS THAN IN ANY OTHER C IT Y
HAVANA STATE BANK
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NI OH T L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
INCORPORATED
25,000 O F FIC E S IN A M ERICA
C A B LE SERVICE T O A LL T H E WORLD
This Company T R A N S M IT S and D E L I V E R S messages only on conditions lim itin g Its liability, which have been assented to by the sender o f the following: N ig h t Letter.
Errors can be guarded against only by repeating- a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company w ill not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
nsmission or delivery o f Luropeuteil N ig h t Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transmission; nor In any case beyond the sum of
tty D ollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this messag-e has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in w riting within
bixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission.
«■ This is an I ' M t t P E A T E D N I G H T L E T T E R , and is delivered by request o f the sender, under the conditions named above.
T H E O . N. V A I L , P R E S I D E N T
BELVIDERE BROOKS, G E NE R A L
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WESTERM UNION
TELEGRAM
THEO. N. VAIL. PRESIDENT
r e c e i v e d AT Wyatt Building, Cor. 14th and FSts., Washington, D.C. AOLPWEANY S
F36NY JG 4 1 - 4 EX
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HAZEN ND JAN 3 - 1 4
j/'W G MCADOO
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SECY OF-TREASURY
IF IT IS THE INTENTIO N
IT AND F IN D IT A
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WAS UN DC
OF YOUR ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE TO
ESTABLISH A REGIONAL BANK IN
ESTABLISHED
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THE NORTHWEST WE WfHH T) APPPFr I ATI
GREAT DEAL MORE CONVENIENT I l f Y hI'ET* M r i r ' t f
IN M INNEAPOLIS
FARMERS BANK OF M ERCEflf##
R M -HABM3CH CAOII'fER -3 1 9 P
Form 168
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THEO, N. VAIL, PRESIDENT
A26NY R
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1914 JflN
4 AM 2 5 5
SECRETARY OF TREASURY
WASHINGTON DC
WE BELIEVE THAT THE PLACING
OF A REGIONAL BANK IN
MINNEAPOLIS MINNESOTA W ILL GREATLY F A C IL IT A T E
CONVENIENT FOR THE TRANSFER OF
TH IS AND OTHEF
BANKS IN
BUSINESS
AND BE ESPECIALLY
ON THE PART OF
OUR STATE AND WOULD RESPECTFULLY
REQUEST THAT SA ID C IT Y RECEIVE
YOUR VERY EARNEST CONSIDERATION AND
SUPPORT
.........:
STATE BANK OF HgMSEL
121AM JAN 4
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TELEGRAM
36«m
MO 17
HETTIHGER
N D Jan 5 1914
Hon W G McAdoo
Washington D G
After careful consideration we are satisfied that a regional reserve
bank will serve us best at Minneapolis
Adam* County State sank
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NIGHT L E T T E R
Form 2289 B
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
INCORPORATED
C A B LE SER V IC E T O A LL T H E W ORLD
25,000 O F F IC E S IN A M ER IC A
This Company T R A N S M I T S and D E L I V E R S messages only on conditions limiting: its liab ility, which have been assented to b y the sender of the follow ing N ig h t L etter.!
Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company w ill not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
transmission or delivery o f U n re p e a te d N ig h t L e t te r s , sent a t reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transm ission: nor in any case beyond the sum of
F i f t y D o lla rs , at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in w riting within
s ix ty days after the message is filed w ith the Company fo r transmission.
This Is an U N R E P E A T E D N I G H T L E T T E R , and is delivered b y request o f the sender, under the conditions named above.
T H E O . N . V A IL , PRESIDENT
R e c e iv e d
B E L V ID E R E B R O O K S , GENERAL M ANAGER
at
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HETTINGER NE JAN 5 1 9 1 4
HON WM C. MCADOO
SECY OF TREASURY WASHN DC
WE EMPHATICALLY URGE THAT A REGIONAL RESERVE BANK BE LOCATE® AT
MINNEAPOLIS MINNESOTA THE IMMENSE VOLUME OF NORTHWESTERN BUSINESS
IN GRAIN LUMBER AND FLOUR CENTERS IN MINNEAPOLIS IS THE CHIEF TERMINAL
MARKET FOR OUR FARM IMPLEMENTS AND ALL COMMODITIES USED HERE
F IR S T NATIONAL BANK
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Form 2289 B
NIGHT L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
INCORPORATED
25,000 O F F IC E S IN A M ER IC A
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C AB LE SERVICES,¥/0|ALLyTHE W 0 R L p
This Company T R A N S M IT S and D E L I V E R S messages only on conditions limiting- its liability, which have been assented to by the
o f jme folQvtjig- N ig h t Letter,
Errors can be guarded against only by repeating- a messag-e back to the sending- station for comparison, and the Company w ill not hold itself liableTTbf^crrors or delays in
transmission or delivery o f U n repeated N ig h t Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transmission: nor in nnv case bevond the sum of
F ift y D ollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this messag-e has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing- within
sixty days after the messag-e is filed with the Company for transmission.
This is an U N R E P E A T E D N I G H T L E T T E R , and is delivered by request o f the sender, under the conditions named above.
THEO.
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N.
VAIL,
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BELVIDERE BROOKS, G E N E R A L M A N A G E R
PRE SID EN T
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HETTINGER N D
10
JAN 6 1 9 1 4
HON W G MCADOO
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SECY OF TREASURY WASHINGTON D 0
BECAUSE THE NATURAL FLOW OF
GRAIN FARM MACHINERY LUMBER ETC
FOR THE EN TIR E STATES OF
NORTH AND SOUTHDAKOTA MONTANA AND
MINNESOTA IS R O M AND TO
M INNEAPOLIS WE TH IN K THAT ONE
OF REGIONAL BANKS SHOULD BE
LOCATED THERE
_ HETTINGER STATE BANK
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JAN
7
7 0 7 AM
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W ESTE&t UNION
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TH EO . N . V A IL, PR E S ID E N T
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1914 JAN | PM 4 31
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DC
AS THE OflTY OF MINNEAPOLIS
HAS BY REASON OF ITS
LOCATION AMP NATURAL DEVELOPMENT BECOME
MANUFACTURING AND D IS T R IB U T IN G CENTER FOR
SECTION
COMPRISING THE STATES OF
MONTANA AND PORTIONS OF IOWA
MINNESOTA NORTH AND SOUTH DAKOTA
THE ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE THE
IMPORTANCE OF DESIGNATION MINNEAPOLIS AS
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AND WISCONSIN A SECTION HAVINC D IS T IN C T
F IN A N C IA L REQUIREMENTS WE URGE UPON
C IT IE S
THE F IN A N C IA L COMMERCIAL
ONE OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE
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FARMERS ELEVATOR COMPANY
OF HONEYFORD, N. D.
GRAIN AND FUEL
Honeyford, N. *D.
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of Koneyfordt N. D*
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'ana 8289 B
NIQHT L E T T E R
TH E WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
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JNCORPOIIATEO
25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA
CABLE SERVICE T O ALL T H E WORLD
This Company TRANSM ITS and D G U V E R 8 message* only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following* N igh t L etter.
Errors can bo guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company w ill not hold itself liable for errors or delays In
'ansmission or delivery of Vnrepeated N lfh t L etten , sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to tbe amount paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond the sum of
« t y Dollars, at which, unless otherwise stated !>elow, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within
sixty days after tho message is filed with the Company for transmission.
This is an tN B E P K A T E O N IG H T L E T T E B , and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above.
T H E O . N . VAIL, N H I D e N T ________________________________________________________ BELVIDERE BROOKS, QCNCHAi. MANAOCH
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H3H-W G MCADOO
SECY THE TREASURY WASHINGTON DC
Wlii BELIEVE MINNEAPOLIS MINN TO BE THE PROPER SELECTION FOR
to
3t'G I3 M L R3SSRVS BANK THT IT W ILL SBRY3 T l I V f S K L ^ 'i 1 0f
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S E NORTHWEST AHD WOULD REQUEST THAT. YOU LOCATE SUCH A
BilEK THERE T lU T CI'J?Y
IS OUR. NATURAL CEH23R FOR BANKING
MAHK3TUIG GRAIN AKD OTHER FAKii FRODUCTSAiiO DISTRIBUTING FARk
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N IG H T L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA
INCORPORATED
CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD
This Company T R A N S M I T S and D E L I V E R S messages only on conditions limiting: its liability, which hare been assented to by the sender o f the follow in g N ig h t L e t t e r .
Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message bock to the sending station fo r comparison, and the Company w ill not hold itself liable fo r errors or delays in
transmission o r d elivery o f U n r e p e a te d N ig h t L e tte r s , sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond the sum o f
F i f t y D o lla rs , at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in w ritin g within
six ty days after the message is filed w ith the Company fo r transmission.
This Is an U N R E P E A T E D N I G H T L E T T E R , and is delivered b y request o f the sender, under the conditions named above.
T H E O . N . V AIL, P R E S I D E N T
BELVIDERE BROOKS, G E N E R A L M A N A G E R
R e c e iv e d a t
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1269
HOPE N D JAN 5 1914
SECRETARY OF TREASURY
WASHINGTON EC
WE URGE THE LOCATION OF A REGIONAL RESERVE BANK IN
MINNEAPOLIS MINN MINNEAPOLIS IS THE CENTER FOR THE GREAT VOLUME
OF BUSINESS OF THE NORTHWEST IN GRAIN LUMBER AND FLOUR
AND THE DISTRIBUTING POINT FOR THE ENORMOUS MACHINERY BUSINESS OF
THIS TEARITOR
FIRST NATIONAL--BANK,>-frQ^GATE STATE BANK^yCOLGATE ND
BLABON SIAlEL®^ii^AMfr'Tltf^tUyERNE
STATE..............
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NIOHT L E T T E R
Form 2288 B
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA
INCORPORATED
CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD
This Company T R A N S M I T S and D E L I V E R S messages only on conditions limiting: its liability, which have been assented to b y the sender o f the following: N ig h t L e t t e r .
Errors can be guarded atrainst only by repeating: a message back to the sending station fo r comparison, and the Company w ill not hold itseif liable fo r errors or delays in
raiigniission o r delivery o f U n r e p e a te d N U rbt L e tte r s , sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond the sum'ot
-^ ifty D o lla rs , at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing: within
sixty days after the message is filed with the Company fo r transmission.
This is an U N R E P E A T E D N I G H T L E T T E R , and is delivered b y request o f the sender, under the conditions named above.
T H E O . N . VAIL, P R E S I D E N T
BELVIDERE BROOKS, G E N E R A L M A N A G E R ,
R e c e iv e d a t
1220
F125CH FB 20 NL
HOWARD N 0 JAN 6 1914
SECY OF TREASURY
WASHIMGTON DC
7
WE FAVOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF REGIONAL AT MINNEAPOLIS AS IT
WILL BE MORE CONVENIENT FOR THE TRANSACTION OF OUR BUSINESS
SECURITY BANK OF HOWARD
1030PM
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arm is*
N IG H T L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA
INCORPORATED
CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD
This Company T R A N S M IT S and D E L I V E R S messag’es only on conditions limiting: its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following: N ig h t Letter.
Errors can be guarded against only by repeating1a message back to the sending1station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
•ansmisslon or delivery of U n repeated N ig h t Letters, sent at reduced rate^Jaeyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond the sum of
ifty D ollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within
Bixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission.
This is an U N R E P E A T E D N I G H T L E T T E R , and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above.
THEO.
N.
VAIL,
PRE SID ENT
BELVIDERE
BROOKS,
GENERAL MANAGER
R e c e iv e d a t
V 5 CH 28 ML
43
HUNTER ND, 6-7
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14JAN 7
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HON I G MCADOO
SECT OF TREASURY WASHINGTON DC.
BECAUSE THE NATURAL FLOW OF MONET FROM GRAIN FARM MACHINERY
LUMBER ETC IS FROM AND TO .MINNEAPOLIS MINN 12 REQUEST THAT.
A REGIONAL RESERVE BAN! EE ESTABLISHED THERE
FARMERS AND MERCHANTS BANK
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Secretary Wm G McAdoo,
Washington,!).C.
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'Because the natural
etc is from and to
■bank te established
.pi nw 0f money for grain, farm machinery, lumber,
f*0*
® ^ e/,rirr Bwe request that a regional
Minneapolis, fcir.n, «e
there
Farmers Elevator Co
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NIGHT L E T T E R
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA
INCORPORATED
CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD
This Company T R A N S M IT S and D E L IV E R S messages only on conditions limiting- its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following- N ifflit L e t t e r .
Errors can be guarded aqrainst only by repeating' a message back to the sending: station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in
•ansmission or delivery of IJnrepeated Nijrlit, Letters, sent at reduced rates, bevond a sum equal to the amount paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond the sum of
ifty Dollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nop in any case where tho claim is not presented in writing within
..ixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission.
This is an TJN R E PE A TE D N IG H T L E T T E R , and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above.
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PRESIDENT
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SECT OF TREASURY WASHINGTON DC
WE HEREBY PETITION 70U TO LOCATE A REGIONAL RESERVE BANK
IN MINNEAPOLIS MINN THE FLO I OF MONET FROM GRAIN FARM
MACHINERY LUMBER ETC IS FROM AND TO MINNEAPOLIS
F IR S T. NATIONAL BANK
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