J. K. Edmiston
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- Jan 4, 1894A Banker's Day of Reckoning in Walla WallaA local savings bank president is charged with larceny and receives a stinging rebuke from the bench over his bond amount.Walla Walla, WA
- Apr 18, 1894The Receiver Cut Their Pay 2 Cents an Hour. A Judge Made Him Put It Back.When the Rainier Avenue Electric Railway's court-appointed receiver trimmed motormen's wages from 20 cents to 18 cents an hour, the crews — months behind on pay, with houses in Columbia City bought out of their own wages — took him to court and won.Seattle, WA
- Apr 24, 1894The Bank President's Narrow EscapeA bank depositor in Walla Walla opens fire on a financier in the streets after the collapse of their local savings bank.Walla Walla, WA
- May 2, 1894A Bank President’s ParanoiaAfter surviving a shooting attempt in Walla Walla, a failed bank executive flees to Seattle in fear of a vengeful depositor.Seattle, WA
- Aug 26, 1894The Bank President’s Private Till: Walla Walla’s Savings Bank ScandalAn expert’s report finds that J. K. Edmiston used the failed bank’s money for personal claims, had the books “fixed,” and left more than $151,000 in worthless notes.Walla Walla, WA