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Newspaper

Monroe Weekly Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1898

Page

8

Quay Arrest Sparks Pennsylvanian Bank Probe

Warranted arrests implicate United States Senator Matthew S Quay his son Richard and partners in a conspiracy with John Hopkins former cashier of the People's Bank to misuse public funds. Hopkins suicide followed the bank's failure. Richard R Quay and Benjamin J Haywood face hearings after surrendering. Haywood claims no official link to the bank at the time of its collapse.

Philadelphia Avery United States Matthew Stanley Quay Hhe Son Richard R. Quay Benjamin J. Haywood Charles H. McKee Pittsburgh Lyon John Hopkins People’s Bank Senator Quay Plantic City Jerson David V. Lane Advier The Commonwealth David Matin Quay Senate Lnsiness Wepkins Mel Mines Quiala Omaha Neb Benjamin J. Taywood Harrisburg Pennsylvania Paxim Martin White Graham White Haywood Evening Bee People’s Bank of Philadelphia Papillon Acc

Michigan Supreme Court fixes own price on mileage books

The Michigan Supreme Court reversed Wayne County Circuit Court findings in Gov. Pingree's case against Michigan Central Railway, allowing the company to fix mileage book prices at 8 flat two-vent rate and asserting a vested right to set charges if state acquisition occurs. Employees of Robert Smith Printing Company state printers walked out again over refused wage increases and work disruptions tied to a two-year state contract.

Lansing Mich Michigan Supreme Court Opiuion Wayne County Detroit Sirewit Court Pingree Michigan Central Railway Company Epeelif Gharer Mie Qet Robert Smith Printing

Book Items and Biographies Highlight Debut Volumes

Fifty pounds yearly funds dusting at the library of the house of In ds. A biography of the late Earl of Lytton is planned. His daughters join in. Mr Gisot has written memoirs to be published in France in two volumes. A new edition of Lewis Carroll appears as Letters to a Child or The Story of Alice in Wonderland.

House of In Earl of Lytton Lewis Carroll Alice In Wonderland

Fires Rage Across Wisconsin and Nearby States

Fires raged above Cumberlagd Wisconsin with heavy farm losses and many missing. Reports from Polk county towns say bodies found, and a child born during the crisis died from fright. Adjutant General Boardman returned from Madison with word that 1000 farmers burned out may rebuild with aid. Snow and rain have checked fires near Glenwood Springs and Idaho Springs, though smoldering zones persist and further winds could reignite.

Cumberlagd Wis Debustown Polk County Crute Tyr Perraklund Rudolph Mier Nels Swanson Manewa Frank Henrighmeier Pushin Lake Menrichweier Milwaukee Madison Boardman Col Ginty Whear Denver Gal Glenwood Springs Idaho Springs Divide Migde Park

Tidal Wave Strikes Brunswick Brings Wide Damage

A tropical storm surge driven by strong winds inundated Savannah area and Brunswick, flooding docks, warehouses, and residences. Property losses may reach half a million dollars with two Brunswick fatalities among city residents and more casualties nearby.

Savannah Cor Brunswick Wallory Steamship South Railway Steritt Aiken Seq Fekyl Island New York

A Cook's Measurements

A garbled kitchen note outlines unusual unit equivalents for liquid and solid ingredients. It references a pint equaling a yun and a squid awake phrase, then lists sugar and flour measures, concluding with advice about good lowse keeping.

Apparent Reason Behind Childs Angel Picture Discussion

A Detroit Free Press piece describes a mother and child examining a picture with angels and cherubim. The child asks if angels wear rings and swear, and the mother explains angels wear rings but do not sin, sparking questions about fear and safety.

Detroit Free Press

Hardtack Converted Into Durable War Souvenir Plaque

A Cuban War anecdote from the Washington Star tells of a young veteran who shares a pocket armor plate as a memento. A suitor requests a lasting keepsake from his service, choosing indestructible charm over a mere button or mark of Uncle Sam, envisioning a painted plaque for display.

Cuba Iiter Sam Washington Star

A Soldier's Escape and Recovery Told in Mt Sterling

A Civil War veteran from the 82d Pennsylvania recalls Richmond fallen, Appomattox, and his return to Mt Sterling. He details years of sciatica and rheumatism, then credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring his health after three boxes, ending decades of pain and Invalid condition. Cure claims also mention Hale's Honey and Tar and Pike's Toothache Drops.

Richmond Appomattox Pennsylvania Grand Review Keystone State Asa Robinsos Mt. Sterling Farnac Lincoln

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