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Newspaper

Monroe Weekly Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1898

Page

6

Secret in Hearts of Chicago Thieves Revealed

Trial in Monroe exposes Frank Hayes and others as a traveling gang tied to a 16 cent restaurant front. Hayes, jailbird turned informant, links James R. Stout and Caroline Wright to a band of pickpockets known to operate from Chicago to Albany and Little Rock.

Caroline Wright Bennett James R. Stott Frank Hayes Een Hayes Gelhack Albany Wanyon Stearns Wanpur Chicago Wnd Will Harper Wabash Avenue Harpers Restauraal Little Rock Kas Monroe Green County Cowperstown Stout Indianaplis

Hayes and Sheriff Discuss Case After Circuit Court

Posttrial talks reveal the sheriff believes Hayes did not mislead authorities nor do the officers erred. He notes the circuit court found insufficient evidence to convict either party, while speculation about the case continues among observers.

Hayes Milwaukee Wanpun Bin

Death by Own Action in Janesville

Mrs. John Kendall wife of a prominent Janesville resident died this morning by taking laudanum. Afterward her husband received a mailed letter bidding him farewell and requesting burial in Wainikesha. They were married twenty five years ago with no children. Family tributes noted.

John Kendall Tanesville Goodye Wainikesha Ug Bout

Lieutenant Caldwell Here to Receive Ordnance

Lieut. W. A. Caldwell of the 25th Infantry assists in mustering out the Wisconsin regiments. He checked the company ordnance, ordered boxing and shipment to Rock Island Arsenal for repairs, and noted deductions from soldiers’ pay for missing items. Wisconsin volunteers in Milwaukee were mustered out yesterday. Capt. Andrus and Capt. West arranged further mustering for Co. H as medical and pay personnel prepare.

W. A. Caldwell 25Th Infantry U. S.A Darlington Co. H Rock Island Wisconsin Milwaukee Andrus Racine Co. F West

First Fine Attraction Opens Woman's Club Lecture Series

The Woman's club lecture course opens at Wells opera house tonight with Patrico Grand Concert Co led by Signor Patricolo. The program features soprano Miss Lillian Rave, entertainer Miss Jeanie Shoemaker, and Miss Florence George. Five entertainments are planned, with ticket prices unusually low to attract strong audience turnout.

Woman's Club Wells Opera Bumike Patricoio Grand Concert Co Pitts Signor Patricolo Lillian Rave Jeanie Shoemaker Dessartenn Florence George Jiniss Iquid Son

Friendly rivalry fuels Turner hill fair crowds and booths

The St. Victor's fair at Turner hill drew larger crowds on the second night despite poor weather. Attendance boosted receipts, with about thirty couples dancing after a Goldberger orchestra program. Booths run by Mrs. Richard Gibbons and others attracted steady visitors, each with varied goods and festive decorations.

St. Victor's Society Turner Hill Vos Pigit Mesdames Chas. Ball Will Nance Messrs Chas. Ball B.C. Whitcomb Goldberger Richard Gibons G. A. Lytle Thos. Smith Guttselal Dowlime Argyle Jed Bowery Don Cut

Ag Seon By Competett Judges Barinhart Bros Spindler Chica

Fragmented OCR text mentions judges Barinhart Bros Spindler and Chica with unclear context. References largest type quantities and a world claim. Dr D G Allen departed for Albany. Jan Patton appeared, unspecified relation.

Barinhart Bros. Spindler Aeredit

Manitowoc Welcomes Its First Daily Herald

Manitowoc gains its first daily newspaper the Manitowoc Daily Herald an afternoon paper started by M T Gettings and William Brandt. Gettings, formerly editor of the Sun Gazette, will edit. The paper aims for independent politics and daily appearance, replacing only weekly Manitowoc papers.

Alanitowoc Manitowoc Daily Herald M. T. Gettings The Sun-Gazette William Brandt Manitowoe Wade Herald Times

Blood Tinted Streets Report From Chicago After Riot

Belvidere Republic describes Chicago streets as drenched in blood after a riot. Rain washed the color from the scene as red streams ran along walls sidewalks and into gutters. The account notes the event as one of the country’s greatest clashes with speculation of further bloodshed.

Chicago Belvidere Republic- Hican

Council Debates Petitions for Street Electric Lights

Citizens petitioned the council to install lights on blighted West Payne Street and other dark avenues. Aldermen Gorham and Gasser clashed over tabling petitions, with action deferred to the next meeting. Reports on fire equipment and street work accompanied the volatile session.

Citiizens Mos Yaruler Payne and Clinton Ald Gorham A. 8 Douglas K. D. Gorham Sammel Buitterfield M. P. Maine Gottlieb Beller Frauke Graser FW. Zinmierman Ino. C. Chadwick Damwiddie Andrew Heinzeman Committee On Glaviss Josh Streiff Fire Department East Russell Street Caroling Street Petherhoff Tyry Christ Bolly Edward Binbeet Bart &F

Never Grow Old Gulch Club Elects Officers

Fine Watch Works Specialty Elects New Officers and hosts an oyster supper at Mr and Mrs Jno Chadwick home. Members include Mrs Ida Bennett Miss Maria Brown Mrs Lotie Ludlow Mrs Mary Miller Mrs Jennie Chow Lowi. Next meeting Sat evening with Mr W Bennett and wife hosting.

Anima Lotie Ludlow Isttror Maria Brown Tis Mary Miller Clas Jennie Chai Lowi Te Co

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