22813. Bank of New Lisbon (New Lisbon, WI)

Bank Information

Episode Type
Suspension → Reopening
Bank Type
state
Start Date
June 2, 1900
Location
New Lisbon, Wisconsin (43.879, -90.165)

Metadata

Model
gpt-5-mini
Short Digest
0eff0389

Response Measures

None

Description

Multiple contemporary reports (dated June 2–14, 1900) state the Bank of New Lisbon was burglarized (safe blown with nitroglycerine) and will suspend business pending repairs with assurances it will resume and depositors will not lose funds. No run or receivership is mentioned; suspension is temporary for repairs and reopening is expected.

Events (1)

1. June 2, 1900 Suspension
Cause Details
Safe blown open by burglars using nitroglycerine; building partially wrecked, prompting temporary suspension for repairs and to resume business afterward as stated by President Cash and reports across papers; several thousand dollars taken from safe (burglary).
Newspaper Excerpt
The bank will suspend business pending repairs.
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (12)

Article from The Topeka State Journal, June 2, 1900

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New Lisbon Bank Burglarized. New Lisbon, Wis., June 2.-The Bank of New Lisbon, opened by W. H. Cash, was burglarized early today and several thousand dollars in cash taken. The safe was blown open with nitroglycerine and the building partially wrecked. The explosion was terrific. The bank will suspend business pending repairs.


Article from The Indianapolis Journal, June 3, 1900

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ANOTHER BANK WRECKED. Several Thousand Dollars in Cash Secured by Burglars. NEW LIBSON, Wis., June 2.-The Bank of New Libson, owned by W. H. H. Cash, was burglarized early to-day and several thousand dollars in cash taken. The safe was blown with nitroglycerin and the building partially wrecked. The explosion was terrific. There is no clew to the perpetrator, although two strangers, who have been seen around town for several days and who have disappeared, are suspected. The bank will suspend business pending repairs.


Article from The Saint Paul Globe, June 3, 1900

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BANK SAFE WAS LOOTED BURGLARS MAKE A HAUL AT NEW LISBON, WIS. LISBON, Wis., June 2.-The Bank of New Lisbon, owned by W. H. Cash, was burglarized at an early hour today and several thousand dollars in cash taken. The whole front of the safe was blown out with nitro-glycerine, and the front of the building was partially wrecked. The explosion was terrific. There is no clue to the perpetrators, although it is suspected that a couple of strangers who have been hanging around town for two days may have been the guilty parties. The bank will suspend business pending temporary repairs, when business will be resumed. President Cash says none of the depositors will lose a cent. Messages were sent in all directions, and it is hoped the robbers will be apprehended.


Article from Watertown Republican, June 5, 1900

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EXPLOSION WAS TERRIFIC. Several Thousand Dollars Taken from New Lisbon Bank. BUILDING IS WRECKED. President Announces that the Depositors will Lose Nothing-No Clue to Thieves. New Lisbon, Wis., June 2.-[Special.] -The Bank of New Lisbon, owned by W. H. H. Cash, was burglarized of several thousand dollars in cash at 2 o'clock this morning, entrance being made through a back window. The whole front of the safe was blown out with nitro-glycerin. The front of the building was partially wrecked. The explosion was terrific. There is no clue to the perpetrators, although it is suspected that a couple of strangers, who were hanging around town for the past two days, might have been the guilty parties. Telegraph and telephone messages have been sent in every direction and Sheriff Loomis of Mauston is here ferreting out the case. The burglars secured their booty within il few minutes after the explosion, as ex-Marshal Wonderly was upon the scene shortly after it occurred and all was over. The bank will suspend business for a day or SO until necessary repairs can be made, after which it will resume. President Cash says that no one will lose a cent entrusted to him.


Article from Little Falls Weekly Transcript, June 5, 1900

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SECURED SOME CASH. Safe of the Bank of New Lisbon, Wis., Blown Up. NEW LISBON, Wis., May 4.-The Bank of New Lisbon, owned by W. H. Cash, was burglarized at an early hour, and several thousand dollars in cash taken. The whole front of the safe was blown out with nitroglycerin, and the front of the building was partially wrecked. The explosion was terrific. There is no clue to the perpetrators, although it is suspected that a couple of strangers who have been hanging around town for two days may have been the guilty parties. The bank will suspend business pending temporary repairs, when business will be resumed. President Cash says none of the depositors will lose a cent.


Article from The Washburn Times, June 6, 1900

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EXPLOSION WAS TERRIFIC. Several Thousand Dollars Taken from New Lisbon Bank. BUILDING IS WRECKED. President Announces that the Depositors will Lose Nothing-No Clue to Thieves. New Lisbon, Wis., June 2.-[Special.] -The Bank of New Lisbon, owned by W. H. H. Cash, was burglarized of several thousand dollars in cash at 2 o'clock this morning, entrance being made through a back window. The whole front of the safe was blown out with nitro-glycerin. The front of the building was partially wrecked. The explosion was terrific. There is no clue to the perpetrators, although it is suspected that a couple of strangers, who were hanging around town for the past two days, might have been the guilty parties. Telegraph and telephone messages have been sent in every direction and Sheriff Loomis of Mauston is here ferreting out the case. The burglars secured their booty within il few minutes after the explosion, as ex-Marshal Wonderly was upon the scene shortly after it occurred and all was over. The bank will suspend business for a day or SO until necessary repairs can be made, after which it will resume. President Cash says that no one will lose a cent entrusted to him.


Article from Reporter and Farmer, June 7, 1900

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WISCONSIN BANK ROBBERY. Bank of New London Wrecked Several Thousand Dollars Take New Lisbon, Wis., June 5-The B of New Lisbon, owned by W.H. C was burglarized and several sand dollars in cash taken. The wh front of the safe was blown out nitro-glycerine, and the front of building was particully wrecked. explosion was terrific. There is clue to the perpetrators, although suspected that a couple of strang who have been hanging around to for two days may have been the gu parties. The bank will suspend If ness, pending temporary repairs, W business will be resumed. Presid Cash says none of the depositors lose a cent. Messages were sent all directions, and It is hoped the hers will be apprehended.


Article from Little Falls Herald, June 8, 1900

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SECURED SOME CASH. Safe of the Bank of New Lisbon. Wis., Blown Up. NEW LISBON, Wis., May 4.-The Bank of New Lisbon, owned by W. H. Cash, was burglarized at an early hour, and several thousand dollars in cash taken. The whole front of the safe was blown out with nitroglycerin, and the front of the building was partially wrecked. The explosion was terrific. There is no clue to the perpetrators, although it is suspected that a couple of strangers who have been hanging around town for two days may have been the guilty parties. The bank will suspend business pending temporary repairs, when business will be resumed.


Article from The Washburn Leader, June 9, 1900

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WISCONSIN BANK ROBBERY. Bank of New London Wrecked and Several Thousand Dollars Taken, New Lisbon, Wis., June 5-The Bank of New Lisbon, owned by W. H. Cash, was burglarized and several thousand dollars in cash taken. The whole front of the safe was blown out with nitro-glycerine, and the front of the building was partially wrecked. The explosion was terrific. There is no clue to the perpetrators, although it is suspected that a couple of strangers who have been hanging around town for two days may have been the guilty parties. The bank will suspend business, pending temporary repairs, when business will be resumed. President Cash says none of the depositors will lose a cent. Messages were sent in all directions, and it is hoped the robbers will be apprehended.


Article from Wausau Pilot, June 12, 1900

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Burglars Rob Another Bank. The Bank of New Lisbon, owned by W. H. H. Cash, was robbed and several thousand dollars in cash taken. The whole front of the safe was blown out with nitroglycerin and the front of the buliding was partially wrecked. The explosion was terrific. There is no clew to the perpetrators, although it is suspected that a couple of strangers who had been hanging around town for two days may have been the guilty parties. The bank will suspend business pending temporary repairs, when business will be resumed. President Cash says none of the depositors will lose a cent.


Article from Vernon County Censor, June 13, 1900

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Burglars Rob Another Bank. The Bank of New Lisbon, owned by W. H. H. Cash, was robbed and several thousand dollars in cash taken. The whole front of the safe was blown out with nitroglycerin and the front of the buliding was partially wrecked. The explosion was terrific. There is no clew to the perpetrators, although it is suspected that a couple of strangers who had been hanging around town for two days may have been the guilty parting The bank will suspend business pe nding temporary repairs, when business # by resumed. President Cash says none of the depositors will lose a cent.


Article from Eagle River Review, June 14, 1900

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Burglars Rob Another Bank. The Bank of New Lisbon, owned by W. H. H. Cash, was robbed and several thousand dollars in cash taken. The whole front of the safe was blown out with nitroglycerin and the front of the buliding was partially wrecked. The explosion was terrific. There is no clew to the perpetrators, although it is suspected that a couple of strangers who had been hanging around town for two days may have been the guilty parties. The bank will suspend business pending temporary repairs, when business will be resumed. President Cash says none of the depositors will lose a cent.