Conspiracy at the bank

James Pierce’s sons are interviewed about how the funds were misappropriated by both the bank manager and a cashier, both of who were having financial troubles. They both pocketed deposits that were made and did not record them and also wrote checks into their personal accounts. Hayward’s estate will only net $15,000 and Leonard has struck a deal to return half the money.
Source: Santa Cruz Sentinel
Date: 1893-05-14
Type: NEWS
Coverage:
  • 1890s
  • Santa Clara
Identifier: FE-BEN-Pierce-16

Citation

“Conspiracy at the bank.” Santa Cruz Sentinel. 1893-05-14. SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/138775. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.