Dime Savings Bank (New York, NY)

Episode Information

Episode UID
1035871123
Episode Type
Run Only
Bank Type
savings
Bank ID
103587 routing
Routing Number
1-0358
Start Date
July 31, 1893
Location
New York, New York (40.714, -74.006)

Metadata

Model
gpt-5-mini (chosen from majority vote of a three-model LLM ensemble)
Short Digest
6e64eb8939351f90

Response Measures

None

Description

Articles refer to the Dime Savings Bank in Brooklyn (part of New York City) and describe only slight runs with no suspension.

Events (1)
1. July 31, 1893 Run
Cause
Macro News
Cause Details
Runs occurred amid widespread depositor nervousness and enforcement of the thirty/sixty-day withdrawal notice during the broader 1893 financial panic.
Measures
Enforced thirty and sixty day withdrawal rule for larger amounts.
Newspaper Excerpt
Slight runs were also made on the South Brooklyn Savings institution and the Dime Savings bank.
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (11)
1. July 29, 1893 Evening Star Washington, DC
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IT CAUSED A RUN. Effect of the Decision of the New York Brooklyn Savings Bank Presidents. BROOKLYN, N. Y., July --There is . slight run on the Brooklyn Savings Bank. About 100 people are in line. The run 18 caused by the action of the savings hank presidents yesterday requiring thirty days notice. Cashier Flandreau said the bank was in good condition and all depositors who demand their money today will be paid in full. The Dime Savings Bank and the South Brooklyn Savings Bank both put into open. ation today the thirty and sixty day rule, The General Savings Bank of Kings county announces that they will put the same rule into operation on Monday morning, All of the savings banks of Kings county will probably do the same. Able to Stand Runs. TRENTON, N. J., July 29.-A run come menced this morning on the Trenton Savings Bank and by noon about $30,000 was paid out. The bank is one of the strongest in the state, having 8. clean surplus of $268,000. The money paid out this morning was in new silver dollars just received from the Philadelphia mint. All the Trenton banks are in excellent shape and no suspensions will occur. NEWARK. N. J., July 29.-There is . slight run today on the Howard Savings Institution of this city. A long double line of depositors has been passing in front of the paying teller's window all the morning. The officers of the bank say that they have plenty of money on hand to pay all demands. The Howard is the strongest savings bank in the city.

2. July 30, 1893 The Indianapolis Journal Indianapolis, IN
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absurd to suppose that the people who are depositors in our banks buy securities in Wall street. They board the greater Dart of the cash, making it of no use to any one. We have of late been sending to down-town banks and trust companies every day or two for $50,000, $25,000 and $40,000. This made our drain eventually a drag on the whole money market. Our action, or rather our advised course, will thus put a stop in a measure to one hole in the community's cash resources." BROOKLYN, July 29.-There was to-day a run on the Brooklyn Savings Bank. The Dime Savings Bank of Brooklyn. and the South Brooklyn Savings Bank were both compelled to put into operation to-day the thirty and eixty-day rule. The Germania Savings Bank of Kings county announces that they will put the same rule into operation on Monday morning.

3. July 30, 1893 The Sun New York, NY
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NO RUNS LIKELY IN KINGS COUNTY. A Few of the Savings Banks Adopting the Time Limit as 18 Precaution. The action of the representatives of the savings banks on Friday in deciding that each bank might avail itself of the privitege of putting the thirty and sixty days' time limit regarding the withdrawal of deposits in operation did not create much stir among the depositors in the Brooklyn banks. A few of the banks took advantage of the privilege. and some of the others will probably do so next week. All the banks are said to be solid financiaily. and there is no indication of any alarmingly panicky feeling among the depositors. A few minutes after the Dime Savings Bank opened its doors depositors began to come in in a steady stream. anxious to withdraw their deposits. After a consultation between President G. S. Hutchinson and the other officers of the bank it was announced that the time limit notice for amounts in excess of $100 would be enforced. Cashier Hunter said: "No person need be alarmed. This is more a matter of precaution than anything else. The bank is as good as it ever was." The order caused only irritation on the part of three or four depositors. and during the day about the same amount of money as usual was taken in. Almost the same condition of affairs existed at the South Brooklyn Savings Bank. where the sixty days' limit clause regarding the withdrawal of deposits was also enforced. The only grumbling was on the part of some depositors who wanted ready money to pay off pressing demands. Treasurer Anderson seld: "It is extremely unpleasant for the bank authorities to adopt this course, but it has become extremely diffleult to get money. and as a precautionary measure the banks must harbor their ready cash." At the Brooklyn Savings Bank, the Germania Savings Bank. the City Savings Bank. and the Brevoort Savings Bank money was being paid out as usual. and at each it was said that more money was taken in than was paid out. There was a slight run at the Brooklyn Bank in the morning. but it did not disturb the officers in the least. The sixty days' notice will go into effect at the East Brooklyn Savings Bank to-morrow. At the Williamsburgh Savings Bank. Driggs avenue and Broadway, severallhundred depositors withcrew their savings yesterday. The bank is one of the most solid institutions in the country. and has a surplus of more than $5,000,000. Gen. Meserole, the President of the bank. declined to say whether or not his Institution would takeladvantage of the thirty day and sixty day rule. Every depositor who comes here is being accommodated." was all that Gen. Meserole would say. The trustees of the Kings County Savings Bank. at Broadway and Bedford avenue, had an informal meeting yesterday morning. and afterward said that they had not yet received a communication from the Executive Committee of the Savings Banks of the State, and. therefore, could not speak on the subject. Cashier Bischoff of the German Savings Bank. Broadway and Boerum street. said the deposits during the last few days exceeded the withdrawals. and that his bank would pay no attention to the thirty or sixty day rule.

4. July 31, 1893 Deseret Evening News Salt Lake City, UT
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the banks claimed the privilege of using the time clause, sil, in comparatively few instances, was it applied. There uid not seem to be any run anywhere. In Brooklyn the effect was somewhat different and the notice caused several "runs" The greatest was on the Brooklyn Savings bank. When the doors opened this morning no enermous crowd was as waiting to draw money. Thrests we re made, but AB these were of no avail, the crowd went away in an ugly mood. There were also slight runs on South Brooklyn Havings institution and the Dime Savings bank.

5. August 1, 1893 The Helena Independent Helena, MT
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TO PREVENT HOARDING. New York Savings Banks Require the Time Limit. NEW YORK, July 31.-This morning the savings banks of the eit% as a rule, began to take advantage of the sixty-day time classe, where largo amounts are concerned. to check the withdrawal of money for boarding or in senseless fright. but while nearly all the banks claimed the privilege of the time olanse, still in comparatively few instances was is applied. There did not seem to be any run anywhere. In Brooklyn the effect was somewhat different and the notice caused several rans. The greatest was on the Brooklyn Savings bank. When the doors opened this morning an enormous orowd were waiting to draw money. Threats were made. but as these were of no avail the crowd went away in an ugly mood. There were slight rune also on the South Brooklyn Savings institution and the Dime Savings bank. KANSAS CITY, July 31.-The Missouri National bank resumed business this morning, having fully recovered from the effects of the senseless panic which caused its suspension two weeks ago. CEDAR RAPIDS, Iows, July 81.-A. Daniels & Co., private bankers at Marion, have made an assignment. It is believed all will be paid in full and the bank be open in a few days. PORTLAND, Ore., July 81.-The First National bank of East Portland failed. Officers say the suspension is temporary. Resources, July 12, $325,000, deposits $160,000. AKRON, O., July 31.-The Akron Savings bank went into the hands of a receiver this morning. Capital $200,000, reserve $50,000, surplus $18,000. Will pay in full. THE DALLES, Ore., July 31.-The First National bank failed this morning, due to closing of the Commercial National bank of Portland. HORNELLSVILLE, N. Y., July 81.-N. M. Craneland, a private banker, failed this morning. Assets ar said to exceed liabilities. SPRINGFIELD, Mo., July 31.-The Springfield Savings bank failed this morning. Deposits $100,00. capital $25,000; will pay in full. PENDLETON, Ore.. July 31.-The Pendleton Savinge bank has temporarily suspended. Assets $250.000, liabilities $135,000. ASHLAND. Wis., July 1.-The First National bank failed this morning, owing to the steady drain on deposits.

6. August 1, 1893 The Wheeling Daily Intelligencer Wheeling, WV
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NEW YORK SAVINGS BANKS. General Confidence in Them-Taking Precautionary Measures. NEW YORK, July 31.-With this morning the savings banks of this city, as a rule, began to take advantage of the sixty day time clause. That is, the bank officials made use of the prerogative in cases where large amounts were concerned, or where such action was deemed necessary to check the withdrawal of money for hoarding or in senseless fright. But while nearly all the banks claimed the privilege of using the time clause, still in comparatively few instances was it applied. A visit to the principal savings banks of this city this morning disclosed the fact that about the usual amount of business was being done, Perhaps a trifle more than the usual number of depositors were waiting their turns to draw money, but on the other hand, in most of the banks, there were corresponding lines of persons anxious to deposit money. The general impression seemed to be one of confidence in the banks. There did not seem to be anything like a "run" anywhere in this-city. In Brooklyn the effect was somewhat different and the notice caused several runs. The greatest was on the Brooklyn Savings Banks. When the doors of the bank opened a crowd was waiting to draw its money. Threats were made, but as these were of no avail the crowd went away in an ugly mood. Slight runs were also made on the South Brooklyn Savings Institution and on the Dime Savings Bank.

7. August 1, 1893 The Sun New York, NY
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BROOKLYN BANKS PAID TO THE NEEDY Williamsburgh Bank Couldn't Help an Italian Whose Mortgage IN Due To-day. All the Brooklyn and Williamsburgh savings banks. with the exception of the Brooklyn City and the Brevoort. which do a comparatively small business. have notified their depositors that they must give the specified time notice of their intention to withdraw sums of over $100. There was an unusually large number of depositors on hand yesterday morning when the banks opened. and in some cases the services of policemen were required to preserve order among them. Many persons. who were urgently in need of money to meet pressing demands. made special appeals to the officers and in most of these cases the money was paid out. There was a great crush at the Dime Savings Bank. the women being the most elamorous for their money. The reassuring announcement of Treasurer John W. Hunter. however. had a quieting effect. For several hours after the opening of the Brooklyn Savings Bank there were about three times as many women AS men in the surrounding crowd of depositors who wanted to draw out their money. Among the women were some who came to deposit money. When this was observed one of the other women whispered to her neighbor: It is a put-up job. The money is given to these women to deposit in order to make it appear that the bank is all right." This passed along the line. and. absurd as the suggestion was, a great many believed it. When the doors of the Williamsburgh Savings Bank. at Broadway and Driggs avenue. Williamaburgh. were opened yesterday morning. fully 500 depositors pushed their way into the building to withdraw their savings. Those depositors who were in need of money were told that they could withdraw $10. but no larger amount. The news that no more than $10 could be obtained at the bank spread rapidly. and within an hour there were at least a thousand people inside and outside the institution clamoring for their money. A weeping Italian begged Gen. A. V. Meserole. the President of the bank. to let him have his money. He said that the mortgage on his house was due to-day. and unless he paid it the mortgage would be foreclosed. Gen. Meserole told the depositor that he couldn't help him. Another man had arranged to go to Europe to-morrow and wanted $275. There was a small run on the Kings County Savings Bank at Broadway and Bedford nvenue and the Dime Savings Bank of Williamsburgh at Wythe avenue and Broadway.

8. August 1, 1893 The Daily Morning Astorian Astoria, OR
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SAVINGS BANK IN NEW YORK. New York, July 31.-This morning the savings bank of this city as a rule began to take advantage of the 60 Γ sy time clause. There did not seem to be any run anywhere. In Brooklyn the effect was somewhat different, and the notice caused several "uns. The greatest was on the Brooklyn Savings bank. A slight run was also made on the South Brooklyn Savings institution, and the Dime Savings bank.

9. August 1, 1893 The Salt Lake Herald Salt Lake City, UT
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RUN ON A SAVINGS BANKS. Brooklyn Banks Suffer from the Senseless Fright. NEW YORK, July morning the savings banks of this city, as a rule, began to take advantage of the sixty day time clause, where large amounts are concerned, or to check the withdrawal of money for hoarding or in senseless fright, but while nearly all banks claimed the privilege of using the time clause still in comparitively few instances was it applied. There did not seem to be any run anywhere. In Brooklyn the effect was somewhat different, and the notice caused several "runs," the greatest of which was on the Brooklyn Savings bank. When the doors opened this morning an enormous crowd was waiting to draw their money. Threats were made but as these were of no avail, the crowd went away in an ugly mood. Slight runs were also made on South Brooklyn Savings institution and the Dime Savings bank. The withdrawal of deposits at many of the city savings banks were quite heavy and the presidents pointed to the lines waiting at the windows as proof of the wisdom of the action in enforcing the sixty-day clause as advised on Monday, because while it brought depositors there, the notice prevented excited runs, which would have followed unconcerted action.

10. August 3, 1893 Audubon County Republican Audubon, IA
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MNON ON JMH POSITORS IN NEW AVINGS BANKS MUST WAIT reats Made When the Disappoin Fage-Workers Find the Banks The da 9419 10 orant Depositors" Whoare Clamori TEW YORK, Aug. 2.--The withdrav am Jo Savu 18 deposits ings banks yesterday te heavy, and the preside nted to the lines waiting at idows as proof of the wisdom of ion advised on Monday, ile it brought the depositors 1 notice prevented excited ich would have followed ted action. It showed also the banks will have to take e of the legal allowance under proviston. notice slass & n Brooklyn the effect was at different, and the notice eral "runs." The greatest was " "rueq s.Sujaus Brookly : doors of the bank opened at lock in the morning an enorme wd was waiting to draw its reats were made, but as these no avail, the erowd went away in ly mood. Slight runs и ere also the South Brooklyn savings ion and on the Dime savings . Harsen Rhoades chairman of entive committee of the sru I the state of New York, t he knew that all the nks were in good condition as to h reserve. and that he thought re currency would be drawn : deposit banks for a long time. tinued: I. Harsen Rhoades, chairman of e tive committee of the nks of the sta'e of New York, t he knew that all the nks were in good condition as to h reserved, and that he thought re currency would be drawn : deposit banks for a long time. tinued: 'You see that the drain we en experiencing for the last two ree weeks is still in force. ws how timely and expedient r decision. Early in June 1 t the savings banks were in idition and would probably soon le to return their large Idings But from that time on thdrawals increased slowly, y, from day to day. But they steady and gained such volume e whole aspect of things inged The start was not d it took its rise among the more ligent depositors of large at accounts for the gradual ter of the growth of the disqui ey read the papers and become ou 7ⁿg 0.0 11 p si there any indication of a panie ling. To-day the line is the have had and you see how erybody is. There are more

11. August 8, 1893 The Atlanta Constitution Atlanta, GA
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THE SIXTY DAYS' NOTICE. New York Banks Take Advantage of It Several Small Runs. New York, July 31.-With this morning the savings banks of this city, as a rule, began to take advantage of the sixty days' time clause. that is. the bank officials made use of the prerogative where large amounts were concerned or where such action was deemed necessary to check the withdrawal of money for hoarding or in senseless fright. But, while nearly all the banks claimed the priv. ilege of using the time clause, still. in comparatively few instances. was it applied. In Brooklyn the effect was somewhat different and the notice caused several runs. The greatest was on the Brooklyn Savings bank. When the doors of the bank were opened at 10 o'clock this morning an enormous crowd was waiting to draw its money. Threats were made, but as these were of no avail the crowd went away in an ugly mood. Slight runs were also made on the South Brooklyn Savings institution and on the Dime Savings bank.