First National Bank (Hillsdale, MI)

Episode Information

Episode UID
16801598
Episode Type
Suspension β†’ Reopening
Bank Type
national
Bank ID
1680 national
Charter Number
168
Start Date
February 14, 1933
Location
Hillsdale, Michigan

Metadata

Model
gpt-5-mini (chosen from majority vote of a three-model LLM ensemble)
Short Digest
811e73262e0ef468

Response Measures

None

Receivership Details

Depositor recovery rate
43.9%
Date receivership started
1934-04-03
Date receivership terminated
1940-11-09
Share of assets assessed as good
41.3%
Share of assets assessed as doubtful
24.9%
Share of assets assessed as worthless
33.8%

Description

The articles describe a statewide Michigan banking holiday (Feb 1933) that applied to this bank; later items reference the bank's receiver (receiver Schram).

Events (5)

1. December 23, 1863 Chartered
Source
historical_nic
2. February 14, 1933 Suspension
Cause
Government Action
Cause Details
Governor Comstock issued an eight-day statewide banking moratorium closing all banks and trust companies in Michigan.
Newspaper Excerpt
Every bank and financial institution in Michigan was closed today under a sweeping, eight-day suspension order issued ... by Governor William A. Comstock.
Source
newspapers
3. February 23, 1933 Reopening
Newspaper Excerpt
MICHIGAN'S BANKS OPENED TODAY FOR LIMITED BUSINESS ... allowing depositors to withdraw 5 per cent of their deposits.
Source
newspapers
4. April 3, 1934 Receivership
Source
historical_nic
5. April 3, 1934 Receivership
Newspaper Excerpt
The judgment obtained by B. Schram as receiver for the bank was directed at Davidson as well as at the college.
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (16)

Article from The Indianapolis Times, February 14, 1933

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BY LESLIE D. HARROP United Press Staff Correspondent DETROIT, Feb. 14.β€”Every bank and financial institu- tion in Michigan was closed today under a sweeping, eight- day suspension order issued in the early hours of the morning by Governor William A. Comstock. The closing order brought to a standstill the financial affairs of Detroit, the nation's automobile capital, and halted similar activity in scores of farming and industrial communities of the state, which has a population of more than five million. Immediate necessity for the unprecedented moratorium was created, Governor Comstock declared, by a crisis in the


Article from Imperial Valley Press, February 14, 1933

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By LESLIE D. HARROP United Press Staff Correspondent DETROIT, Feb. 14.-Every bank and financial institution in the state of Michigan was closed today under a sweeping, eight day suspension order issued in the early hours of the morning by Gov. William A. Comstock. The closing order brought to a standstill the financial affairs of Detroit, the nation's automobile capital, and halted similar activity in scores of farming and industrial communities of the state, which has a population of more than five million. Immediate necessity for the unprecedented moratorium was crelated, Comstock declared, by a crisis in the affairs of the Union Guardian Trust company of Detroit. He said he understood the trust company would have had to close its doors. Emergency measures were started by Michigan banking department officials to provide the necessary cash to tide the state over the holiday. Plans, under which small and necessary bank withdrawals could be made were considered by R. E. Reichert, state banking commissioner. A possibility that the eight day banking holiday "might be modified in a day or so after the (Continued On Page 6)


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EIGHT DAYS Governor Takes Dictator's Powers to Prevent Financial, Chaos in State DETROIT, 14. William Comstock today, formal an ruling soften the effects ruling the the trust for today, order. Banks reopen his taking small and checks day with this ruling the banks state. Virtually peninsula mained the Michigan officials with Union and the state's banking strueture." By PAUL WEBER ISTAFF CORRESPONDENT SERVICE] DETROIT. Feb. ing the power of a dictator to save the state from financial chaos, William A. Comstock today closed every bank and trust m Michigan for an period. The state legislature was to be asked later today to approve his action. tied up in posits and trust funds. Five hundred banks trust companies affected. governors of the Detroit would closed for duration the OF EDICT The edict with dramatic while the state's millions, in their cities, lages and farms, slept of the danger threatened. Only of financial and political leaders remained In sleepless conferences behind doors of the dilemma. statement financial situation which made the "holiday" necessary, centered in Detroit's gigantic Union Trust of which (Continued on Page Three)


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THE MICHIGAN MORATORIUM The Governor of Michigan has closed all the banks and trust companies in his State for eight days. It is the same thing, on a larger scale, as has happened in many small towns in the Middle West and West during Shutdowns the course of this depression. It has happened all over Michigan for the same reason, Vs. Runs which appears to us to be a good reason. This reason simply is that the gold standard dollar has been growing more and more un-get-atable. It is better to freeze money in the banks and go on a scrip basis temporarily than to permit bank runs, which might produce bank failures. We think Gov. Comstock of Michigan has acted wisely and with true prudence. As we see it, the Michigan moratorium is another argument for cheapening the dollar so that people can get it more easily to buy goods, pay debts and keep business in motion. President Hoover told us Monday night in solemn tones that if we go off the gold standard we shall have economic disaster. What does he think we're having now, while we still cling to the gold standard?


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THE MICHIGAN MORATORIUM The Governor of Michigan has closed all the banks and trust companies in his State for eight days. It is the same thing, on a larger scale, as has happened in many small towns in the Middle West and West during Shutdowns the course of this depression. It has happened all over Michigan for the same reason, Vs. Runs which appears to us to be a good reason. This reason simply is that the gold standard dollar has been growing more and more un-get-atable. It is better to freeze money in the banks and go on a scrip basis temporarily than to permit bank runs, which might produce bank failures. We think Gov. Comstock of Michigan has acted wisely and with true prudence. As we see it, the Michigan moratorium is another argument for cheapening the dollar so that people can get it more easily to buy goods, pay debts and keep business in motion. President Hoover told us Monday night in solemn tones that if we go off the gold standard we shall have economic disaster. What does he think we're having now?


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THE MICHIGAN MORATORIUM The Governor of Michigan has closed all the banks and trust companies in his State for eight days. It is the same thing, on a larger scale, as has happened in many small towns in the Middle West and West during Shutdowns the course of this depression. It has happened all over Michigan for the same reason, Vs. Runs which appears to us to be a good reason. This reason simply is that the gold standard dollar has been growing more and more un-get-atable. It is better to freeze money in the banks and go on a serip basis temporarily than to permit bank runs, which might produce bank failures. We think Gov. Comstock of Michigan has acted wisely and with true prudence. As we see it, the Michigan moratorium is another argument for cheapening the dollar so that people can get it more easily to buy goods, pay debts and keep business in motion. President Hoover told us Monday night in solemn tones that if we go off the gold standard we shall have economic disaster. What does he think we're having now, while we still cling to the gold standard?


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THE MICHIGAN MORATORIUM Vs. Runs The Governor of Michigan has closed all the banks and trust companies in his State for eight days. It is the same thing, on a larger scale, as has happened in many small towns in the Middle West and West during Shutdowns the course of this depression. It has happened all over Michigan for the same reason, which appears to us to be a good reason. This reason simply is that the gold standard dollar has been growing more and more un-get-atable. It is better to freeze money in the banks and go on a scrip basis temporarily than to permit bank runs, which might produce bank failures. We think Gov. Comstock of Michigan has acted wisely and with true prudence. As we see it, the Michigan moratorium is another argument for cheapening the dollar SO that people can get it more easily to buy goods, pay debts and keep business in motion. President Hoover told us Monday night in solemn tones that if we go off the gold standard we shall have economic disaster. What does he think we're having now, while we still cling to the gold standard?


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THE MICHIGAN MORATORIUM The Governor of Michigan has closed all the banks and trust companies in his State for eight days. It is the same thing. on a larger scale, as has happened in many small towns in the Middle West and West during Shutdowns the course of this depression. It has happened all over Michigan for the same reason, Vs. Runs which appears to us to be a good reason. This reason simply is that the gold standard dollar has been growing more and more un-get-atable. It is better to freeze money in the banks and go on a scrip basis temporarily than to permit bank runs. which might produce bank failures. We think Gov. Comstock of Michigan has acted wisely and with true prudence. As we see it. the Michigan moratorium is another argument for cheapening the dollar so that people can get it more easily to buy goods, pay debts and keep business in motion. President Hoover told us Monday night in solemn tones that if we go off the gold standard we shall have economic disaster. What does he think we're having now


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THE MICHIGAN MORATORIUM Shutdowns Vs. Runs The Governor of Michigan has closed all the banks and trust companies in his State for eight days. It is the same thing. on a larger scale, as has happened in many small towns in the Middle West and West during the course of this depression. It has happened all over Michigan for the same reason, which appears to us to be a good reason. This reason simply is that the gold standard dollar has been growing more and more un-get-atable. It is better to freeze money in the banks and go on a scrip basis temporarily than to permit bank runs, which might produce bank failures. We think Gov. Comstock of Michigan has acted wisely and with true prudence. As we see it, the Michigan moratorium is another argument for cheapening the dollar so that people can get it more easily to buy goods, pay debts and keep business in motion President Hoover told us Monday night in solemn tones that if we go off the gold standard we shall have economic disaster. What does he think we're having now ?


Article from The Bismarck Tribune, February 16, 1933

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# Holiday It was a vigorous and drastic step which Governor Comstock took to curb a prospective run on Michigan's banks but one which time probably will prove to have been beneficial. To close every bank in a state means to put an immediate halt to business. Without the services of these important institutions the holiday becomes one in fact as well as in name. But it is a good deal better to have an eight-day respite throughout the entire state than disaster in many communities with banks permanently closed. Probably all of those banks will be able to pull through if properly supported. Eight days will give the banks ample time to liquify some of their resources but, more important, it will give the public a chance to think it over and cool down. Sometimes a holiday is a wonderful thing.


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MICHIGAN'S BANKS OPENED TODAY FOR LIMITED BUSINESS gan's banks opened for restricted business today. some of them for the first time since Governor William A. Comstock's emergency closing order ten days ago. Rudolph E. Reichert state banking said that most banks were "doing business in the best possible way," and congratulated the state's bankers on their cooperation during the emergency. He said that most banks were cashing checks that had not already been cleared, on the depository percentage basis laid down in the governor's second proclamation issued Tuesday. Generally, the banks were following the plan under operation for the past week in Detroit, allowing depositors to withdraw 5 per cent of their deposits. In Detroit at the opening hour there were no lineups outside the banks and few instances of unusual numbers of customers inside.


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NEWS Page. Movie Reel Editorial Movies Markets Winchell Ads Folly Island. Weather Radio Sports 16 Plans started for early pres. the west farm relief proposal. Page The United States general ruling on the proper of assembling to vote repeal. Page The senate banking heard charge the City control the mar ket for its stock. Page Senator assailed he clared control by New York Page The senate did some expense paring and then wiped added Page Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt belated apology from health officer. Page Senator Thomas Walsh sailed for Cuba to marry sugar grower's Page President Roosevelt appointed Representative Douglas of Arizona as budget director. Page Michigan banks reopened. Page 2. Dr. Charles urged cational guidance for employed adults. Page The repeal proposal was put Page The city council committee recommended the department personnel cut Page The park board had natural goldfish bowl Birch at Page Presidents of state teachers' col. united against the proposed curtailment of the state sys. tem. Page Northwest Feed Dealers told unregulated trucks affected their business. Knowledge of school subjects was called not the essential of education of girls by Dr. Malcome Mc. Lean. Page Miss Helen Wilson, former resident of Minneapolis, died Tre mezzio, Page 6. Patrick 79. deputy sheriff, fell dead. Page Two suspended Paul policemen were sentenced for larceny. Page SINCE prohibition went effect several states which were dry have shown wet sentiment. map and story indicate the Page President-elect Roosevelt has decided he'll rely on service agents guard him the inanguration. He told Arlayne Brown, world champion revolver shot. offered that she won't be needed. Page The intelligence that gets marks not the only from educator. Dr. Malcolm college rector the University of urged education that will fit life. Page The big Japanese drive in Jehol started. Page The Mount Everest plane party from Sicily after five Page WOMEN'S NEWS. Evon Nollette describes garments designed for double duty. Page 13. for Swedish meat balls by Kate Smith. Page 13. Restlessness is Elsie Page 13. Jessie DeBoth presents Sunday dinner menu. Page 13. SPORTS. Mickey shaded Frankie Knauer the six-round of the boxing Page 16. The city high school basketball will wind up today. Page 16 Page 17. Alexandria's quintet was elimi nated by the St. Paul Flyers in the feature of the amateur basketball the Ascen sions, Holy Cross and Belle Plaine also won. Page 17. MARKETE Bullish vanished in the Minneapolis pit; Chicago tumbled. Page 18. Stock values slumped to new low averages on large turnover. Page 19. Bonds suffered the worst relapse since the first the 19. Page 19. Dog and lamb trade advanced in South St. Paul: cattle prices mained unchanged. Page


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HILLSDALE THREAT REPORTED AVERTED Prexy Mauck Declares Cash Available to Prevent Campus Attachment. Hillsdale, Aug. The danger-never very chunk of the Hillsdale college cammight be sold to satisfy $10.709 judgment held by the First National receivapparently was averted TuesPresident Wilfred Mauck of college that money has been to the amount within the next few and that "there be to the college While President declined to give the source of the money. was to have been raised through donations from friends and former students of the college. The money was borrowed from the bank by the college on note, which James E. Davidson, Bay City banker. indorsed as president of the college board of trustees. The judgment obtained by B. Schram as receiver for the bank was directed at Davidson as well as at the college. of attachment was sent from Detroit Monday as the first step in procedure that might have resulted levy on that tion of the campus including the Mauck hall girls dormitory: Ambler the home nomics building and several fraternity and sorority houses. The Appian Way, built by the Romans, was 16 feet wide with 2foot 18 inches high and had of solid stone crete onry from 3 to feet thick.


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HILLSDALE CAMPUS PLAYGROUND PICNIC NOT BE ATTRACTS OVER Attachment Move by Detroit Bank Brings Immediate Fund to Pay Note HILLSDALE 21 The very large of the Hillsdale college campus might be sold to satisfy judgment on note by the First National receiver, apparently averted Pres. Wilfred Mauck of college said "money has provided amount involved within the next few days.' and that "there will be no embarrassment the While President Mauck declined to give the source of the understood have raised through donations from friends and former students the college. The money was borrowed from the bank college which James Bay City banker endorsed president the college board The judgment tained by Schram for the directed at Davidson as well the college Mexico contains breeding grounds for millions which are valued highly as food by the Potter Park Is Scene of Out. ing Following Several Title Contests More than 600 children of Lansing's playgrounds were gathered at Potter park Tuesday for the first annual cityplayground The children gathered at the park early Tuesday morning having up the through the courtesy of the City Transport corporation. They from the playgrounds Scott field Potter Main street Ferris park, Holy Cross, Willow street, avenue, and Oak park Stage Title Games Final games in ball. volleyball and ball were staged the morning Sycamore park dinner at finals in special tournaments got under way, and the chilof each playground entertained brief stunt The outing scheduled to o'clock when buses were children to their would be home in time for supper


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AVERT SALE OF PART OF HILLSDALE CAMPUS TO PAY $10,000 NOTE HILLSDALE Mich. Aug 21 (AP). very great-that large chunk of the Hillsdale college campus might be sold to satisfy judgment on note by the First National receiver, apparently was averted today President Wilfred Mauck of the college that "the money has been provided take care of the amount involved within the few days, and that "there will be no the college While President Mauck declined to give the source of the money, was understood to have been raised through donations from friends and former students of the college. The money was from the bank by the college on which James Bay City banker, endorsed as president the college board of trustees. The judgment obtained by Schram receiver for the bank was directed at Davidson as well the college. of attachment was sent from Detroit yesterday as the first step that might resulted in levy on of the including the field house, Mauck hall, girls' dormitory, Ambler hall, theh ome building, and several fraternity and sorority


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Hillsdale College Campus Is Rescued Mich., The great-that Γ  large chunk of the Hillsdale college campus might be sold to satisfy a $10. 709 judgment on held by the First National Bank receiver apparently averted President Wilfred Mauck of the col. lege the money has been provided to care of the amount involved the next few and embarrass