gpt-5-mini (chosen from majority vote of a three-model LLM ensemble)
Short Digest
cad068e2a563ae6b
Response Measures
None
Receivership Details
Depositor recovery rate
47.9%
Date receivership started
1907-10-31
Date receivership terminated
1915-04-29
OCC cause of failure
Fraud
Share of assets assessed as good
59.5%
Share of assets assessed as doubtful
22.0%
Share of assets assessed as worthless
18.4%
Description
Newspaper texts use both Crocker and Croker for the cashier's name; spelling uncertain in OCR.
Events (4)
1.October 20, 1870Chartered
Source
historical_nic
2.October 31, 1907Receivership
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historical_nic
3.October 31, 1907Receivership
Newspaper Excerpt
the government took charge of his First National bank...a receiver will be named for the institution within a short time. H. D. Copeland of Chariton probably will be appointed. (receiver later J. H. Jamison appointed).
Source
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4.October 31, 1907Suspension
Cause
Government Action
Cause Details
National bank examiner H. M. Bostwick took charge after cashier F. R. Crocker committed suicide and acknowledged over-loaning and insolvency.
Newspaper Excerpt
the First National Bank of Chariton is closed, and it will remain closed pending a thorough investigation of its affairs.
SUICIDE OF CASHIER CAUSES TWO BANKS TO CLOSE Nebraska Bank Had $50,000 In Iowa Institution--Examiner In Charge. Grand Island, Neb., Nov. 1.-The Commercial State bank of this city closed its doors today. Fifty thousand dollars of the funds of the bank were in the First National bank of Chariton, Iowa, whose cashier sulcided yesterday. The deposits of the Commercial State bank were $380,000. The local banks will assist and it is probable that a receiver will not be asked for. Cashier Lost His Nerve. National Bank Examiner H. M. Bostwick is in charge of the First National bank of Charilton, Iowa, whose cashier, F. R. Croker, committed suicide rather than face impending trouble last night. Before killing himself, Cashier Croker addressed a note to Examiner Bostwick, whose visit was expected. This note explained briefly that the bank had overloaned and requested the examiner to take immediate charge. The bank is capitalized for $60,000. and has a surplus of $50,000. It carries about $900,000 in deposits. The other banks of Chariton are entirely unaffected by the closing of the First National bank, and they did business all day as usual. The Bank of Russell, a private institution of Russell, Iowa, of which Croker was president, also closed its doors.
2.November 1, 1907Santa Fe New MexicanSanta Fe., Santa Fe, NM
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IOWA BANK FAILS; CASHIER SUICIDES Bad Loans Wrecked Institution-Two Other Banks Forced to Close Also. Grand Island, Neb., Nov. 1.-The Commercial State bank of this city closed its. doors today. Fifty thousand dollars of the funds of the bank were in the First National bank of Chariton, Iowa, whose cashier committed suicide yesterday. The deposits of the Commercial State bank are $380,000. Local banks will assist and a receiver will probably not be asked for. This is the second bank to close its doors as a result of the failure of the Chariton bank, the bank of Russell, a private institution, having suspended yesterday.
3.November 1, 1907Iowa State BystanderDes Moines, IA
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CHARITON CASHIER SUICIDE. Could Not Bear Up Under Threatened Disgrace. Chariton.-Rather than make a fight to carry his bank through a serious situation, or face the disgrace that might attend, Cashier F. R. Crocker of the First National bank of Chariton committed suicide at his residence. Among the various letters written by Mr. Crocker, while preparing to kill himself, was one addressed to National Bank Examiner H. M. Bostwick of whose coming he knew. This letter was delivered to Mr. Bostwick on the morning after the suicide; its contents are not known to the public, but it set forth briefly that the bank was in difficulty and asked the examiner to take charge at once. In consequence, the First National Bank of Chariton is closed, and it will remain closed pending a thorough investigation of its affairs. The Bank of Russell, a private institution with a capital of $25,000, of which Cashier Crocker was president, is also closed pending this investigation. However, the other banks of Chariton will continue in business as usual. Their affairs are in the best condition and they have not even adopted the rule of limiting the withdrawal of deposits or otherwise taking the precautions adopted by banks generally. They have enough money to take care of their needs. Business men and the large depositors here understand their complete solvency and there has been no interruption of business whatever. The Chariton Savings bank, which was closely connected with the First National bank, was likewise open all day and did business as usual. Its officers expect to continue business the same way, meeting all demands upon them. Just what the condition of the First National bank is has not yet been disclosed. Cashier Crocker gave an inkling that all was not well with him in conversation with different friends. He indicated that the bank had over-loaned, that is, exceeded the legal limitation upon loans. He declared that under existing conditions he could not meet any run on the bank that might follow the examiner's visit and that he would rather be dead than fail. It was stated here that should the examiner determine to wind up the affairs of the bank, it would be able to liquidate its deposits and other claims upon it. Crocker's death was discovered by his closest friend, C. R. Kirk. Late the previous day Crocker wrote a note asking Kirk to come to him early the next morning. This was given to a bank clerk with the request that it be delivered as soon as possible in the morning. Mr. Kirk feared some tragedy when he received the note, and he hastend to the Crocker residence, arriving before the children had arisen. Without disturbing them Mr. Kirk made his found the banker dead in bed with way to Crocker's room, where he an empty morphine bottle lying near by. On a dresser in the room were found notes for his wife and son, who were both in Chicago, and to othe members of the family. In these notes he said that he could not "carry his burden any longer." but what the burden was has not been disclosed. Crocker evidently contemplated suicide for several days at least. He spoke discouragingly with close friends and hinted that he faced some sort of disgrace which he had not the courage to meet. His friends, however sought to cheer him and thought nothing more of the matter then.
4.November 8, 1907The Havre HeraldHavre, MT
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NEWS OF THE WORLD Important Events of the Week in Condensed Form. FINANCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL The restoration of public confidence Is indicated by the diminished interest taken in the financial situation, which continues to readjust itself to a mormal basis. Runs on New York banks have practically ended and the few institutions forced to close are arranging for resumption of business. A favorable feature of the situation is that investment buyers have taken 2,000,000 shares of stock out of the market within the last ten days. The average value is estimated at $50 a share, making a total investment of $100,000,000. There has been a mysterious transfer in Wall street of 200,000 shares of Union Pacific stock. Financiers who are familiar with the situation are positive in their belief that the new holders are J. P. Morgan and his associates. They further declare that the transfer foreshadows stupendous changes in the control and management of this great property. That permanent relief from the present monetary stringency can only be had through a system of credit cur#ency adequate to meet the requirements of trade and redeemable in gold 9a the opinion expressed by RepresenNative Charles Fowler of New Jersey, chairman of the house banking and Ourrency committee. The New York Airbrake company has issued notice that commencing at once and until further notice the salaries of all employes at Watertown, N. Y., from superintendent down will be reduced 10 per cent. The company employs 3,000 men. The executive council of the Iowa State Federation of Labor has adopted resolutions calling upon all members of labor unions to co-operate in every way with banks and business Interests during the present financial stringency. W. H. Bancroft, vice president and general manager of the Oregon Short Line, announces that all construction work now in progress on that road will be discontinued at onco. The Modern Woodmen of America had $350,000 on deposit in the First National bank of Chariton, Ia., which elosed its doors following the suicide of Cashier F. R. Crocker. Engagements of gold for import to the United States, necessitated by the recent period of money stringency in this country, are approaching the $35,000,000 mark. Declaring that the outlook for raising new capital next year is unsatisfactory the directors of the Pennsylvania Railroad company have decided to retrench. The Rock Island railroad system has laid off 2,500 men from its construction and track forces. The California Safe Deposit and Trust company bank of San Francisco has closed its doors.
5.November 15, 1907Iowa State BystanderDes Moines, IA
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# STOCKS RUIN BANKER.
Chariton People Tell of Crocker's Heavy Plunging.
Des Moines.-Information comes from Chariton that Frank R. Crocker, who committed suicide the night before the government took charge of his First National bank of that city, sunk between $1,000,000 and $1,500,000 in trying to bolster copper and Reading railroad stocks in which he had invested heavily.
It is said in Chariton that all of the Modern Woodman funds, amounting to $300,000; his own estate, amounting to $400,000; all of the cash in the bank on hand and in other banks, which amounted to perhaps $200,000, and considerable more went into the maelstrom of speculation.
It is estimated that the creditors of the Chariton bank will get between 40 and 60 per cent of their claims. A receiver will be named for the institution within a short time. H. D. Copeland of Chariton probably will be appointed.
6.November 22, 1907The Norfolk Weekly News-JournalNorfolk, NE
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Grand Island Bank Reopens. Grand Island, Neb., Nov. 21.-Spe cial to The News: The Commercial State bank of Grand Island, which has been closed for some weeks, opened today. At 1 o'clock this afternoon it was learned from officials of the bank that instead of the resumption of business being marked with ever a semblance of a run there were greater deposits than withdrawals. The Commercial State bank closed its doors as a result of its affairs being involved in the suspension of an Iowa bank. An examination found the affairs of the Grand Island bank perfectly solvent and it was stated that there had been no real necessity for the bank closing its doors. Since it closed, the bank has received $25,000 of the $50,000 deposited in the First National bank at Chariton, Iowa, which failed.
7.December 5, 1907Evening Times-RepublicanMarshalltown, IA
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Mrs. Jessie Mallory Thayer Issues Statement Regarding Chariton Institution BEST METHODS OF SPRAYING Bank's Affairs and Those of Dead Cashier So Badly Involved That Business Must Be Wound Up-Mrs. Mallory Seriously III and Will Not Return to Chariton. Special to Thmes-Republican. Chariton, Dec. 5.-The Mallory estate is financially unable to put the failed Chariton bank on its feet again. This was revealed when Mrs. Jessie Mallory Thayer, who with her mother is one of the heaviest stockholders, issued a statement which was the first official word from the family. Mrs. Thayer and daughter have reached Batavia, III., on their way home from Europe. Mrs. Thayer said: "As far as we are informed of the situation, about the only thing that I can say is, that as to taking any steps towards reopening the bank or paying depositors out in full, to do either one of these things is entirely beyond our power. This indeed would be a very satisfactory thing to do, but it is simply useless for us to attempt the impossible. "We expect to meet our legal liabilities as far as same are known to us, but there seems to be a possible contingent legal liability, the amount of which we are now unable to determine, which makes it impossible to say anything further at this time." Mrs. Anna L. Mallory, president of the defunct First National bank, her daughter Mrs. Thayer, one of the directors, accompanied by Miss Polly Wolcott, arrived from their interrupted trip to Egypt and are in Batavia, III., at the home of Mrs. Mallory's brotherin-law, A. D. Mallory. As a result of
8.July 17, 1908Bisbee Daily ReviewBisbee, AZ
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# WOODMEN SUE FOR $420,755.
First National Bank of Chariton, Ia., and Comptroller of U. S.
DES MOINES, July 16.—The Modern Woodmen of America filed a suit in the federal court here yesterday for $420,755 against James H. Jamison, receiver of the First National Bank of Chariton, Iowa, and L. O. Murray, comptroller of the currency for the United States.
The petitioners demand a sum of $350,000 cash, that was deposited in the bank with interest from December 7, 1907, and a lien of $70,755.
9.July 23, 1908The Leon ReporterLeon, IA
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The M. W.A. have sued Receiver Jamison, of the defunct First National Bank of Chariton, for the full amount of their claim, $350,000, and a lien of $70,755.49, making $420,755.49 in all. They have employed as their attorneys, Parker, Hewitt & Wright, James C. Davis, A. A. McLaughlin, Benjamin D. Smith, and Truman Platz.
10.August 8, 1908Evening Times-RepublicanMarshalltown, IA
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WARM FIGHT PROMISED. When Case Involving Woodmen and Defunct Bank Comes to Trial. Des Moines, Aug. 8.-Receiver Jamison has sent to Clerk Mason in the federal court an answer to the suit started by C. H. McNider, of the Modern Woodmen, who is trying to recover $400,000 from the defunct First National bank, at Chariton. Because of an irregularity in the bond the receiver claims the bank should not be held and a warm fight is promised when the case comes to trial here in November.
11.August 12, 1908Vilas County NewsEagle River, WI
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RESISTS WOODMAN CLAIM. Receiver Alleges Irregularity in Surety Bond. Des Moines, Ia., Aug. 8.-Receiver Jamison yesterday sent to Clerk Mason in the federal court an answer to the suit started by C. H. McNider of the Modern Woodmen who is trying to recover $400,000 from the defunct First National bank at Chariton. Because of irregularities in the bond, the receiver claims the bank should not be held, and a warm fight is promised when the case comes to trial here in November.
12.August 14, 1908The Chanute TimesChanute, KS
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The Woodmen Suit. Des Moines, Ia., Aug. 8.-Receiver Jamison Friday sent to Clerk Mason in federal court an answer to the suit started by C. H. McNider of the Modern Woodmen who is trying to recover $400,000 from the defurret First National bank at Chariton. Because of an irregularity in the bond the receiver claims that the bank should not be held, and a warm fight is promised when the case comes to trial here in November.
Not a Preferred Claim. Chariton, Ia., Oct. 30.-The suit of the Modern Woodmen of America to establish its $350,000 deposit in the defunct First National bank of Chariton as a preferred claim has been dropped following a conference of the interested attorneys and the receiver. Under an agreement which was reached this $350,000 deposit will take its place with the other deposits and will share pro rata with them in the distribution of the assets. The. receiver expects to pay about 40 cents an the dollar.
14.November 3, 1908Twice-A-Week Plain DealerCresco, IA
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Woodmen Sult Dropped. Chariton, Ia., Oct. 30.-The suit of the Modern Woodmen of America to establish its $350,000 deposit in the defunct First National bank of Chariton as a preferred claim has been dropped, following a conference of the interested attorneys and the receiver.
Woodmen Suit Dropped. Chariton, Ia., Oct. 30.-The suit of the Modern Woodmen of America to establish its $350,000 deposit in the defunct First National bank of Chariton as a preferred claim has been dropped, following a conference of the interested attorneys and the receiver.
16.November 5, 1908The Leon ReporterLeon, IA
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WOODMEN DROP $360,000 SUIT. Claim Against Defunct Chariton Bank is Adjusted-It is to Rank as Common Claim. Chariton, Iowa, Oct. 29.-The suit of the Modern Woodmen of America to establish its $350,000 deposit in the defunct First National bank of Chariton as a preferred claim has been dropped, following a conference of the interested attorneys and the receiver. Under an agreement which was reached this $350,000 deposit will take its place with the other deposits-neither better nor worse-and it will share pro rata with them in the distribution of the assets. In this connection it was announced yesterday also that Receiver Jamison would pay the first dividend to depositors in another week or ten days. He has on hand approximately $250,000 for for the first dividend, which will pay about 25 per cent of the claims. It is expected that enough more will be realized from the various assets to make an additional 15 per cent dividend later, or a total of 40 per cent, or about $400,000 in all. The adjustment of the Modern Woodmen claim and its relegation as a common claim with the others is fortunate for depositors. Had it been allowed as a preferred claim it would have consumed all but about $50,000 of the defunct institution, leaving but a very small per cent dividend for ordinary depositors. There are thirteen other smaller claims which are alleged to be preferred. They are now in litigation and a decision on their merit will be given to Judge McPherson November 4. Under the terms of the agreement reached with the Modern Woodmen and Head Banker McNider, the Modern Woodmen cancels and surrenders any bond to McNider that may have been given by the First National bank to secure the $350,000 Woodmen deposit. The fraternal order also agreed to release and dismiss any and all claims to preference. On his side, the received agrees to list the Woodmen claim with the other depositors' claims and to pay it pro rata later. The Woodmen will receive approximately $140,000 for the $350,000. This adjustment comes almost a year following the sensational suicide of Cashier Crocker of the defunct bank, and the institution's failure, which occurred a year ago next Saturday.
17.December 19, 1908Ottumwa Tri-Weekly CourierOttumwa, IA
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CHARITON. Chariton-J. H. Jamison, receiver of the First National bank of Chariton, will pay a 25 per cent dividend next week. They have been busy this week working over time at nights with an extra clerical force, making out the schedules. The bank closed its doors October 31 1907. This will be the first dividends paid. Oscar Clay and his bride arrived at Chariton Wednesday morning on No. 3 to visit his parents, Joseph Clay and family. They will stay only a short time, going to California to engage in business. Mr. Clay was born and raised in Chariton until the last 3 years, which he has spent in Marshalltown. Mrs. J. C. Flatt went to Yingley to attend the funeral of her brother. Will Galloway, who was killed at Cripple Creek, Colo., by a stone crusher. They had formerly lived at Tingley.
18.November 18, 1909The Leon ReporterLeon, IA
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"Ilion," the famous home of the late S. H. Mallory at Chariton, was last week sold to L. H. Busselle and W. A. Eikenbery for $55,000. With the mansion goes 856 acres of farm land. The sale was made by the receiver of the First National Bank, the property having been turned over to him by the Mallory interests in part settlement of their liability growing out of the wrecking of the bank by Cachier F. R. Crocker.
19.March 16, 1910The Daily Gate CityKeokuk, IA
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Chariton Bank Dividend. CHARITON, March 16.-The depositors of the First National bank are receiving from Receiver Jamison a dividend of 16 2-3 per cent; this makes a total of 41 2-3 per cent paid so far. Another dividend of about 5 per cent will be paid in a few months when the affairs of the bank will be closed up.
20.June 27, 1912The Leon ReporterLeon, IA
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Last Dividend Paid. The creditors of the defunct First National Bank received a 4 per cent dividend from the comptroller of the currency last Saturday. This is the third and last dividend to be paid, and makes a total of 45% per cent, one dividend of 25 per cent, and another of 16 2/3 per cent having been paid before. It was on October 30, 1907, that F. R. Crocker, cashier of the First National Bank, committed suicide, and the bank was placed in the hands of a receiver. It has taken four years and nearly nine months to wind up the affairs.-Chariton Herald-Patriot.
Bank runs are almost always and everywhere a deterioration of bank fundamentals.
But not for you.
You are the measure-zero exception: great fundamentals, solid bank, and yet the Diamond Dybvig fairy spread its rumor. Depositors woke up. Your collateral was not prepositioned. The Clearinghouse had it for you.
Do not pass Go. Do not collect $200. Go directly to jail… or worse.
