Peoples Savings Bank (Lansing, MI)

Episode Information

Episode UID
1734933991159
Episode Type
Run β†’ Suspension β†’ Closure
Bank Type
savings
Bank ID
173493399 hash
Start Date
July 11, 1896
Location
Lansing, Michigan (42.733, -84.556)

Metadata

Model
gpt-5-mini (chosen from majority vote of a three-model LLM ensemble)
Short Digest
c4a2a44ce364bb7a

Response Measures

None

Description

Directors requested Commissioner Sherwood and Michigan Trust Company was appointed receiver; bank did not reopen.

Events (3)

1. July 11, 1896 Run
Cause
Rumor Or Misinformation
Cause Details
Rumors that the bank was unsound produced a slight run and steady withdrawals.
Measures
Directors sent for Commissioner Sherwood; sought receiver/assistance.
Newspaper Excerpt
Rumors became rife Saturday afternoon about closing, and a slight run was perceptible.
Source
newspapers
2. July 13, 1896 Receivership
Newspaper Excerpt
Agreement was reached that the Michigan Trust Company should be appointed receiver; will go into the hands of a receiver; Receiver Foster later filed report showing heavy losses to depositors (Dec. 1896).
Source
newspapers
3. July 13, 1896 Suspension
Cause
Bank Specific Adverse Info
Cause Details
Inability to realize on assets to meet constant withdrawals amid money market stringency; steady withdrawal of deposits left bank unable to continue business; receiver appointed (Michigan Trust Company).
Newspaper Excerpt
The People's Savings Bank did not open its doors this morning and will go into the hands of a receiver.
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (17)

Article from Santa Fe Daily New Mexican, July 13, 1896

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Object Leason for Goldbugs. Lansing, Mich., July 13.-The People's savings bank failed to open this morning and will go into a receiver's hands. Failure to realize on assets to meet constant withdrawals is the cause of the suspension. The savings deposits had been reduced to less than $40,000.


Article from San Antonio Daily Light, July 13, 1896

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A Bank Failure. LANSING, Mich., July 13.-The People's Savings bank, this city, failed to open its doors this morning and will go into the hands of a receiver. The bank was capitalized for $150,000. Failure to realize on its assets to meet the constant withdrawals is given as the cause of suspension. The savings deposits have been reduced to less than $40,000.


Article from The Jersey City News, July 13, 1896

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MICHIGAN BANK SUSPENDS. The People's of Lansing Unable to Stand the Present Strain. LANSING, Mich., July 13, 1896.-The People's Saving Bank did not open its doors this morning. The bank has been on the ragged edge for some time, but up to Saturday it was believed its diffculties could be tided over. Rumors became rife Saturday afternoon about closing, that the bank was unsound and a slight run was perceptible. The directors voluntarily sent for Commissioner Sherwood and the agreement was reached that the Michigan Trust Company should be appointed receiver. The bank had a capital of $150,000. Its failure is due to the impossibility to realize on its assets owing to the stringency of the money market and the gradual withdrawal of deposits. The steady withdrawal of deposits left the bank in such a crippled condition it could not continue business. None of the other local banks are involved in the People's Bank misfortune, and its closing has caused but little excitement.


Article from Deseret Evening News, July 13, 1896

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A Lansing Bank Fails. LANSING, Mich., July 13.-The People's saving bank failed to open this morning and will go into the hands of a receiver. The bank is capitalized at $150,000. The failure to realize on assets to meet constant withdrawals is given as a cause of the suspension. The savings deposits have been reduced to less than $40,000.


Article from New-York Tribune, July 14, 1896

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FAILURE OF A SAVINGS BANK. Lansing. Mich., July 13.-The People's Savings Bank did not open its doors this morning. The bank has been on the ragged edge for some time, but up to Saturday it was believed its difficulties could be tided over. Rumors became rife Saturday afternoon that the bank was unsound, and a blight run was perceptible. The directors voluntarily sent for Commissioner Sherwood, and the agreement was reached that the Michigan Trust Company should be appointed receiver. The bank had a capita of $150,000. Its failure is due to the Impossibility to realize on its assets owing to the stringency of the money market, and the gradual withdrawal of deposits. The steady withdrawal of deposits left the bank in such a crippled condition that it could not continue business. None of the other local banks are involved in the People's Bank's misfortune, and its closing has caused best little excitement.


Article from The Herald, July 14, 1896

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A Bank Failure LANSING, Mich., July 13.-The People's Savings bank failed to open this morning and will go into the hands of receivers. The bank is capitalized at $150,000. Failure to realize on assets to meet constant withdrawals is given as the cause of suspension. The savings deposits have been reduced to less than $40,000.


Article from Richmond Dispatch, July 14, 1896

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SAVINGS BANK SUSPENDS. No Other Institution Involved-But Little Excitement. LANSING, MICH., July 13.-The People's Saving Bank did not open its doors this morning. The bank has been on the ragged edge for some time, but on Saturday it was believed its difficulties could be tided over. Rumors became rife Saturday evening about closing time that the bank was unsound, and a slight run was perceptible. The directors voluntarily sent for Commissioner Sherwood and an agreement was reached that the Michigan Trust Company should be appointed receiver. The bank had a capital of $150,000. Its failure is due to the impossibility to realize on its assets, owing to the stringency of the money market and the gradual withdrawal of deposits. The steady withdrawal of deposits left the bank in such a crippled condition it could not continue business. None of the other local banks are involved in the People's Bank's misfortune, and 4ts closing has caused but little excitement.


Article from Evening Star, July 14, 1896

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The People's Savings Bank of Lansing, Mich., failed to open its doors yesterday, and will go into the hands of a receiver. The bank is capitalized at $150,000.


Article from Democratic Northwest and Henry County News, July 16, 1896

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Bank Doors Closed. LANSING, Mich., July 14.-The People's Savings bank of this city failed to open its doors and will go into the hands of a receiver. The bank is capitalized at $150,000. Failure to realize on its assets to meet constant withdrawals is given as the cause for suspension. The savings deposits have been reduced to less than $40,000.


Article from The Austin Weekly Statesman, July 16, 1896

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A BANK FAILURE. Lansing. Mich., July 13.-The People's Savings bank, this city, failed to open its doors this morning and will go into the hands of a receiver. The bank was capitalized for $150,000. Failure to realize on its assets to meet the constant withdrawals is given as the cause of suspension. The savings deposits have been reduced to less than $40,000.


Article from Twice-A-Week Plain Dealer, July 17, 1896

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Bank Failurei in Michigan. ansing, Mich., July 13.-The ple's Savings bank did not open doors this morning. The bank has 1 on the ragged edge for some 9. Rumors became rife Saturday rnoon about closing time that the 1k was unsound and a slight run LS perceptible. The directors volitarily sent for Commissioner Sherood and an agreement was reached chat the Michigan Trust company should be appointed receiver. The bank had a capital of $150,000. Its failure is due to the impossibility of realizing on its assets owing to the stringency of the money market and the gradual withdrawal of deposits.


Article from Decorah Public Opinion, July 21, 1896

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Run Causes a Failur_ Lansing, Mich., July 14.-The People's Savings Bank of this city failed to open its dears Monday and will go into the hands of a receiver. The bank is capitalized at $150,000. Failure to realize on its assets to meet constant withdrawals is given as the cause of the suspension. The savings deposits have been reduced to less thar $40,000.


Article from The Morning Times, December 13, 1896

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Rotten to the Core. Lansing, Mich., Dec. 12.-Receiver Foster, of the defunct People's Savings Bank, has filed his report with Circuit Judge Person, which shows that the institution was rotten to the very core. It is estimated that the depositors will receive 10 cents on the dollar, and this is considered a high estimate.


Article from Alma Record, June 24, 1898

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Lausing, June 20.-Receiver - Foster of the People's Savings bank was today directed by Circuit Judge Person to commence suit in any court of the state against stockholders who have not paid a 70 per cent assessment levied some time ago for the benefit of depositors. All delinquents will be proceeded against at once,


Article from The Owosso Times, August 19, 1898

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For Sale-Old, improved 80 acre farm, three miles south-east of Ovid. Known as the "Kenney Farm." Described as e Β½ of ne ΒΌ sec 22, t 7 n, r 1 e. Must be sold. Possession given October 1. SEYMOUR FOSTER, Receiver People's Savings Bank, Lansing, Mich.


Article from The Owosso Times, August 26, 1898

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For Sale-Old, improved 80 acre farm, three miles south-east of Ovid. Known as the "Kenney Farm" Described as e Β½ of ne ΒΌ sec 22, t 7 n, r 1 e. Must be sold. Possession given October 1. SEYMOUR FOSTER, Receiver People's Savings Bank, Lansing, Mich.


Article from The Owosso Times, September 2, 1898

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For Saleβ€”Old, improved 80 acre farm, three miles south-east of Ovid. Known as the "Kenney Farm" Described as e Β½ of ne ΒΌ sec 22, t 7 n, r 1 e Must be sold. Possession given October 1. SEYMOUR FOSTER, Receiver People's Savings Bank, Lansing, Mich.