First National Bank (Saginaw, MI)

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Episode Information

Episode UID
176801163
Episode Type
Suspension → Closure
Bank Type
national
Bank ID
17680 national
Charter Number
1768
Start Date
November 21, 1896
Location
Saginaw, Michigan (43.419, -83.951)

Metadata

Model
gpt-5-mini (chosen from majority vote of a three-model LLM ensemble)
Short Digest
0e34360c351defec

Response Measures

None

Description

Some reports refer to 'First National Bank of East Saginaw' — same institution/address variant.

Events (5)
1. January 16, 1871 Chartered
Source
historical_nic
2. November 21, 1896 Receivership
Newspaper Excerpt
Receiver Takes Charge of the Institution at Saginaw, Mich.
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newspapers
3. November 21, 1896 Suspension
Cause
Government Action
Cause Details
National Bank Examiner Caldwell took charge and ordered temporary closing due to inability to realize on assets.
Newspaper Excerpt
Owing to inability to realize from assets, it is deemed wise to temporarily close this bank.
Source
newspapers
4. November 30, 1896 Other
Newspaper Excerpt
Mortgage covering real estate of Standish Manufacturing ... A stockholder's committee found assets ... bad paper carried between $230,000 and $250,000.
Source
newspapers
5. February 6, 1899 Voluntary Liquidation
Source
historical_nic

Newspaper Articles (8)
1. November 21, 1896 San Antonio Daily Light San Antonio, TX
Article from San Antonio Daily Light, November 21, 1896

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BANK SUSPENDS. Saginaw, Mich., Nov. 21.-National Bank Examiner Caldwell took charge of the First National bank of this city today. The following notice is posted on the bank door: "Owing to inability to realize from assets, it is deemed wise to temporarily close this bank." Depositors will be paid in full. It is hoped that arrangements can be made to resume. No statement has been prepared by the bank officials. The capital stock of the bank is $300,000. The last official statement showed a surplus of $60,000 and deposits of $30,000.

2. November 22, 1896 The Indianapolis Journal Indianapolis, IN
Article from The Indianapolis Journal, November 22, 1896

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SAGINAW BANK CLOSED. First National Ordered to Liquidate by Treasury Controller. SAGINAW, Mich., Nov. 21.-National Bank Examiner Caldwell, took charge of the First National Bank of this city to-day. The following notice was posted on the bank doors: "Owing to inability to realize assets, it is' 'deemed wise to temporarily close the bank. Deposits will be paid in full. It is hoped that arrangements can be made to resume." No statement has yet been prepared by the bank officials. The capital stock of the bank is $100,000. The last official statement showed a surplus of $60,000 and deposits of $300,000. The action was taken on account of a telegram from Mr. Caldwell, who was making an examination of the bank, stating that its general condition did not, in his judgment, warrant its further continuance. No wrong doing was alleged. On Oct. 6 last, the date of the bank's last report, its loans and discounts amounted to $499,581; total assets, $632,632; owed depositors, $251,150; notes and bills rediscounted, $130,000; capital stock, $100,000; surplus, $60,000; undivided profits, $38,000. The Controller has not decided whether or not he will appoint a receiver.

3. November 22, 1896 The Morning Times Washington, DC
Article from The Morning Times, November 22, 1896

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NATIONAL BANK CLOSED. Receiver Takes Charge of the Institution at Saginaw, Mich. Saginaw, Mich., Nov. 21.-The First National Bank of East Saginaw is in the hands of National Bank Examiner Caldwell, who took charge of its affairs this morning. The following notice is posted on the doors: "Owing to inability to realize from assets, it is deemed wise to temporarily close. this bank. Depositors will be paid in full It is hoped that arrangements can be made to resume-by order of board of directors." The capital stock is $100,000. E. T. Judd is president, John W. Howery, vice president, and Clarence L. Judd, cashier. The last official statement, October 6, showed a surplus of $60,000; individual deposits, subject to check, $88,565.40; demand certificates of deposit, $209,585.04.

4. November 24, 1896 The Wichita Daily Eagle Wichita, KS
Article from The Wichita Daily Eagle, November 24, 1896

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IT HOPES TO RESUME First National Bank of Saginaw, Mich, WIll Pay Depositors in Full, Sanginaw, Mich., Nov. 21.-National Bank Examiner Caldwell took charge of the First National bank of this city today. The following notice was posted on the doors: "Owing to the inability to realize from assets it is deemed wise to suspend temporarily. Depositors will be paid in full. It is hoped that arrangements can be made to resume." No statement has yet been prepared by the bank officials. The capital stock of the bank is $100,000. The last official statement showed a surplus of $60,000 and deposits of $300,000.

5. November 27, 1896 Cottonwood Report Cottonwood, ID
Article from Cottonwood Report, November 27, 1896

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SAGINAW, MICH., BANK SUSPENDS. Inability to Realize on Assets the Cause Assigned. Saginaw. Mich., Nov. 21.-National Bank Examiner Caldwell took charge of the First National bank of this city today. The following notice was posted: "Owing to the inability to realize on assets, it is deemed wise to temporarily close the bank. Depositors will be paid in full." It is hoped arrangements can be made to resume. The capital stock of the bank is $100,000. The last official statement showed a surplus of $60,000; deposits, $300,000.

6. November 28, 1896 Pullman Herald Pullman, WA
Article from Pullman Herald, November 28, 1896

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At Seattle. Seattle, Wash., Nov. 23. - The Great Northern started an eastbound overland passenger train out of Seattle tonignt, the first train since Thursday evening a week ago, expecting to get it through to St. Paul. All back mails delayed on 2.Ccount of the floods were received and distributed today by the postal authorities. SAGINAW, MICH., BANK SUSPENDS. Inability to Realize on Assets the Cause Assigned. Saginaw. Mich., Nov. 21.-National Bank Examiner Caldwell took charge of the First National bank of this city today. The following notice was posted: "Owing to the inability to realize on assets, it is deemed wise to temporarily close the bank. Depositors will be paid in full." It is hoped arrangements can be made to resume. The capital stock of the bank is $100,000. The last official statement showed a surplus of $60,000; deposits, $300,000.

7. December 2, 1896 The Weekly Register Point Pleasant, WV
Article from The Weekly Register, December 2, 1896

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THE CIRCUS That Was Advertised by the Advance Agent-Some of the Featuresjof the Show. CHARLESTON, W. VA., Nov. 24.Mavity & Davis, retail druggists here, assigned Saturday. Liabilities $2,500, assets unknown. CHARLESTON, W. VA., Nov. 24.--The Cannelton Coal Company, near Montgomery, has made a reduction of labor 5 per cent, to take effect at once. SAGINAW, MICH., Nov. 24.-National Bank Examiner Caldwell took charge of the First National Bank of this city Saturday. The capital stock of the bank is $100,000. The last official statement showed a surplus of $60,000 and deposits of $300,000. DETROIT, MICH., Nov. 24.-Mabley & Co., one of the largest clothing firms in the country foiled this morning. Liabilities $370,000; assets not yet given.

8. December 4, 1896 The Times Owosso, MI
Article from The Times, December 4, 1896

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EAST SAGINAW FIRST NATIONAL. Mortgages Filed That Will Probably Save Bank Depositors from Loss. Saginaw, Mich., Nov. 30.-A mortgage covering all the real estate of the Standish Manufacturing companies, C. L. Judd principal owner, was filed at Standish, Arenac county, Saturday. Judd is cashier of the First National bank of East Saginaw, which closed its doors a week ago, and was also owner of the Arenac county bank, which suspended after the failure of the East Saginaw bank with little prospects of paying its Arenac county depositors. The mortgage filed gives a first lien of $25,000 to the First National bank of East Saginaw, a second of $35,000 to the depositors of the Arenac County bank, and a third of $35,000 to the First National bank of East Saginaw. The lands mortgaged are in the counties of Bay, Midland and Arenac, with J. B. Peter, of Saginaw, as trustee. A chattel mortgage was also placed on all property of the Standish Manufacturing companies. Suit was begun against these companies by E. W. Allen, of Standish, and attachments on the property issued. A stockholder's committee has completed an investigation of the affairs of the First National bank. The committee found assets of the bank at the time of suspension $615,000 and liabilities to depositors and for borrowed money $385,000. Bad paper carried was between $230,000 and $250,000. Depositors will undoubtedly be paid in full, but the stock and surplus will be wiped out. A receiver will undoubtedly be appointed.