Binga State Bank (Chicago, IL)

Episode Information

Episode UID
2030771701
Episode Type
Suspension โ†’ Closure
Bank Type
state
Bank ID
203077 routing
Routing Number
2-0307
Start Date
September 26, 1941
Location
Chicago, Illinois (41.850, -87.650)

Metadata

Model
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Short Digest
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None

Description

The articles discuss receivership appointments for a defunct bank; they do not describe the initial suspension or any run.

Events (2)

1. September 26, 1941 Receivership
Newspaper Excerpt
A. M. Burroughs was appointed receiver for the stock holders of the Binga State Bank by Circuit Court Judge Benjamin P. Epstein, Friday, Sept. 26
Source
newspapers
2. * Other
Newspaper Excerpt
served as receiver for the defunct Binga State bank
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (2)

Article from The Phoenix Index, October 18, 1941

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Article Text

TAKES OVER AS BANK RECEIVER CHICAGO-(ANP). A. M. Burroughs was appointed receiver for the stock holders of the Binga State Bank by Circuit Court Judge Benjamin P. Epstein, Friday, Sept. 26, to succeed Albert C. Dixon.


Article from The Michigan Chronicle, February 13, 1943

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CHICAGO, Ill โ€” (ANP) โ€” Edward H. Morris, a practicing attorney for 63 years in Illinois before his retirement six years ago, died in Washington last week of a heart attack. At the time of his death, the 85-year-old barrister was visiting with Henry P. Slaughter, a friend. Attorney Morris, although retired from active practice, maintained close contact with the profession through his law partner, James Cashin, a city civil service commissioner, until the time of his death. Conceded to be a leader of the legal profession, Morris was equally well known as a business man, financier, and fraternal and civic leader. For many years he was a prominent figure in the Odd Fellows, and just prior to his retirement served as receiver for the defunct Binga State bank. ### Born In Kentucky Attorney Morris was born in Flemingsburg, Ky., May 30, 1858, the son of Hezekiah and Elizabeth Hopkins Morris. His parents brought him to Chicago immediately after the Civil war and he was educated at St. Ann's school and St. Patrick's academy. In 1879 Morris began the practice of law and is believed to hold the record for 63 continuous years of active service here. Miss Jessica D. Montgomery became Mrs. Morris, Dec. 16, 1896, and preceded him in death by 10