Articles (Jan 31, 1917) report 'very slight runs' on the Bank of Commerce in Seattle while larger runs occurred at other local banks. No suspension, reopening, or receivership is mentioned. Cause inferred as spillover from runs at other local banks.
Events (1)
1.January 31, 1917Run
Cause
Local Banks
Cause Details
Minor withdrawals occurred as part of broader runs on other Seattle banks (Peoples Savings Bank, Scandinavian-American), suggesting spillover contagion.
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very slight runs on the Bank of Commerce
Source
newspapers
Newspaper Articles (2)
1.January 31, 1917The Alaska Daily EmpireJuneau, AK
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Article Text
BANKS ARE SOUND SEATTLE Jan. 31. - Persistent runs kept up until closing time this afternoon on the Peoples Savings Bank and the Scandinevion-AAmeri can bank. At the latter bank the line of those wishing to withdraw extended from the paying teller's window into Second Avenue and down to James street. The majority of those in line are foreigners. Both institutions are regarded as absolutely sound. T here have been no runs on the Seattle National, Union Savings & Trust and Bank of California and very slight runs on the Bank of Commerce and the Dexter-Horton bank.
2.February 1, 1917The Wrangell SentinelWrangell, AK
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BANKS ARE SOUND SEATTLE. Jan. 31.-Persistent runs kept up until closing time this afternoon on the Peoples Savings Bank, and the ScandinaAt the vian-American bank. latter bank the line of those wishing to withdraw extended from the paying teller's window into Second avenue and down to James street. The majority of those in line are foreigners. Both institutions are regarded as absolutely sound. There have been no runs on the Seattle Na. tional. Union Savings & Trust and Bank of California, and very slight runs on the Bank of Commerce and the Dexter-Horton bank.
