City National Bank (Fort Worth, TX)

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Episode Information

Episode UID
235901028
Episode Type
Run → Suspension → Reopening
Bank Type
national
Bank ID
23590 national
Charter Number
2359
Start Date
August 20, 1885
Location
Fort Worth, Texas (32.725, -97.321)

Metadata

Model
gpt-5-mini (chosen from majority vote of a three-model LLM ensemble)
Short Digest
d8aa2ba5df23023b

Response Measures

Accommodated withdrawals, Full suspension, Books examined

Receivership Details

Depositor recovery rate
42.9%
Date receivership started
1895-04-10
Date receivership terminated
1903-09-28
OCC cause of failure
Losses
Share of assets assessed as good
28.3%
Share of assets assessed as doubtful
28.6%
Share of assets assessed as worthless
43.0%

Events (5)
1. May 28, 1877 Chartered
Source
historical_nic
2. August 20, 1885 Run
Cause
Bank Specific Adverse Info
Cause Details
Discovery of large defalcation by vice-president/teller John Nichols (missing funds, forged checks, alleged suicide)
Measures
Bank paid withdrawals during the morning; some local businessmen made deposits to show confidence
Newspaper Excerpt
the sensational disclosures ... resulted in a run on that institution to-day; about 1 o'clock the crowd, seeing the bank was paying every one who applied, quietly began to disperse
Source
newspapers
3. August 20, 1885 Suspension
Cause
Government Action
Cause Details
Deputy Comptroller ordered an examiner to take possession and close the bank pending investigation after discovery of the defalcation
Newspaper Excerpt
This bank has suspended by order of the Comptroller of the Currency, as per telegram
Source
newspapers
4. August 29, 1885 Reopening
Newspaper Excerpt
Examiner finds the bank perfectly solvent ... ordered you to re-open your bank and resume business on the 29th instant
Source
newspapers
5. April 10, 1895 Receivership
Source
historical_nic

Newspaper Articles (18)
1. August 21, 1885 The Indianapolis Journal Indianapolis, IN
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BANK SENSATION IN TEXAS. The City National Closes Its Doors in Obedience to Orders from Washington. FORT WORTH, Tex., Aug. 20.--The sensational disclosures of yesterday in relation to the affairs of the late John Nichols, vice-president and teller of the City National Bank, resulted in a run on that institution to-day. As soon as the doors were opened, a steady stream of anxious depositors filed through the bank, but about 1 o'clock the crowd, seeing the bank was paying every one who applied, quietly began to disperse, and the run closed. Some business men made large deposits to show their confidence in the bank, and matters seemed progressing favorably for the bank, when, about 2 o'clock, the surprise of every one, the bank's doors were closed, and the following notice posted: "This bank has suspended by order of the Comptroller of the Currency, as per telegram." "WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. 20. "A. M. Britton, president of City National Bank: An examiner has been ordered to take possession of and examine your bank. Close the doors and hold all assets as they are until his arrival. J. S. LANGWORTHY, Deputy Comptroller." President Britton says that he notified the Treasury Department of the defalcation, and received the above reply. Mr. Britton and a number of other bankers in this city immediately framed a telegram to the Comptroller, asking him to rescind the order closing the bank, but just as their protest was about to be telegraphed, they discovered a forged check for $2,500, also a note for $600, and concluded to allow the doors to remain closed until a thorough examination has been made. Nichols was also city treasurer, and an examination of his accounts to-day showed that he was also a defaulter to the city for $31,300. His bondsmen are responsible men, and the probabilities are that the city will lose nothing. Included in his shortage to the city is $50,000 or city bonds, which are missing. These are supposed to have been sold in the East. It was also discovered that Nichols, in his capacity as vice-president of the City National Bank, had borrowed $13,000 from three other banks in the citv. These loans were immediately paid by the City National Bank. It is believed that Nichols hypothecated, for personal loans, all his shares of the bank, and of all other corporations in which he was a stockholder. As near as can be estimated to night, the shortage of Nichols to the bank and the city of Fort Worth aggregates $75,000. His unsecured loans from outside parties will bring the shortage up to $100,000 or over. He owned considerable valuable property here and at other points in Texas, but it is believed that everything was mortgaged to secure outside loans, the aggregate of which no one knows at this time. There no longer exists a doubt but that Nichols committed suicidé. The physicians say the symptoms of his death indicate strychnine. No explanation as to how or where the dead banker lost his money is yet forthcoming. It is said he was interested in silver mines and other hazardous enterprises.

2. August 21, 1885 The San Antonio Light San Antonio, TX
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FORT WORTH has sensational matter enough on hand to satisfy the most curious. The Gazette failure is severely felt In business cirles, demonstrating how necessary the press of a city is to its business, and there is no certainty of its resumption at present. The affairs of the City National bank are at a standstill, owing to the order of Deputy Comptroller Longworthy to close the doors until the Government could examine into its condition. There was quite a run upon the bank yesterday morning, but all demands were promptly met and city depositors were coming forward with funds so freely that the run had ceased before the Comptroller's order was received. Later developments increase the amount of Colonel Nichols', the Vice-President and Teller, indebtedness, and all indications go to show that he died by his own hand. No light has, as yet, been thrown upon the unfortunate affair indicating any adequate cause for the shortage in the bank account or the other indebtedness of the deceased, which are now known to reach fully $75,000. The issue of the bank examination will be watched with interest, but it is not likely that it will throw any light upon the circumstances which led to the crooked practices of the deceased. It is only known that sooner than face the disgrace, he accepted death as the alternative.

3. August 21, 1885 The Democratic Leader Cheyenne, WY
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A Heavy Defaulter. FORT WORTH, Aug. 20.-The sensational disclosures in relation to the affairs of the late John Nichols, vice president and teller of the City National bank, re sulted in a run on the bank institution to day. As soon as the doors were opened a steady stream of anxious depositors filed through the bank, and about 1 o'clock the crowd, seeing the bank was paying everyone who applied, quietly began to disperse and the run ceased. Some business men made large deposits to show their confidence in the bank, and matters seemed progressing favorably for the bank, when, about 2 o'clock, to the surprise of everyone, the bank's doors were closed and the following notice was posted: "The bank has suspended by order of the comptroller of the currency, as per telegram: "WASHINGTON, Aug. 20.- To A. M. Britton, President City National Bank: -An examiner has been ordered to take possession of and examine your bank. Close the doors and hold all assets as they are until his arrival. HT OT

4. August 21, 1885 St. Paul Daily Globe Saint Paul, MN
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HE POCKETED $100,000. Nichols, the Texas Suicide, a Heavy Defaulter. FT. WORTH, Aug. 20.-It is believed Nichols hypothecated for personal loans all his shares in the bank and in the corporations in which he was stockholder. Asnear as can be estimated to-night, the charges of Nichols to his bank and the city of Ft. Worth aggregate $75,000. His unsecured loans from outside parties will bring the shortage up to $100,000 or over. He owned considerable valuable propriy here and at other points in Texas, but it is believed that everything was mort> gaged to secure outside loans, the aggregate of which no one knows at this time. There no longer exists a doubt but that Nichols committed suicide. The physicians say the symptoms of his death indicate strychnine. No explanations as to how or when the dead banker lost his money is yet forthcoming. THE BANK SUSPENDS. The sensational disclosures of yesterday in relation to his affairs at the City National bank, resulted in a run on that institution this morning, and an order was received from Washington closing it pending investigation.

5. August 21, 1885 Sacramento Daily Record-Union Sacramento, CA
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The Troubles of a Texas Bank on Account of a Defaulting Officer. FORT WORTH (Tex.), August 20th.-The sensational disclosures in relation to affairs of the late John Nichols, Vice-President and Teller of the City National Bank, resulted in a run on that institution to-day. As soon as the doors were opened a steady stream of anxious depositors filed through the bank, and about 1 o'clock, seeing the bank was paying every one who applied, quietly began to disperse, and the run ceased. Some business men made large deposits to show their confidence in the bank, and matters seemed progressing favorably for the bank, when about 2 o'clock, to the surprise of every one, the bank's doors were closed, and the following notice was posted: This bank has suspended, by order of the Comptroller of the Currency, as per telegram from Washington, August 20th, to A. M. Britton, President of the City National Bank. An examiner has been ordered to take possession of and examine the bank. Close the doors and hold all the assets as they are, until his arrival. (Signed.) J. L. Langworthy, Deputy Comptroller." President Britton states that he notified the Treasury Department of the defalcation, and received the above reply. Britton and a number of other bankers in this city immediately framed a telegram to the Comptroller, asking him to rescind the order closing the bank, but just about as their protest was to be telegraphed they discovered a forged check for $2,500, and also a note for $600, and concluded to allow the doors to remain closed until a thorough examination is made. Nichols was also City Treasurer, and an examination of his accounts to-day revealed the fact that he was also a defaulter to the city of Fort Worth in the sum of $31,300.

6. August 21, 1885 The Dallas Daily Herald Dallas, TX
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OUR BANKS The accident to the City National bank at Fort Worth created quite a stir yesterday in financial circles there. When R man whose past exemplary conduct, without a blemish in all of life's relations, so far as the world knows, is suddenly found to be guilty of a fearful violation of a sacred trust, it is seemingly enough to shatter the confidence of the most confiding, and to make a community suspicious of characters of the cleanest records. And yet, on the other hand, in reality the pendulum may swing too far to the other side and produce a damaging disturbance all unnecessary. We are not yet apprised as to how or why VICE-PRESIDENT and TELLER NICHOLS should wind up so sadly with such a shortage. True the report made by the bankers as reported in our yesterday's issue, was not cheering. It lacked that positiveness as to the real solveney of the City National bank that alone would inspire confidence. Indeed its tendency was to weaken it, and a run on it was a most natural consequence. But yet it appears that notwithstanding this run, all would have been well had not the accidentally discovered forgeries of MR. NICHOLS aroused apprehension as to very possible heavy amounts and to unknown limit. This, with the order from the comptroller, really occasioned 8 suspension which otherwise could have been averted. The Fort Worth banks have, as & rule, done a vory conservative and legitimate business, though for some time back whispers have been in the air that the City National bank was concerned in and was carrying too much of the wrong sort of securities. The Dallas banks, without exception, as far 8.S we can learn, have all been especially careful and prudent, and were never on 21 more solid and safe basis than now. The unprecedented crops will bring money to farmer and merchant, and both of these classes have also been conducting a prudent campaign. There is therefore no reason to apprehend anything akin to uneasiness, much less to & panic, even at the Fort. THE HERALD has seen proper to in. vite general attention to the demands for more money and cheaper rates under our constantly expanding conditions, and it has just AS carefully shown that funds can be most safely invested here either through the banking institutions now with us, officered by the best of our eitizens, or by additional agencies. And we reiterate the propositions. The personality of the casualty at Fort Worth ought not to injure the status of either the bank of the scene, or of the other banks there. In Dallas not a ripple of excitement was caused either on the part of depositor or depositary.

7. August 21, 1885 St. Paul Daily Globe Saint Paul, MN
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Nichols, the Ft. Worth, Tex., suicide, was a defaulter in $100,000. The city is terribly excited and the City National bank has suspended payment.

8. August 21, 1885 The Salt Lake Herald Salt Lake City, UT
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A Heavy Defaulter. FORT WORTH, Tex., August 20.-Sensational disclosures in relation to the affairs of the late Mr. Nichols, vicepresident and teller of the City National Bank, resulted in a run on that institution to day. As soon as the doors were opened, a steady stream of anxious depositors filed through the bank, and about 1 o'clock, seeing that the bank was paying every one who applied, quietly began to disperse, and the run ceased. Some business men made large deposits to show their confidence in the bank and matters seemed progressing favorably for the bank, when about 2 o'clock to the surprise of everyone, the bank's doors closed and the following notice was posted: "This bank has suspended by order of the Comptroller of Currency as per telegram." WASHINGTON, August 20, 1885. To A. M. Britton, President City National Bank. An examiner has been ordered to take possession of, and examine your bank: Close the doors and hold all assets as they are unut his arrival. (Signed,) J.L LANGWORTHY, Deputy Comptroller. President Britton states that he notifled the Treasury Department of the defalcation, and received the above reply. Britton and a number of other bankers in this city immediately framed a telegrain to the Comptroller asking of him to T seind the order closing the bank, but just as their protest was about to be telegraphed they discovered a forged check for $2,500, also a note for $600, and concluded to allow the doors to remain closed 1 ntil a thoroughexamination was made. Nichols was also city treasurer, and an examination of his accounts to-day, revealed the fact that he was also a defaul to the city of Fort Worth, in the sum of $31,300. His Londsmen are responsible men, and the probabilities are the city will lose nothing. Included in h S shortage to the city are $5,000 in city honds, which are missing and twenty Tarrant County bonds for $500 each, aggregating $10,000 market value. These are supposed to have been sold in the East; it is also discovered that Nichols, in his capacity as vicepresident of the City National Bank, h d borrowed $13,000 from three other banks in the city. Their loans were immediately paid by the City National Bank. It is believed Nichols hypothecated for personal loans all his shares in the bank, and in the other corporations in which he was stockholder. As near as can be estimated to-night. the shortage of Nichols to his bank and the city of Fort Worth, will aggregate $759,000. His unsecured loans from outside parties will bring the shortage up to $100,000. He owned considerable valuable property here, and at other points in Texas, but it is believed everything was mortgaged to secure the outside loans, the aggregate of which no one knows. There no longer exists a) doubt but that Nichols committed suicide. Physicians say the symptoms of his death indicate strychnine. No explanation as to how or when the dead banker lost all his money is yet forthcoming. It is said he was interested in silver mines and other hazardous enterprises.

9. August 22, 1885 The Portland Daily Press Portland, ME
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A BANK ROBBED. The Vice President of a Texas Institution the Perpetrator. The Fort Worth National Bank Obliged to Suspend. GALVESTON, Aug. 21.-A special from Fort Worth says: The sensational disclosures of Wednesday in relation to the affairs of the late John Nichols, Vice President and Teller of the City National Bank, resulted in a run on that institution yesterday. As soon as the doors were opened a steady stream of anxious depositors filed through the bank, and about 1 o'clock, the crowd, seeing the bank was paying every one who applied, quietly began to disperse, ane the run ceased. Some business men made large deposits to show their confidence in the bank, and matters seemed progressing favorably for the bank, when about 2 o'clock, to the surprise of every one, the bank's doors were closed and tde following notice was posted: This bank has suspended, by order of the Comptroller of the Currency, as per telegram: WASHINGTON, Aug. 20. To William A. Britton, President of City National Bank: An examiner has been ordered to take possession of and examine your bank. Close the doors and hold all assets as they are until his arrival. (Signed) J. S. LANGWORTHY, Deputy Comptroller. Mr. Britton*a and a number of other bankers in this city immediately framed a telegram to the Comptroller asking him to rescind the order closing the bank, but just as their protest was about to be telegraphed they discovered a forged check for $2500, also a note for $600, and concluded to allow the doors to remain closed until a thorough examination has been made. Nichols was also City Treasurer, and an examination of his accounts to-day revealed the fact that he was also a defaulter to the city of Fort Worth in the sum of $31,300. As near as can be estimated to-night the shortage of Nichols to his bank and the city of Fort Worth aggregates $75,000. His unsecured loans from outside parties will bring the shortage up to $100,090 or over. There no longer exist a doubt but that Nichals committed suicide. The physicians say the symptoms of his death indicate strychnine.

10. August 23, 1885 The Dallas Daily Herald Dallas, TX
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WORTH LOCAL NEWS EXCITEMENT SUBSIDING New Developments In the Bank Fail ure-Sale of the Gazette Postponed Until the 1st of September-Railroad News A Gambler Jugged. FORT WORTH, Aug. 22.-[Special.]is slways 8 calm after a storm of course the excitement and in interest, which has been maniin the Nichols defalcation last Tuesday, has, as is natural mewhat subsided. There are no developments in the affair, and is noticeable that those who, a few ago, asserted positively that thing could make them believe John Nichols had any wrong, have some weakened to day and Imit that the forged check and other of crooked transactions about are very damaging to his good but they are still inclined to leniently upon his misdoings say there must have been some erson or persons who made & tool o to accomplish their ends. This a great many other suppositions hich are floating about town, is unded merely on a supposed knowl of the dead man's character, and hope ongendered by long friend that his memory may not alway under the dark cloud of defalea The question of & post morten xamination has been a very genera of conversation to-day, but no has been made toward having body disinterred, and it seem range that the proper author remain as dumb a oyster, and as inactive as nail, while the public is clamorous the fact to be definitely ascertained hother or not John Nichols tool and thus ascertain the amoun credence that should be put in the rdinary verdict of a coroner's jury he "colic" business has all alon regarded by those who know the when they 808 it,as rather gauzy THE CITY NATIONAL BANK. Affairs remain in statu quo, the still being closed, awaiting the of the bank examiner. It is known when he will arrive, but 1 supposed he will be here to-night 01 >morrow morning When he does he will make R thorough exam nation of the affairs of the bank 10 will probably tak overal days to do thi alone. A8 Mr. Nichols had trans srred almost all of his property be his death, it is supposed that th will lose part, if not all, of th 30,000 for which he was defaulter. Con idence in this bank has not been los the business men, and it, no doubt be open again for business whe examiner has completed his work THE GAZETTE. The Gazette suspension has been S vershadowed by recent develop nents of facts 80 much more sensa ional in their import that it has al ceased to be a topic of conversa except among the typos, the edi and business forces of that de journal. They still linger 'roune "busted" vase, and perhaps the the scent of the roses is ye oating around; but they sa the effluvis withou financial basis does no the entire bill as it should be occu Yesterday evening Mr. Britton ecoived a dispatch from the comp roller of the currency at Washington sking him to postpone the sale of to lazette. which had bsen advertise to-day. On the strength of thi elegram,it was telegraphed THE HER that the sale had been postponed Britton telegraphed the comp to allow the sale to go on, an morning the comptroller replies go ahead with it. At 3 o'clocl Gasette newspaper, machinery ype, presses, etc., were offered 11 of the court-bouse, for sale R ublic outery. It was announced the bid under $9000-the amount fo which the deed of trust was madewould be considered, and that the urchaser would be expected to cash. Having tailed to go single bid, the sale was ostponed until the first Tuesday 11 eptember, which is the first of the nonth. In the meantime, it is said the Mail intends to wet out I norning edition. While all this is go on, THE HERALD continues to sup the reading public with the lates from all parts of the world. The ubtic can tell a good newspaper when see it. WORTH AND NEW ORLEANS RALROAD. A greatmany have expressed doubts to whether the Fort Worth & Orleans railroad would ever proany further than & simple preminary survey. All such may as all pocket their misgivings now, and for ard and lend 8 helping hand the good work. The contract for rading has been let, and work will robably be commenced the latter of next week. There is no unertaking that has ever been dis. issed which is 80 important to the welfare of this city as this railand now that such men as essrs. Joseph H. Brown and W. A. uffman are taking such a lively inin the enterprise, there can be doubt but that it will be pushed with vim and energy. There's in the it. old land yet, and don't you KICKED HER LAST KICK. A woman named Maggie Louise, no at one time was famous as a jig ancer on the vaudeyille stage, died this city this morning, after a two illness with fever. She is said

11. August 26, 1885 Watertown Republican Watertown, WI
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Defalcation and Suspension. The discovery of the defalcation of John Nichols, vice-president of the Fort Worth (Tex.) City National Bank, caused a heavy run on the institution, and the doors were closed on the 20th. It is now reported that the amount taken by Nichols will reach $100,000, instead of $50,000 as at first reported. It is now thought he committed suicide.

12. August 27, 1885 The Dallas Daily Herald Dallas, TX
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OUR Fort Worth correspondent gives some interesting particulars as to the City National bank affairs. It will be gratifying news to the Fort and to the banking fraternity generally to hear that the bank will resume. Every suspension or failure, no matter where it may occur in the State, hurts us all. The information that the Gazette will reappear on the 1st proximo is also another feather in the Fort's cap.

13. August 28, 1885 The Middlebury Register and Addison County Journal Middlebury, VT
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FORGER AND DEFAULTER. Crimes Which Led a Bank Official to Kill Himself, A Shortage of Nearly $100,000 Discovered in His Accountr. A Forth Worth (Texas) dispatch tells this story of a prominent and respected bank official's downfall and death: The late John Nichols, vice-president of the City National bank, whose sudden death occurred on Monday at the bank, was a defaulter in a large amount. The officers of the City National bank immediately called a meeting of the other bankers in the city to investigate the affairs of City National bank. This committee of bankers report that they found the late VicePresident Nichols to have been a defaulter in about $30,000, but they considered the bank solvent and sound. The bank has a paid up capital of $150,000, with a surplus of $60,000. Mr. A. M. Britton, president of the bank, says that the bank will recover its loss out of the estate of Nichols, as he is believed to have left an estate valued at $100,000, and his life was insured for $24,000. Although Nichols was vice-president of the bank and held $50,000 worth of its stock, he officiated as teller, and thus had opportunities for abstracting money without the knowledge or assistance of any other employe. The discovery of the defalcation created a profound sensation, as Nichols stood very high and was one of the most popular citizens of this place. He leaves two daughters, both of whom are married. An investigation into the cause of his death is now being carriedon, and the body will probably be exhumed. A run on the bank was to be expected after the disclosure of the defalcation yesterday. Before banking hours this morning little knots of men and women were seen in the neighborhood of the bank, and after 9 o'clock there was a steady stream of anxious depositors to the teller's window, and thousands of dollars were paid out. By 1 o'clock the run was over, the crowd had disappeared from about the door, and everything looked as usual. One or two business men, to show their confidence, had made large deposits, and the excitement occasioned by the run was dying out, when, shortly after 2 o'clock, the bank's doors were closed and the following notice was posted: This bank has suspended, by order of the Controller of Currency, as per telegram: WASHINGTON. D. C., Aug. 20. To A. M. Britton, President City National Bank, Fort Worth: Examiner has been ordered to take possession and examine your bank. Close doors and hold all assets as they are until his arrival. J. S. LONGWORTHY, Deputy Controller. Mr. Britton said that knowing the authorities at Washington would think it strange that they were not notified of the defalcation, he this morning telegraphed the controller of currency informing him of the defalcation,

14. August 29, 1885 The Dallas Daily Herald Dallas, TX
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FOR WORTH LOCALNEWS THE MORNING NEWSPAPERS. The City National Bank Resumes Operations-Court Matters-How He Was Roped In-The Santa Fe Strike-Rumored Resigmation-Other News. FORT WORTH, Aug. 25.-[Special.]"The mills of the gods grind slowly, but they grind exceeding fine." The sheriff and his attachments have disappeared from the Gazette office and printers are now at work at their cases and the "literary fellows" are grinding out "copy" for the appearance of the paper to-morrow morning. The deeds of trust, attachments and all the debts of the paper generally have disappeared before the harmonizing influence of the cash as readily as the morning dew before a summer's sur. The Gazette Publishing company, with acapital stock of $50,000, has been organized. J. C. Loving, a wealthy cattleman of Jack county, is president of the company; George B. Loving, vice-president; J. O. Ford, treasurer, and George Speller, secretary. The paper will be oonducted by the following gentlemen: George B. Loving, general manager and managing editor; C. E. Lee, editorial writer; Thoo. Holt, telegraph editor; J. B. Pratt, city editor; J. B. Roberts and J. T. Ginnochio,reporters, and M. W. Corrico, commercial editor and city solicitor. The Gazette starts now free of debt, and issues its first paper exactly two weeks since its sus pension. The fact of the revival of the Gazette upon a firm financial footing coming to the ears of the business men, who were backing the Democrat newspaper venture, Mr. James Loving was communicated with, and that gentleman assured them that it is his intention to have a first-classnewspaper. It is understood that the Democrat will be laid on the shell, and as only one morning newspaper can flourish in this city, the Gazette will have the support of the business men. The Democrat, since its appearance, has never cut any figure as & newspaper, and its probable demise only causes one to exclaim: "Since It was 80 quickly done for, wonder what It was begun for. Bo the newspaper war, which at one time promised to be so lively, has vanished in smoke. THE morning PAPERS. The latest information is that the origi nal movers in the Democrat venture have decided to adhere to that paper. AD airs are now about the same ES yesterday, except the Gazette comes out to-morrow. To-night a brass band serenaded the Gazette office and anvils were fired in honor of the revival of that paper. CITY NATIONAL BANK. Mr. E. M. Gatman, national bank examiner, has about finished his labors on the affairs of the City National bank. The amount of the defalcation is now thought to be about $27,000. It was thought at first by the examiner that his labors would not be finished in time to opon the bank be fore Monday next, but now it is his intention to allow the bank to throw open its doors for business to-morrow morning. The shortage of Mr. Nichols will not impair materially the condition of the bank and no run is expected when the doors are opened, confidence in the solvency of the concern having been entirely restored, and thus it is that both the Gazette and the bank, about which there were 80 many gloomy forebodings, are on their feet again. COURT MATTERS. Frank H. Reynolds filed suit to-day In the district court against the Texas & Pacific railroad, claiming $20,000 damages for injuries sustained. The plaintiff alleges) that he is a eitizen of this county, and on the 27th of March, 1884, was employed as an engineer by defendant, and on that day, while engaged about his regular business at Gordon, he stepped upon a coal platform and by the falling of that, he was precipitated to the ground with such force as to injure his back and spinal column, so that he is permanently injured. He alleges that he was confined to his bed for two months and paid $125 for medical attention, and that his injuries are permanent and he no longor has the ability to follow his vocation or any other work. It is furthermore alleged that at the time of the accident he was earning $100 per month, but since that time he has not earned anything, wherefore he wants $20,000 damage. RESIGNED. The Mail this evening says: Mr. Walter L. Malone, lately appointed deputy revenue collector for this city, has it is understood, resigned that position, as his editorial duties on the Demcerat will require all of his time. AMUSEMENT SEASON. The season at the opera house in this city will be opened by the Madaline Lucetta Comic Opera company, on the night of the 18th of September. This will be followed by three other companies the next week. PERSONAL. Mr. John W. Langhorne, who has been prospecting in Texas since last March, leaves to-morrow morning for his home at Norfolk, Virginia. He expects to return to the State. Hon. James Q. Chenoweth, first auditor to-day. of the treasury, was in the city Dr. R. H. Chilton and Mr. B E. Cabell, of Dallas, were in the city. THE SANTA FR STRIKE. The strikers still remain firm and there is no change in the condition of things. This evening the following dodger was scattered abroad in this city: "Laborers Wanted-Not to interfere with or handle any freight or do any work for the Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe and Texas & St. Louis railways until after the present strike has ended. By request of THE STRIKERS. HOW IT WAS. Lindley, the young man who was swindled out of $144 by confidence men, in this city, an account of which has appeared in THE HERALD, is still in the city, and in conversation with THE HERALD representative, explained how it was that he happened to be taken in 80 easily His home was in Northeast Missouri, near the Arkausas line, and on account of his health he had determined to

15. August 29, 1885 Fort Worth Daily Gazette Fort Worth, TX
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THE CITY NATIONA Open for the Transaction of ness This Morning at Nine O'clock. Examiner Finds the Bank as So a Dollar and so Testifies in His Report. A RETROSPECT. E. M. Getman, the national miner, who was detailed by the of the treasurer at Washing estigate the condition of the bank in this city, has con labors and announced to the the bank is perfectly solven its capital is unimpaired. dance wito his instruction from Washington, he h: the president and board of of the bank to open their door and resume business. itemized report of the affairs was sought by a reporter for ETTE, but the examiner had a to give it previous to forw headquarters. The following order to the ban signed by the examiner, ho ufficient testimony that the con he banks' affairs is healthy, and public need have no fears ( of the institution: In obedience to orders receiv from the comptroller of the cur proceeded to make and hav upleted a thorough examinatio estigation of the affairs of your having thereby found your b perfectly solvent and your capit aired, I do hereby, in obedier tructions received from the order you to re-opèn your resume business on the more urday, the 29th instant." the above is a most satisfactory he so-called troubles of the Ci bank. Its capital and reserv intact and those who have osited in the bank will receive of it. the causes which led to the susp he City National bank are in a matter of great interest They tell of a man's fall w thought could never be guilt or a dishonest act. On the he present month John Nichols sident and teller of the City N: suddenly died in the bank, with convulsions just as the bank vault at 8:30 ruing. In thirty minutes he man, and the last words spo were: "It is that colic," u as Dr. Burts entered the room coroner's inquest it was dev Mr. Nichols had been subject of colic, and that fact taken i with his last words, caus to render a verdict of "death vulsions produced by colle." mmediately after the death it was ascertained that 1 in his accounts with the ban approximating $30,000, siders placed the a higher. At first could hardly be credited by had known Mr. Nichols fro he came to this city, and it we expected that an exami the affairs of the bank would d nething that would brush awa which appeared on his previou As the investigation progr vever, the proof of his defalcati more conclusive, and the Ide gested that Mr. Nichols had com FELO DE SI. fter a diligent search for light i that the deceased teller ha morning of the 17th, about : previous to his death, from the drug store of : vell, on Houston street, a bottle one drachm of strychnine, et tranto This

16. August 30, 1885 Fort Worth Daily Gazette Fort Worth, TX
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THE AMENDE HONORABLE. "The Fort Worth GAZETTE suspended the first of last week, owing to an attachment being run on the material. It was expected arrangements would be made to revive the paper the last of the week, but the closing of the Fort Worth National bank [sie] upon orders from Washington seems to have interfered with the arrangement. The suspension of the paper is a serious loss to the city of Fort Worth, and also to the citizens of the state, as it was an excellent newspaper. Mr. Loving has our sympathies, and it is to be hoped he will succeed in overcoming the financial difficulties surrounding him and revive his paper."-[Denison Sunday Gazetteer. The above paragraph, which appeared in the column headed "Our Obituaries" in yesterday's issue of THE GAZETTE is hereby reproduced to correct an error which escaped the eye of the editor. In it will be seen that reference is made to the closing of the Fort Worth National bank, instead of the City National bank. With an assurance to all officials and friends of the Fort Worth National that no idea was farther from the intention of THE GAZETTE than to do them an injury, however slight in its nature, we deem this explanation due to the institution.

17. September 4, 1885 The Iola Register Iola, KS
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NEWS OF THE WEEK. Gleaned by Telegraph and Mail WASHINGTON NOTES. THE publicity given to the fact that the United States Treasurer had resumed the transfer of gold coin from San Francisco to New York by registered mail has again caused a suspension of that mode of transportation. It is not expected that any more gold will be sent through the mails for some time. MR. CANNON, Comptroller of Currency at Washington, recently received a telegram from Bank Examiner Gelman, who is in charge of the City National Bank, of Fort Worth, Tex., reporting that the bank was unquestionably solvent, and would resume business in a few days. THE Chief of the Bureau of Statistics reports the total value of exports of domestic cattle and hogs and of beef, pork and dairy products, as follows: July, 1885, $8,480,579; July, 1884, $10,278,049; seven months ended July 31, 1885, $56,904,369; same months ended July 31, 1884, $54,411,766; beef and pork products for the nine months ended July 31, 1885, $67,708,092; beef and pork products for the same time in 1884, $65,570,360; dairy products for the three months ended July 31, 1885, $4,031,716; dairy products for the same time in 1884, $5,624,560. THE total values of exports of breadstuffs from the United States was reported at Washington recently as follows: In July, 1885, $8,714,305; in July, 1884, $12,371,754: in the seven months ended July 31, 1885, $85,558,982; in the S Iven months ended July 31, 1884, $80,546,131. THE Post-office Department at Washington is dissatisfied with both the quality and rate of printing postal cards under the new contract. As the supply on hand is about exhausted, however, the Postmaster General may elect to accept the cards now being printed at a rate below the contract price. JUDGE McCUE, Solicitor of thr Treasury, recently rendered a decision that the custom of giving Government employes thirty days leave of absence each year was an abuse that had grown up in the service, not authorized by any special provision of law. THE Treasury Department was recently informed that a party of armed Cubans had left the island of Cuba for the Florida Keys, and it was supposed that their object was to organize a filibustering expedition to overthrow the Cuban Government. The party would be arrested on landing. ACTING SECRETARY FAIRCHILD has rejected the offer of Julius A. Rohmberg to pay $5,100 in compromise of judgments amounting to $103,000, obtained on his distillers' bond in the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia seven years ago.

18. September 7, 1885 The Pacific Commercial Advertiser Honolulu, HI
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Germany and Spain. Spanish irritation over Germany's assumption of possession of the Caroline islands is increasing. The newspapers say the act ignores the ancient rights of Spain, and they declare that the Spanish Consul, long before the annexation was made, notified Germany that the Spanish Government of the Phillippine Islands had since last March been making preparations for effecting the occupation of the Caroline islands, and insist that in view of all these circumstances Germany's violation of international law is inexcusable. August 21st. The Democrats of Ohio renominated Hoadley for Governor.-It is reported that President Cleveland is ill at his camp in the Adirondacks.-Aufdemort, the defaulting New Orleans Sub-Treasury clerk, was arrested at Monterey, Mexico.-Assistant Treasurer Brooks has been ordered to take immediate possession of the Sub-Treasury at San Francisco.-Jennie Wilson, a Captain in the Salvation Army, has been arrested at Elizabeth, N. J., on a charge of bigamy.-The City National Bank at Fort Worth, Tex., suspended owing to the defalcation of its late President, Nichols.Courtney and Conley defeated Gaudaur and Hosmer in a double-scull race at Pleasureisland, near Albany. Hanlan and Lee have challenged the winners.