First National Bank (Olympia, WA)

Episode Information

Episode UID
302401165
Episode Type
Run โ†’ Suspension โ†’ Closure
Bank Type
national
Bank ID
30240 national
Charter Number
3024
Start Date
January 26, 1897
Location
Olympia, Washington (47.038, -122.901)

Metadata

Model
gpt-5-mini (chosen from majority vote of a three-model LLM ensemble)
Short Digest
8e7b2426717a6668

Response Measures

Public signal of financial health, Full suspension, Books examined

Receivership Details

Depositor recovery rate
97.2%
Date receivership started
1897-02-17
Date receivership terminated
1900-10-24
OCC cause of failure
Excessive lending
Share of assets assessed as good
34.7%
Share of assets assessed as doubtful
56.9%
Share of assets assessed as worthless
8.4%

Description

Contemporary reports vary slightly on the dollar amounts withdrawn ($30kโ€“$35k) but consistently describe a run, suspension, and subsequent receivership.

Events (5)

1. July 25, 1883 Chartered
Source
historical_nic
2. January 26, 1897 Run
Cause Details
Withdrawal of state funds by the state treasurer precipitated panic and heavy withdrawals by depositors.
Measures
Bank posted notice suspending until assets could be realized; president A. A. Phillips announced suspension.
Newspaper Excerpt
The First National Bank of Olympia closed its doors to-day because of the withdrawal of $50,000 State funds, which precipitated a run.
Source
newspapers
3. January 27, 1897 Suspension
Cause
Government Action
Cause Details
Withdrawal of $30,000โ€“$35,000 in state funds by the state treasurer frightened depositors and forced suspension.
Newspaper Excerpt
Owing to unexpected heavy withdrawals of deposits, this bank is compelled to suspend until we can realize on our assets. Depositors will not lose a dollar. (Signed) A. A. Phillips, President.
Source
newspapers
4. February 17, 1897 Receivership
Source
historical_nic
5. February 17, 1897 Receivership
Newspaper Excerpt
Comptroller of the Currency Eckels has appointed A. A. Phillips receiver of the First National bank, of Olympia, Wash.
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (18)

Article from The Record-Union, January 27, 1897

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Bank Failure at Olympia. OLYMPIA (Wash.), Jan. 26. - The First National Bank of Olympia closed its doors to-day because of the withdrawal of $50,000 State funds, which precipitated a run. The liabilities of the bank are said to be $100,000 and the assets $30,000. The directors of the bank assert that depositors will be paid in full.


Article from The Salt Lake Herald, January 27, 1897

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Washington Bank Closes. Olympia, Wash., Jan. 26.-The First National Bank of Olympia closed its doors today because of the withdrawal of $30,000 state funds, which precipitated a run. The liabilities of the bank are said to be $100,000 and the assets $230,000. The directors of the bank assert that depositors will be paid in full.


Article from San Antonio Daily Light, January 27, 1897

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BANK SUSPENSION. Olympia, Washn.. Jan. 27.-The following notice was posted on the door of the First National bank as the first announcement of its suspension: "Owing to unexpected heavy withdrawals of deposits. this bank is compelled to suspend until we can realize on other assets. Depositors will not lose a dollar. "A A. PHILLIPS, President." Mr. Phillips stated the immediate cause of the suspension was the withdrawal by the state treasurer of $35,000 of state money. This frightened other depositors. who made a run on the bank forcing it to close its doors. The state deposits were withdrawn Jan. 19th. The liabilities of the bank are $100,000. of which $35,0000 are individual deposits of citiin town this and zens county. The assets are stated to be $226,000, a large amount of which can be realized very soon.


Article from Alexandria Gazette, January 27, 1897

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Bank Failure. OLYMPIA, Wash., Jan. 27.-The First National Bank of Olympia closed its doors yesterday because of the with. drawal of $30.000 State funds, which precipitated a run. The liabilities of the bank are said to be $100,000 and the assets $230,000. The directors of the bank assert that the depositors will be paid in full.


Article from The Salt Lake Herald, January 27, 1897

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Washington Bank Closes. Olympia, Wash., Jan. 26.-The First National Bank of Olympia closed its doors today because of the withdrawal of $30,000 state funds, which precipitated a run. The liabilities of'the bank are said to be $100,000 and the assets $230,000. The directors of the bank assert that depositors will be paid in full.


Article from The Morning News, January 27, 1897

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AN OLYMPIA BANK CLOSED. Withdrawal of State Funds Precipitated a Run. Olympia, Wash., Jan. 26.-The First National Bank of Olympia closed its doors to-day because of the withdrawal of $30,000 in state funds, which precipitated a run. The liabilities of the bank are said to be $100,000, and the assets $230,000. The directors of the bank assert that the depositors will be paid in full.


Article from The Providence News, January 27, 1897

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RUN CAUSED IT. First National Bank of Olympia Suspends. Run Precipitated by Withdrawal of State Funds. Bank Officers Say That Depositors Will Not Lose a Dollar. OLYMPIA, Wash., Jan. 27.-The following notice was posted on the door of the First National Bank as the first announcement of the suspension: "Owing to unexpected heavy withdrawals by deposits, this bank is compelled to suspend until we can realize on our assets. Depositors will not lose a dollar." (Signed) A. A. PHILLIPS, President. Mr. Phillips stated that the immediate cause of the suspension was "the withdrawal of the State treasurer of $35,000 of State money. This frightened other depositors, who made a run on the bank, foreing it to closed its doors. The State deposits were withdrawn Jan. 1. The liabilities of the bank are $100,000. $75,000 teing individual deposits of residents of this town, and county. The assets are stated to be $226,000, A large amount of which can be realized on very soon.


Article from The San Francisco Call, January 28, 1897

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Otympia Bank Closes Its Doors. OLYMPIA, Wash., Jan. 27.-The First National Bank of Olympia closed its doors yesterday. Its liabilities are $100,000 and assets $230,000. It is claimed the cause of the suspension was the withdrawal of $30,000 State funds, which alarmed small depositors, who then also withdrew their money. Officials say they will be able to pay depositors in full.


Article from The Dalles Times-Mountaineer, January 30, 1897

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First National Bank of Olympia Closed. OLYMPIA, Wash., Jan. 26-The first National bank of this city closed its doors this morning and the following notice was posted: "Owing to unexpected and heavy withdrawals of deposits, this bank 18 compelled to suspend until we can realize on our assets. Depositors will not lose a dollar. "A, A. PHILLIPS, president."


Article from Staunton Spectator and Vindicator, February 4, 1897

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Bank Failure, OLYMPIA, Wash., Jan. 27.-The First National Bank of Olympia closed its doors yesterday because of the withdrawal of $30,000 State funds, which precipitated a run. The liabilities of the bank are said to be $100,000 and the assets $230,000.


Article from The Seattle Post-Intelligencer, February 18, 1897

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A. A. PHILLIPS APPOINTED. Receiver of the First National Bank of Olympia. WASHINGTON, Feb. 17.-Comptroller of the Currency Eckels has appointed A. A. Phillips receiver of the First National bank, of Olympia, Wash.


Article from The Seattle Post-Intelligencer, February 20, 1897

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Receiver Phillips in Charge. OLYMPIA, Feb. 19.-On instructions from Comptroller Eckels, Examiner Cleary today turned over the First National bank to Receiver A. A. Phillips.


Article from The Seattle Post-Intelligencer, April 15, 1897

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Olympia Bank Dividend. Special Dispatch to the Post-Intelligencer. OLYMPIA. April 14-Comptroller Eckels has informed A. A. Phillips, receiver of the First National bank, that & 30 per cent. dividend will be paid the creditors of the bank in about thirty days.


Article from Washington Standard, April 23, 1897

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IN the Superior Court of Thurston county, Washington. A. A. Phillips, as Receiver of the First National Bank of Olympia, Plaintiff. Summons. vs. Joseph W. Robinson, Defendant.


Article from Washington Standard, June 18, 1897

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IN the Superior Court of Thurston county, Washington. A. A. Phillips, as Receiver of the First National Bank of Olympia, Plaintiff. Summons. VS. Joseph W Robinson et al


Article from Washington Standard, December 31, 1897

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UPERIOR COURT State of Washington, in S and for Thurston county. A.A. Phillips, as Receiver of the First National Bank of Olympia, Plaintiff, -


Article from Washington Standard, February 17, 1899

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SUPERIOR COURT, State of Washington, in and for Thurston county. A. A. Phillips, as Receiver of The First National Bank of Olympia, Plaintiff, vs. Thomas M. Reed, Hattie A. Reed, his wife, and M. E. Reed, Defendants.


Article from Washington Standard, January 26, 1900

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UPERIOR COURT, State of Washington, in S and for Thurston County. A. A. Phillips as Receiver of The First National Bank of Olympia, Plaintiff, VS. John F. Gowey, Defendant.