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Contemporary reports vary slightly on the dollar amounts withdrawn ($30kโ$35k) but consistently describe a run, suspension, and subsequent receivership.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, 1883Chartered
Source
historical_nic
2.January 26, 1897Run
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, 1897Suspension
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, 1897Receivership
Source
historical_nic
5.February 17, 1897Receivership
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)
1.January 27, 1897The Record-UnionSacramento, CA
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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.
2.January 27, 1897The Salt Lake HeraldSalt Lake City, UT
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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.
3.January 27, 1897San Antonio Daily LightSan Antonio, TX
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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.
4.January 27, 1897Alexandria GazetteAlexandria, VA
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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.
5.January 27, 1897The Salt Lake HeraldSalt Lake City, UT
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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.
6.January 27, 1897The Morning NewsSavannah, GA
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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.
7.January 27, 1897The Providence NewsProvidence, RI
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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.
8.January 28, 1897The San Francisco CallSan Francisco, CA
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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.
9.January 30, 1897The Dalles Times-MountaineerDalles, OR
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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."
10.February 4, 1897Staunton Spectator and VindicatorStaunton, VA
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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.
11.February 18, 1897The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, WA
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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.
12.February 20, 1897The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, WA
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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.
13.April 15, 1897The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, WA
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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.
14.April 23, 1897Washington StandardOlympia, WA
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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.
15.June 18, 1897Washington StandardOlympia, WA
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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
16.December 31, 1897Washington StandardOlympia, WA
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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, -
17.February 17, 1899Washington StandardOlympia, WA
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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.
18.January 26, 1900Washington StandardOlympia, WA
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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.
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