gpt-5-mini (chosen from majority vote of a three-model LLM ensemble)
Short Digest
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Description
State bank commissioner closed the company and sought a receiver; later liquidated in January 1909.
Events (3)
1.November 4, 1908Suspension
Cause
Government Action
Cause Details
State Bank Commissioner Goodwin took control and closed the company's doors, applying for an injunction and receiver as unsafe for depositors.
Newspaper Excerpt
Bank Commissioner W. P. Goodwin today assumed control of the Central Trust Company... and closed its doors pending court proceedings.
Source
newspapers
2.January 19, 1909Other
Newspaper Excerpt
Central Trust Company of this city, which was liquidated January 19.
Source
newspapers
3.January 20, 1909Receivership
Newspaper Excerpt
Richard E. Lyman, an attorney, was appointed permanent receiver of the Central Trust company of this city today by Judge William H. Sweetland in the superior court.
Source
newspapers
Newspaper Articles (15)
1.November 4, 1908The Star and Newark AdvertiserNewark, NJ
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RECEIVER FOR PROVIDENCE BANK. PROVIDENCE, R. I., Nove 4.-With the approval of the Rhode Island State Board of Bank Incorporation, William T. Goodwin, State Bank Commissioner, today took control of the Central Trust Company, of this city, and applied to the Superior Court for the appointment of a receiver.
2.November 4, 1908Evening Times-RepublicanMarshalltown, IA
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TAKES OVER TRUST COMPANY. Rhode Island State Bank Commissione Applies for a Receiver. Providence, R. I., Nov. 4.-State Bank Commissioner Goodwin today took control of the Central Trust company of this city, and applied to the court for a receiver, and for the issuance of an injunction to restrain the bank from doing business, claiming that it was hazardous for the public to deposit its funds with the institution.
3.November 4, 1908Evening JournalWilmington, DE
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Trust Company Closes. PROVIDENCE, Nov. 4.-Bank Commissioner William P. Goodwin today assumed control of the Central Trust Company and closed its doors pending court proceedings. He has applied for a receiver and for an injunction restraining business. claiming to the court that the banks condition is unsafe to depositors.
4.November 4, 1908Alexandria GazetteAlexandria, VA
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Bank Commissioner W. P. Goodwin today assumed control of the Central Trust Company, at Providence, R. I., and closed its doors pending court proceedings. He has applied for a receiver and for an injunetion restraining business, claiming to the court that the bank's condition is unsafe to depositors.
Takes Control of Bank. Providence, R. I., Nov 5. With the approval of the Rhode Island state board of bank incorporation,, William T. Goodwin, the state bank commissioner, yesterday took control of Central Trust Co of this city and applied to the superior court for the appointment of a receiver and for the issuance of an injunction to restrain the bank from doing business, claiming that it was hazardous for the public to deposit their funds with the in. stitution.
6.November 7, 1908The Labor WorldDuluth, MN
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BANK COMMISSIONER IN CONTROL OF COMPANY PROVIDENCE, R. I., Nov. 4.-With the approval of the Rhode Island state board of bank incorporation, William T. Goodwin, the state bank commissioner today took control of the Central Trust company of this city and applied to the superior court for the appointment of a receiver and for the issuance of an injunction to restrain the bank from doing business, claiming that it was hazardous for the public to deposit their funds with the institution.
7.November 22, 1908New-York TribuneNew York, NY
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CENTRAL TRUST CO. TO PAY IN FULL. Providence,, Nov. 21.-At a hearing in the Superior Court to-day counsel for the Central Trust Company, of this city, which went into the hands of a temporary receiver recently, said that plans were being formed whereby every depositor would be paid in full and the bank reopened. The court deferred the appointment of a permanent receiver four weeks. Counsel said that four weeks would be needed to perfect organization. Failure to meet certain requirements of the state banking laws, alleged by the bank examiner, brought about the receivership.
8.January 21, 1909Norwich BulletinNorwich, CT
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Receiver for Central Trust Co., Providence. Providence, R. I., Jan. 20.-Richard E. Lyman, an attorney, was appointed permanent receiver of the Central Trust company of this city today by Judge William H. Sweetland in the superior court. Receiver Lyman immediately took charge of the company's affairs.
9.January 28, 1909The Star and Newark AdvertiserNewark, NJ
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MADE NEW ENGLAND FIRE INSURANCE CO.'S RECEIVER. PROVIDENCE, R. I., Jan. 28.-Robert L. Spencer, of this city, was today appointed permanent receiver of the New England Fire Insurance Company, one of the largest stockholders of the Central Trust Company, of this city, which was liquidated January 19.
Receiver for Insurance Company. Providence, R. I., Jan. 28.-Robert L. Spencer, of this city, was this afternoon appointed permanent receiver for the New England Fire Insurance company, one of the largest stockholders of the Central Trust company of this city, which was liquidated January 18.
11.January 29, 1909The Ogden StandardOgden, UT
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Providence, Jan. 28.-Robert L. Spencer of this city was this afternoon appointed permanent receiver for the New England Fire Insurance company, one of the largest stockholders of the Central Trust company of this city, which was liquidated January 19.
12.January 29, 1909The Montgomery AdvertiserMontgomery, AL
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Spencer is Receiver. Providence, R. I, Jan. 28.-Robert L. Spencer, of this city, was this afternoon appointed receiver of the New England Fire Insurance Company, one of the largest stockholders of the Central Trust Company of this city, which was liquidated January 19.
13.January 29, 1909The Salt Lake HeraldSalt Lake City, UT
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Providence, R. I., Jan. 28.-Robert L. Spencer of this city was this afternoon appointed permanent receiver for the New England Fire Insurance company, one of the largest stockholders of the Central Trust company of this city, which was liquidated Jan. 19.
RECEIVER NAMED FOR INSURANCE COMPANY (By Associated Press.) PROVIDENCE (R. I.), Jan. 29.Robert L. Spencer of this city was this morning appointed permanent receiver for the New England Fire Insurance company, one of the largest stockholders of the Central Trust company of this city, which was liquidated January 19.
Receiver for Fire Risk Firm. Providence, R. I., Jan. 29.-Robert L. Spencer of this city was yesterday afternoon appointed permanent receiver of the New England Fire Insurance Company, one of the largest stockholders of the Central Trust Company of this city, which was liquidated January 19.
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