gpt-5-mini (chosen from majority vote of a three-model LLM ensemble)
Short Digest
5f0a27d50f197025
Response Measures
None
Description
Contemporary reports state a silent and heavy run but give no specific trigger.
Events (3)
1.February 11, 1929Run
Cause Details
Contemporary accounts state a 'silent and heavy run' over three weeks but do not identify a trigger or misinformation.
Measures
Directors closed bank doors and posted notice asking state comptroller to take charge.
Newspaper Excerpt
the directorate because of a silent and heavy run on the institution for the past three weeks
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newspapers
2.February 11, 1929Suspension
Cause
Government Action
Cause Details
Directors closed the bank and requested the state comptroller to take charge, effectively suspending operations.
Newspaper Excerpt
failed to open its doors this morning. The action was taken by the directorate ... The state comptroller was requested to take charge of the bank.
Source
newspapers
3.February 26, 1929Receivership
Newspaper Excerpt
Bank receiver appointed SEBRING 26 (Special.) Former E. J. Etheredge ... appointed receiver for the Highlands Bank & Trust by State Comptroller Ernest Amos.
Source
newspapers
Newspaper Articles (17)
1.February 11, 1929The TimesHammond, IN
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Ind., Feb. (I.N.S.) were inpersons stantly killed and a third seriously hurt when the Manhattan Limited of the Pennsylvania railroad demolished an automobile on grade crossing at Etna Green, 12 miles west of here this afternoon.
NEW YORK, Feb. City Trust company. Manhattan bank with four branches in the greater city and capitalization of $1,225,000 closed today by Frank H. Warder, superintendent of the state department of banking. Officials refused to comment.
MINES FIELD, LOS ANGELES, Feb. in her effort to smash the world's endurance record for women, Bobbie Trout, 23-year-old girl flier, returned to earth at 10:10:22 here today in her single motored Golden Eagle monoplane.
SEBRING, Fla., Feb. Highlands Bank & Trust Company failed to open its doors this morning. The action was taken by directorate because of silent and heavy run on the institution for the past three weeks, notice posted on the door said. The state comptroller was requested to take charge of the bank.
VILLA GROVE, III., Feb. (U.P.) Belief that body found in the C. and E. I. railroad reservoir here may be that of little Edith Mae Deardorf, 14-year-old news girl of West Terre Haute, Ind., who has been missing since January 25, was expressed by officials today.
BEVERLY HILLS. Cal., Feb. Marshal Neilan, noted motion picture director, was recovering today from the effects of carbon monoxide gas that nearly caused his death in the family garage here yesterday. His screen star wife, Blanche Sweet, discovered his plight and dragged him to safety.
HERCULES, Calif., Feb. Four men were believed to have been killed in an explosion which wrecked gelatine packing plant of the Hercules Powder company today. The building was used for packhun-
2.February 11, 1929The TimesHammond, IN
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Ind., Feb. (I.N.S:) were inpersons stantly killed and third seriously hurt when the Manhattan Limited of the Pennsylvania railroad demolished an automobile on grade crossing at Etna Green, 12 miles west of here this afternoon.
NEW YORK. Feb. (I.N.S.) The City Trust company, Manhattan bank with four branches in the greater city and capitalization of $1,225,000 was closed today by Frank H. Warder, superintendent of the state department of banking. Officials refused to comment.
MINES FIELD. LOS ANGELES, Feb. (I.N.S.) Triumphant in her effort to smash the world's endurance record women, Bobbie Trout, 23-year-old girl flier, returned to earth at here today in her single motored Golden Eagle monoplane.
SEBRING, Fla., Feb. Highlands Bank & Trust Company failed to open its doors this morning. The action was taken by the directorate because of a silent and heavy run on the institution for the past three weeks, notice posted on the door said. The state comptroller was requested to take charge of the bank.
VILLA GROVE, III., Feb. (U.P.) Belief that body found in the C. and E. I. railroad reservoir here may be that of little Edith Mae Deardorf, 14-year-old news girl of West Terre Haute, Ind., who has been missing since January 25, was expressed by officials today.
BEVERLY HILLS, Cal., Feb. Marshal Neilan, noted motion picture director, recovering today from the effects of carbon monoxide gas that nearly caused his death in the family garage yesterday. His screen star wife, Blanche Sweet, discovered his plight and dragged him to safety.
HERCULES, Calif., Feb. Four were believed to have been killed in an explosion which wrecked gelatine packing plant of the Hercules Powder company today. The building was used for packing dynamite and hundreds of cases of the explosives.
3.February 11, 1929The Dayton HeraldDayton, OH
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Bank Fails to Open
SEBRING Fla., Feb. 11-The Highlands Bank and Trust company failed to open its doors this morning. The action was taken by the directorate because of a silent and heavy run on the institution for the past three weeks. notice posted on the door said The state comptroller was requested to take charge of the bank.
4.February 11, 1929Wilkes-Barre Times Leader, the Evening NewsWilkes-Barre, PA
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SCHUYLKILL SCHOOL DIRECTORS ARE OUSTED
Feb. Blythe schools, were ousted day from office decree of the County Judge Hicks declared that the directors had illegal contracts and Daniel Richard Edwards, Patrick Doyne and Thomas O'Neil.
FLORIDA BANK CLOSES
Sebring. Fla. Feb. Highand Trust company open doors The action was the directorate because heavy the for past three notice posted door The State quested to take charge of the
5.February 11, 1929New Castle NewsNew Castle, PA
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Florida Bank Fails To Open Its Doors
(International News Service)
SEBRING, Fla., Feb. 11.—The Highlands Bank & Trust Company failed to open its doors this morning. The action was taken by the directorate because of a silent and heavy run on the institution for the past three weeks, a notice posted on the door said. The state comptroller was requested to take charge of the bank.
6.February 11, 1929The TimesStreator, IL
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TRIAL OF JUNK DEALER DELAYED venue from Taking Police W. Bean to the court of Justice Peace J. N. the hearing of Amos charged with violation of ordinance governing junk the continued until Thursday of this week Mossell facing two separate as result of statements made by two local youths, arrested some time ago for stealing copper wire from the Public Service Co.
BANK FAILS.
SEBRING Fla., Feb. IL-The Highlands Bank & Trust Company failed to open Its doors this morn ing. The action taken by the directorate because of a silent and heavy run on the Institution for the past three weeks, notice post ed on the door said, The state comptroller was requested to take charge of the bank.
7.February 11, 1929Telegraph-ForumBucyrus, OH
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BANK FAILS TO OPEN
SEBRING, Fla., Feb. 11 Highlands Bank and Trust Company failed to open its doors this morning The action was taken by the directorate because of silent and heavy run on the institution for the past three weeks, notice posted on the door said. The state comptroller was requested to take charge of the bank.
BANK AT SEBRING SUSPENDS TODAY
SEBRING, Fla., Feb. 11.-INS -The Highlands Bank and Trust Company failed to open its doors this morning. The action was taken by the directorate because of a silent and heavy run on the institution for the past three weeks, 80 the notice posted on the door said. The state comptroller was requested to take charge of the bank.
9.February 12, 1929The San Francisco ExaminerSan Francisco, CA
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Sebring, Fla., Bank Closes to Block Run SEBRING (Fla.). Feb. 11.-(INS) The Highlands Bank Trust Co. failed to open its doors this morning. The action was taken because of silent and heavy run on the institution for the past three weeks, notice posted on the door said. The State comptroller was requested to take charge.
10.February 12, 1929The Lima NewsLima, OH
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SEBRING BANK CLOSED SEBRING. Fla., Feb. 12The Highlands Bank & Trust Co. failed to open its doors this morning. The action was taken by the directorate because of silent and heavy run on the institution for the past three weeks, notice posted on the door said. The state comptroller was requested to take charge of the bank.
11.February 12, 1929The Omaha Morning Bee-NewsOmaha, NE
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Run Forces Bank to Close Its Doors SEBRING. Fla., Feb. Highlands Bank and Trust Co. failed open its doors Monday morning silent and heavy run on the institution for the past three notice on the door said.
12.February 12, 1929Times Record NewsWichita Falls, TX
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Florida Bank Fails To Open For Business
SEBERING, Fla., Feb. 11 (INS) -The Highlands Bank and Trust company failed to open its doors this morning. The action was taken by the directorate because of a silent and heavy run on the institution for the past three weeks a notice posted on the door said The state comptroller was requested to take charge of the bank.
13.February 27, 1929The Tampa TribuneTampa, FL
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Senate Denies Extension Of Indian Bureau Probe
WASHINGTON, Feb. The senate refused today to grant thority for continuation of an investigation of the bureau of Indian affairs and to set aside an additional $15,000 for its expenses. Despite vigorous plea by Senator Wheeler, democrat, Montana, who urged adoption of two resolutions to carry on investigation, objection to their adoption was made by Senator Fess, republican. Ohio, and under the rule the measures went over. Senator Wheeler charged that there been "determined effort" by Commissioner Burke of the Indian bureau to "stop the investigation ever since it began.
BANK RECEIVER APPOINTED SEBRING 26 (Special.) Former E. J. Etheredge of DeSoto City has been appointed receiver for the Highlands Bank & Trust by State Comptroller Ernest Amos.
14.September 23, 1932The Tampa TribuneTampa, FL
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Depositors Name Group To Advise Bank Receiver
AVON PARK, Sept. 22.-(Special.) Rejecting a proposal for transfer of assets of the Highlands Bank & Trust company, Sebring. to a trustee. a depositors meeting yesterday afternoon voted to name committee of three to advise with the receiver. E. J Etheredge in matters of disposal of assets. The idea, one of the suggestions laid before the meeting by the receiver. was first advocated during the recent primaries by J. M Lee. democratic nominee for compC. Barrow. J. M. Berriman and C. F. Saunders. all large depositors. were named on the committee. The committee will have no legal standing but Receiver Etheredge said he would be guided largely by the committee.
15.May 18, 1933Orlando Evening StarOrlando, FL
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SEBRING BANKING OFFICIALS BILLED
SEBRING. Circuit Judge Barker denied today motions quash chargformer Sebring with larceny, embezzlesecretion of $45,000 from Highlands counbank, which suspended April The bank now operating conservator. Skipper's trial for July The grand jury today returned charging Skipper and Etheridge, former state auditor. until recently receiver for the closed Highlands bank and Trust Co. with embezzlement and property of the bank. indictments wilmisapplication of bank funds were returned against Lien, of the Highlands county bank. The grand jury indicted Constable Franklin of Venus, embezzlement of county funds.
16.May 18, 1933Tampa Bay TimesSt. Petersburg, FL
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TRIAL OF HIGHLANDS BANKER SET JULY
Judge W. Barker today denied motions to quash charging Skipper, former Sebring with larceny, and of $45,000 from the Highlands bank, which April 21. The bank operating under conThe court reversed ruling petition change set Skipper's trial for The grand today returned another indictment charging Skipper Etheridge, former state who until recently was ceiver the closed Highlands Bank and Trust company, with ment conversion property of the bank. Two indictments charging wilful misapplication bank funds turned against Lien, president of the County
17.May 19, 1933The Tampa TimesTampa, FL
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Trial of C. A. Skipper On Bank Fraud Charge Will Be Held July 6
Sebring. May 19.-Circuit Judge W. Barker has denied motions 10 quash indictments charging A. Skipper Sebring banker. with and secretion of $45,000 from the Highlands County bank which suspended April 21. The bank now operating under conservator The court also refused ruling on petition for change of venue and set Skipper's trial for July Two indictments charging wilfut misapplication of bank funds also were returned against E. Lien, president of the Highlands county bank Teh grand jury indicted Constable H. E. Franklin. of Venus, with embezzlement of county funds. and recommended to the governor that he remove Franklin from office. The grand jury today returned another indictment charging Skipper and E. Etheridge, former state senator until recently cashier for the closed Highlands bank and Trust company with and conversion of note. property of the
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