Traders & Mechanics Bank (Pittsburg, PA)

Episode Information

Episode UID
7580484991297
Episode Type
Suspension → Closure
Bank Type
state
Bank ID
758048499 hash
Start Date
January 22, 1908
Location
Pittsburg, Pennsylvania (40.441, -79.996)

Metadata

Model
gpt-5-mini (chosen from majority vote of a three-model LLM ensemble)
Short Digest
a1dfa5dde56197bf

Response Measures

None

Description

Contemporary sources spell the city as 'Pittsburg' (no final 'h').

Events (1)

1. January 22, 1908 Suspension
Cause
Government Action
Cause Details
Closed by state banking examiner/commissioner due to inability to make clearings and maintain reserve.
Newspaper Excerpt
Closed by order of State Banking Commissioner James L. White, temporary receiver.
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (20)

Article from The Hawaiian Star, January 22, 1908

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TWO BANKS SUSPENDED. (Associated Press Cable to The Star.) PITTSBURG, January 22.-The Traders & Mechanics Bank and The Treasury Trust Company of this city have suspended.


Article from Evening Star, January 22, 1908

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PITTSBURG BANK QUITS. Traders and Mechanics' Closes Its Doors-Receiver's Statement. PITTSBURG, January 22.-The Traders and Mechanics' Bank, a state institution with a capital of $100,000. closed its doors today. The following notice was posted: "Closed by order of State Banking Commissioner James L. White, temporary receiver." The Treasury Trust Company, a subsidiary. occupying the same building, at 4th avenue and Market street. was also closed. Some time ago the trust company made preparations to absorb the bank. but permission was refused by the state banking department. The plan was then reversed and the trust company had been practically taken over by the bank, but no official announcement had been made. According to Temporary Receiver White the trouble results from the inability of the bank to make clearings and maintain its reserve. From present conditions, Re. ceiver White says, the depositors will be paid in full.


Article from Santa Fe New Mexican, January 22, 1908

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TWO SMALL PITTSBURG BANKS CLOSE DOORS Pittsburg, Pa., Jan. 22.-The Traders and Mechanics Bank, a small institution here, was closed today by the state bank examiner. The Treasury Trust Company, a subsidiary of this bank, was also closed. James T. White, temporary receiver of the bank said the trouble resulted from an inability to make clearings and maintain a reserve. The indications he said. are that the depositors will be paid in full.


Article from The Laramie Republican, January 22, 1908

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STATE BANK FAILS. Inability to Make Clearings and Maintain Reserve Given as Cause, Pittsburg, Pa., Jan. 22.-The Traders' and Mechanics' bank, a state institution, was closed today by the state bank examiner. The Treasurer Trust company, a subsidiary of the bank, was also closed. James L. White, temporary receiver for the bank, said the trouble results from inability to make clearings and maintain the resrve. The indications, he said, are that the depositors will be paid in full. The last statement of the bank showed deposits and certified checks of nearly half a million dollars.


Article from Deseret Evening News, January 22, 1908

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PITTSBURG BANK FAILS. Traders and Mechanics', State Institution, Capital $100,000. Pittsburg, Jan. 22-The Traders and Mechanics' bank, a state institution, was closed today by the bank examiners. The Treasury Trust company a subsidiary, occupying the same building was closed, but voluntarily, it is said. The Traders and Mechanics' bank had a capital of $100,000. It was closed by order of James L. White, as temporary receiver. Some time ago the trust company made preparations to absorb the bank, but permission was refused by the state banking department. The plan was then reversed and the trust company had been practically taken over by the bank but no official announcement had been made. According to Received White, the trouble results from the inability of the bank to make clearings and maintain its reserve. From present conditions, Receiver White says, the depositors will be paid in full.


Article from New-York Tribune, January 23, 1908

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PITTSBURG INSTITUTIONS CLOSED. Traders and Mechanics' Bank and Its Subsidiary, the Treasury Trust Company. Pittsburg, Jan. 22. - The Traders and Mechanics' Bank, a state institution with a capital of $100,000, closed its doors to-day. The following notice was posted: "Closed by order of State Banking Commissioner James L. White, temporary receiver." The Treasury Trust Company, a subsidiary, occupying the same building, at Fourth avenue and Market street, was also closed. Some time ago the trust company made preparations to absorb the bank, but permission was refused by the State Banking Department. The plan was then reversed, and the trust company had been practically taken over by the bank, but no official announcement had been made. According to Mr. White, the trouble results from the inability of the bank to make clearings and maintain its reserve.


Article from The Pacific Commercial Advertiser, January 23, 1908

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ANOTHER BANK SUSPENDS. PITTSBURG, January 22.-The Traders and Mechanics Bank and the Treasury Trust Company have suspended. -


Article from The Pacific Commercial Advertiser, January 23, 1908

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a was It night and then committed suicide in Macy's restaurant. lover's quarrel. FLEET SAILS FOR MAGELLAN. RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, January 22. The American battleship fleet with the exception of the provision ship Arethusa has sailed for Punta Arenas, Strait of Magellan. STEAMERS COLLIDE. ROTTERDAM, Holland, January 22.-The steamer Amsterdam was beached here today, having been badly damaged by collision with the steamer Ax minster. BRECKONS AND HENDRY. WASHINGTON, January 22.-The President has nominated R. W. Breckons as United States Attorney for Hawaii and E. R. Hendry as United States Marshal. ANOTHER BANK SUSPENDS. PITTSBURG, January 22.-The Traders and Mechanics Bank and the Treasury Trust Company have suspended. SIR ROBERT HART'S SUCCESSOR. apPEKING, January 22.-Nantung, former Governor of Peking, has been pointed Comptroller of Chinese Customs, A NEW BATTLESHIP. PHILADELPHIA, January 22.-The new battleship Mississippi has been turned over to the government. REBELS DOING BETTER. WASHINGTON, January 22.-The rebels of Hayti are making headway against the government forces,


Article from Waterbury Evening Democrat, January 23, 1908

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Pittsburg Bank Fails. Pittsburg, Jan. -The Traders and Mechanics' bank, a state institution, with a capital of $100,000. closed its doors, and James L. White was appointed temporary receiver. The Treasury Trust company. a subsidiary, occupying the same building at Fourth avenue and Market street, was also closed.


Article from The Bemidji Daily Pioneer, January 23, 1908

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PITTSBURG BANK CLOSED. Subsidiary Trust Company Also Suspends Business. Pittsburg, Jan. 23.-The Traders and Mechanics' bank, a state institution, has been closed by the state bank examiners. The Treasury Trust company, a subsidiary, occupying the same building, also closed, but voluntarily, it is said. Some time ago the trust company made preparations to absorb the bank, but permission was refused by the state banking department. The plan was then reversed and the trust company had been practically taken over by the bank, but no official announcement had been made. According to Temporary Receiver White the trouble results from the inability of the bank to make clearings and maintain its reserve. From present conditions Receiver White says the depositors will be paid in full.


Article from The Barre Daily Times, January 23, 1908

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PITTSBURG BANK FAILS; DEPOSITORS TO GET ALL. Traders and Mechanics' and a Subsidiary Trust Company Closed. Pittsburg, Jan. 23.-The Traders' and Mechanics' bank a state institution with a capital of $100,000, closed its doors yesterday, and James L. White was appointed temporary receiver. The Treasury Trust company, a subsidiary, occupying the same building at Fourth avenue and Market street, was also closed. Accordling to Mr. White the trouble results from the inability of the bank to make clearings and maintain its reserve. The depositors probably will be paid in full.


Article from The Forrest City Times, January 24, 1908

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Receiver for Pittsburg Bank. Pittsburg, Pa.-The Traders' and Mechanics' bank, a state institution, with a capital of $100,000, closed its doors Wednesday. The following notice was posted: "Closed by order of state banking inspector. T. L. White was appointed receiver."


Article from The Irish Standard, January 25, 1908

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PITTSBURG BANK IS CLOSED STATE INSTITUTION SHUTS ITS DOORS TEMPORARILY. Receiver Says Indications Are That Depositors Will Be Paid Their Cash In Full. Pittsburg, Pa., Jan. 23.-The Traders' and Mechanics' bank, a state institution with a capital of $100,000, closed its doors Wednesday. The following notice was posted: "Closed by order of State Banking Commissioner James L. White, temporary receiver." The Treasury Trust company, a subsidiary, occupying the same building at Fourth avenue and Market street, was also closed. Some time ago the trust company made preparations to absorb the bank, but permission was refused by the state banking department. The plan was then reversed and the trust company had been practically taken over by the bank, but no official announcement had been made. According to Temporary Receiver White, the trouble results from the inability of the bank to make clearings and maintain its reserve. From present conditions, Receiver White says, the depositors will be paid in full. William Kemmler, Jr., is president of the Traders' and Mechanics' bank. The suspension, it is said, has been expected in financial circles for some time. Only a few persons congregated around the bank, and there was no excitement. The condition of the bank, published December 19, showed that the deposits, checks and special, time certificates of deposit and certified checks, amounted to $431,577.37, while the money due from the banks and bankers amounted to $39,656.42. Chicago, Jan. 23.-A. C. Tisdelle, private banker at 94 La Salle street, has made an assignment of his bank and all its property and assets to Charles A. Root, his cashier, and the doors of the bank were closed to depositors and others Wednesday. Every move in the assignment, which involved liabilities of $73,957.47, was surrounded with mystery, and the details were said to be unusual. The assets are given as valued at $95,786.29. It was learned that the affairs of the Commonwealth Trust and Savings bank, the union labor four per cent. bank, which were about to be finally wound up, figured in Tisdelle's misfortune. Boise, Idaho, Jan. 23.-Walter S. Bruce was Wednesday appointed re ceiver of the Capital State bank, which suspended.


Article from The Washburn Leader, January 31, 1908

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FINANCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL The reduction of working hours of Union Pacific shopmen is to be followed with a reduction of working days from six to five a week. The Omaha + World-Herald quotes Vice President Mohler as charging the reduction to "President Roosevelt's mania for 'reform'' and indicating that his company would work with a reduced force so long as the president's activity against corporations continues. Comptroller of the Currency Ridgely has ordered the National Bank of North America of New York city closed for liquidation and appointed Charles Hanna, national bank examiner, as receiver. The bank had deposits of over $19,000,000 on Aug. 22 last, but heavy withdrawals reduced this sum to about $6,000,000 on Dec. 3, the date of the last report. The Traders and Mechanics' bank of Pittsburg, a state institution, has been closed by the state bank examiners. The Treasury Trust company, a subsidiary, occupying the same building, also closed, but voluntarily, it is said. Because of a falling off in street car travel, due to business depression, the Philadelphia Rapid Transit company has withdrawn 100 cars from service and within the next few days will take off twenty-five to forty more. Figures prepared for one of the large railroad companies show that there are 320,000 idle freight cars in the United States and about 8,000 locomotives laid up because of the falling off in traffic. Dispatches to Dun's Trade Review indicate that trade increases gradually, but progress is still slow. The financial improvement is still the best feature of the situation. The State Bank of St. Paul and the Citizens' Saving bank of St. Paul have closed their doors. It is believed depositors will be paid in full. The Capitol State Bank of Idaho at Boise has suspended. The bank had deposits of $1,076,722.


Article from The Rich Hill Tribune, December 31, 1908

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Texas saving bank, placed in receiver's hands. 18—John R. Walsh, president Chicago National bank and several railroads, convicted of misappropriating institution's funds. 21—Capital State Bank, Boise, Idaho, suspended. 22—Traders and Mechanics' Bank, Pittsburg, Pa., closed doors. 25—National Bank of North America, New York, closed for liquidation, by order of government. 29—New Amsterdam National bank, capital $1,000,000, and Mechanics and Traders' bank, both of New York, taken in charge by comptroller of currency. 31—Oriental Bank of New York closed doors, following run. Feb. 13—W. B. Ridgely, comptroller of currency, accepted presidency of reorganized National Bank of Commerce, Kansas City, Mo. 26—International and Great Northern Railroad Co., a Gould line, placed in receivers' hands. 27—Financiers E. R. Thomas and O. F. Thomas indicted on charge of mismanagement of funds of Provident Savings Life Assurance society. Mar. 13—John R. Walsh denied new trial; sentenced to five years in federal prison. 16—People's National bank, Aspin, Col., closed. Apr. 1—Pike County Bank and Trust Co., Macomb City, Miss., placed in receiver's hands. 21—Bank of Wauseon, Wauseon, O., closed doors. 24—T. A. McIntyre & Co., with houses in many cities, failed for $1,000,000. May 8—Euclid Avenue Trust Co., Cleveland, O., assigned. 14—Reserve Trust Co., and American Savings bank, Cleveland, O., closed their doors. 28—G. W. MacMillen & Co., Pittsburg, Pa., stockbrokers, failed; liabilities, $1,800,000. Jun. 2—Kosciusko Company bank, Warsaw, Ind., closed by state auditor. 23—Citizens' bank, Dover, Ky., closed doors. Jul. 14—National Deposit bank, Philadelphia, Pa., closed by comptroller of currency. 17—Farmers and Merchants' Banking Co., Cleveland, O., failed. Aug. 6—First National bank, Belle Plaine, Minn., closed by order comptroller of currency; bank was insolvent; President J. G. Lund committed suicide. 25—A. O. Brown & Co., one of largest New York brokerage firms, failed; liabilities over $1,000,000. Sep. 10—A. Booth & Co., largest fish house in country, forced into receiver's hands. Oct. 16—Union National bank, Sommerville, Pa., closed by government. Nov. 5—Charles W. Morse and Alfred H. Curtis, great financiers, found guilty of misapplication of funds and falsifying books of National Bank of America, New York. 6—C. W. Morse sentenced to 15 years; Curtis given liberty on suspended sentence. 23—Eldred bank of Eldred, Pa., suspended; capital stock, $100,000. Dec. 7—National exchange bank at Springfield, Mo., closed; excitement caused by effort of W. O. Oldham, cashier of State Savings bank, to shoot President H. B. McDaniel, of Union National bank. 11—Springport, Mich., State Savings bank closed by bank examiner.


Article from The Hayti Herald, January 7, 1909

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TODO ICAN Texas saving bank, placed in receiver's hands. 18-John R. Walsh, president Chicago National bank and several railroads, convicted of misappropriating institution's funds. 22-Traders and Mechanics' Bank, Pittsburg. Pa. closed doors. 25-National Bank of North America, New York, closed for liquidation, by order of government. 29-New Amsterdam National bank, capital $1,000,000. and Mechanics and Traders' bank, both of New York, taken in charge by comptroller of currency. Feb. 13-W. B. Ridgely, comptroller of currency, accepted presidency of reorganized National Bank of Commerce, Kansas City, Mo. 27-Financiers E. R. Thomas and O. F. Thomas indicted on charge of mismanagement of funds of Provident Savings Life Assurance society. Mar. 13-John R. Walsh denied new trial; sentenced to five years in federal prison. Apr. 1-Pike County Bank and Trust Co., Macomb City, Miss., placed in receiver's hands. 24-T. A. McIntyre & Co., with houses in many cities, failed for $1,000,000. May 8-Euelid Avenue Trust Co., Cleveland, O., assigned. 14-Reserve Trust Co., and American Savings bank, Cleveland, O., closed their doors. 28-G. W. MacMillen & Co., Pittsburg. Pa., stockbrokers, failed; liabilities, $1,800,000. Jun. 3-Kosclusko Company bank, Warsaw, Ind., closed by state auditor. Jul. 14-National Deposit bank, Philadel. phia, Pa., closed by comptroller of currency. 17-Farmers and Merchants' Banking Co., Cleveland, O., failed. 22-Standard on $29,240,000 fine declsion unanimously reversed by United States court of appeals at Clilcago. Aug. 6-First National bank, Belle Plaine, Minn., closed by order comptroller of currency; bank was insolvent; President J. G. Lund committed suicide. 25-A. O. Brown & Co., one of largest New York brokerage firms, failed; liabilities over $1,000,000. Sep. 10-A. Booth & Co., largest fish house in country, forced into receiver's hands. Nov. 5-Charles W. Morse and Alfred H. Curtis, great financiers, found guilty : of misapplication of funds and falsifying books of National Bank of AmerI Ica, New York. I 6=C. W. Morse sentenced to 15 years; Curtis given liberty on suspended sentence. Dec. 7-National exchange bank at 1 Springfield, Mo. closed; excitement , caused by effort of W. O. Oldham, cashier of State Savings bank, to shoot President H. B. McDaniel, of Union Na. . tional bank. 11-Springport, Mich., State Savings bank 1 closed by bank examiner. 16-Somersworth, N. H., First National 9 bank closed, following discovery of shortage of $85,000. 1 23-Thomas F. Ryan announced retirement from finance. : 26-Henry W. Poor, New York broker, assigned for creditors. a


Article from Washington Telegraph, January 8, 1909

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o tional bank and se railroads, convicted of msapprop aring institution's f funds. 22-Traders and Mechanics' Bank, Pittsburg, Pa. closed doors. t 25-NationalBank of North America, New York, closed for liquidation, by order of government. 29-New Amsterdam National bank, capital $1,000,000, and Mechanics and Traders' bank, both of New York, taken in charge by comptroller of currency. Feb. of 13-W. B. Ridgely, comptroller currency, accepted presidency of reorganized National Bank of Commerce, Kansas City, Mo. 27-Financiers E. R. Thomas and O. F. Thomas indicted on charge of mismanagement of funds of Provident Savings Life Assurance society. Mar. 13-John R. Walsh denied new trial; sentenced to five years in federal prison. Apr. 1-Pike County Bank and Trust Co., Macomb City, Miss., placed in receiver's hands. 24-T. A. McIntyre & Co., with houses in many cities, failed for $1,000,000. May 8-Euclid Avenue Trust Co., Cleveland, O., assigned. 14-Reserve Trust Co., and American Savings bank, Cleveland, O., closed their doors. 28-G. W. MacMillen & Co., Pittsburg, Pa., stockbrokers, failed; liabilities, $1,800,000. Jun. 3-Kosciusko Company bank, Warsaw, Ind., closed by state auditor. Jul. 14-National Deposit bank, Philadelphia, Pa., closed by comptroller of currency. 17-Farmers and Merchants' Banking Co., Cleveland, O., failed. 22-Standard Oil $29,240,000 fine decision unanimously reversed by United States court of appeals at Chicago. Aug. 6-First National bank, Belle Plaine, Minn., closed by order comptroller of currency; bank was insolvent; President J. G. Lund committed suicide. 5-A. O. Brown & Co., one of largest New York brokerage firms, failed; liabilities over $1,000,000. ep. 10-A. Booth & Co., largest fish house in country, forced into receiver's hands. OV. 5-Charles W. Morse and Alfred H. Curtis, great financiers, found guilty of misapplication of funds and falsifying books of National Bank of AmerIca, New York. -C. W. Morse sentenced to 15 years; Curtis given liberty on suspended senlence. ec. 7-National exchange bank at Springfield, Mo., closed; excitement aused by effort of W. O. Oldham, ashier of State Savings bank, to shoot President H. B. McDaniel, of Union Nadonal bank. Springport, Mich., State Savings bank losed by bank examiner. Somersworth, N. H., First National ank closed, following discovery of hortage of $85,000. Thomas F. Ryan announced retire2 ent from finance. Henry W. Poor, New York broker, as2 gned for creditors.


Article from Times-Promoter, January 8, 1909

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Tas, Tex., Targest Texas saving bank, placed in receiver's hands. 18-John R. Walsh, president Chicago National bank and several railroads, convicted of misappropriating institution's funds. 22-Traders and Mechanics' Bank, Pittsburg, Pa., closed doors. 25-National Bank of North America, New York, closed for liquidation, by order of government. 29-New Amsterdam National bank, capital $1,000,000, and Mechanics and Traders' bank, both of New York, taken in charge by comptroller of currency. Feb. 13-W. B. Ridgely, comptroller of currency, accepted presidency of reorganized National Bank of Commerce, Kansas City, Mo. 27-Financiers E. R. Thomas and O. F. Thomas indicted on charge of mismanagement of funds of Provident Savings Life Assurance society. Mar. 13-John R. Walsh denied new trial; sentenced to five years in federal prison. Apr. 1-Pike County Bank and Trust Co., Macomb City, Miss., placed in receiver's hands. 24-T. A. McIntyre & Co., with houses in many cities, failed for $1,000,000. May 8-Euclid Avenue Trust Co., Cleveland, O., assigned. 14-Reserve Trust Co., and American Savings bank, Cleveland, O., closed their doors. 28-G. W. MacMillen & Co., Pittsburg, Pa., stockbrokers, failed; liabilities, $1,800,000. Jun. 3-Kosclusko Company bank, Warsaw, Ind., closed by state auditor. Jul. 14-National Deposit bank, Philadelphia, Pa., closed by comptroller of currency. 17-Farmers and Merchants' Banking Co., Cleveland, O., failed. 22-Standard on $29,240,000 fine declsion unanimously reversed by United States court of appeals at Chieago. Aug. 6-First National bank, Belle Plaine, Minn., closed by order comptroller of currency; bank was insolvent; President J. G. Lund committed suicide. 25-A. O. Brown & Co., one of largest New York brokerage firms, failed; liabilities over $1,000,000. Sep. 10-A. Booth & Co., largest fish house in country, forced into receiver's hands. Nov. 5-Charles W. Morse and Alfred H. Curtis, great financiers, found guilty of misapplication of funds and falsifying books of National Bank of America, New York. 6-C. W. Morse sentenced to 15 years; Curtis given liberty on suspended sentence. Dec. 7-National exchange bank at Springfield, Mo., closed; excitement caused by effort of W. O. Oldham, cashier of State Savings bank, to shoot President H. B. McDaniel, of Union National bank. 11-Springport, Mich., State Savings bank closed "by bank examiner. 16-Somersworth, N. H., First National bank closed, following discovery of shortage of $85,000. 23-Thomas F. Ryan announced retirement from finance. 26-Henry W. Poor, New York broker, assigned for creditors.


Article from The Farmington Times, January 8, 1909

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Texas saving bank, placed in receiver's hands. 18—John R. Walsh, president Chicago National bank and several railroads, convicted of misappropriating institution's funds. 21—Capital State Bank, Boise, Idaho, suspended. 22—Traders and Mechanics' Bank, Pittsburg, Pa., closed doors. 25—National Bank of North America, New York, closed for liquidation, by order of government. 29—New Amsterdam National bank, capital $1,000,000, and Mechanics and Traders' bank, both of New York, taken in charge by comptroller of currency. 31—Oriental Bank of New York closed doors, following run. Feb. 13—W. B. Ridgely, comptroller of currency, accepted presidency of reorganized National Bank of Commerce, Kansas City, Mo. 26—International and Great Northern Railroad Co., a Gould line, placed in receivers' hands. 27—Financiers E. R. Thomas and O. F. Thomas indicted on charge of mismanagement of funds of Provident Savings Life Assurance society. Mar. 13—John R. Walsh denied new trial; sentenced to five years in federal prison. 16—People's National bank, Aspin, Col., closed. Apr. 1—Pike County Bank and Trust Co., Macomb City, Miss., placed in receiver's hands. 21—Bank of Wauseon, Wauseon, O., closed doors. 24—T. A. McIntyre & Co., with houses in many cities, failed for $1,000,000. May 8—Euclid Avenue Trust Co., Cleveland, O., assigned. 14—Reserve Trust Co., and American Savings bank, Cleveland, O., closed their doors. 28—G. W. MacMillen & Co., Pittsburg, Pa., stockbrokers, failed; liabilities, $1,800,000. Jun. 3—Kosciusko Company bank, Warsaw, Ind., closed by state auditor. 23—Citizens' bank, Dover, Ky., closed doors. Jul. 14—National Deposit bank, Philadelphia, Pa., closed by comptroller of currency. 17—Farmers and Merchants' Banking Co., Cleveland, O., failed. 22—Standard Oil $29,240,000 fine decision unanimously reversed by United States court of appeals at Chicago. Aug. 6—First National bank, Belle Plaine, Minn., closed by order comptroller of currency; bank was insolvent; President J. G. Lund committed suicide. 25—A. O. Brown & Co., one of largest New York brokerage firms, failed; liabilities over $1,000,000. Sep. 10—A. Booth & Co., largest fish house in country, forced into receiver's hands. Oct. 16—Union National bank, Sommerville, Pa., closed by government. Nov. 5—Charles W. Morse and Alfred H. Curtis, great financiers, found guilty of misapplication of funds and falsifying books of National Bank of America, New York. 6—C. W. Morse sentenced to 15 years; Curtis given liberty on suspended sentence. 23—Eldred bank of Eldred, Pa., suspended; capital stock, $100,000. Dec. 7—National exchange bank at Springfield, Mo., closed; excitement caused by effort of W. O. Oldham, cashier of State Savings bank, to shoot President H. B. McDaniel, of Union National bank. 11—Springport, Mich., State Savings bank closed by bank examiner. 16—Somersworth, N. H., First National bank closed, following discovery of shortage of $85,000. 23—Thomas F. Ryan announced retirement from finance. 26—Henry W. Poor, New York broker, assigned for creditors.


Article from Harrisburg Telegraph, October 16, 1918

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Solicitors for Petitioners. NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, Auditors appointed by the Court of Common Pleas of Dauphin County to pass upon the exceptions filed to the Sixth and Final Account of Charles F. Kirschler, Receiver of the Traders and Mechanics Bank of Pittsburgh, Pa., and to make distribution of the amount found to be in the said Receiver's hands to and among those legally entitled thereto (No. 23 Commonwealth Docket, 1908,). will sit for the purpose of their appointment at the law office of Charles C. Stroh, Rooms 409-411 Commonwealth Trust Company Building, No. 222 Market Street, Harrisburg, Pa., on Wednesday, November 6, 1918, at 10 o'clock A. M., at which time and place all persons interested may be present in person or by counsel. CHARLES C. STROH, JOB J. CONKLIN.