gpt-5-mini (chosen from majority vote of a three-model LLM ensemble)
Short Digest
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Response Measures
Capital injected
Description
Capital National experienced a run after the nearby Capital Trust failure and was merged into Merchants' National, ending its independent operations.
Events (5)
1.February 24, 1906Chartered
Source
historical_nic
2.May 3, 1924Run
Cause
Local Banks
Cause Details
Run was triggered by the closing/failure of the Capital Trust & Savings Bank in the same building.
Measures
Boards voted to merge Capital National with Merchants' National Bank to assume all deposit liabilities and protect depositors.
Newspaper Excerpt
Closing of the bank caused a run on the Capital National bank which is in the same building.
Source
newspapers
3.May 5, 1924Other
Newspaper Excerpt
Merger of the latter with the Merchants National bank of St. Paul ... Merchants' National bank assumes all deposit liabilities of the Capital National Bank.
Source
newspapers
4.May 5, 1924Suspension
Cause
Local Banks
Cause Details
Merger/takeover executed to protect depositors after runs caused by the Capital Trust failure; Capital National ceased independent operations.
Newspaper Excerpt
As a result ... the Merchants' National Bank assumes all deposit liabilities of the Capital National Bank. All banking operations will be conducted from the office of the Merchants' National Bank.
Source
newspapers
5.August 30, 1924Voluntary Liquidation
Source
historical_nic
Newspaper Articles (13)
1.May 4, 1924Sunday Times SignalZanesville, OH
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DROP IN LAND VALUES HITS ST. PAUL BANK
Institution With Deposits of Five Million Closed Because of "Frozen Assets"; Merger of Two Largest Banks In City to Follow; Heavy Run Follows the Failure
St. Paul, May 3.—Two of the larger banks in St. Paul may be merged as a result of the closing of the Capital Trust and Savings bank of St. Paul today by J. Veigel, state superintendent of banks. The report of the merger emanated from a meeting of the leading bankers of the city tonight.
The Capital Trust had a capital of $500,000 and deposits of $5,000,000. It was ordered closed because of "frozen assets" in the form of North Dakota and Montana mortgages, Mr. Veigel said.
Closing of the bank caused a run on the Capital National bank which is in the same building. There is no direct financial connection between the two institutions. When the Capital National closed after its regular business today there was a long line of depositors waiting to withdraw their savings. It is not thought the run will affect that institution as officials announced tonight they would continue to do business as usual next week.
A statement issued by J. L. Mitchell, president of the Capital Trust bank said "that because of the general depression in land values it has been impossible to make collections on these mortgages.
"A large number of foreclosures has been necessary with the result that the bank has acquired a large amount of land which is a frozen asset at the present time.
"If the bank could dispose of these assets for close to the normal value it would be able to pay its liabilities in full."
2.May 4, 1924Evening StarWashington, DC
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TWO ST. PAUL BANKS MAY CONSOLIDATE Merger May Result From Collapse of Capital Trust-Frozen Assets Blamed for Crash. ST. PAUL, May 3.-Two of the larger banks in St. Paul may be merged as a result of the closing of the Capital Trust and Savings Bank of St. Paul today by J. Veigel, state superintendent of banks. The report of the merger emanated from a meeting of the leading bankers of the city tonight. The Capital Trust had a capital of $500,000 and deposits of $5,000,000. It was ordered closed because of "frozen assets in the form of North Dakota and Montana mortgages, Mr. Veigel said Closing of the bank caused à run on the Capital National Bank, which is in the same building. There is no direct financial connection between the two institutions. When the Capital National closed after its regular business today there was a long line of depositors waiting to withdraw their savings. It is not thought the run will affect that institution, as officials announced tonight they would continue to do business as usual next week. General Depression Blamed. A statement issued by J. L. Mitchell, president of the Capital Trust Bank, said that "because of the general depression in land values it has been impossible to make collections on these mortgages." "A large number of foreclosures has been necessary with the result that the bank has acquired a large amount of land which is a frozen asset at the present time. "If the bank could dispose of these assets for close to normal value it would be able to pay its liabilities in full.
3.May 4, 1924The La Crosse TribuneLa Crosse, WI
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CLOSING OF ST. PAUL BANK STARTS RUN ON AFFILIATED BANK
ST. PAUL, Minn.—Leading bankers of the city met here Saturday night to discuss the situation brought about by the closing of the Capital Trust & Savings bank of St. Paul, which had deposits of $5,000,000. It was reported merger of two of the larger banks in the city was under consideration.
The Capital Trust was ordered closed by A. J. Veigel, state superintendent of banks, because of "frozen assets" in the form of Montana and North Dakota mortgages.
Closing of the Capital Trust bank caused a run on the Capital National bank, which is in the same building. There is direct financial connection between the two institutions. The Capital National announced that it would continue to do business "as usual" next week.
4.May 4, 1924Zanesville Times SignalZanesville, OH
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DROP IN LAND VALUES HITS ST. PAUL BANK
Institution With Deposits of Five Million Closed Because of "Frozen Assets"; Merger of Two Largest Banks In City to Follow; Heavy Run Follows the Failure
St. Paul, May 3.—Two of the larger banks in St. Paul may be merged as a result of the closing of the Capital Trust and Savings bank of St. Paul today by J. Veigel, state superintendent of banks. The report of the merger emanated from a meeting of the leading bankers of the city tonight.
The Capital Trust had a capital of $500,000 and deposits of $5,000,000. It was ordered closed because of "frozen assets" in the form of North Dakota and Montana mortgages, Mr. Veigel said.
Closing of the bank caused a run on the Capital National bank which is in the same building. There is no direct financial connection between the two institutions. When the Capital National closed after its regular business today there was a long line of depositors waiting to withdraw their savings. It is not thought the run will affect that institution as officials announced tonight they would continue to do business as usual next week.
A statement issued by J. L. Mitchell, president of the Capital Trust bank said "that because of the general depression in land values it has been impossible to make collections on these mortgages.
"A large number of foreclosures has been necessary with the result that the bank has acquired a large amount of land which is a frozen asset at the present time.
"If the bank could dispose of these assets for close to the normal value it would be able to pay its liabilities in full."
5.May 4, 1924Zanesville Times SignalZanesville, OH
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DROP IN LAND VALUES HITS ST. PAUL BANK
Institution With Deposits of Five Million Closed Because of "Frozen Assets"; Merger of Two Largest Banks In City to Follow; Heavy Run Follows the Failure
St. Paul, May 5.—Two of the larger banks in St. Paul may be merged as a result of the closing of the Capital Trust and Savings bank of St. Paul today by J. Veigel, state superintendent of banks. The report of the merger emanated from a meeting of the leading bankers of the city tonight.
The Capital Trust had a capital of $500,000 and deposits of $5,000,000. It was ordered closed because of "frozen assets" in the form of North Dakota and Montana mortgages, Mr. Veigel said.
Closing of the bank caused a run on the Capital National bank which is in the same building. There is no direct financial connection between the two institutions. When the Capital National closed after its regular business today there was a long line of depositors waiting to withdraw their savings. It is not thought the run will affect that institution as officials announced tonight they would continue to do business as usual next week.
A statement issued by J. L. Mitchell, president of the Capital Trust bank said "that because of the general depression in land values it has been impossible to make collections on these mortgages.
"A large number of foreclosures has been necessary with the result that the bank has acquired a large amount of land which is a frozen asset at the present time.
"If the bank could dispose of these assets for close to the normal value it would be able to pay its liabilities in full."
6.May 5, 1924The Merrill Daily HeraldMerrill, WI
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BANK MERGER IS ANNOUNCED
CAPITAL NATIONAL BANK OF ST. PAUL COMBINES WITH WEYERHAUSER INSTITUTION
St. Paul, Minn. May 5.—Endangered by the failure of the Capital Trust and Savings Bank, Saturday, depositors in the Capital National Bank, a sister institution, were guaranteed protection today by a Merger of the latter with the Merchants National bank of St. Paul.
John L. Mitchell, former member of the Federal Reserve board and head of the two capital institutions, said the Capital National was in an exceptionally strong cash position, but directors felt a Merger with the Merchants National at this time was the best means of fully protecting depositors. A heavy run on the Capital National was anticipated this morning, since the Capital Trust closed its doors Saturday.
Deposits of the Merchants National bank, known as the Weyerhauser bank because the Pioneer Lumber King of Wisconsin and Minnesota established it, now total more than $50,000,000. Officers and directors of the Merchants remain the same.
The Merger in no way involves the Capital Trust and Savings bank, which failed, having $5,000,000 deposits.
R. C. Lilly is president of the Merchants National and George H. Prince chairman.
7.May 5, 1924Evening StarWashington, DC
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BANKS PLAN MERGER TO AID DEPOSITORS St. Paul Institutions Consolidate to Avert Possible Run by Alarmed Patrons. By the Associated Press. ST. PAUL, Minn., May 5.-A move to protect interests of depositors of the Capital National Bank of St. Paul from a possible run was taken last night when the boards of directors of the Merchants' National Bank and the Capital National Bank voted to merge. Announcement of the action said: "As a result of action taken by the boards of directors of the Capital National Bank and the Merchants' National Bank the Merchants' National Bank assumes all deposit liabilities of the Capital National Bank. All banking operations will be conducted from the office of the Merchants' National Bank." The Capital National was in the same building as the Capital Trust and Savings Bank, which was closed Saturday by the state superintendent of banks because of "frozen assets." The Capital Trust had deposits of $5,000,000. Closing of the Capital Trust started a run on the Capital National, although the two had no financial connection. With the more than $12,000,000 in deposits of the Capital National the Merchants' will have $40,000,000 in deposits.
8.May 5, 1924New Britain HeraldNew Britain, CT
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BIG BANKS MERGE -Capital National Bank of St. Paul Joins With Merchants Bank to Proteet its Depositors. St. Paul, May 5.-A move to protect the interests of depositors of the Capital National Bank of St. Paul from a possible run was taken last night when the board of directors of the Merchants' National bank and the Capital National voted to merge. Announcement of the action said: "As a result of action taken by the boards of directors of the Capital National band and the Merchants' Nation bank. the Merchants' National bank assumes all deposit liabilities of the Capital National bank. All banking operations will be conducted from the office of the Merchants' National bank The Capital National was in the same building at the Capital Trust and Savings bank, which was closed Saturday by the state superintendent of banks, because of "frozen assets." The Capital Trust had deposits of $5,000,000. Closing of the Capital Trust started a run on the Capital National, although the two had no financial connection. With the more than $12,000,000 in depostis of the Capital National, the Merchants wilf have $10,000,000 in deposits.
9.May 5, 1924The Oshkosh NorthwesternOshkosh, WI
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DEPOSITORS PROTECTED BY MERGER OF BANKS AT CITY OF ST. PAUL
(By United Press.)
St. Paul, Minn. — Endangered by the failure of the Capital Trust and Savings bank, Saturday, depositors in the Capital National bank, a sister institution, were guaranteed protection today by a merger of the latter with the Merchants National bank of St. Paul.
John L. Mitchell, former member of the federal reserve board, and head of the two capital institutions, said the Capital National was in an exceptionally strong cash position, but directors felt a merger with the Merchants National at this time was the best means of fully protecting depositors. A heavy run on the Capital National was anticipated this morning, since the Capital Trust closed its doors Saturday.
Deposits of the Merchants National bank, known as the Weyerhauser bank because that pioneer lumber king of Wisconsin and Minnesota established it, now total more than $50,000,000. Officers and directors of the Merchants remain the same.
The merger in no way involves the Capital Trust and Savings bank, which failed, having $5,000,000 deposits.
R. C. Lilly is president of the Merchants National and George H. Prince, chairman.
10.May 5, 1924News-RecordNeenah, WI
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MERGER OF BANKS IS EFFECTED TO GUARD PATRONS
St. Paul, Minn.—Endangered by the failure of the Capital Trust and Savings bank Saturday, depositors in the Capital National bank, a sister institution, were guaranteed protection today by a merger of the latter with the Merchants' National bank of St. Paul.
John L. Mitchell, former member of the federal reserve board and head of the two capital institutions, said the Capital National was in an exceptionally strong cash position, but directors felt a merger with the Merchants' National at this time was the best means of fully protecting depositors. A heavy run on the Capital National was anticipated this morning since the Capital Trust closed its doors Saturday.
Deposits of the Merchants' National bank, known as Weyerhaeuser bank, because that pioneer lumber king of Wisconsin and Minnesota established it, now totals more than 40 million dollars. Officers and directors of the Merchants' remained the same.
LATTER BANK HAS DEPOSITS OF OVER FORTY MILLION
(By United Press)
St. Paul, May 5.—Endangered by the failure of the Capital Trust and Savings bank, the depositors in the Capital National bank, a sister institution, were guaranteed protection today by a merger of the latter with the Merchants National bank of St. Paul.
John D. Mitchell, former member of the federal reserve board and head of the other capital institution, said the Capital National was in an especially strong cash position, but directors felt a merger with the Merchants National bank at this time was the best means of fully protecting depositors.
A heavy run on the Capital National was anticipated this morning since the Capital Trust closed its doors Saturday.
Deposits of the Merchants National bank, known as the Weyerhaeuser bank because that pioneer lumber king of Wisconsin and Minnesota established it, now total more than $40,000,000. Officers and directors of the Merchants remained the same.
The merger in no way involves the Capital Trust and Savings bank which failed, having $5,000,000 deposits.
R. C. Lilly is president of the Merchants National and George A. Price is chairman.
12.May 7, 1924The Daily WorkerNew York, Chicago, NY
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St. Paul Banks In Panic Over Failure Of Capital Trust St. Paul, Minn. May 6.-Endangered by the failure of the Capital Trust and Savings bank Saturday, depositors in the Capital National Bank, a sister institution, were guaranted protection today by a merger of the latter with the Merchants National Bank of St. Paul. John L. Mitchell, former member of the Federal Reserve Board, and head of the two capital institutions, said the Capital National was in an exceptionally strong cash position, but directors felt a merger with the Merchants National at this time was the best means of fully protecting depositors. The merger in no way involves the Capital Trust and Savings bank which failed, having $5,000,000 deposits.
Defunct Bank's Head Made Reserve Agent J. R. Mitchell, Former Presi. dent Trust Company Which Failed, Gets Important Federal Post. Washington, D. C.-John R. Mithell, of St. Paul, recently appointed by President Coolidge to be Federal Reserve Agent and chairman of the board of directors of the Ninth District Federal Reserve Bank, Minneapolis, is remembered by many hundreds of farmers in the Northwest as president of the Capital Trust and Savings Bank, which failed on May 4 last. The failure of this bank caused heavy losses to its depositors and stockholders. At the time its doors were ordered closed it had deposits of ,000,000. Its capital was $500,000. The collapse of the Capital Trust concern started "runs" on other banks in St. Paul and for a time threatened the stability of the Capital National Bank, of which also Mitchell was president. The Capital Trust & Savings Bank had operated for many years with a large portion of its funds invested in first mortgages on agricultural lands Because of the heavy decline in the value of these lands, following the ruinous decrease in the prices of agricultural products during the Harding-Coolidge administration, it was impossible for the bank to make collections of either principal or interest from many of its borrowers. President Mitchell himself attrib uted the bank's failure to this exensive holding of "frozen" assets. Opposed Present Reserve System Mitchell's appointment by President Coolidge is by many regarded as a reward for his efforts to organize farmers for the Republican ticket. In 1913, when the bill to create the Federal Reserve System was pending, the Wilson administration fought for the plan to establish twelve regional banks instead of a central bank. Big financial interests in New York urged the central bank and relentlessly opposed the regional system. They were accused of attempting to get one bank in New York because they could more easily control one than twelve. Mitchell was active in the fight for the central bank and against the regional bank, notwithstanding that the bankers of Minnesota had indorsed the regional plan. He was in Washington frequently during the autumn of 1913 when the opposition to the bill was strongest. A month after President Harding took office Mitchell was appointed a member of the Federal Reserve Board for a term of ten years. He resigned on May 12, 1923. Recently he was promoting the McNary-Haugen bill at a time when President Coolidge was reported as opposing it.
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