Aberdeen Bank (Aberdeen, WA)

Episode Information

Episode UID
8810999991140
Episode Type
Suspension โ†’ Closure
Bank Type
trust
Bank ID
881099999 hash
Start Date
December 5, 1894
Location
Aberdeen, Washington (46.975, -123.816)

Metadata

Model
gpt-5-mini (chosen from majority vote of a three-model LLM ensemble)
Short Digest
c040d03d3b3825bf

Response Measures

None

Events (3)

1. December 5, 1894 Suspension
Cause
Bank Specific Adverse Info
Cause Details
Bank described as failed/closed and in hands of assignees, indicating insolvency/financial failure
Newspaper Excerpt
The Aberdeen Bank Failure. ABERDEEN, Dec. 5.-[Special.]-Assignees France and Eiston are still in charge of the closed Aberdeen bank
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newspapers
2. December 6, 1894 Receivership
Newspaper Excerpt
Receiver of the Aberdeen Bank. ABERDEES, Dec. 6.-[Special.-James P. Carson ... was appointed this afternoon ... to be receiver of the suspended Aberdeen bank.
Source
newspapers
3. December 30, 1894 Other
Newspaper Excerpt
Dr. W. P. Book, President of the suspended Aberdeen (Wash.) Bank, was arrested here to-night on a charge of perjuring himself.
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (20)

Article from The Seattle Post-Intelligencer, December 6, 1894

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The Aberdeen Bank Failure. ABERDEEN, Dec. 5.-[Special.]-Assignees France and Eiston are still in charge of the closed Aberdeen bank, but a faction bitterly opposed to the late management, by whom the present assignees were named, is working for their removal and the appointment of a receiver instead. Today their application to the superior court for & receiver comes up for hearing, and the result is awaited with much interest.


Article from The Seattle Post-Intelligencer, December 7, 1894

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Receiver of the Aberdeen Bank. ABERDEES, Dec. 6.-[Special.-James P. Carson, late cashier of the First National bank of Montesano, which institution surrendered its charter several months ago, was appointed this afternoon, by Superior Judge Irwin, to be receiver of the suspended Aberdeen bank. His bond as receiver is $25,000. The bond is being signed tonight. Receiver Carson assumes control tomorrow morning. He is an experienced banker, with a splendid reputation, and will wind up the affairs of this bank in the most approved fashion.


Article from Aberdeen Herald, December 13, 1894

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Reductions all over the house at Kaufman's. Come before the date closes. The Bank Case. The matter of the appointment of the receiver for the Aberdeen bank was heard by Judge Irwin Tuesday, upon the appeal to the supreme court. The contention is whether the court had a right to appoint a receiver, after the assignees were in possession, and before a trial was had upon the merits of the case, and if so whether this appointment would be final, and it is upon these grounds that an appeal was taken. Nearly all the lawyers in the county were engaged in the trial, or were present as spectators, and the case was ably presented on both sides. After hearing the arguments the judge allowed the appeal and accepted the bonds. Pending the appeal trial will be had on the original motion, and should the result be in favor of the assignees the receivership question will be settled.


Article from The Record-Union, December 31, 1894

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A Bank President Arrested. SEATTLE, Dec. 30.-Dr. W. P. Book, President of the suspended Aberdeen (Wash.) Bank, was arrested here to-night on a charge of perjuring himself. It is claimed that Book's personal property was listed to the County Assessor as the bank's property, and that the bank thus paid taxes on Book's property.


Article from The Herald, December 31, 1894

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A Banker Arrested. SEATTLE. Wn., Dec. 30-Dr. W. P. Book, president of the suspended Aberdeen, Wn., bank, was arreated here tonight on a charge of perjury. It is claimed that Book's personal property was listed to the county assessor as the bank's property, and that the bank thus paid taxes on Book's property.


Article from Deseret Evening News, December 31, 1894

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Arrested for Perjury, SEATTLE, Wash., Dec. 31.-Dr. W P. Book, president of the suspended Aberdeen, Wash., bank, has been arrested on a charge 01 perjury. It is claimed that Book's personal property was listed to the county assessor as the bank's property, and that the bank thus paid taxes on Book's property.


Article from The Morning Call, December 31, 1894

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Another Banker in Trouble. SEATTLE, Dec. 30.-Dr. W. P. Book, president of the suspended Aberdeen (Wash.) bank, was arrested here to-night on a charge of perjury. It is claimed that Book's personal property was listed to the County Assessor as the bank's property, and that the bank thus paid taxes on Book's property.


Article from St. Paul Daily Globe, January 1, 1895

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Book's Great Scheme. SEATTLE, Wash., Dec. 31.-Dr. W.P. Book, president of the suspended Aberdeen, Wash., bank, has been arrested upon a charge of perjury. It is claimed that Book's personal property was listed to the county assessor as the bank's property, and that the bank thus paid taxes on Book's property.


Article from The Madison Daily Leader, January 2, 1895

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Bank President Arrested. SEATTLE, Wash., Jan. 1.-Dr. W. P. Book, president of the suspended Aberdeen (Wash.) bank, has been arrested upon a charge of perjury. It is claimed that Book's personal property was listed to the county assessor as the bank's property, and that the bank thus paid taxes on Book's property.


Article from Bismarck Weekly Tribune, January 4, 1895

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Bank President Arrested. SEATTLE, Wash., Jan. 1.-Dr. W.P. Book, president of the suspended Aberdeen (Wash.) bank, has been arrested upon a charge of perjury. It is claimed that Book's personal property was listed to the county assessor as the bank's property, and that the bank thus paid taxes on Book's property.


Article from The Washington Bee, January 5, 1895

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Arrested for Perjury. Seattle, Wash., Dec. 31.-Dr. W. P. Brooke, president of the suspended Aberdeen (Wash.) bank, has been arrested, charged with perjury. It is claimed that his personal property is listed with the assessor as the bank's property and that the bank paid the taxes.


Article from The Washington Bee, January 12, 1895

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Arrested for Perjury. Seattle, Wash., Dec. 31.-Dr. W. P. Brooke, president of the suspended Aberdeen (Wash.) bank, has been arrested, charged with perjury. It is claimed that his personal property is listed with the assessor as the bank's property and that the bank paid the taxes.


Article from The Washington Bee, January 19, 1895

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Arrested for Perjury. Seattle, Wash., Dec. 31.-Dr. W. P. Brooke, president of the suspended Aberdeen (Wash.) bank, has been arrested, charged with perjury. It is claimed that his personal property is listed with the assessor as the bank's property and that the bank paid the taxes.


Article from Aberdeen Herald, February 28, 1895

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The Aberdeen Bank. The affairs of the Aberdeen bank are shaping themselves so that a settlement will probably be had soon. Eugene France has been appointed joint receiver with J. P. Carson, and went up to Montesano this morning to file his bond. The business of the bank will now be settled as rapidly as possible.


Article from Aberdeen Herald, February 13, 1896

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SUPERIOR COURT PROCEEDINGS. Week ending February 8: In TO estate of Joseph Bauer, deceased. Action of administrator in compounding debt approved. Edw. Moir vs. Ellen Lyon et al.-Default of Ellen Lyon entered. Herman Chapin vs. J. R. BairstowJudgment for plaintiff. Receivers Aberdeen Bank vs. A. J. Kroenert-W. P. Book fined $25 for failing to appear as witness. Hattie C. Hull vs. W. D. Hull-Divorce granted. Washington Publishing Co. vs. I. W. Mason-Motion for new trial overruled. S. J. LeRoy et al. vs. W. D. Mack et al.-Attorney fee of $10 stricken from cost bill. V. Wattier ys. F. D. Arnold et al.-Default of J. C. Phelon and H. H. Carter entere 1.


Article from Elmore Bulletin, May 13, 1896

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Washington. There is much inquiry throughout the Yakima country for beef cattle. Seattle has contracted for the feeding of city prisoners at 9_cents a meal. Many small thefts have been committed at social entertainments in Olympia recently. The eighth annual session of the state grange of the Patrons of Husbandry will convene in Vancouver June 2. At least 200 people have passed through Pomeroy, on the way to Northern Idaho this year. Many of them come from southern Idaho. The receivers of the I - Aberdeen bank, have wiped out over $30,000 of the bank's indebtedness, leaving only about $4,000 more to pay off. The contract for keeping "the county poor of Walla Walla has been awarded to L. L. Hunt, for $1,700. The poor will now be housed at Lakeside. The total receipts of the Spokane city water works for the three months of 1895 were $14,038.40, and in 1896,


Article from Aberdeen Herald, June 4, 1896

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SUPERIOR COURT PROCEEDINGS. For week ending May 30: S. Benn vs. A. Damitio et al-Motion to vacate judgment denied. In re assignment of W. G. HopkinsElection of Frank I. Blodgett confirmed. D. W. Dineen vs. Alex Polson et alDemurrer to complaint sustained. Jas. Gleason, sr., vs. J. A. Kelley et al -Geo. D. Schofield appointed guardian at litem. Bond of F. G. Foster, administrator of estate of Annie G. Foster, approved. C. W. Wappenstein vs. Aberdeen Bank-Receivers' petition to sell real estate granted. N. G. Kaufman was appointed guardian of Hulda Kaufman. David Whittington vs. Alvaretta Whittington-Divorce granted. NEW CASES FILED. Sarah Bear vs. S. W. Bear-Divorce.


Article from Aberdeen Herald, June 11, 1896

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to carry passengers from the harbor towns on that occasion for one fare for the round trip. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Carson will return to Montesano next week, the business of the Aberdeen Bank, of which Mr. Carson is a receiver, being nearly closed up. At the school election held yesterday the present incumbents, C. N. Byles and H. M. Sutton, were elected director and clerk respectively, without opposition.


Article from The Seattle Post-Intelligencer, August 15, 1900

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DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS. Defunct Aberdeen Bank will Pay in Full and Have Surplus, Special Dispatch to the Post-Intelligencer. ABERDEEN, Aug. 14.=In a few days the last of the assets of the defunct Aberdeen Bank will be converted Into cash and a final distribution made to the stockholders. The bank went into the hands of a receiver nearly six years ago, and has been in the process of liquidation ever since. The expense of the receivership is said to be $14,000. All indebtedness has been paid. and there will remain a dividend of about 10 per cent. to the stockholders.


Article from Aberdeen Herald, August 18, 1904

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NEW CASES State vs Chas Larson et al. Trespass. Wheeler Bros vs Chas Matteus. Fore-closure mortgage. Edna P Price vs Ross A Price. Divorce. E L Koehler vs City of Aberdeen. In-junction from purchase of real estate. M R Sherwood vs The Aberdeen Bank. Temporary restraining order and ap-pointment of receiver. Henry Richards vs Western Lumber Co. Damages. D J Manning vs T Wygant. Fore-closure tax lien.