10288. Bank of Westport (Kansas City, MO)

Bank Information

Episode Type
Run → Suspension → Closure
Bank Type
state
Start Date
December 1, 1896
Location
Kansas City, Missouri (39.100, -94.579)

Metadata

Model
gpt-5-mini
Short Digest
998a9193

Response Measures

Full suspension

Other: Made assignment for benefit of creditors (closure).

Description

Multiple articles (dated Dec 1–2, 1896) report a run on the Bank of Westport triggered by the failure of the Missouri National Bank (a correspondent). The Westport bank suspended and made an assignment for the benefit of creditors / closed its doors, indicating permanent closure rather than a temporary suspension.

Events (3)

1. December 1, 1896 Other
Newspaper Excerpt
After making an assignment for the benefit of its creditors. The assets aggregate $32,000; liabilities, $20,000.
Source
newspapers
2. December 1, 1896 Run
Cause
Correspondent
Cause Details
Run triggered by failure of the Missouri National Bank, with which Westport kept its account (loss of correspondent/clearing funds).
Measures
None reported to stem the run prior to closure; bank soon suspended and made assignment for benefit of creditors.
Newspaper Excerpt
The failure of the Missouri National bank caused a run on the Westport bank.
Source
newspapers
3. December 1, 1896 Suspension
Cause
Correspondent
Cause Details
Management suspended/payments and made an assignment for creditors after the run caused by the Missouri National Bank's failure.
Newspaper Excerpt
The Bank of Westport ... suspended this morning for the benefit of its creditors. ... closed its doors last evening, after making an assignment for the benefit of its creditors.
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (9)

Article from The Times, November 27, 1896

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Another Bank Suspends. Kansas City, Dec. 2.-The Bank of Westport, which kept its account with the Missouri National bank, which failed Monday, suspended Tuesday morning for the benefit of its creditors. The failure of the Missouri National bank caused a run on the Westport bank Monday, and fearing another "un Tuesday, it was decided to close.


Article from Santa Fe Daily New Mexican, December 1, 1896

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Bank of Westport Fails. Kaneas City, Dec. 1.-The bank of Westport, which kept its accounts with the Missouri National, which failed yesterday, suspended this morning for the benefit of its creditors. The failure of the Missouri National caused a run on the Westport bank. The assets are placed at $31,500; the liabilities about $20,000. Cashier Edward F. Phillips expressed the opinion that' the depositors would be paid in full.


Article from Deseret Evening News, December 1, 1896

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Another Bank Closes. KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dec. 1.-The Bank of Westport, which kept an account with the Missouri National, which failed yesterday, suspended this morning for thebe efit of the creditors. The failure of the Missouri National caused a run on the Westport bank. The assets are placed at $31,500$ liabilities about $20,000. The assets include $27,500 securite and bills receivable and $1,200 cash. Cashier Edward F. Phillips ex. preased the opinion that the depositors will be paid in full.


Article from The Daily Ardmoreite, December 2, 1896

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Westport Bank Suspended. Kansas City, Mo., Dec. 1.-The Bank of Westport, which kept its account with the Missouri National bank, which failed yesterday. suspended this morning for the benefit of its creditors. The failure of the Missouri National caused a run on the Westport bank and, fearing another run today. it was decided to close. Assets are placed at $31,500 and liabilities at about $20,000.


Article from The San Francisco Call, December 2, 1896

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Article Text

Closed by a Kun. KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dec. 1.-The Bank of Westport, Mo., closed its doors last evening, after making an assignment for the benefit of its creditors. There was a run on the bank just before it closed. Its capital is $10,000. The assets aggregate $32,000; liabilities, $20,000. The failure of the Missouri National Bank in this city was the cause of the run.


Article from The Copper Country Evening News, December 2, 1896

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Another Bank Suspends. Kansas City, Dec. .-The Bank of Westport, which kept its account with the Missouri National bank, which failed Monday, suspended Tuesday morning for the benefit of its creditors. The failure of the Missouri National bank caused a run on the Westport bank Monday, and fearing another run Tuesday. it was decided to close.


Article from The Roanoke Daily Times, December 2, 1896

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ANOTHER BROKEN BANK. Kansas City, Mo., Dec. "1.-The Bank of Westport, which kept its account with the Missouri National Bank, has suspended. The failure of the Missouri National caused a run on the Westport Bank, and fearing another run to-day it was decided to close. The assets are placed at $31,500; the liabilities at $20,000.


Article from San Antonio Daily Light, December 2, 1896

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CAUGHT IN THE CRASH. Kansas City, Mo., Dec. 1.-The bank of Westport, which kept its account with the Missouri National bank, which failed yesterday, suspended this morning for the benefit of its creditors. The failure of the Missouri National bank caused a run on the Westport bank and fearing another run today it decided to close. The assets are placed at $315,000; liabilities at about $200,000.


Article from The True Northerner, December 9, 1896

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Another Bank Suspends. Kansas City, Dec. 2.-The Bank of Westport, which kept its account with the Missouri National bank, which failed Monday, suspended Tuesday morning for the benefit of its creditors. The failure of the Missouri National bank caused a run on the Westport bank Monday, and fearing another run Tuesday, it was decided to close.