10334. Kansas City National Bank (Kansas City, MO)

Bank Information

Episode Type
Suspension → Closure
Bank Type
national
Bank ID
1901
Charter Number
1901
Start Date
July 14, 1893
Location
Kansas City, Missouri (39.100, -94.579)

Metadata

Model
gpt-5-mini
Short Digest
29a7221a

Response Measures

None

Description

Contemporary articles (July 14–16, 1893) report the Kansas City National Bank suspended and taken into charge by the Comptroller/Bank Examiner (Galbreath). A receiver/comptroller was placed in charge and later (1895) a dividend to creditors was paid, indicating permanent closure under receivership rather than reopening.

Events (5)

1. November 27, 1871 Chartered
Source
historical_nic
2. November 13, 1875 Voluntary Liquidation
Source
historical_nic
3. July 14, 1893 Receivership
Newspaper Excerpt
a notice was placed in the window stating it had been placed in the hands of the comptroller of the currency. Bank Examiner Galbreath took charge of the suspended Kansas City National bank this morning . . . placed in hands of a receiver / comptroller of the currency took charge . . . . (contemporary reports).
Source
newspapers
4. July 14, 1893 Suspension
Cause
Government Action
Cause Details
Bank suspended and taken into the hands of the Comptroller of the Currency/Bank Examiner (C. W. Galbreath); notice placed in window that it was in receivership.
Newspaper Excerpt
Just before closing this afternoon the Kansas City National Bank of Kansas City suspended and a notice was placed in the window stating it had been taken charge of by the Comptroller of Currency.
Source
newspapers
5. July 6, 1895 Other
Newspaper Excerpt
A 25 per cent dividend has been sent to creditors of the failed Kansas City National bank.
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (12)

Article from San Antonio Daily Light, July 15, 1893

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THE PEOPLE SWINDLED By More Busted Banks in Kansas City. KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 15.The North Rup bank of Kansas City, Kansas, of which J.S. Chick, of the National bank of Kansas City, Mo., which failed yesterday, was also president, closed its doors this morning. The examiner, Galbreath, took charge of the suspended Kansas City National bank this morning. There was a quiet run on the National Bank of Commerce, as soon as that concern opened for business this morning. In a statement made public yesterdy, the condition of the bank was shown to be in good condition, and the officials assert that they will be able to stand a .long run, which, however, they think will not be necessary. But little excitement prevails, and it is thought the bank will pull through all right, as it ranks with the strongest in the city.


Article from Wheeling Register, July 15, 1893

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CONCERNING BUSINESS AND FINANCE. -PLYMOUTH, IND., July 14.-The private banking firm of Buck & Town has to-day made an assignment to R. B. Oglesbee, together with their hardware stock, the largest in the city. The bank was a small one and the step was taken to protect their depositors, whom they say will be paid in full. PITTSBURG, PA., July 14.-A special from Meadville, Pa., says S. T. Dick, of the banking firm of J. R. Dick & Co., suicided this morning. A heavy run on the bank yesterday caused the act. CINCINNATI, O., July 14.-The Buckeye Cycle Co., at 95 and 27 West Fifth street, this city, failed to-dav. Assets, $81,000; liabilities, $50,000. The cause of the failure is the stringency of the money market. KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 14.-Just before closing this afternoon the Kahsas City National Bank, of Kansas City, suspended and a notice was placed in the window stating it had been taken charge of by the Comptroller of Currency. The bank's capital is $1,000,000. Considerable excitemeat was caused by the suspention as it had been entirely unexpected. The officers of the bank refuse to talk regarding the failure further than to state that the assets would amount somewhere between $2,000,000 and $3,000,000 and the liabilities to $1,800,090. It was considered a sound a bank as any in the southwest. WASHINGTON, July 14.-There has been a daily gain in the gold reserve this week, today's increase being $285,228, which brings the total up to $98,378.369.


Article from The Waco Evening News, July 15, 1893

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BANKS IN KANSAS CITY Two Failed and Others Standing Heavy Runs. A MINING SYNDICATE FAILS A Libel Suit Against a City Cannot be Maintained. Kansas City Banking Troubles. By Associated Press to The News. KANSAS CITY, July 15.-The Northrup bank of Kansas City, of which J. S. Stick of the National bank of Kansas City, Mo., which failed yesterday, was also president, closed its doors this morning. Bank Examiner Galbreath took charge of the suspended Kansas City National bank this morning. There was quite a run on the National Bank of Commerce as soon as that concern opened for business this morning. In a state. ment made yesterday the condition of the bank was shown to be good, and the officials assert that they will be able to stand a long run, which, however, they think will not be necessary. But little excitement prevaile, and it is thought the bank will pull through all right, as it ranks with the strongest in the city The directors of the Bank of Commerce held a meeting " consider the financial situation yester. day. After very careful examining into the condition of the bank the members of the directory signed as agreement individually pledging their entire estate for the security 8 of depositors. There was not a member of the board who hesitated to sign the paper that made him liable for the entire amount of the a deposits held by the bank, 80 great t was their confidence in the bank's e stability. The directorate repre. sents a combined wealth of two o million dollars.


Article from St. Paul Daily Globe, July 16, 1893

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The Daily Record or nanea Failures. LONDON, July 15.-The failure is announced today of Ernest M. E. Fresson, stock and share broker of No. 2 Austin Friars. KANSAS CITY, July 15.-There was a quiet run on the National Bank of Commerce as soon as that concern opened for business this morning. In a statement made yesterday the condition of the bank was shown to be good, and the officers assert they will be able to withstand a long run, which, however, they think will not be necessary. Their statement sh JWS cash on hand $1,141.655, with deposits of $2,977,327, showing more than the 25 per cent reserve law. are talized required at by $2,000,000. They But thought little excite- capi- the ment and it is bank as the bank with the will ranks prevails, pull through strongest. all right, a The directors of the bank held meeting to consider the financial situation yesterday. After very carefully examining into the condition of the bank the members of the directorate signed an agreement individually pledging their entire estates for the security of depositors. There was not a member of who that made him enpaper the board hesitated liable held to for sign by the the the tire amount of deposits bank, SO great was their confidence in its stability. The directorate represents a combined wealth of 82,000,000. KANSAS CITY, July 15.--Bank ExG. W. Galbreath took of the aminer charge suspended which this suspended morning Kansas City National bank, yesterday. CARMI. III., July 15.-The private bank of Hay & Webb, of this place, has made an assignment. The assets are about $215,000 and liabilities about $180,000. At the meeting of the creditors of the insolvent bank held last night, a series of resolutions was adopted, placing the affairs of the bank in the hands of J. R. Webb and a committee of three creditors, Leonard Pyle, James MeClintock and George Clark, to wind up the business. The general opinion is that the creditors will be paid in full. NEW YORK, July 15.-Two hundred thousand ounces of silver were shipped to Europe today on the New York. KANSAS CITY, July 5.-The NorthBanking company closed its doors rup this morning and voluntarily placed itself in charge of State Bank Commissioner Breidenthal. J.S. Chick, president of the National Bank of Kansas City. which suspended yesterday, is also of the Northrup Banking and that fact a on bank this company. president the latter morning. caused run While the of the bank seems fairly officers of the not their assets good, condition to the jeopardize bank by did meetand at 10 The bank has a care ing bank's the doors. run, o'clock surplus closed paid-up the capital of $100,000, with a of Its assets are its liabilities $315,000. It is de$50,000. will $475,000 ultimately believed and be positors and creditors paid in full. The Armourdale (Kan.) bank at No. avenue. susat 3 416 pended Kansas payment Armourdale, o'clock the this hands of afternoon and was placed in Bank Commissioner Breidenthal, of Kansas. The liabilities are $35,000, and the about double consist largely of They assets Seneca, that real amount. estate Kan., security. J. E. Taylor, of was president. The bank had a capital stock of $30,000, and a surplus of $4,500. Thirty days ago it had $55,000 of deposits, but that amount ha4 been reduced one-half. The officers believe the depositors will be paid in full. CINCINNATI, July 15.-Two receivers were appointed for the John Kauffman brewery Saturday morning. The application was made by Mrs. Mary Kauffman, widow of the late John Kauffman, to Judge Wilson. She owned 16,000 shares of the stock. Notes amounting to $60,000 will fall due in August. Owing to the stringency of the money market the company could not realize money to meet them. They claim the assets amount to $600,000, and liabilities to $150,000. Attorney Frank Sheffer and Brewery Manager Emile Schmitt were appoiuted receivers. An effort will be made to effect a settlement, and continue business. CHICAGO, July 15. -The Ladlow Shoe company made an assignment this afternoon. CHICAGO, July 15.-The Boston Foundry company assigned today. Assets $175,000, liabilities $200,000. NEW YORK, July 15.-Will Abeles, manufacturing furrier, made an assignent-today to George Fragner without preference. PEORIA, III., July 15.-The private house of at 1 closed banking its doors William o'clock Oberhouser this afternoon. It was one of the oldest estab-


Article from The Times, July 16, 1893

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RUN ON KANSAS CITY BANKS. The Failure of One Institution Precipitates a General Storm-Bank Failures. KANSAS CITY, MO., July 15.-The failure of the Bank of Kansas City yesterday précipitated runs on three-fourths of the large banks in the city to-day, and Delaware and Ninth streets, the bank streets, were thronged as they have not been In years. Crowds were on every corner and before and around every large bank. At 10 o'clock there were two long double rows of depositors in the Metropolitan and Missouri National Banks. The New York Life building, In which they are located, was thronged. The Metropolitan had two paying tellers at work and the Missouri National had three. All the banks paid out money fast, but the greatest excitement was about the Bank of Commerce, the two named just above, and the First National. The Bank of Commerce had three stalwart policemen before the door, and none except those who had business with the bank were allowed to enter. There had been rumors about the bank, which has a paid-up capital of $2,000,000. for some time, and last night the stockholders, realizing that the institution was in danger, owing to the excitement, signed a pledge passing their estates into the bank's assets. The sum total was about $4,000,000. About noon confidence had been in a large measure restored, and the runs were stopped. except on the Missouri National, which continued slowly. Unless some bank falls the crisis for the Immediate present is passed. STARKVILLE, MISS., July 15.-The First National Bank closed its doors yesterday, as a result of the financial stringency. It is believed that depositors will be paid in full. The bank has a paid up capital of $50,000. CARMI, ILL., July 15.-The old banking-house of Hay & Webb made a general assignment yesterday. The assets are $216,267. and liabilities $180,000. Hay & Webb have been In business for thirtyfive years. The stringency of the money market is the chief cause of the failure. KANSAS CITY, MO., July 15.-The Northrup Bank, of Kansas City, Kansas, of which J. S. Chick, of the National Bank of Kansas City, which failed yesterday, was also president, closed its doors this morning. Bank Examiner C. W. Galbreath took charge of the suspended Kansas City National Bank this morning. There was a run on the National Bank of Commerce as soon as that concern opened for business this morning. In the statement made yesterday the condition of the bank was shown to be good, and the officials assert that they will be able to stand a long run, which, however, they think will not be necessary. But little excitement prevails, and it is thought the bank will pull through all right. as it ranks with the strongest in the city.


Article from Fort Worth Gazette, July 16, 1893

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They Sinn Togethe KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 15.-The Northrup bank of Kansas City, Kansas, of which J. S. Chick of the National bank of Kansas City, Mo which failed yesterday. was also president, closed its doors this morning. Bank Examiner Galbreath took charge of the suspended Kansas City National bank this morning. There was quite a run on the National Bank of Cominerce as soon as that concern opened for business this morning. In a statement made yesterday the condition of the bank was shown to be good. and officers assert that they will be able to stand a long run which. however, they think will not be necessary. But little excitement prevails and it is thought the bank will pull through all right as it ranks with the strongest in the city, The directors of the Bank of Commeree held a meeting to consider the financial situation to-day. After very carefully examining into the condition of the bank, the member of the directory signed an agreement individually pledging their entire estate for the security of depositors. There was not a member of the board who hesitated to sign the paper that made him liable for the entire amount of deposits held by the bank. so great was their confidence in its ability and stability. The directorate represent a combined wealth of $2,000,000.


Article from Richmond Dispatch, July 16, 1893

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Kansas Bank Closes. KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 15.-The North. rup Bank. Kansas City, Kan., of which J. S. Chick, of the National Bank of Kansas City, which failed yesterday. was also president. closed its doors this morning. Bank-Examiner C. W. Galbreath took charge of the suspended Kausas City Na. tional this morning.


Article from The World, July 17, 1893

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Kansas City Bank Suspends. KANSAS CITY, July 5-Just \ before closing hour the Kansas City National Bank of Kansas City suspended and a notice was placed in the window stating it had been placed in the hands of a receiver. The bank's capital $1,000,000. Considerable excitement was caused by the suspension, as it had been entirely unexpected. Its president is J. M, Chick, one of the best known financial men in the West.


Article from Burlington Weekly Free Press, July 20, 1893

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Kansas City National Bank Falls. KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 14.-Just - before closing hour the Kansas City National bank suspended and a notice was placed in the window stating it had been placed in the hands of the comptroller of the currency. The bank's capital is $1,000,000. Its president Is J. S. Chick, one of the best financiers in the West. The officers of the bank state that the assets would amount to somewhere between two and three millions, and the liabilities to $1,800,000. It was considered as sound a bank as any in the Southwest.


Article from Vermont Phœnix, July 21, 1893

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The Week in Business Circles. The commercial agencies report improvement in the business situation, but there are many indications that the storm is not over. The Amoskeag mills at Manchester, N. H., will be shut down during August on account of the congested condition of the market, and 8000 hands will be thrown out of employment. The iron mill operatives and representatives of the amalgamated association have failed to reach an agreement in Pittsburg, Pa., and in the meantime 40,000 workmen in Pennsylvania and Ohio are idle. The property of the Schleisinger syndicate, controlling a dozen large mines in northern Michigan and Wisconsin has been attached. The suspension of the Kansas City national bank of Kansas City, Mo., which had a capital of $1,000,000, caused a dozen other banks in Kansas City and in other places in Kansas to go to the wall. Six large building and loan associations of St. Louis transferred their property Monday. The greatest excitement has been at Denver, Col., where eight banks closed their doors. The People's savings bank, the Rocky Mountain Dime and Dollar and the Colorado savings banks went down Monday. The National bank of Commerce, Commercial national and Union national were unable to meet the demands of depositors Tuesday, and Wednesday the People's national and the German national were also obliged to cease business. The streets of Denver were filled with excited throngs, and special policemen had to be called out for service in the vicinity of the banks. Great indignation was expressed against Gov. Waite, the Populist, it being alleged that his unguarded remarks at the silver convention were the indirect cause of the failures. If the financial situation in other parts of the country brightens, it is hoped that the Denver banks will be able to resume business.


Article from The Madisonian, July 6, 1895

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FINANCE AND TRADE. All the St. Louis car works are hard at work filling orders. Receiver McNulta has filed a petition for an order of sale of the whisky trust properties. A movement is on foot to close down Kentucky distilleries for one year to reduce stocks. A 25 per cent dividend has been sent to creditors of the failed Kansas City National bank. Consul General Smythe says United States trade with Hayti has nearly doubled in the past year. Missouri river rates have been restored to tariff except on business covered by outstanding contracts. LADOR NEWS. St. Louis union barbers have invoked


Article from The Topeka State Journal, December 5, 1907

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DOES NOT HURT. Kansas City Failure Isn't Felt in Topeka. No Local Banks Have Large Deposits There. USED FOR COLLECTION Aggregate Amounts to Only a Few Thousand. Topeka Institutions Allin Excellent Condition. Statements of All of Them Published Today. is no doubt that the Topeka today There in better condition banks they are were when the clearing 28th than rule was adopted on the pubhouse October, as their statements deposits of today prove. Some they are the lished been withdrawn, but belong to the have small accounts which first to take pepole at who any are unusual always condition of in their the alarm banking lack of knowledge world on of account financial matters. seems to be no disposition in Topeka on the There part of the depositors panic-stricken and 13 banks to become of the banks today the business state ents published this city normal. show The that the banks in that there today excellent shape and on hands for the are in abundance of currency business is an purpose of actual The the Commerce transactions. news of the suspension of of KanNational was Bank received of in banking morning cirnumerous and sas cles City in Topeka early private this telegrams caused and through telephone messages and no excitement. well debut little seems surprise to have been circles a in ToThere fined opinion some in time banking past best that condition the institution peka for was the not in strain the brought which upon to withstand the financial conditions adoption of the have it clearing by existed house since rule the the latter part of of October The National Bank used of by Commerce the banks rather of Kansas City as a was collection and agency the loss to Topeka as a depository will not amount at to Topeka than bankers few thousand dollars which than a Topeka banks in the most. small the institution as the financial their have Kansas more carried City The deposits flurry in funds past the an have used for withdrawing will find at excuse the bank examiner bank which is a and one Topeka City institution. least creditor of the Kansas involved amounts collec- to though the hundred sum dollars; a a few erday. tion but made All late in Cheerful yesterd Mood. are not averse a The bankers of Topeka suspension of the discussing institution. the They are to Kansas City opinion that the affect closing the of R unit bank in their will in no this way city. J. banking the interests president in of the Bank of To- of peka, Mulvane, said: reason for a feeling as to "There is no Topeka bankers City suspenthe on concern the result among of institutions the Kansas in this city as were far sion as I of can the see. banks in this extent city and at None to any tied great up by the thousand suspenmost, depositors the amount money to but a few bucket when sion dollars, will not a drop resources in the of the the banks total compared to For the that matter from Topeka it in Topeka the deposits off as a total of all of could be charged not be felt, institution though is banks and it would that the out. is solvent my and will that in we should own banks outstandingossible reserv and that the past loss "It is opinion natural time in our pay is just get month what our in as fast as doing for our reserve As have been is that low point. we the result at a very not been a and City is there has the far as I of suspension City since the The a today particle Kansas can known. x citement see as about collection has some bank been city generally uly used more of Topeka deposit for and has been by bankers a bank of accounts for agency time rather large than measure carried there at time W. Freeman. bank, said: the Kansas this the small in a reserves vice president "There of this the in Merchants F. National possibility affect that banking hardly a will As I nderstand city City in any the banks in the the have and the which Topeka is situation suspension Institution carried way. deposits them in withdrawn this enor- Kan- loss City amount all. The Bank sas the larger light if any made at past by the 40 days and loss the small. of mous will indicate be guidations that will during its in assets all the probabilities are good be W. Expected Snyder, president the said: Failure. failure 'Topeka of the and To- has if C. State bank, in this are hit light and have been peka fortunate its banking will be institutions of us hardly any of the loss Most been afloat at all mentioning.com have who had deworth heard rumors time Institution and those have governed for some in the cashier There of the William bank said: to Topeka which posits Phemselves Savings Macferran, belonging Commerce is it banks State but little in money the pay ayment Bank of this it will morning not affair be and is a lost suspended my the that tintortunate a failure... In my of and and is another to death is that was not talked instance its assets by I bank time. opinion where a bank and I feel examiner, that to pay its will off enemies all enable claims Knowles. the in full, in ident of the Edwin