National Bank - Asheville, NC

1. October 23, 1897 The Indianapolis Journal Indianapolis, IN

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Another Asheville Bank Closed. ASHEVILLE, N. C., Oct. 22.-The National Bank of Asheville has closed its doors. This leaves but one bank here. As soon as the announcement of the closing of the bank was circulated a run was begun on the Battery Park Bank. The Battery Park had $75,000 cash at the last showing, and that amount cannot all be paid out before the usual hour for closing. The bank will have $100,000 cash here by to-morrow morning, when the scare will probably be over. The run on the Battery Park Bank stopped about 2 p. m., leaving more money in bank that when it opened this morning. The statement of the National Bank is to the effect that inability to make collections was the cause of the failure and that it is probable the assets will be sufficient to. pay all depositors.

2. October 23, 1897 The Norfolk Virginian Norfolk, VA

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BANK SHUT UP. Asheville, N. C., Oct. 22.-The National Bank. of Ashville, has closed its doors. This leaves but one bank here. As soon as the announcement was circulated a run was begun on the Battery Park Bank. Up to 1 P. m. more money had been taken in than paid out. The Battery Park Bank stopped about 2 p. m., leaving more money in the think than when it opened this morning. The statement of the National Bank is to the effect that inability to make collections was the cause of the failure, and that it is probable the assets will be suificlent to pay all depositors.

3. October 23, 1897 The News & Observer Raleigh, NC

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ANOTHER BANK FAILS The National Bank of Asheville Closes Its Doors. BANK THIRD FAILURE THE CLOSING CAUSED A RUN OF THE REMAINING BANK. BATTERY PARK BANK MET THE DEMAND Officers of the National Bank of Asheville Claim That With Prudent Management and Time All the Depositors Can be Paid in Full. Asheville, N. C., Oct. 22.-(Special)The National Bank of Asheville two hours after opening this morning closed its doors. Soon afterwards the following appeared on the door: "October 22nd, 11:30 a. m. It being apparent that it is impossible owing to inability of the bank to collect its assets, and to the steady withdrawal of deposits to carry on the business of the bank with fairness to the creditors and shareholders of the institution and the public; it is resolved that the bank suspend basiness, and the Comptroller of the Currency be at once notified and requested to take charge and liquidate its affairs." Signed by W. T. Weaver, president, and W. B. Williams, cashier. Since the failure of the First National Bank on July 31 depositors have been drawing out money from the National bank of Ashe ville. This morning the directors decided it was advisable to suspend. The bank officers state, "We believe that the assets of the bank will, if prudently managed, be sufficient to pay all depositors and other creditors in full. Time, however, will be required to collect and distribute these assets." This bank is the oldest in the city. It has been a National bank since 1889. Following the suspension a run began on the Battery Park Bank, the only remaining bank in the city, and continued till it closed at 3 o'clock.Crowdsof depositors gathere about the kand and called for their deposits. However, the bank was prepared for the run and paid out freely. Many of the business men of the city in order to check a panic and assist the bank to stand the run joined in the line of anxious depositors and put money in the bank liberally. The bank was not in need of this assistance, however, AS it had a great amount of currency on hand, and with its asserts it can meet any demands that can be made upon it. Asheville, N. C., Oct. 22.-The National Bank of Asheville has closed its doors. This leaves but one bank here. As soon as the announcement was circulated, a run was begun on the Battery Park Bank. Up to 1 p. m. more money had been taken in than paid out. The Battery Park had $75,000 cash at the last showing. The run on the Battery Park Bank stopped about 2 p. m., leaving more money in the bank than when it opened this morning. The statement of the National Bank is to the effect that inability to make collections was the cause of the failure, and that it is probable that the assets will be sufficient to pay all depositors.

4. October 23, 1897 Alexandria Gazette Alexandria, VA

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NEWS OF THE DAY. The first snow of the season fell in Brooklyn yesterday afternoon. Yellow fever has gotten a foothold in the orphan asylums at New Orleans. Ex-Queen Liliuokalani, of Hawaii, denies that she bas abdicated in favor of her niece, Princess Kaiulani. W. G. Hitchcock & Co., importers and dealers in silks, of New York, yesterday assigned. The liabilities are said to be not less than $1,000,000. The National Bank of Asheville, N. C., suspended payment yesterday, giving as the cause the inability to make collections. This leaves but one bank there-the Battery Park Bank. The President yesterday instructed Secretary Gage to at once demand the resignation of Gen. W. W. Duffield, superintendent of the coast and geodetic survey. General Duffield is said to be incompetent. The Cook county, Ill., commissioners, disgusted with the result of the Luetgert trial, which has cost the county between $20,000 and $30,000, refuse to appropriate money for another trial if Luetgert is admitted to bail. Judge Van Wyck, the regular democratic candidate for mayor of Greater New York, still leads in the betting, at odds of 3 to 1, and Low men have some trouble in making wagers that Low's vote will exceed Tracy's. Ex-President Cleveland, in his address at Princeton University's celebration of its founding, yesterday, referred to the Greater New York campaign, and approved of the course taken by the Citizens' Union, which is opposing the regular democratic ticket. Archbishop Keane left Washington yesterday for New York, whence he sailed to day for Rome. It is expected that he will present the case of Monsignor Schroeder to the College of Cardinals and also represent the board of directors of the Catholic University in the matter. The fruit steamship Ardandhu, which arrived at New York yesterday from West Indian ports, exhausted her coal supply in heavy winds and high seas, and was obliged to use cocoanuts as fuel for twelve hours, until she could reach Delaware Breakwater, where she took on enough coal to bring her to port. The sessions in Washington yesterday of the Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry were enlivened by the ac ion of the two Wichita delegates, who, when not allowed to select their Inspector General, became angry, left the House of the Temple, and took the train for home.

5. October 23, 1897 The Times Richmond, VA

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Another Asheville Bank Closes. ASHEVILLE, N. C., Oct. 22.-The National Bank of Asheville has closed its doors. This leaves but one bank here. As soon as the announcement was circulated a run was begun on the Battery Park Bank. Up to 1P. M. more money had been taken in than paid out. The Battery Bank had $75,000 cash at the last showing. The runf on the Battery Park Bank stopped about 2 P. M., leaving more money in the bank than when it opened this morning. The statement of the National Bank is to the effect that inability to make collections was the cause of failure and it is probable the assets will be sufficient to pay all depositors.

6. October 23, 1897 The Houston Daily Post Houston, TX

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Bank of Asheville Closed. Asheville, N. C., October 22.-The National Bank of Asheville has closed Its doors. No statement has yet been made. This leaves but one bank here. As soon as the announcement of the closing of the bank was circulated a run was begun on the Battery Park bank. Up to 1 p. m., however, more money had been taken in than paid out. The Battery Park bank had $75,000 cash at the showing and that amount can all be paid out before

7. October 23, 1897 The Topeka State Journal Topeka, KS

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ASHEVILLE PANIC, One Bank Fails and There is a Run on Another. Asheville, N. C., Oct. 23.-The National Bank of Asheville has closed its doors. No statement has yet been made. A run began at once on the Battery Park bank. The Battery Park bank had $75,000 cash at the last report and that amount cannot be paid out before closing time.

8. October 23, 1897 The Morning News Savannah, GA

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AN ASHEVILLE BANK CLOSES. The National Bank Ceases Payment, Leaving But One Bank There. Asheville, N. C., Oct. 22.-The National Bank of Asheville has closed its doors. This leaves but one bank here. As soon as the announcement was circulated, a run was begun on the Battery Park Bank. Up to 1 o'clock this afternoon more money had been taken in than paid out. The Battery Park Bank had $75,000 cash at the last showing. The run on the Battery Park Bank stopped about 2 o'clock, leaving more money in the bank than when it opened this morning. The statement of the National Bank is to the effect that inability to make collections as the cause of the failure, and that it is probable the assets will be sufficient to pay all depositors. -The dead heroes of Buena Vista battlefield. where 6,000 American volunteers under Gen. Zachary Taylor defeated 20.000 Mexicans under Santa Anna after a desperate and bloody battie, lie in a negMexico. lected and unmarked spot near Saltillo,

9. December 14, 1897 The Times Richmond, VA

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VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION. The Hardship by Reason of Bank Failur N at Ashville Has Been Relieved. WASHINGTON Dec. 13.-The share. holders of the National Bank of Asheville, N. C., which failed in October, having borrowed money on their individual pustantees sufficient to pay all demand obligations, the Comptroller has permitted the bank to close up its affairs by volun tarily liquidation istead of through a receiver. The plan was outlined by Deputy-Comptroller Coffin, who visited Asheville for the purpose, after the failure, and by disbursing about $60,000 in cash to depositors. will tend, it is said. to relleve the hardships resulting from three hank failures in that dis

10. December 14, 1897 The News & Observer Raleigh, NC

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THE ASHEVILLE BANKS. One of Them Clears Up Its Affairs Without a Receiver. Washington, D. C., Dec. 13.-The shareholders of the National bank of Asheville, N. C., which failed in October, having borrowed money on their individual guarantee sufficient to pay all demand obligations, the comptroller has permitted the bank to close up its affairs by voluntary liquidation instead of through a receiver. The plan was outlined by Deputy Comptroller Coffin, who visited Asheville for the purpose, after the failure, and by disbursing about $60,000 in cash w depositors will tend, it is said, to relieve the hardships resulpting from three bank failures in that city.

11. December 14, 1897 Richmond Dispatch Richmond, VA

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NATIONAL BANK OF ASHEVILLE. It Is Permitted to Go Into Voluntary Liquidation. WASHINGTON, December 13.-The shareholders of the National Bank of Asheville, N. C., which failed in October, having borrowed money on their individual guarantees, sufficient to Day all demand obligations, the Comptroller has permitted the bank to close up its affairs by voluntary liquidation, instead of through a receiver. The plan was outlined by Deputy Comptroller Coffin, who visited Asheville for the purpose after the failure, and by disbursing about $00,000 cash to depositors, will tend, it is said, to relieve the hardships resulting from the three bank failures in that city,

12. December 14, 1897 Evening Journal Wilmington, DE

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Affairs of a Defunct Bank Settled. WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.-The shareholders of the National Bank of Asheville, N. C., which failed in October, having borrowed money on their individual guarantee sufficient to pay all demand obligations, the comptroller has permitted the bank to close up its affairs by voluntary liquidation instead of through a receiver. The plan was outlined by Deputy Comptroller Coffin, who visited Asheville for the purpose after the failure, and by disbursing about $60,000 cash to depositors will tend, it is said, to relieve the hardships resulting from three bank failures in that city.

13. December 14, 1897 The Age-Herald Birmingham, AL

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VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION. National Bank of Ashville, N. C, Will Close Business Without Receiver. Washington, Dec. 13.-The shareholders of the National bank of Ashville, N. C., which failed in October, having borrowed money on their individual guarantee sufficient to pay all demand obligations, the comptroller has permitted the bank to close up its affairs by voluntary liquidation instead of through a receiver. The plan was outlined by Deputy Comptroller Coffin, who visited Ashville for the purpose after the failure, and his disbursing about $60,000 cash to depositors was intended, it is said, to relieve the hardships resulting from the bank failures in that city.

14. December 14, 1897 The Morning News Savannah, GA

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ASHEVILLE'S BANK CRASH. Settlement by Voluntary Liquidation Arranged For. Washington, Dec. 13.-The shareholders of the National Bank of Asheville, N. C., which failed in October, having borrowed money on their individual guarantee sufficient to pay all demand obligations, the controller has permitted the bank to close up its affairs by voluntary liquidation instead of through a receiver. The plan was outlined by Deputy Controller Coffin, who visited Asheville for the purpose, after the failure, and by disbursing about $60,000 to depositors, has tended to relieve the hardships resulting from the bank failures in the city.

15. December 17, 1897 The Semi-Weekly Messenger Wilmington, NC

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The Bank of Asheville Pays Its Depositors Washington, December 13.-The shareholders of the National Bank of Asheville, N. C., which failed in October, having borrowed money on their individual guarantee sufficient to pay all demand obligations, the comptroller has permitted the bank to close up its affairs by voluntary liquidation instead of through a receiver. The plan was outlined by Deputy Comptroller Coffin, who visited Asheville for the purpose, after the failure, and by disbursing about $60,000 cash to depositors will tend, it is said, to relieve the hardships resulting from three bank failures in that city.

16. December 23, 1897 The Western Sentinel Winston-Salem, NC

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VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION. Hardship by Reason of Bank Failure in Asheville Has Been Relieved. The shareholders of the National Bank of Asheville, which failed in October, having borrowed money on their individual guarantees sufficient to pay all demaud obligations, the Comptroller has permitted the bank to close up its affairs by voluntary liquidation instead of through a receiver. The plan was outlined by DeputyComptroller Coffin, who visited Asheville for the purpose, after the failure, and by disbursing about $60,000 in cash, to depositors, will tend, it is said, to relieve the hardships resulting from three bank failures in that city.

17. December 23, 1897 Courier Democrat Langdon, ND

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Otherwise. A thousand Italians have gone home to spend Christmas. The L. A. W. will try to suppress six-day bicycle killings. Counterfeiters are at work in Denver. A dangerous counterfeit $10 silver certificate is in circulation. By a vote of 5 to 4 a committee of the Virginia senate ordered a favorable reporrt on an anti-foot ball bill. Prominent women want the school children of America to give a cent aplece to the government university. John Jenkins of Springfield, Ohio, knocked out Barney Smith of Cincinnati in a glove fight in the sixth round. The directors of the Southern railread have declared a dividend of 1 per cent on the preferred stock, payable Jan. 30. Gov. O'Ferrall of Virginia has appointed ex-Postmaster General Wilson a member of the board of education but the senate turned him down. At the Greenpoint Sporting club at New York Bobby Dodds, colored, of Minneapolis, defeated Sam Tonkins of Astoria, in ten rounds. Oscar Gardner, the Omaha Kid, and Eugene Beznah of Cincinnati fought a fifteen-round draw at the People's Athletic club at Cincinnati. The United States supreme "court will take a recess next Monday for the Christmas holidays, resuming its sittings again on Monday, Jan. 3. John Sherman, nephew of the secretary of state, has announced himself as a candidate for the Republican nomination for mayor of Des Moines. The damage resulting from fire at John and James Dobson's wholesale and retail carpet salesrooms at Philadelphia will reach over $800,000 in building and stock. Matty Matthews of New York and Charles McKeever of Philadelphia fought fifteen rounds at the Olympic club at Athens, Pa. McKeever had the best of the encounter throughout. The retirement of Justice Field from the United States supreme court has made necessary the new assignments of Justice Brewer to the Ninth circuit in addition to his duties in the Eighth circuit. The Stock Exchange Bank of El Reno, Okla., has closed its doors and J. M. Cannon has been appointed receiver. The liabilities are stated to be $50,000 and the assets are claimed tc be worth $70,000. An arrangement has been reached by the principal roads of Michigan whereby interchangeable 1,000-mile tickets will be honored on trains in Michigan without requiring the holder to exchange tickets as at present. The act of the Ohio legislature giving damages to persons assaulted or killed by mobs was declared unconstitutional in the case of J. W. Caldwell, who claimed $1,000 because he was injured by a mob during the Brown strike. A circular saw in operation in the wood yard of Tice & Dilliger at Fond du Lac, Wis., burst. Nelson Tice, the senior member of the firm, was struck by a flying fragment and seriously, if not fatally, injured. His right arm was severed. Mrs. Jennie June Croly has been appointed an inspector of public schools by Mayor Strong of New York for the term of five years. Mrs Croly, who succeeds Mrs. Harriet M. Kemp, is known all over the United States as a writer and worker in women's clubs. A. B. East, a wealthy farmer living about twelve miles northeast of Caldwell, in Morris township, Kan., has deposited $500 as a reward to the person who will effect the capture of Lou Wilkinson and the safe return of Eva, the sixteen-year-old daughter of Mr. East. The shareholders of the National Bank of Asheville, N. C., which failed in October, having borrowed money on their individual guarantees sufficient to pay all demand obligations.

18. January 19, 1901 The News & Observer Raleigh, NC

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fect the voluntary Fiquidation of the affairs of the bank, as follows: That all the assets of the bank shall be turned over to W. B. W. in trust to collect and convert into cash and apply to the liabilities of the bank; that the trustee be directed to borrow not exceeding $75,000, and to pledge as collateral all the assets of the bank, and for us and in our name, each and severally, but not jointly, to enter into an agreement with such person, etc., "as will make such loan, that we and each of us, our heirs, executors," etc., "will contribute, make on good and pay to such lender demand, such parts or portions of any difference or deficit which may exist at the making of 12 months from the date of said loan, between the amount then realized from the collection or sale of said assets pledged as collateral securexity, after paying therefrom the penses of said trust and the amount then as the number of due said lender shares held by each of the signers hereof bears to the aggregate number of shares held by all the signers." The aggregate sum of $75,000, was borrowed by the trustee in divers sums on the faith of the authority conferred on him and the assets of the bank were transferred to the trustee, collected and applied to the above indebtedness. This action is brought upon the above agreement by the lenders to recover the balance due upon the loans, and it is Held, not demurrable upon the grounds assigned by the defendants, (1) That the plaintiffs are not parties to the agreement between the stockholders; (2) That there is a misjoinder of causes and of parties, and (3) That the National Bank of Asheville and the trustee are not parties and that one of the signers of the agreement did SO as guardian without the consent of his werds. The stockholders' agreement also provided that the instrument "shall become effective and operative upon the signing thereof by the owners of twothirds of the capital stock;" Held that the plaintiffs' failure to aver that the contract was in fact signed by the owners of two-thirds of the capital stock was a defective statement of a good cause of action and not a statement of a defective cause of action and was not demurrable.

19. July 22, 1904 The News & Observer Raleigh, NC

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THEY KNEW IT ALL So Says Breese of Officers of National Banking System. (By the Associated Press.) Charlotte, N. C., July 21.-Wm. E. Breese remained on the witness stand ir the United States District court today, continuing the testimony in his own behalf in the case against him for wrecking the First National Bank of Asheville, of which he was president. When court adjourned his testimony was not finished. The line of his testimony, in addition to bringing out certain facts is to snow that the officers of the government having in charge the national banking system were at all times cogpizant of everything he did and that nothing whatever was concealed from the Comptroller of the Currency. The testimony embraced dozens of letters that had been passed between him and officers of the government, dating from August 30, 1893, four years before the failure of the bank. The letters related to the efforts he was making to save the bank from ruin and to arrange ararngements for liquidating the indebtedness of the institution for the purpose of converting it into a State bank. District Attorney Holton objected to the admission of many letters and several of them were ruled out. After the District Attorney had made repeated objections, this when he had asked that the witness read a certian letter, Maj. Breese created a little amusement by turning to Judge Kelier and saying: "The district attorney wants me to read all the letters that are favorable to him, but he objects to those that are in my favor." The court announced that it was the preogative of the district attorney to object when he saw fit and that the presiding judge would rule on all matters as the merits of the case in question might deserve. The witnes swas starting to tell of a run on the National Bank of Asheville when District Attorney Holton objected, unless the defense proposed to go into the affairs of the National Bank of Asheville. "If they propose to do that, I am willing. Some of the officers of that bank are now in the penitentiary." Counsel for the defense objected sericusly to this remark, Judge Moore saying it could not be excused on any ground.

20. July 22, 1904 The Savannah Morning News Savannah, GA

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SAID THE GOVERNMENT KNEW ALL ABOUT IT. Breese Declared Department Was Cognizant of His Methods. Charlotte, N. C., July 21.-William E. Breese remained on the witness stand in the United States district court to-day, continuing testimony in his own behalf in the case against him for wrecking the First National Bank of Asheville, of which he was president. When court adjourned his testi= mony was not finished. The line of his testimony, in addition to bringing about certain facts, is to show that the officers of the government having in charge the national banking system were at all times cognizant of everything he did, and that nothing whatever was concealed from the Controller of the Currency. The testimony embraced dozens of letters that had been passed between him and officers of the government, dating from Aug. 30, 1893, practically four years before the fall. ure of the bank. The letters related to the efforts he was making to save the bank from ruin and to arrangements for liquidating the indebtedness of the institution for the purpose of converting it into a state bank. District Attorney Holton objected to the admission of many of the letters and several of them were ruled out. After the district attorney had made repeated objections, and when he had asked that the witness read a certain letter, Maj. Breeze created a little amusement by turning to Judge Keller and saying: "The district attorney wants me to read all the letters that are favorable to him, but he objects to everything that is in my favor." The court announced that it was the prerogative of the district attorney to object when he saw fit, and that the presiding judge would rule on all matters, as the merits of the case in question might deserve. The witness was starting to tell of a run on the National Bank of Asheville, when District Attorney Holton objected, unless the defense proposed to go into the affairs of the National Bank of Asheville. "If they propose to do that, I am willing. Some of the officers of that bank are now in the penitentiary." Counsel for the defense objected seriously to this remark, Judge Moore saying it could not be excused on any ground.

21. July 22, 1904 The Times Dispatch Richmond, VA

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BREESE ON STAND. Submits Correspondence to Show Official Knowledge of Course. (By Associated Press.) CHARLOTTE, N. C., July 21.-William E. Breese remained on the witness stand in the United States District Court today, continuing the testimony in his own behalf in the case against him for wrecking the First National Bank of Asheville, of which he was president. When court adjourned this testimony was not finished. The line of his testimony, in addition to bringing out certain facts. is to show that the officers of the government having In charge the national banking system were at all times cognizant of everything he did, and that nothing whatever was concealed from the Comptroller of the Currency. The testimony embraced dozens of letters that had passed between him and officers of the government, dating from August 30, 1893, practically four years before the failure of the bank. The letters related to the efforts he was making to save the bank, from ruin and to arrangements for liquidating the indebtedness of the Institution for the purpose of converting It into a. State bank. District Attorney Holton objected to the admission of many of the letters, and several of them were ruled out. After the district attorney had made repeated objections, and when he had asked that the witness read a certain letter. Major Breese created a little amusement by turning to Judge Keller and saying: "The district attorney wants me to read all the letters that are favorable to him. but he objects to everything that is in my favor.' The court announced that it was the prerogative of the district attorney to object when he saw fit. and that the presiding judge would rule on all matters as the merits of the case in question might deserve. The witness was starting to tell of a run on the National Bank of Asheville, when District Attorney Holton objected. unless the defense proposed to go into the affairs of the National Bank of Asheville. "If they propose to do that," he sald, "I am willing. Some of the officers of that bank are now in the penitentiary." Counsel for the defense objected seriously to this remark, Judge Moore saying it could not be excused on any ground.

22. July 26, 1904 The Semi-Weekly Messenger Wilmington, NC

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BREESE STILL ON THE STAND. Former Bank Persident Gives Additional Testimony in His Own Behalf -His Testimony Not Yet Finished. Charlotte, N. C., July 21.-William E. Breese remained on the witness stand in the United States District court today. continuing testimony in his own behalf in the case against him for wrecking the First National bank of Asheville of which he was president. When court adjourned his testimony: was not finished. The line of his testimony, in addition to bringing out certain facts, 18 to show that the officers of the government, having in charge the national banking system, were at all times cognizant of everything he did and that nothing whatever was concealed from the comptroller of the currency. The testimony embraced dozens of letters that had been passed between him and officers of the government, dating from August 30, 1893, practically four years before the failure of the bank. The Jetters related to the efforts he was making to save the bank from ruin and to arrangements for liquidating the indebtedness of the Institution for the purpose of converting it into a state bank. District Attorney Holton objected to the admission of many of the letters and several of them were ruled out. After the district attorney had made repeated objections. and when he had asked that the witness read a certain letter, Major Breese created a little amusement by turning to Judge Keller, and saying: "The district attorney wants me to read all the letters that are favorable to him, but he objects to everything that is in my favor." e The court announced that "It was the prerogative of the district attorney IS to object when he saw fit to and that the presiding judge would rule on all 7, matters as the merits of the case in n question might deserve." F. The witness was starting to tell of a run on the National Bank of Asheville when District Attorney Holton objected, unless the defense proposed to go it into the affairs of the National Bank I of Asheville. "Ig thy propose to do that, I am in willing. Some of the officers of that bank are now in the penitentiary." ts Counsel for the defense objected sert W ously to this remark, Judge Moore say Sing it could not be excused on any ground. n

23. November 29, 1910 The Richmond Virginian Richmond, VA

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# CASES HEARD IN # FEDERAL COURT The United States Circuit Court of Appeais reconvened this morning at 11 o'clock with Circuit Judges Goff and Prichard and Districs Judges Boyd and Rose in attendance. C. F. Haynsworth, of Greenville, S. C., admsaw cmfwyp emfwyp m S. C., was admitted to practice in this court. The following cases were argued: No. 988. R. Crawley Jones, alleged bankrupt, apellant, vs. August Wright Company et al., appellees: on appeal from the district court at Richmond, Va.; in bankruptcy. Continued from yesterday. Cause further argued by Bartlett Roper, Jr., and Carl H. Davis, of Petersburg, Va., for the appellees, and concluded by Wyndham R. Meredith, of this city, for the appellant and submitted. No. 984. William B. Williamson, receiver of National Bank of Asheville, N. C., plaintiff in error, vs. American Bank, defendant in error; in error to the Circuit Court at Greenville, S. C. Cause argued by Charles A. Moore, of Asheville, N. C., for the plaintiff in error, and by Clement H. Haynsworth, of Greenville, S. C., for the defendant in error. Court adjourned until Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock. Cases in call Wednesday: No. 990. Norfolk & Portsmouth Tractiton Company, plaintiff in error, vs. Mamie Rephan, by Harry Rephan, her next friend, defendant in orror; in error to the Circuit Court at Norfolk, Va. To be argued by W. H. Venable, of Norfolk, Va., and Henry W. Anderson, of this city, for the plaintiff in errr, and by 8. M. Brandt, of Norfolk, Va., for the defendant in error. No. 991. Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company, plaintiff in error, vs. Hettie Gertrude Taylor, admx, etc., defendant in error: in error to the Circuit Court at Parkersburg, W. Va. To be argued by J. W. Vandervort and B. M. Ambler, of Parkersburg, W. Va., for the plaintiff in error and by L. N. Tavenner and V. B. Archer, of Parkersburg, W. Va., for the defendant in error.

24. November 29, 1910 The Times Dispatch Richmond, VA

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Leon Hozier, applellee; on appeal from the District Court at Norfolk, Va. Cause argued by Robert M. Hughes, of Norfolk, Va., for the appellant, and by Henry Bowden, of Norfolk, Va., for the appellee, and submitted. No. 988-R. Crawley Jones, alleged bankrupt, appellant, vs. Aug. Wright Company. et al., appellees; on appeal from the District Court at Richmond, Va. In bankruptcy. Cause argued by George A. Hanson, of this city, for the appellant, and argument continued until to-morrow morning. Bartlette Roper, Jr., and Carl H. Davis, of Petersburg, Va., were admitted to practice in this court. Court adjourned until this morning at 11 o'clock. Case in call to.day: No. 934-William B Williamson, receiver of National Bank of Asheville, plaintiff in error, vs. American Bank, defendant in error; in error to the Circuit Court at Greenville, S. C. To be argued by Cothran, Dean & Cothran, of Greenville, S. C., and Moore & Rollins and Thomas A. Jones, of Asheville, N. C., for the plaintiff in error, and by Haynsworth & Haynsworth, of Greenville, S. C., for the defendant in error. Hon. James E. Boyd, United States district judge, of Greensboro, N. C., will arrive in town to-night to be in attendance upon the court.

25. November 30, 1910 The Times Dispatch Richmond, VA

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argued by Bartlett Roper, Jr., and Carl H Davis, of Petersburg, Va., for the appellees and concluded by Wyndham R. Meredith, of this city, for the appellant, and submitted. No. 984-William B. Williamson, receiver of National Bank of Asheville, N. C., plaintiff in error, vs. American Bank, defendant in error; in error to the Circuit Court at Greenville, S. C. Cause argued by Charles A. Moore, of Asheville, N. C., for the plaintiff in error, and by Clement F. Haynsworth, of Greenville, S. C., for the defendant in error. Court adjourned until this morning at 11 o'clock Cases in call to-day: No. 990-Norfolk and Portsmouth Traction Company, plaintiff in error, vs. Mamie Rephan, by Harry Rephan, her next friend, defendant in error; in error to the Circuit Court at Norfolk, Va. To be argued by W. H. Venable, of Norfolk, Va., and Henry W. Anderson, of this city, for the plaintiff in error, and by S. M. Brandt, of Norfolk, Va. for the defendant in error. No. 991-Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company, plaintiff in error, vs. Hettie Gertrude Taylor, administratrix, &c., defendant in error; in error to the Circuit Court at Parkersburg, W. Va. To be argued by J. W. Vandervort and B. M. Ambler, of Parkersburg, W. Va., for the plaintiff in error, and by L. N. Tavenner and V. B. Archer, of Parkersburg, W. Va., for the defendant in error.

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