First National Bank (Wood River, IL)

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FISHERMAN WHO CAUSED RUN ON BANK ARRESTED

(By Associated Press.) Alton, Ill., July 24.—William Lamkin, a fisherman, was arrested tonight on a charge of causing a run on the First National Bank of Wood River, Illinois, near here today. Fred Crandall, president of the bank, said, Lamkin negotiated with the institution for a loan and when it was refused he circulated a rumor that "there was no money in the bank."

When the bank opened this morning, a crowd of depositors were gathered at the door and clamored for their money. Forming a line from the bank into the street, the depositors stood in the glaring sun during the day and several women fainted. Several hundred depositors withdrew their accounts.

Local banks advanced sufficient currency to tide over the emergency and President Crandall said the bank was not seriously affected by the run.

Crandall added that Lamkin will be prosecuted under a state law which provides penalties for persons threatening financial institutions through false rumors.

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MAN REFUSED LOAN STARTS RUN ON BANK

Alton, Ill., July 24.—William Lamkin, a fisherman, was arrested tonight on charge of causing a run on the First National Bank of Wood River, Ill., near here, today. Fred Crandall, president of the bank, said Lamkin negotiated with the institution for a loan and when it was refused he circulated a rumor that "there was no money in the bank."

When the bank opened this morning, a crowd of depositors were gathered at the door and clamored for their money. Forming a line from the bank into the street, the depositors stood in the glaring sun during the day and several women fainted. Several hundred depositors withdrew their accounts.

Local banks advanced sufficient currency to tide over the emergency and President Crandall said the bank was not seriously affected by the run.

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Fisherman Jailed for Causing Run on Illinois Bank

Man Refused Loan Circulates Rumor Institution Was Without Funds.

Alton, Ill., July 24.—William Lamkin, a fisherman, was arrested tonight on a charge of causing a run on the First National Bank of Wood River, Ill., near here today. Fred Crandall, president of the bank, said Lamkin negotiated with the institution for a loan and when it was refused he circulated a rumor that "there was no money in the bank."

When the bank opened this morning a crowd of depositors were gathered at the door and clamored for their money. Forming a line from the bank into the street, the depositors stood in the glaring sun during the day and several women fainted. Several hundred depositors withdrew their accounts.

Local banks advanced sufficient currency to tide over the emergency and President Crandall said the bank was not seriously affected by the run.

Crandall added that Lamkin will be prosecuted under a state law which provides penalties for persons threatening financial institutions through false rumors.

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Alton, Ill., July 24.—William Lamkin, a fisherman, was arrested tonight on a charge of causing a run on the First National bank of Woodriver, Ill., near here today. Fred Crandall, president of the bank, said Lamkin negotiated with the institution for a loan and when it was refused he circulated a rumor that "there was no money in the bank."

When the bank opened this morning, a crowd of depositors were gathered at the door and clamored for their money. Forming a line from the bank into the street, the depositors stood in the glaring sun during the day and several women fainted. Several hundred depositors withdrew their accounts.

Local banks advanced sufficient currency to tide over the emergency, and president Crandall said the bank was not seriously affected by the run.

Crandall added that Lamkin will be prosecuted under a state law, which provides penalties for persons threatening financial institutions through false rumors.

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FISHERMAN'S GOSSIP CAUSES RUN ON BANK

Depositors Demand Money When False Rumor Is Circulated by Man Refused Loan, President Says.

By Associated Press. ALTON, Ill., July 24.—William Lamkin, a fisherman, was arrested tonight on a charge of causing a run on the First National bank of Woodriver, Ill., near here today. Fred Crandall, president of the bank, said Lamkin negotiated with the institution for a loan, and when it was refused he circulated a rumor that "there was no money in the bank."

When the bank opened this morning, a crowd of depositors were gathered at the door and clamored for their money. Forming a line from the bank into the street, the depositors stood in the glaring sun during the day and several women fainted. Several hundred depositors withdrew their accounts.

Local banks advanced sufficient currency to tide over the emergency, and President Crandall said the bank was not seriously affected by the run.

Crandall added that Lamkin will be prosecuted under a state law, which provides penalties for persons threatening financial institution through false rumors.

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POLICE NAB FISHERMAN CHARGED WITH CAUSING RUN ON BANK IN ILLINOIS

President of Concern Will Prosecute, He Says

Alton, Ill., July 24.—William Lamkin, a fisherman, was arrested tonight on a charge of causing a run on the First National bank of Wood River, Ill., near here today. Fred Crandall, president of the bank, said Lamkin negotiated with the institution for a loan and when it was refused he circulated a rumor that "there was no money in the bank."

When the bank opened this morning, a crowd of depositors were gathered at the door and clamored for their money. Forming a line from the bank into the street, the depositors stood in the glaring sun during the day and several women fainted. Several hundred depositors withdrew their accounts.

Local banks advanced sufficient currency to tide over the emergency, and President Crandall said the bank was not seriously affected by the run.

Crandall added that Lamkin will be prosecuted under a state law which provides penalties for persons threatening financial institutions through false rumors.

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STARTS RUN ON A BANK.

Illinois Fisherman, Refused a Loan, "Gets Even," but Is Arrested.

ALTON, ILL., July 24.—William Lamkin, a fisherman, was arrested tonight on a charge of causing a run on the First National Bank of Wood River, Ill., near here, today. Fred Crandall, president of the bank, said Lamkin negotiated with the institution for a loan and, when it was refused, he circulated a rumor that "there was no money in the bank."

A Booze Car Sells for $245.

A Ford car, confiscated in a liquor raid, was sold by J. E. Smith, Wyandotte County undersheriff, yesterday for $245. The car was bought by Henry Smyth, Kansas City, Kas., detective. The money from the sale of a confiscated car goes to the school fund.

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STARTS RUN ON A BANK.

Illinois Fisherman, Refused a Loan, "Gets Even," But Is Arrested.

Alton, Ill., July 25.—William Lamkin, a fisherman, was arrested last night on a charge of causing a run on the First National Bank of Wood River, Ill., near here, today. Fred Crandall, president of the bank, said Lamkin negotiated with the institution for a loan and, when it was refused, he circulated a rumor that "there was no money in the bank."

When the bank opened this morning a crowd of depositors were gathered at the door and clamored for their money. Forming a line from the bank into the street, the depositors stood in the glaring sun and several women fainted. Several hundred depositors withdrew their accounts.

Local banks advanced sufficient currency to tide over the emergency, and President Crandall said the bank was not seriously affected by the run.

Crandall added that Lamkin will be prosecuted under a state law which provides penalties for persons threatening financial institutions through false rumors.

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Arrest Man Who Caused Run on Bank

Wood River Man Is Refused Loan and Circulates Rumor of No Money

(By Associated Press.) ALTON, July 24.—William Lamkin, a fisherman, was arrested tonight on a charge of causing a run on the First National bank of Wood River, Ill., near here today. Fred Crandall, president of the bank said Lamkin negotiated with the institution for a loan and when it was refused he circulated a rumor that "there was no money in the bank."

When the bank opened this morning, a crowd of depositors were gathered at the door and clamored for their money. Forming a line from the bank into the street the depositors stood in the glaring sun during the day and several women fainted. Several hundred depositors withdrew their accounts.

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STARTS RUN ON A BANK.

Illinois Fisherman, Refused a Loan, "Gets Even" But Is Arrested.

ALTON, Ill., July 26.—William Lambert, a fisherman, was arrested tonight on a charge of causing a run on the First National Bank of Woodriver, Ill., near here, today. Fred Crandall, president of the bank, said Lamkin negotiated with the institution for a loan and, when it was refused, he circulated a rumor that "there was no money in the bank."