Middlesex National Bank (Lowell, MA)

Episode Information

Episode UID
1234301584
Episode Type
Suspension β†’ Closure
Bank Type
national
Bank ID
123430 national
Charter Number
12343
Start Date
December 15, 1931
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts (42.633, -71.316)

Metadata

Model
gemini-3-flash-preview (chosen from majority vote of a three-model LLM ensemble)
Short Digest
b6318a3b6ca93916

Response Measures

None

Receivership Details

Depositor recovery rate
53.0%
Date receivership started
1932-02-03
Share of assets assessed as good
19.7%
Share of assets assessed as doubtful
73.3%
Share of assets assessed as worthless
7.0%

Description

The bank closed as part of the failure of the Federal National Bank of Boston group; while the parent bank experienced a run, the articles describe the Middlesex National Bank as closing because of its affiliation and control by the parent.

Events (5)

1. March 31, 1923 Chartered
Source
historical_nic
2. December 15, 1931 Suspension
Cause
Correspondent
Cause Details
Closed due to affiliation with and control by the Federal National Bank of Boston, which failed following a run.
Newspaper Excerpt
The other banks and their latest available statements of deposit were: The Middlesex National Bank, Lowell, $4,000,000; ... were closed today.
Source
newspapers
3. February 3, 1932 Receivership
Source
historical_nic
4. March 15, 1932 Receivership
Newspaper Excerpt
Lowell, for the closed Middlesex National bank calls for submission of claims against the bank.
Source
newspapers
5. March 14, 1933 Other
Newspaper Excerpt
William Roelker, for the Middlesex Bank Lowell, has filed bill in equity in the United States district court against the Inman Company Cambridge and Arthur Guy
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (14)

Article from Salt Lake Telegram, December 15, 1931

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Nine Massachusetts CAPPER ASKS PROBE Banks Are Closed BOSTON, Dec. 15 Massachuseits banking Institutions, with OF SHORT SELLING aggregate deposits, according to the latest $58,700,000, were closed today. The list included four national banks and five state banks. The central figure in the closings was the Federal National Bank of Boswhich has five city with which all the other institutions affiliated. The Federal National bank, whose directors voted to the take after at the bank and its branches yeshad deposits, on September of The other banks and their latest statements deposit were: The Middlesex National Lowcll, $4,000,000; the State National bank, Lynn, 013 the Gloucester National bank, the Bancroft Trust company, Worcester, the Lawrence Trust company, Lawrence, $9,555,926; the Inman Trust company, Cambridge, $3,808,412: the Brockton Trust company, Brockton, $1,508,753; the Salem Trust company, Salem, $2,115,530. Governor Joseph B. Ely said that with proper plan for the speedy reopening of the institutions could be accomplished and further said he had Bank Commissioner Arthur Guy to proceed with end in President Daniel C. Mulloney of the Federal National bank the opinion that with careful handling of resources, depositors in his bank would receive 100 cents on the dollar.


Article from Casper Star-Tribune, December 15, 1931

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BANKS CLOSED Four National Institutions Included BOSTON, Dec. (AP) Massachusetts banking institutions, with aggregate deposits, the latest of 000, were closed today The list cluded four national banks and five state banks. The central figure the the Federal National bank of Boston, which has five city and with which other institutions here were affiliat- The Federal National bank, whose directors voted to the comptroller of currency to take charge after runs at the bank and its branches had deposits on Sept. 29 yesterday, of The other banks and their latest available statements deposit were: The Middlesex National Bank, Lowell, the State National bank, the Gloue ter National bank. the Bancroft Trust company, Worcester, 474; the Lawrence Trust company, $9,555,926: Inman Trust Cambridge, 412: the Brockton Trust company, the Salem Trust company, Salem $2,115,530.


Article from The Evening Sun, December 15, 1931

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NEW YORK BOND MARKET [By the Associated Press] Boston. Dec. 15 (AP)-Nine Massachusetts banking institutions, with aggregate deposits, according to the latest statements, of $58,700,000. were closed today. The list included four national banks and five State banks. The central figure in the closings was the Federal vational Bank of Boston. which has five city branches and with which all the other institutions were affiliated. The Federal National Bank, whose directors voted to ask the Comptroller of Currency to take charge after runs at the bank and its branches resterday, had deposits on September 29 of $28,235,238. The other banks and their latest available statements of deposit were: The Middlesex National Bank, Lowell, $4,000,000; the State National Bank, Lynn. $2,013,565; the Gloucester National Bank: the Bancroft Trust Company, Worcester, $5,876,474 the Lawrence Trust Company. Lawrence, $9.555,926: the Inman Trust Company, Cambridge, $3,808,412; the Brockton Trust Company, Brockton, $1,508,753; the Salem Trust Company, Salem, $2,115,530. Sales Gas Runs On Three Banks Three savings banks in East Boston and South Boston were experiencing small runs today. They were independent of the group affected in today's closings and officers sought to reassure depositors that their funds were safe. President Daniel C. Mulloney of the Federal National Bank expressed the opinion that with careful handling of resources depositors in his bank would receive 100 cents on the dollar. Clearing House Head Confident President Alfred L. Ripley, of the Boston Clearing House Association, announced that the association wished to assure the public that the banking situation in Boston was "in their best (Continued from Page 32) judgment" essentially sound and safe Sales in High Low Close Sales and that there was no just reason for apprehension or alarm on the part of depositors. The Federal National Bank had not been member of the Clearing House Association, he said, since May, 1930. The Boston Fish Exchange, which serves as clearing house between fishing boat captains and dealers, was closed today as result of the closing of the fish pier branch of the Federal National Bank. stp Gloucester National Shuts Gloucester National Bank. founded in 1796 and one of the oldest financial institutions in the United States. voluntarily closed its doors today after heavy demands for withdrawals had been made by depositors is associated with the Federal National Bank of Boston. Ohio Banker Blames Son For Closing Marion. Ohio, Dec. 15 /P)-Henry B. Hane, president of the Marion Na. tional Bank, said that apparent irregularities in the accounts of his son, H. W. Hane. former cashier, caused the closing of the bank today The elder Hane issued statement announcing that the directors had placed the bank in the hands of the Federal Comptroller of Currency and that national bank examiners were checking the records. "The nature and the amount of the apparent defalcations have not yet been determined, the statement said, Hane, cashier, in whose accounts the confusion in records has been found, resigned as an officer of the bank last week. He left the city at that time and his whereabouts are not now known. He was under surety bond. Until the examiners make a complete check of the records, it not possible to announce any details of the possible shortage Investment Trusts NEW YORK DE Insurance Companies New York Bank Stocks


Article from The Santa Fe New Mexican, December 15, 1931

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Close Nine Banks In Massachusetts Boston, Dec. 15 (/P)-Nine Massachusetts banking institutions with aggregate deposits, according to the latest statements of were closed today. The list included four national banks and five state banks. The central figure in the closings was the Federal National bank of Boston, which has five city branches and with which all the other Institutions were affiliated. The directors of the Federal National bank voted to ask the comptroller of currency to take charge after runs at the bank and its branches yesterday. The other banks and their latest available statements of deposit were: ling of resources, depositors in his bank would receive 100 cents on the dollar. Today, small runs started on three shavings banks, two in east Boston and one in south Boston, while their officers endeavored to assure depositors that the institutions were entirely indΓ©pendent of the other Institutions and their funds were safe. The Middlesex National bank, Lowell, $4,000,000; the State National bank, Lynn, $2,013,565; the Gloucester National bank, the Bancroft Trust company, Worcester, $5,876,474; the Lawrence Trust company, $9,555,926: the Inman Trust company, Cambridge, $3,808,412; the Brockton Trust company, Brockton, $1,508,753; the Salem Trust company, Salem, $2,115,530. SPEEDY REOPENING Governor Joseph B. Ely, in state- Gloucester, Mass., Dec. 15-(P)ment from his home in Westfield. The Gloucester National Bank said that with proper measures, founded in 1796 and one of the oldplan for the speedy re-opening of est financial institutions in the the institutions could be accom- United States, voluntarily closed its plish and further said he had in- doors today after heavy demands structed Bank Arthur for It associated Guy to proceed with that end in with the Federal National bank of view. President Daniel c. Mulloney of the Federal National bank expressed oHTo BANK CLOSES the opinion that with careful hand- Marion National Bank with resources of failed to open today. Frozen assets and a depleted cash reserve was given as the reason. Liberty State bank of Bidney closed today. sign on the door said deflation of values, adverse conditions and withdrawal of deposits had led to the closing. The bank's last statement showed deposits of $365,345.


Article from The Atlanta Journal, December 15, 1931

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Nine Massachusetts Banks Close Doors Dec. Massachusetts banking institutions, with deposits, according to the latest statements, of $58 700,000, were closed Tuesday. The list included four national banks and five state banks. The central figure in the closings was the Federal National Bank of which has five city branches and with which all the other institutions affiliated The Federal National Bank, whose directors voted to ask the the comptroller of currency to take charge after runs at the bank and its branches Monday had deposits, September 29, of $28,235 238, The banks and their latest available statements of deposit were: Middlesex National Bank Lowell, the State National Bank, Lynn, $2,013,565; the Gloucester National Bank, Gloucester, the Bancroft Trust Company, Worcester. $5,876,474; the Trust Company, Lawrence, $9,555,926 the Inman Trust Company. Cambridge, the Brockton Trust Company, Brockton, the Salem Trust Company, Salem, $2,115,530 Naval Stores Trade SAVANNAH, Dec. The naval stores section of the Board of Trade Tuesday announced that on the day before Christmas and day before New Year's trading would start at instead of 12:45 No trading will be on Christmas or New Year's Day or the day immediately following. Naval Stores receipts, ments, and $2.50 N. WG, $6.00; and


Article from The Cincinnati Enquirer, December 16, 1931

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NINE BANKS CLOSED. Institutions Affected By Heavy Run At Boston. Boston. December 15 group of nine Massachusetts banks, having aggregate deposits of approximately $58,700,000. and of which the Federal National Bank of Boston was the central figure, was closed today The Federal National Bank, with which the other eight were affillated. had deposits of $28,235,233. according to its most recent statement condition Three other national banks were in the group that closed today They include the Middlesex National Bank of Lowell with deposits of approximately $4,000,000 the State National Bank of Lynn, with about $2,013,565 in deposits and the Gloucester National Bank Gloucester. which has deposits of approximately $1,600,000. Five state banks trust companies. had their affairs taken over by the Bank Commissioner, who announced their deposits to be approximately as follows the Bancroft Trust Company, Worcester $6,000,000; the Lawrence Trust Company. Lawrence, $8,860,000; the Brockton Trust Company. Brockton, $1,500,000; the Inman Trust Company, Cambridge, $3,500,000 and the Salem Trust Company, Salem. $2,200,000. The Bank Commissioner estimated that 75,000 depositors were affected by the closing of the state banks Joseph B. Ely. of Massachusetts expressed the belief that If prompt action were taken by the Federal authorities. making use of the National Credit Corporation, with the aid of the state authorities, speedy plan reorganization could be accomplished for the reopening of all the institutions. He said he knew of no reason why any other banks in the state should be affected Bank Commissioner Arthur Guy, pointing out that the trust companies were "affiliated with and controlled by the Federal National Bank, no other remained but to take possession of the trust companies to conserve the assets and for the protection of depositors.' The closing of the Federal National Bank was the consequence of run that developed on the hank and its five branches in Boston yesterday, after which the Directors voted to have the Comptroller of Currency take charge of the bank's affairs.


Article from The Waterbury Democrat, December 16, 1931

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Boston, Dec 16.-(UP)-A receiver appointed by the comptroller of the currency to-day took charge of the affairs of the Federal National Bank of Boston, the closing of which has tied up deposits totaling $57,740,238. Herbert Pearson, the receiver, arrived from Washington last night at the end of a day which witnessed the closing of eight affiliated banks in central and eastern Massachusetts, To-day he was to begin an appraisal of the Federal National's assets with a view to liquidatoin. There were several reassuring reports, including the statement of President Daniel C. Mulloney that Federal National depositors would be paid 100 cents on the dollar, and the prediction of Gov Joseph B. Ely of Massachusetts that with "proper action" it should be possible to reopen all the closed institutions. The closed banks and their deposits follow:Federal Natoinal $28,235,238. Lawrence Trust Co, $8,000,000. Bancroft Trust Co of Worcester, $6,000,000. Middlesex National Bank of Lowell, $4,505,000. Inman Trust Co of Cambridge, $3,500,000. Lynn State National, $2,200,000. Salem Trust Co, $2,200,000. Gloucester National Bank, $1,600,000. Brockton Trust Co, $1,500,000. It was estimated that more than 75,000 depositors were affected by the bank closings. A suggestion by Governor Ely that the newly-organized National


Article from Daily News, December 16, 1931

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9 BAY STATE BANKS FAIL WITH $58,700,000 DEPOSITS Boston, Dec. 15 (AP)Nine Massachusetts banking institutions, with aggregate deposits of $58,700,00, were closed today in the migst of the Christmas shopping season. The list included four National banks and five State banks. The central figure in the closings was the Federal National Bank of Boston, which has five city branches and with which all the other institutions were affiliated. The Federal National Bank, whose directors asked the Controller of Currency to take charge after runs at the bank and its branches yesterday, had deposits Sept. 29 of $28,235,238. Move for Reopenings. The other banks and their latest available statements of deposit were: Middlesex National Bank, Lowell, $4,000,000; State National Bank Lynn, $2,013,565; Gloucester Na tional Bank, $1,600,000; Bancroft Trust Company, Worcester, $5,876,474: Lawrence Trust Company Lawrence, $9,555,926; Inman Trust Company, Cambridge, $3,808,412 Brockton Trust Company, Brockton. $1,508,753; Salem Trust Company, Salem, $2,115,530. Gov. Joseph B. Ely, in a statement from his home in Westfield. said that with proper measures a program for the speedy re-opening of the institutions could be worked out and that he had instructed Bank Commissioner Arthur Guy to proceed with that end in view. Run on Savings Banks. Three savings banks in East Boston and South Boston were experiencing small runs today. President Daniel C. Mulloney of the Federal National Bank expressed the opinion that, with careful handling of resources, depositors in his bank would receive 100 cents on the dollar. The city of Boston had $900,000 on deposit in the Federal National Bank while the State had $773,889. besides $287,000 in other banks closed today. The bank commissioner's office estimated there were 75,000 depositors in the five State banks affected. Marion, 0., Dec. 15 (P).-The Marion National National Bank with resources of $1,911,422 failed to open today.


Article from Daily News, December 16, 1931

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9 BAY STATE BANKS CLOSE; HAD $58,700,000 Boston, Dec. 15 (AP).-Nine Massachusetts banking institutions, with aggregate deposits of $58,700,000, were closed today in the midst of the Christmas shopping season. The list included four National banks and five State banks. The central figure in the closings was the Federal National Bank of Boston, which has five city branches and with which all the other institutions were affiliated. The Federal National Bank, whose directors asked the Controller of Currency to take charge after runs at the bank and its branches yesterday, had deposits Sept. 29 of $28,235,238. The other banks and their latest available statements of deposit were: Middlesex National Bank, Lowell, $4,000,000; State National Bank, Lynn, $2,013,565; Gloucester National Bank, $1,600,000; Bancroft Trust Company, Worcester, $5,876,474; Lawrence Trust Company, Lawrence, $9,555,926; Inman Trust Company, Cambridge, $3,808,412; Brockton Trust Company, Brockton, $1,508,753; Salem Trust Company, Salem, $2,115,530. Three savings banks in East Boston and South Boston were experiencing small runs today.


Article from Daily News, December 16, 1931

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9 BAY STATE BANKS FAIL WITH $58,700,000 DEPOSITS Boston, Dec. 15 (A).-Nine Massachusetts banking Institutions, with aggregate deposits of $58,700,000, were closed today in the midst of the Christmas shopping season. The list included four National banks and five State banks. The central figure in the closings was the Federal National Bank of Boston, which has five city branches and with which all the other institutions were affiliated. The Federal National Bank, whose directors asked the Controller of Currency to take charge after runs at the bank and its branches yesterday, had deposits Sept. 29 of $28,235,238. Move for Reopenings. The other banks and their latest available statements of deposit were: Middlesex National Bank, Lowell, $4,000,000; State National Bank, Lynn, $2,013,565; Gloucester National Bank, $1,600,000; Bancroft Trust Company, Worcester, $5,876,474; Lawrence Trust Company, Lawrence, $9,555,926; Inman Trust Company, Cambridge, $3,808,412; Brockton Trust Company, Brockton, $1,508,753; Salem Trust Company, Salem, $2,115,530. Gov. Joseph B. Ely, in a statement from his home in Westfield, said that with proper measures a program for the speedy re-opening of the institutions could be worked out and that he had instructed Bank Commissioner Arthur Guy to proceed with that end in view. Run on Savings Banks, Three savings banks in East Boston and South Boston were experiencing small runs today. President Daniel C. Mulloney of the Federal National Bank expressed the opinion that, with careful handling of resources, depositors in his bank would receive 100 cents on the dollar. The city of Boston had $900,000 on deposit in the Federal National Bank while the State had $773,889. besides $287,000 in other banks closed today. The bank commissioner's office estimated there were 75,000 depositors in the five State banks affected.


Article from Daily News, December 16, 1931

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9 BAY STATE BANKS CLOSE; HAD $58,700,000 Boston, Dec. 15 (A).-Nine Massachusetts banking Institutions, with aggregate deposits of $58,700,000, were closed today in the midst of the Christmas shopping season. The list included four National banks and five State banks. The central figure in the closings was the Federal National Bank of Boston, which has five city branches and with which all the other institutions were affiliated. The Federal National Bank, whose directors asked the Controller of Currency to take charge after runs at the bank and its branches yesterday, had deposits Sept. 29 of $28,235,238. The other banks and their latest available statements of deposit were: Middlesex National Bank, Lowell, $4,000,000; State National Bank, Lynn, $2,013,565; Gloucester National Bank, $1,600,000; Bancroft Trust Company, Worcester, $5,876,474; Lawrence Trust Company, Lawrence, $9,555,926; Inman Trust Company, Cambridge, $3,808,412; Brockton Trust Company, Brockton, $1,508,753; Salem Trust Company, Salem, $2,115,530. Three savings banks in East Boston and South Boston were experiencing small runs today.


Article from Biddeford-Saco Journal, March 15, 1932

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MARCH TRADE SHOWS GAINS EXPERT STATES Fundimentals Better Than Above Surface. Cleveland, Ohio, March conditions are better in March than they were in December, January or February, says Colonel Leonard Ayres, vice president of the Cleveland Trust company and nationally known economist. adds Colonel Ayres, "despite the fact business activity not greater now than it was then. improvement," he explains, in the rather than on the surface. present fact, though to but slight degree reflected in the figures. recent weeks there has been long series of developments that either directly conductive business improvement or are safeguards against continued decline. Even partial list of them makes impressive array. Reconstruction Finance Corporation in effective operation, and made considerable number of loans railroads financial institutions. The bill has been enacted into law, and has increased the flexibility the federal reserve system. The voluntary wage adjustments of the railroad ployes have been into effect. put Bank suspensions have greatly decreased. hoarding of money has only been checked, but the movement has been reversed, and funds that were being held out of circulation are being returned the banks. Bond prices have been rising steadily for month, and stock prices have shown renewed strength. decline in commodity prices has been less and ing recent weeks the numbers of advances in the lists have the numbers of the declines. The duction pig iron increased in February and four additional blast furnaces were blown in. There has been small but well distributed increase railroad freight loadings. There were increases February in the production textiles, leather goods, cement and tobacco products, after making allowance seasonal changes. Lowell, for the closed Middlesex National bank calls for submission of claims against the bank. Cambridge, clinic at Harvard has received reporting dreams the kidnapping of Charles Lindbergh,


Article from The Boston Daily Globe, March 14, 1933

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LOWELL BANK RECEIVER FILES BILL AGAINST GUY William Roelker, for the Middlesex Bank Lowell, has filed bill in equity in the United States district court against the Inman Company Cambridge and Arthur Guy, asking to void all sales of loans to the Middlesex National Bank by Inman Trust Company made in 1931 and accounting all sums paid by the bank to the Trust Company in the sales. The bank is made party to the suit because he now charge the trust company. The value of the on Dec 15, 1931, the day the company was closed. was $57,191.10.


Article from The Boston Daily Globe, October 23, 1933

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SUES INMAN, BANCROFT TRUST COMPANIES Bank Commissioner Guy Also Named in Action Brought by Lowell Bank Receiver Arthur Trust defendants brought receiver the Middlesex National Bank Lowel! nearly from tangled $60,000,000 Federal the two president of the Frank Farrell and John directors the National the transactions for which he is now seeking with the State the Inman listed named appears institutions are following the colthe the Controller of Currency declaration filed suit, from of the Mid. trust, and controlled Danpresident of the director the Inman Trust. that and August, the Middlesex National Inman Trust for certain notes, worth1929 notes 1931, the date which Federal and the affiliates closed their doors. these transactions, which breaches trust the persons Middlesex National, receiver seeks accounting and asks that the Bank the claims the Middlesex, which he thus far Hall & the the Middlesex these suits. Both Farrell and Mulloney, whose appear these suits, are under criminal the eral Grand for alleged banking irregularities.