12839. Breslau State Bank (Breslau, NE)

Bank Information

Episode Type
Suspension → Closure
Bank Type
state
Start Date
July 15, 1931
Location
Breslau, Nebraska (42.350, -97.699)

Metadata

Model
gpt-5-mini
Short Digest
e1d74806

Response Measures

None

Description

Newspaper evidence shows Breslau State Bank was in receivership (listed among banks for which receivers employed attorneys) by July 15, 1931. A later article (Mar 24, 1932) states the former operator 'ran the Breslau bank' and refers to 'its failure', indicating the bank did not resume normal operations and had failed. No article mentions a depositor run; the bank was in receivership/closed.

Events (3)

1. July 15, 1931 Receivership
Newspaper Excerpt
Shurtleff and Spillman, Norfolk, Breslau State bank, Breslau: (listed among receivership attorney assignments).
Source
newspapers
2. July 15, 1931 Suspension
Cause
Government Action
Cause Details
Bank listed among institutions in receivership with attorneys employed by receivers; indicates suspension/closure and receiver involvement.
Newspaper Excerpt
Shurtleff and Spillman, Norfolk, Breslau State bank, Breslau:
Source
newspapers
3. March 24, 1932 Other
Newspaper Excerpt
Mr. Tonner formerly run the Breslau bank and since its failure has been engaged in the gasoline business, later purchasing filling station in Fullerton.
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (2)

Article from Osmond Republican, July 15, 1931

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Article Text

BRYAN LISTS ATTORNEYS The controversy now at its height between Governor Bryan and Bank Receiver Clarence Bliss in which the governor is accused of such interference in the labors of the receiver that the latter attempted removal of his office from the co-operation of the state banking department has prompted Governor Bryan to publish the names of the attorneys who have been employed by the receivers and the amounts paid to them in the past. The Governor recently suggested list of attorneys who should be given preference in receivership cases and as these men were of the gov. ernor's political faith, decided ob jections were voiced by the receiver. Employed heretofore in bank cases according to the list given publicity by Bryan are: B. Hurley, Ponca, $735; Allen State bank, Allen; Citizens State bank, Martinsburg State bank, Martinsburg; Security State bank, Ponca. George B. Hastings, Grant, Allen State bank, Allen, and two others. Kelsey and Kelsey, Norfolk, $5,494; Battle Creek Valley bank, Battle Creek; Pierce State bank, Pierce: Enola State bank, Enola: Magnet State bank, Magnet; Meadow Grove State bank. Fred S. Berry, Wayne, $14,605: Beemer State bank, Beemer; Farmers State bank. Bradish: Farmers State bank, Altoona; Farmers State bank. Crofton; Magnet State bank, Magnet; Dixon State bank, Dixon; State Bank of Laurel, Laurel; Orchard State bank, Orchard: Thurston State bank, Thurston; Security State bank, Wakefield. H. Doyle, Fullerton, bank of Clarks, Clarks: Ottis and Murphy bank, Humphrey; Farmers State bank, St. Edward, and two ers. Shurtleff and Spillman, Norfolk, Breslau State bank, Breslau: James C. Guigley, Valentine, $1,220; Browneee State bank, Brownlee; Ranchers State bank, Cody: Valentine State bank, Valentine; Kilgore State bank, Kilgore; American bank Merriman. Crites and Crites, Chadron, $2,502; Chadron State bank, Chadron; Wayside State bank, Wayside; Farmers bank, Crawford (sale). W. A. Meserve, Creighton, $2,051; Security bank, Creighton; First State bank, Bazille Mills. Dolezal, Mapes and Johnson, Fremont, $4,456.61; Dodge State bank, Dodge; Farmers State bank, Ames; Dodge county bank, Scribner: Snyder State bank, Snyder; Farmers State bank, Genoa. Swarr. May and Royce, Omaha, $13,942.19; Scribner State bank, Scribner; Snyder State bank, Snyder; Brown county bank, Long Pine, and two others. Hammond, $226; Inman State bank, Inman. Sidney Frumm, Dakota City, $2,210; Bank of Dakota county, Jackson; First State bank, Nacora: State bank of Laurel, Laurel; Bank of South Sioux City, South Sioux City. NORFOLK MAN FOUND DEAD City authorities at Norfolk were called the home of Gus Bartholoto mew on Monday to ascertain if possible the cause of death of Hillard Bartholomew; 24 years old, whose body was found in the home garage by his father. From all indications the young man had committed suicide. Examination by the authorities proved that he had taken the car belonging to his father on Sunday evening without the knowledge of his parents and contrary to instructions from them. He had been out late in the evening and overturned the car. It was also learned that he had been drinking. The body of Bartholomew was found lying near the exhaust of the car; all doors to the garage were closed.


Article from The Plainview News, March 24, 1932

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FORMER RESIDENT HERE KILLED BY GAS FUMES L. Tonner, former resident of Plainview but recently of Fullerton, committed suicide at that place Wednesday morning of this week by inhaling monoxide gas fumes from cars in closed garage. When found he had the garage locked and three cars running and those who discovered the motors running were forced to break window to get in. Mr. Tonner formerly run the Breslau bank and since its failure has been engaged in the gasoline business, later purchasing filling station in Fullerton. He survived by his widow and daughter. Funeral services are being held at Pierce this afternoon where the Masonic lodge will have charge of burial services. Mr. Tonner had many friends in this community who were sorry to hear of his taking his life by asphyxiation.