Central Trust Company - Cincinnati, OH

Bank Information

Episode Type: Suspension → Reopening
Bank Type: trust
Start Date: March 6, 1933
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio (39.103, -84.515)

Metadata

Model: gpt-5-mini
Short Digest: 78031e98f5fb4c44

Response Measures

None

Description

Article (Cincinnati Enquirer, 1933-03-06) describes the bank holiday/closures called in response to President Roosevelt's action; Central Trust Company president W. Dupuis is quoted as cooperating. This is a government-ordered/encouraged temporary suspension of banking operations (1933 nationwide bank holiday) with expectation of reopening, so classified as suspension_reopening.

Events (1)

1. March 6, 1933 Suspension

Cause: Government Action
Cause Details: Banks closed as part of the national/state banking holiday and actions following President Roosevelt's proclamation (March 1933 bank holiday).
Newspaper Excerpt: W. Dupuis, President of the Central Trust Company, said: 'Cincinnati bankers give full cooperation the President's ...'
Source: newspapers

Newspaper Articles (1)

1. March 6, 1933 The Cincinnati Enquirer Cincinnati, OH

Article from The Cincinnati Enquirer, March 6, 1933

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Article Text

Banks Closed Today; Ready To Issue Scrip CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE. ion when they could reopen, though it was generally believed that sumption can be before the four-day holiday ends. meeting the Clearing House Association has been called for early this morning, at which time the situation will be thoroughly canvassed. One point particular to be cleared Whether Clearing House certificates already printed and distributed by the Cincinnati body may be used, or whether new must obtained from the Government Printing and Engraving. Local available when John First Bank and of the Associalast night when informed the well prepared for national adopted Federal authorities. consider constructive banks have thought matter out cooperate particular the President and Treasury present situation the The Clearing House Association will meet today further sider the developments and to complete arrangements for issuing Other banking civie leaders action of President Roosevelt last night. W. Dupuis, President of the Central Trust Company, said: "Cincinnati bankers give full cooperation the President's lamation. think the action