15069. Merchants National Bank (Dunkirk, NY)

Bank Information

Episode Type
Run Only
Bank Type
national
Bank ID
2619
Charter Number
2619
Start Date
June 26, 1905
Location
Dunkirk, New York (42.480, -79.334)

Metadata

Model
gpt-5-mini
Short Digest
7e30df31

Response Measures

Accommodated withdrawals

Description

Multiple papers (pub. 1905-06-27) report a brief run/'slight flurry' on the Merchants' National Bank of Dunkirk the previous afternoon. Bank stayed open, paid claims in full, received additional currency from Buffalo; no suspension or closure mentioned.

Events (3)

1. January 23, 1882 Chartered
Source
historical_nic
2. June 26, 1905 Run
Cause
Rumor Or Misinformation
Cause Details
Described as occurring without apparent cause and a slight flurry, suggesting unfounded nervousness or rumors rather than bank insolvency.
Measures
Remained open after hours, paid all claims in full; received additional currency from Buffalo to meet withdrawals.
Newspaper Excerpt
Without apparent cause the ... Merchants' National Bank of Dunkirk, N. Y., were subjected to a run yesterday afternoon, or a 'slight flurry,' as the bank officers termed it. Both banks kept open until 6 o'clock, paying all claims in full.
Source
newspapers
3. June 29, 1946 Voluntary Liquidation
Source
historical_nic

Newspaper Articles (5)

Article from Evening Star, June 27, 1905

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Run on Two New York Banks. Without apparent cause the Lake Shore National Bank and the Merchants' National Bank of Dunkirk, N. Y., were subjected to a run yesterday afternoon, or a "slight Hurry," as the bank officers termed it. Both banks kept open unill 6 o'clock, paying all claims in full.


Article from The Bennington Evening Banner, June 27, 1905

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Run on Dunkirk Banks. DUNKIRK, N. Y., June 27.-Without apparent cause both the Lake Shore National bank and the Merchants' National bank of this city were subjected to a run, or a "slight flurry," as the bank officers termed it. Both banks kept open after hours payIng all claims in full.


Article from Waterbury Evening Democrat, June 27, 1905

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Run on Dunkirk Banks. DUNKIRK, N. Y., June 27.-Without apparent cause both the Lake Shore National bank and the Merchants' National bank of this city were subjected to a run. or a "slight flurry," as the bank officers termed it. Both banks kept open after hours payfng all claims in full.


Article from Perth Amboy Evening News, June 27, 1905

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Run on Dunkirk Banks. DUNKIRK, N. Y., June 27.-Without apparent cause both the Lake Shore National bank and the Merchants' National bank of this city were subjected to a run, or a "slight flurry," as the bank officers termed it. Both banks kept open after hours payIng all claims in full.


Article from The Forest Republican, June 28, 1905

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Run on Dunkirk Banks. Dunkirk, June .-Without apparent cause both the Lake Shore National bank and the Merchants' National bank of this city were subjected to a run yesterday afternoon, or a "slight flurry" as the bank officers termed it. Both banks kept open until 6 o'clock, paying all claims in full. The rush at the Merchants' bank lasted less than half an hour, while the cashier at the Lake Shore bank was kept busy until 6 o'clock serving the last person in line. Both banks received additional currency from Buffalo before 6 o'clock and it is announced they are prepared to cash every claim presented. It is thought the run is over.