1605. Riverside Trust Company (Hartford, CT)

Bank Information

Episode Type
Run → Suspension → Reopening
Bank Type
trust company
Start Date
July 1, 1930*
Location
Hartford, Connecticut (41.764, -72.685)

Metadata

Model
gpt-5-mini
Short Digest
ac031376

Response Measures

Full suspension, Books examined

Other: Bank Commissioner Lester E. Shippee suspended the banks; later reports indicate planned reopening in Sept 1931.

Description

Multiple contemporaneous articles (Dec 23, 1930) report runs on the Riverside Trust Co. 'in progress since last July' and that Bank Commissioner Lester E. Shippee suspended the bank on Dec 23, 1930. Commissioner stated Riverside Trust was solvent and suspension was to protect depositors; later Sept 26, 1931 articles state the Riverside Trust was planned to reopen next week. Pallotti, Andretta & Co. controlled the Riverside and its frozen assets helped trigger withdrawals. Dates corrected/standardized from article publication dates.

Events (3)

1. July 1, 1930* Run
Cause
Bank Specific Adverse Info
Cause Details
Withdrawals traced to concerns about Pallotti, Andretta & Co. (controller) whose assets were frozen; depositors withdrew from Riverside as a consequence.
Measures
None recorded specifically for the run other than later suspension by the commissioner to protect assets.
Newspaper Excerpt
runs on both institutions which have been in progress since last July
Source
newspapers
2. December 23, 1930 Suspension
Cause
Government Action
Cause Details
Suspended by State Bank Commissioner Lester E. Shippee following heavy withdrawals (runs) to protect depositors and bank capital.
Newspaper Excerpt
Two Hartford banks, the Riverside Trust Company, and Pallotti Andretta & Company, were suspended today by Bank Commissioner Lester E. Shippee, following runs on both institutions.
Source
newspapers
3. September 26, 1931 Reopening
Newspaper Excerpt
Riverside Bank to Reopen next week ... board determined deposits have been guaranteed and the bank will open its doors the first ... Harry A. Allen ... to restore public confidence Riverside Trust company, been closed last December ... to reopen next week will bring in Hartford public confidence.
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (19)

Article from The Austin Daily Herald, December 23, 1930

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CONNECTICUT BANKS CLOSE Hartford. Conn., Dec. 23 (P)-Two Hartford banks, the Riverside Trust Company, and Pallotti Andretta & Company, were suspended today by Bank Commissioner Lester E. Shippee, following runs on both institutions.


Article from The Republican, December 23, 1930

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HARTFORD BANKS Continued From Page One the had capital stock that by state The statement, issued Heavy Run Blamed "The Riverside Trust company's the heavy past more than been withdrawn. This equal cent This certed followed long period decreased deposits forced of quick weakthe The year, been in of "Every effort has been made withstand and considerable rendered by the banks Hartford, became bank this We are, the opinion solvent, and that creditors fully protected. hoped suspension be temporary private bank PalAndretta Mr Shippe Deposits Shrink "This firm is pended result close affiliations the Riverside Trust combeing the largest This bank during last months, which has present difficulties that has the quick part bank's assets. The bank hoped will sustain no privately Commishis department make liquidation assets" Trust company In effort situation family, the has put its those bank. large estate Avon, the Hartford, and great real estate holdConnecticut outstate and vast of cash The on the banks traced closing here the Esopo private bank last depositors foreign birth. when bank shut, foreign panic out other institutions to hoard


Article from Corsicana Daily Sun, December 23, 1930

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PRESIDENT BANKING COMPANY FOUND SHOT TO DEATH IN HOME ADDITIONAL BANKS OVER NATION FAILED TO OPEN TUESDAY BALTIMORE, Dec. 23.-(P)-T. Edward Hambleton, 44, president of the banking firm of Hambleton and company, was found shot death in his home at Luthersuburb, today. Judge William Butler, corgave verdict suicide. was caused by a bullet wound the head. The banker, president in New York, Baltimore and European SOciety, had just returned from big game hunting expedition in during which his wife the former Adelaide McAlpin, daughter of the New York hotel magnate, established in Reno to seek They had been married for 20 years. Mr. Hambleton was said by his friends to have become depressed over his martial difficulties and the death of his brother, John Hambleton, who was killed in an airplane crash year ago. Miami Bank Closes MIAMI, Fla., Dec. The City Bank of Miami Beach, which heavy run following the closing of the City National Bank in Miami, did not open today. Clements, vice-president and cashier said the bank closed the order of state bank examiners to protect its assets. The bank had capital stock of $100,000, surplus $50,000 and deposits of $600,000 at the last call. Two Connecticut Banks Closed HARTFORD, Dec. Hartford banks, the Riverside Trust company, and Palloti Andretta and company, were suspended today by Bank Commissioner Lester Shippee, following runs on both institutions which have been in progress since last July. Pallotti, Andretta and company, control of the Riverside own Trust company. The state for 1930 gave the capital of the Riverside Trust company $400,000, surplus $600,000, undivided profits $244,229, savings deposits $643,805 and commercial deposits Philadelphia Bank Robbed. PHILADELPHIA, Dec. -Several robbers today held the North branch the Plaza Trust company and escaped with about $7000. Alabama Bank Fails. BESSEMER, Dec. City National Bank and the Bessemer Trust and Savings bank failed to open today. Officials said they were acting for the best interests of depositors. Virginia Bank Suspends. RICHMOND, Dec. state division of insurance banking today announced that the Peoples Bank of Gretna, had suspended business. The bank capitalized $50,000 and had deposits of $474,000. O. Ramsey was president. Fall To Enter Vault. AUSTIN, Dec. proved poor excavators last night attempted to dig their when way into the Blanco National Bank at Blanco, according to telephoned information received here. They dug to steel wall envault and then gave closing it up for bad job. Georgia Bank Closed. WASHINGTON, Ga., Dec. (AP)-A notice on the door of the National Bank of Wilkes county here today said the institution had been closed pending a meeting of the board of directors. The bank was capitalized at $50,000 and assets were reported at $400,000. Florida fruit box containing 45 oranges, grapefruit, 20 tangerines, 100 kumquarts, jar fruit preserves. Express prepaid anywhere Growers Packing Company, P. O. Box 282, Tampa, Fla.


Article from Des Moines Tribune, December 23, 1930

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TWO BANKS CLOSE CONN Hartford Riverside Trust Pallotti Andretta & Tuesday by Bank Lester E. following on both Capital of the Riverside Trust company given savings and ANOTHER IN MIAMI FLA City Bank of Miami Beach, heavy run did Tuesday morning The capital stock and of deposits ONE IN VIRGINIA RICHMOND VA Bank of Va ed business Tuesday The capitalized of


Article from The Dispatch, December 23, 1930

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BANK MIAMI HAS NOT OPENED TODAY By Miami, Dec. City Bank Miami Beach, which went heavy yesterday following the closing the City National bank in Miami, did not open this Clements, vice president and said the bank closed at the order state bank examiners to its The capital stock of bank had surplus $50,000 and deposits of $600,000 at the last call. Conn., Dec. Two Hartford the Riverside Trust and Pallotti, Andretta company were suspended today by company, Bank Lester Shipfollowing runs on both institutions which have been in progress since last July. Pallotti, Andretta and company control of the Riverside Trust The state manual for 1930 the Riverside Trust the capital surplus 000, profits deposits and commercial ing deposits


Article from The Evening Sun, December 23, 1930

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Patridge To Senate Succeeds Late Frank Greene, tion March Two Closed In Hartford [By Associated Press] Hartford, Conn., Dec. Hartford banks, the Riverside Trust Company and Pallotti, Andretta by Bank Commissioner Lester E. Shippee following both institutions which been progress since last July. Pallotti, Andretta Co. control the Riverside Trust Company. The State Manual for 1930 give the capital Riverside Trust Company $400,000, surplus $600,000. undivided profits savings posits $643,805 and commercial posits $3,185,455.10. business Bank Fails To Open United Senator Miami, Dec. 23 City Weeks the the death Bank Miami Beach, which underFrank Greene last WedSenator heavy yesterday following nesday. the closing the City National Bank will until Partridge Miami, did not morning. elected special election Clements, vice-president and called by the Governor today, said the bank closed at the orheld March 31. The Governor also der State bank examiners protect directed special Senatorial held March the regular its assets. mary meeting The bank had capital stock staunch surplus of $50,000 and From 1888 1890 years posits $600,000 the last call. served secretary the Secretary appointed Virginia Bank Shut Down the Department State, and Dec. 23 named special envoy State Division Insurance and Bankpresident the today announced that the People's Company. Bank Gretna. had suspended An examiner from the RITES FOR UNIONTOWN sent charge. WOMAN WEDNESDAY The bank capitalized had deposits of Mrs. Eva Garner Was Active Ramsey was president. Suspension In Georgia Washington, Ga., Dec. notice door of the National Bank Wilkes County here today the institution had been closed pending meeting the board rectors. The bank capitalized and assets were reported $400,000. Two Closed Bessemer City Bank the Bessemer Trust and Savings Bank failed open today and officials issued statements they were "acting for the best interests Officials of the Bessemer Trust Savings Company said the closing institution Dent State Banking SuperClosing the National


Article from Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph, December 23, 1930

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PHILA. BANK VISITS HOOVER, FLAYS NORRIS placed before President Hoover but he has said nothing Meanwhile the Republican independent group in the Senate for serious diswas preparing Norris himself is. pute. statement last night desued and today Senanouncing tor Brookhart. Republican indeof issued statement which said: "Secretary Mellon has no right to set up a Republican committee with money to over. ride any Republican Senator who listens to the voice of the people. "Robert H. Lucas says there a cancer in the Republican party and that it must be cut out. He is right. But he does not recognize the cancerous part. The personal head of this cancerous growth is Andrew W. Mellon. "Robert H. Lucas is only little wart under the toenail of this big personal- USED G. O. FUNDS The Senate Campaigns Funds Committee. which Lucas had financed some antiNorris campaigning in Nebraska. yesterday found Lucas had used funds of the Republican National Committee in securing the loans he made from bank here to pay the anti-Norris propaganda Stunned by the furore of the sudden controversy. the Senate Republican leadership is watching silently Senate Republicans insist the issue of Norris right to party recognition is not up them and they are watching the attitude of the President and the national committee toward Lucas The Kentuckian still has his job and. therefore. apparently the support of the party On reaching the capitol. Representative also heads the Appropriations Committeesaid he had President Hoover: "It is the duty of every Republican to stand behind Mr. Lucas. Although all might not agree with the way Mr Lucas did things am sure every real Republican agrees with his idea. Wood later declared "It is time for the Republicans to speak out in meeting and rid themselves of people like Norris. He is nothing but wolf in sheep's clothing. Why. would lot rather have to deal with Democrat in the Senate, than pusedo Republican like the Nebraskan.' and stockholders having claims of more than $2,000,000 against the closed Bankers Trust Company and its 19 branch offices were assured to. day the bank is solvent and that they will receive 100 cents on the Plans already are under way for the reorganization and the early re-opening of the huge institution according to Samuel H. Barker president of the 000 concern. MIAMI Fla., Dec. The City Bank of Miami Beach which underwent heavy run yesterday following the closing of the City National Bank in Miami. did not open this morning. HARTFORD Conn. Dec. Hartford banks. the Riverside Trust and Pallotti Andretta & Co., were pended today by Bank Commissioner Lester Shippee. followon both institutions ing runs which have been in progress since last July. BESSEMER Ala. Dec City National Bank the Bessemer Trust and Savand ings Bank failed to open today. Officials said they were "acting for the best interests of depositors.


Article from The Chattanooga News, December 23, 1930

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MIAMI BEACH BANK FORCED TO CLOSE Fails to Open Tuesday After Heavy Run Monday. City bank of Miami Beach, which unheavy run follow. ing the closing of the City National bank in Miami. did this morning. C. L, Clements, vice-president and cashier, said the bank closed at the order of state examiners to protect its The bank had & capital of $100,000, surplus of $50,000 and deposits $600,000. at the last call, Hartford Banks Suspend. Hartford, Conn., Dec. Two Hartford the Riverside Trust company and Palotti Andrea & Co., were suspended today by Lester E. runs on both which have been in progress since last July, The state manual for 1930 gave the capital the Riverside in 1907, as $400,000, surplus $600,000, undivided profits 8224.deposits Banker Suicides. Baltimore, Dec. president of the banking of Hambleton & Co., was found shot to death nhis home at Luthertoday William P. Butler returned of The body Mr. Hambleton, who was 44 years old, was found Charles his butler, when he went call his employer Bessemer Banks Close. City National and the Trust and Savings bank failed to open for business today and officials issued saying they were acting for the best interests of Officials of the Trust said the closing that was banking who was here Closing of the bank in to be & result of the bank The Bessemer Trust and Savings to its last report, had capital and surplus of deposits The City National was capitalized at $33,630 in the last published report and deposits of 8800,150.


Article from The Journal, December 23, 1930

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HARTFORD Riverside Trust Co. and Pallotti, Andretta & Co. CALLED SOLVENT of Depositors Traced to April Hartford, Dec. 23. Hartford banks, the Riverside Trust company, and Pallotti, Andretta and were suspended today Lester Shippee following runs both institutions which been in progress since July. Suspension notices posted on the doors the banks beo'clock this morning and tomers found the doors closed hour. Pallotti, Andretta and company control of the Riverside Trust company. Shippee announced the Riverside Trust solvent,' while the Pallotti, Andretta and somewhat but likely the depositors may adequately runs both banks became last Many Italian Depositors. Several hundred persons passing Pearl street, stopped read the susnotice posted in the window the Riverside Trust company. Most the people interested Italians who had money deposited there Anxious men women waited the doors for permission go into the bank and take out their securities and other valuables deposited vaults. Two policemen were stationed inside the bank to keep order of an Those who had in the safe deposit vaults were to take them out. Men women to seen this folios and velopes filled contents of vaults rented by had sums of them ready for deposit. The on the Hartford banks believed to have indirectly due the failure D'Esopo and company, private April. Panicky depositors said to have feared that Pallotti, Andretta and company might not be in sound dition knowing that owned controlling in the Riverside, depositors of the latter bank withdraw their money. This action is reported have affected Riverside and then Pallotti. Andretta company. until both to closed protect the interof depositors. Bank Commissioner Shippee anBounced that he would effort to avoid liquidation the RiverTrust company. This has $5,300,000. Its capital $400,000, surplus deposits and savings depos$1,084,000. The total assets Pallotti, Andretta and company are capital, $250,000; surplus, $300,000: deposits. $204,000, and savings deposits, $2,191,00. Branch Bank Closed. New Haven, Dec. The Pallotti, Andretta company, bankers in lower Chapel street, closed noon today order State Bank Commissioner Shippee. This action was taken because the closing the main fice of the company at Hartford. also done precautionary measure against very heavy run depositors they had heard the commissioner's action at the Hartford office. Prior to the noon hour Chief Philip officers vicinity the bank. The closing, however, was without incident.


Article from The Fresno Bee, December 23, 1930

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State Takes Over Chelsea Bank In New York PROFFER OF FREE GAS TO CITY NOT PHILANTHROPIC NEW YORK. Dec. 23. (U.P.) State Superintendent of Banks Broderick announced to-day he had taken over the Chelsea Bank and Trust Company. (Continued From Page 1-B) The institution, according to the latest figures, had gross 99 cents and allow the city the one. of $16,323,000 on December 20th. This is much better for us than to last. lose the 99 cents or even stand the The bank was closely identified chance of losing it. with the motion picture industry "But the answer lies in this. In DO-X In Repair, in New York and two helping the City Fresno we figures in the film world. help ourselves This is mutual Ready For Hop benefit offer designed to help ANOTHER MIAMI CLOSES us both. Therefore, we will go MIAMI BEACH Dec. 23. the limit in everything to many's fifty-ton flying boat, DO-X, The City Bank of Miami date the city in respect to this free damaged by fire several weeks ago, Beach was closed to-day to protect gas. will be ready to resume her flight The gas, Terrill explained, would to South America January 15th, er run on the bank yesterday be taken from the absorption plant, the Dornier Works announced to- The city bank had capital stock clean stripped gas, ready of the burner with the exception of the day of $100,000 and deposits of approximately $600,000 The City National addition of an odorant to eliminate Repairs to her damaged wing Bank of Miami was closed yester- natural danger to the cunsumer have quickly at Lisbon that lies in the use of odorless gas Portugal, and ce Schildhauer the American pilot, has obCLOSE IN HARTFORD tained an extension of leave from Red Cross Chapter HARTFORD Dec. his employers so that he Two Hartford banks, the Riv- Seeks New Nurse may join in the transatlantic flight. erside Trust Company and Pallotti BROKER PLEADS GUILTY Harold Russell Ryder one of the most lavish of the Broadway spenders, pleaded guilty to grand larceny connection the $2,000,000 failure of the brokerage firm of and Company to-day Senwas deferred for two months ble him to assist creditors. SUGAR AND COFFEE YORK WOOL MARKET BOSTON Dec. Trading in wool is about steady compared with the early part of last week The limited amount of business being closed on wool is mostly on fine and grades. Graded French and finer territory wool sell in range of 65 to 68c scoured basis. Strictly combing 60's wools conto move to 68c scoured Andretta and Company, were suspended to-day by Bank Commissioner Lester E. Shippee, following both institutions Pallotti Andretta and Company control the Riverside Trust ComThe state manual for 1930 gave the capital of the Riverside Trust as $400,000 surplus $600,000. undivided profits $24,229, savings deposits $643,805 and commercial deposits $3,185,455.10 The City Bank and the Trust and Savings Bank failed to open to-day The state division of insurance and banking the People's Bank of Gretna, Va., had


Article from The Daily Item, December 23, 1930

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State Closes Hartford Bank After Heavy HARTFORD Dec. 23 Banking Lester Shippee Riverside Trust this city after approximately 000 had been withdrawn the past week Shippee said the bank was fectly solvent," but that suspension necessary protect bank capitalized and had deposits of about $3,000,000.


Article from The Richmond News Leader, December 23, 1930

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Bank Fails to Open Run City Bank of Miami Beach, which underwent heavy run yesterday following the the City National Bank in Miami, did not open this Clements, president and L. cashier, said the bank closed at the order of bank protect its assets. Conn., Dec. Hartford banks, the Riverside Trust Company, and Pallotti Andretta and were today by Bank Lester E. Shippee, runs on both Institutions progress since last July The National and The City Trust and Savings Bank failed to open today officials issued they "acting for the best interests of de-


Article from The Sentinel, December 23, 1930

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VA. BANK CLOSES; ONE IN CONN. AND IN FLA. SUSPEND The State vision of Insurance and day announced that the Peoples Bank of Gretna. Va., had suspended An examiner from the State Division was sent to take charge. The bank was spitalized at $50, 000 and had deposits of $474,000. O. L. Ramsey was president Fla. City Bank Miami run following the closing of the City National Bank in Miami, did not open this morning. L. and cashier, the closed in order to The had capital stock of $100,000. surplus of $50,000 and posits of $600,000 at the last Conn. Hartford Riverside Trust Company, and Pallotti Andretta and Bank Lester E. Ship following runs on both institu tions been in progress since last The manual 1930 gave the capital of the Riverside Trust Incorporated in as 805 and commercial deposits $3.-


Article from The Boston Daily Globe, December 24, 1930

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officers and directors as the Pallotti bank in Hartford, but has been managed independently. The local banks were closed before the opening hour this morning. The bank in New Haven was by Shippee noon as precautionary measure against heavy run based on the commissioner's action against the Hartford institution. Commissioner Shippee said the Riverside Trust Company, which controlled by Pallotti, Co, unquesti solvent." The assets of Pallotti, Andretta Co, he said, are frozen, but likely that the depositors may be adequately protected.' Runs on the Hartford banks which began last July became acute last week resulted today's action. Co. private bank lieved to have been responsible for the withdrawals of deposits. Commissioner Shippee announced that he would every effort avoid the Company. $5,300,000. This bank is assets capital $400,000, surplus $600,000. commercial deposits and savings deposits $1,084,000. The Pallotti, Andretta & Co, capital $250,000. surplus $300,000, deposits $204,000 and savings deposits $2,191,000.


Article from The Fresno Bee, December 24, 1930

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DAIRY MARKETS Per Ventura Dec. BAY DISTRICT Butter am not here she told of per her desire to aid her children Mv eldest son, Rodney, is now 15% and Cheese to earnest desire the pro- LOS ANGELES lugs stigma of my and so three children bation my my in Los may by 17 23 to Judge Hardy Fresh the request of Mrs. Pantages to the 5x5 Case soft HAY MARKET 19 19 19 19 19 LOS ANGELES MAY MARKET 15% 15% mately $600,000. The City National Bank of Miami was closed yesterday. CLOSE IN HARTFORD H. Dec. 24. Hartford banks, the Riverside Trust Company and Pallotti Andretta and Company were sus-


Article from Springfield Weekly Republican, December 25, 1930

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CONNECTICUT Two at Hartford, One at New Haven Suspended One Termed Solvent, Others Hartford, Hartford banks, the Riverside Trust Pallotti, Andretta and the Haven branch Andretta Co, suspended by Lester Shippee, bank today The last named bank Pallotti bank Hartford, local before noon Hartford instituagainst Solvent" Shippee the Riverside Trust which controled by Pallotti, Andreatta Pallotti, Andretta Co, somewhat frozen, but likely that the depositors may be adequateprotected. the Hartford banks which Runs today's private bank, April, effort Riverside bank has Its capital total Pallotti, 084,000. capital $250,000, and savings deposits


Article from The Douglas Enterprise, March 19, 1931

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Bank Fails to Open Run City Bank of Miami Beach, which underwent heavy run yesterday following the the City National Bank in Miami, did not open this Clements, president and L. cashier, said the bank closed at the order of bank protect its assets. Conn., Dec. Hartford banks, the Riverside Trust Company, and Pallotti Andretta and were today by Bank Lester E. Shippee, runs on both Institutions progress since last July The National and The City Trust and Savings Bank failed to open today officials issued they "acting for the best interests of de-


Article from The Republican, September 26, 1931

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Hartford Wants New Water Supply to Cost Over $8,000,000 To Care For Needs Until 1970 Metropolitan District Will Ask Voters to Authorize Bond Issue For Construction of Big Dam On Farmington River at Barkhamsted (Special to The Dally News) Hartford, district plans for supply intended There probably Hartford and the four subburban towns the $8,600,000 is authorized for such program. Much the supply developon the the would be 126 feet high at its the crest and with the 900 The reserbehind the would be eight long. would high acres capacity conduit miles long about 54 in. would the water the Nepaug Other projects would be involved in the program, among these being the city cost During the from daily water pressure in Hartin heavy draught. would ford due more expensive lay line that the plan This use filled night there water day supply would supplement that from the water of the district The the system for the population using The which about 250,expected 1970 the system will Britain towns to the serving north New High School Wanted water project not the for fall election as the Hartford education asking high The new of and the be and an to whether can before propriation voters for strong demand for economy in the municipal This due to the the would the fourth high present city started within few months the school would be One on ule fall the enrolment The high school the of population about Work Costly regards poor. Hartford store food the success Mayor and the feel the city about Foodstuffs for the the the place the city and the board finance groans month hands he money And costing the city more than month of relief other than All this outlay the month from state as money spent paupers state charges. This the largest paid by state any town. are aliens cannot citizens. Plenty quired on these most cases such were born Hartford and therefore are entitled to receive citypaid Hartford City Polities The campaign mayoralty field and the licans apparently for nominee. Both the William RanDavid Wilson are holding rallies and organization meet- did ings night spirited vass is under no sure Mr Rankin and Mr Wilson, postmaster, nominee the last former the backing Spellacy, former Demothe by his law On the Republican side, where the going none. there candidacy About men gested the place. crats are the and that the spring the some outstanding nently mentioned Byrne, banker The big objection Mr Byrne, by the the fact that he has lived in Hart. he on list He Katharine nam. the an Riverside Bank to Reopen week bring in Hartford public dence Trust closed for endnew board slate determined upon. and guarantees the open doors the the Harry Allen, has of board Bank the to Trust, the bank last December the the Andretta the Riverside. still in Trolly Lines Passing number trolly these days. Busses lines the in Stamford most the Meriden and Southington cut and WilliWethersfield Bloommantic, that will field. before not be years largest cities state, the will only places Connecticut with trollies


Article from The Republican, September 26, 1931

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Hartford Wants New Water Supply to Cost Over $8,000,000 To Care For Needs Until 1970 Metropolitan District Will Ask Voters to Authorize Bond Issue For Construction of Big Dam On Farmington River at Barkhamsted &Special to The Daily News) Hartford, Sept. Hartford metropolitan district making plans supply intended to 1970. probably Hartford and four is authorized for such program. the water supply would branch the river in be 126 feet the thickness feet. The behind eight high acres holding capacity of 23,conduit eight miles diameter would the water the present Nepaug Other projects would in the gram, the limits, This latter would means of water presin During the period from m. daily water pressure in Hartheavy draught. would pipe the that use This would be filled night when there light water in the time supply would supplement that from the The water bureau of the district system the needs of gallons per The present the district water is about expected that 1970 the will Britain and to the north the New High School Wanted may not the for the the the Hartford education asking new high The must gauntlet of board finance and the board before the up and an as to be voters fall for strong demand for in the since deficit This due the the city's new school the New tract would the fourth present are within the filled One school now on double second will go on such ule next the present enrolment school population is growing at the of about Work Costly &s poor, Hartford continuing store for of food the success plan. Mayor the welfare feel the store to save about Foodstuffs for the the place the month and the board of finance groans each month hands the money is costing the more than $40,000 month other than All outlay is addition the month in from for paupers state charges. the paid the state town. Most those aided are aliens cannot thereby claim be Hartford citizens. Plenty of bookkeeping is most cases such people have children were born Hartford and who therefore entitled to receive city- paid Hartford City Polities The Hartford campaign with field and licans apparently hunting for Both the William Rankin and David Wilson forces holding rallies organization meetnight and spirited canway which Mr Rankin and Mr Wilson, former the state former the backing Spellacy, Demothe by his law LonOn the Republican side, where the there About dozen been gested the place. Some Democrats of the opinion the nomreally that the time, the nently mentioned has Byrne, banker state banking The big objection Mr Byrne, the the fact while the list brothof Katharine PutRepublican central Riverside Bank to Reopen Next week will bring Hartford an tempting restore public confidence Riverside Trust company, been closed ended board of has determined deposits have been bank open its doors the first Harry A. Allen, has the City Bank the Riv Trust, closed bank December. The Pallotthe which closed the same time and in which the about family dominant Andretta interest well in the Riverside, in Trolly Lines Passing Connecticut newspapers writing number on these days. Busses most Stamford Meriden after Sunday and the Connecticut company is seeking discontinue service Norwich Willimantic, in field. that state, Waterbury, will be the only places in Connecticut with trollies.