Mechanics National Bank

Bank Information

Episode Type: Suspension → Closure
Bank Type: national
Bank ID: 1250
Charter Number: 1250
Start Date: March 22, 1878
Location: New York, New York (40.714, -74.006)

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Model: gpt-5-mini
Short Digest: 35db19af

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Description

Article (The New York Herald, 1878-03-22) states Felix V. B. Kennedy appointed receiver for The Mechanics' National Bank. No mention of a run; receiver appointment implies closure/receivership. Date taken from publication.

Events (2)

1. June 9, 1865 Chartered

Source: historical_nic

2. March 22, 1878 Receivership

Newspaper Excerpt: The Mechanics' National Bank vs. Dubois-Felix V. B. Kennedy appointed receiver.
Source: newspapers

Newspaper Articles (1)

1. March 22, 1878 The New York Herald New York, NY

Article from The New York Herald, March 22, 1878

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Article Text

Arnott VS. Arbott.-Reference ordered. Ehas et at vs. Ruckert-Order denying motion. The Inquirer Printing and Publishing Company vs. Carcelery.-Order striking out answer. Sattler vs. The Knickerbocker Life Insurance Company; Wing vs. Dean et al; More V3. Regan.-Actions discontinued. Gardner vs. Dieterien.-Orfer granted. Lange vs. Gehe (No. 1.); Fisher vs. Lange (No. 2) Motion denied. Satterly vs. Herrick et al-Order appoin.ing Mr. John R. Flanigan guardian, ad litem, of infant defendants. COMMON PLEAS-SPICIAL TERM. By judge Larremore. New York Life Insurance Company vs. Westervelt; New York Life Insurance Company vs. Darrah; Same vs. Same; Same Vs. Same; Same vs. Same; Same vs. same; Same vs. Same; Same VS. Same; Same vs. Same; Same vs. Same; Same. vs Same; Orting vs. Orting; in the matter of Cantrell; Wattson vs. Perry; Clark V& The Mayor, &c.; Long VS. McCunn; Schroder V8. Bear.-Application granted. Schemernorn vs. Schulttreis; Same vs. Same; Same V8. Same; Same vs. Same.-Report confirmed and decree entered. New York Life insurance. Company vs. Foran:Same vs. Same; Same vs. Same: Same vs. SameJudgment ordered. in the matter. &c.. of Leipziger.-Order to show cause and injunction granted. Donaldson vs. Kent.-Boud approved. Reynolds vs. Sehmidi.-Applhication for leave to serve amended answer granted. Stewart vs. Dunton.-The order of March 18 is the proper and only order that should be made in the premises. Lord vs. Kitsell.-Order overruling demurrer granted In the matter of Fabbri.-Order to pay dividend, &c., granted. By Judge Robinson. Dugan vs. Bropny.-Demurrers of Mary C. Brophy, of Brophy & Crowe, and of Edwin Terry sustained and judgment absolute thereon except on terms stated in opinion. In the matter, &c., of Fitzsiminons and others.Matter of petition referred to Stephen H. Olin, to take proof of facts alleged and report his opinion thereon. Notice to persons interested to be published in the Darly Register ten days previous to day appointed for hearing to attend reference. MARINE COURT-SPECIAL TERM AND CHAMBERS. By Judge McAdam. Hoagland vs. Hoyt.-Motion granted. Galloway VS. Healy.-Order settled Daty vs. Carey.-Interrogatories settled. Spratt vs. Taylor.-Judgment vacated. Levison vs. Stedenback.-Judgment for plaintiff. Pearce vs. Pitcher; Clements Vs. Same.-Tried and judgments filed. Wheatcraft vs. Jacobson-Edward Woodward appointed receiver. Moore Vs. Clark; Greasen vs. Katski; Crum vs. Crum; Scharrom vs. Coon; Meyer vs. McColl; Huchman vs. Jacobs; Hegemeyer vs. Phyte; Winter vs. Jacobson; Bradley vs. Keller; Spiller vs. Barnett; Richrath Vs. Weir.-Orders granted. Crosley vs. Lung.-Decision tiled. Koppel Vs. Kochier.-Motion granted unless, within ten aays, plaintiff pays $10 costs of motion. Perdue vs. Cariton.-Judgment for plaintiff. By Judge Sheridan. Summers vs. Beach.-Findings signed. By Judge Sinnott. The Mechanics' National Bank vs. Dubois-Felix V. B. Kennedy appointed receiver. The Mayor, &c., Vs. Cornwallis.-Order signed.