Article reports that business was 'practically suspended' because the vault's time lock was set incorrectly and the vault could not be opened until 1:00. This is a temporary operational suspension caused by a mechanical/clerical error; operations resumed the same day when the vault was opened.
Events (2)
1.December 3, 1908Reopening
Newspaper Excerpt
the vault could not be opened until 1 o'clock... (implying business resumed after vault was opened at 1).
Source
newspapers
2.December 3, 1908Suspension
Cause Details
Mistake in setting the vault time lock prevented opening at usual hour (normally 8 o'clock).
Newspaper Excerpt
Business at the bank of Newberry, Pa., was practically suspended because the vault could not be opened until 1 o'clock. A mistake was made in setting the time lock...
Source
newspapers
Newspaper Articles (1)
1.December 3, 1908The Manitowoc PilotManitowoc, WI
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Article Text
Business at the bank of Newberry. Pa., was practically suspended because the vault could not be opened until 1 o'clock. A mistake was made in setting the time lock, which usually is set for 8 R o'clock it. 111.