Michigan Trust Company was appointed receiver; later receiver's report showed heavy losses.
Events (3)
1.July 13, 1896Run
Cause
Rumor Or Misinformation
Cause Details
Rising rumors that the bank was unsound produced a perceptible, slight run and steady withdrawals.
Measures
Directors sent for Commissioner Sherwood; attempted intervention by authorities.
Newspaper Excerpt
Rumors became rife Saturday afternoon that the bank was unsound, and a slight run was perceptible.
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2.July 13, 1896Suspension
Cause
Bank Specific Adverse Info
Cause Details
Failure to realize on assets amid money-market stringency and continued withdrawals left the bank unable to continue business.
Newspaper Excerpt
The People's Savings Bank did not open its doors this morning and will go into the hands of a receiver.
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same day
3.July 13, 1896Receivership
Newspaper Excerpt
The directors voluntarily sent for Commissioner Sherwood, and the agreement was reached that the Michigan Trust Company should be appointed receiver.
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newspapers
Newspaper Articles (15)
1.July 13, 1896Santa Fe Daily New MexicanSanta Fe., Santa Fe, NM
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Object Leason for Goldbugs. Lansing, Mich., July 13.-The People's savings bank failed to open this morning and will go into a receiver's hands. Failure to realize on assets to meet constant withdrawals is the cause of the suspension. The savings deposits had been reduced to less than $40,000.
2.July 13, 1896San Antonio Daily LightSan Antonio, TX
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A Bank Failure. LANSING, Mich., July 13.-The People's Savings bank, this city, failed to open its doors this morning and will go into the hands of a receiver. The bank was capitalized for $150,000. Failure to realize on its assets to meet the constant withdrawals is given as the cause of suspension. The savings deposits have been reduced to less than $40,000.
3.July 13, 1896Deseret Evening NewsSalt Lake City, UT
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A Lansing Bank Fails. LANSING, Mich., July 13.-The People's saving bank failed to open this morning and will go into the hands of a receiver. The bank is capitalized at $150,000. The failure to realize on assets to meet constant withdrawals is given as a cause of the suspension. The savings deposits have been reduced to less than $40,000.
4.July 14, 1896New-York TribuneNew York, NY
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FAILURE OF A SAVINGS BANK. Lansing. Mich., July 13.-The People's Savings Bank did not open its doors this morning. The bank has been on the ragged edge for some time, but up to Saturday it was believed its difficulties could be tided over. Rumors became rife Saturday afternoon that the bank was unsound, and a blight run was perceptible. The directors voluntarily sent for Commissioner Sherwood, and the agreement was reached that the Michigan Trust Company should be appointed receiver. The bank had a capita of $150,000. Its failure is due to the Impossibility to realize on its assets owing to the stringency of the money market, and the gradual withdrawal of deposits. The steady withdrawal of deposits left the bank in such a crippled condition that it could not continue business. None of the other local banks are involved in the People's Bank's misfortune, and its closing has caused best little excitement.
Savings Bank Fails. LANSING, Mich., July 13.-The Peoples' Saving Bank of this city failed to open its doors this morning and will go into the hands of a receiver. The bank is capitalized at $150,000. Failure to realize on its assets to meet constant withdrawals is given as the cause of the suspension. The savings deposits have been reduced to less than $10,000.
6.July 14, 1896The HeraldLos Angeles, CA
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A Bank Failure LANSING, Mich., July 13.-The People's Savings bank failed to open this morning and will go into the hands of receivers. The bank is capitalized at $150,000. Failure to realize on assets to meet constant withdrawals is given as the cause of suspension. The savings deposits have been reduced to less than $40,000.
7.July 14, 1896Wheeling RegisterWheeling, WV
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BANK FAILED TO OPEN. Lansing, Mich., July 13.-The People's Savings Bank of this city failed to open its doors this morning, and will go into the hands of a receiver. The bank is capitalized at $150,000. Failure to realize on its assets to meet constant withdrawals is given as the cause of the suspension. The savings deposits have been reduced to less than $40,000.
8.July 14, 1896Birmingham State HeraldBirmingham, AL
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10c round trip on Bessemer and Birmingham Railroad every Sunday. Closed Its Doors. Lansing, Mich, July 13.-The People's Savings bank did not open its doors this morning. The bank has been on the ragged edge for some time, but up to Saturday it was believed its difficulties could be tided over. Rumors became rife Saturday afternoon about closing time that the bank was unsound and a slight run was perceptible. The directors voluntarily sent for Commissioner Sherwood and an agreement was reached that the Michigan Trust company should be appointed receiver. The bank had a capital of $150,000. Its failure is due to the impossibility to realize on its assets, owing to the stringency of the money market and the gradual withdrawal of deposits. The steady withdrawal of deposits left the bank in such a crippled condition it could not continue business. None of the other local banks are involved in the People's bank's misfortune, and its closing has caused but little excitement.
9.July 14, 1896Richmond DispatchRichmond, VA
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SAVINGS BANK SUSPENDS. No Other Institution Involved-But Little Excitement. LANSING, MICH., July 13.-The People's Saving Bank did not open its doors this morning. The bank has been on the ragged edge for some time, but on Saturday it was believed its difficulties could be tided over. Rumors became rife Saturday evening about closing time that the bank was unsound, and a slight run was perceptible. The directors voluntarily sent for Commissioner Sherwood and an agreement was reached that the Michigan Trust Company should be appointed receiver. The bank had a capital of $150,000. Its failure is due to the impossibility to realize on its assets, owing to the stringency of the money market and the gradual withdrawal of deposits. The steady withdrawal of deposits left the bank in such a crippled condition it could not continue business. None of the other local banks are involved in the People's Bank's misfortune, and 4ts closing has caused but little excitement.
10.July 14, 1896Evening StarWashington, DC
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The People's Savings Bank of Lansing, Mich., failed to open its doors yesterday, and will go into the hands of a receiver. The bank is capitalized at $150,000.
11.July 16, 1896Democratic Northwest and Henry County NewsNapoleon, OH
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Bank Doors Closed. LANSING, Mich., July 14.-The People's Savings bank of this city failed to open its doors and will go into the hands of a receiver. The bank is capitalized at $150,000. Failure to realize on its assets to meet constant withdrawals is given as the cause for suspension. The savings deposits have been reduced to less than $40,000.
A BANK FAILURE. Lansing. Mich., July 13.-The People's Savings bank, this city, failed to open its doors this morning and will go into the hands of a receiver. The bank was capitalized for $150,000. Failure to realize on its assets to meet the constant withdrawals is given as the cause of suspension. The savings deposits have been reduced to less than $40,000.
13.July 17, 1896Twice-A-Week Plain DealerCresco, IA
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Bank Failurei in Michigan. ansing, Mich., July 13.-The ple's Savings bank did not open doors this morning. The bank has 1 on the ragged edge for some 9. Rumors became rife Saturday rnoon about closing time that the 1k was unsound and a slight run LS perceptible. The directors volitarily sent for Commissioner Sherood and an agreement was reached chat the Michigan Trust company should be appointed receiver. The bank had a capital of $150,000. Its failure is due to the impossibility of realizing on its assets owing to the stringency of the money market and the gradual withdrawal of deposits.
14.July 21, 1896Decorah Public OpinionDecorah, IA
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Run Causes a Failur_ Lansing, Mich., July 14.-The People's Savings Bank of this city failed to open its dears Monday and will go into the hands of a receiver. The bank is capitalized at $150,000. Failure to realize on its assets to meet constant withdrawals is given as the cause of the suspension. The savings deposits have been reduced to less thar $40,000.
15.December 13, 1896The Morning TimesWashington, DC
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Rotten to the Core. Lansing, Mich., Dec. 12.-Receiver Foster, of the defunct People's Savings Bank, has filed his report with Circuit Judge Person, which shows that the institution was rotten to the very core. It is estimated that the depositors will receive 10 cents on the dollar, and this is considered a high estimate.
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