Warren Savings Bank - Warren, OH

Bank Information

Episode Type: Run Only
Bank Type: savings bank
Start Date: September 5, 1903
Location: Warren, Ohio (41.238, -80.818)

Metadata

Model: gpt-5-mini
Short Digest: 6dffd34c

Response Measures

Accommodated withdrawals

Description

Article (Perrysburg Journal, 1903-09-11) reports an idle rumor on Sept 5 caused a run on the savings department; all claims were promptly met and the bank remained open. 'Savings bank' likely state-chartered; no suspension or closure mentioned.

Events (1)

1. September 5, 1903 Run

Cause: Rumor Or Misinformation
Cause Details: Idle rumor that the bank had closed on Friday, which prompted many small depositors to demand their money.
Measures: All claims were promptly met; officials reported deposits exceeded withdrawals.
Newspaper Excerpt: An idle rumor, which started from a remark that: the bank had closed on Friday caused a run on the savings department of the Warren Savings bank. A large number of small depositors demanded their money. All claims were: promptly met and the officials state: that the deposits exceeded the withdrawals.
Source: newspapers

Newspaper Articles (1)

1. September 11, 1903 Perrysburg Journal Perrysburg, OH

Article from Perrysburg Journal, September 11, 1903

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Article Text

A Run on a Bank. Warren, Sept. 5.-An idle rumor, which started from a remark that: the bank had closed on Friday caused a run on the savings department of the Warren Savings bank. A large number of small depositors demanded their money. All claims were: promptly met and the officials state: that the deposits exceeded the withdrawals. The bank has more than $1,000,000 in deposits.