190. Peoples Bank (Mobile, AL)

Bank Information

Episode Type
Run → Suspension → Unsure
Bank Type
state
Start Date
June 10, 1927
Location
Mobile, Alabama (30.694, -88.043)

Metadata

Model
gpt-5-mini
Short Digest
44ebff26

Response Measures

Full suspension, Books examined

Other: Board closed bank following heavy withdrawals; state superintendent/examiner en route.

Description

Multiple contemporaneous AP reports (dated June 10–11, 1927) state a depositor run occurred on the People's/Peoples Bank of Mobile and the board ordered the doors closed. Reports say the state superintendent of banks was en route and officers hoped a plan could be worked out; no article here confirms a reopening or permanent closure, so outcome is uncertain.

Events (2)

1. June 10, 1927 Run
Cause Details
Contemporary reports simply state a run occurred; no specific trigger (rumor, correspondent failure, or bank-specific insolvency) is given in the articles provided.
Measures
Board of directors ordered the doors closed; statement issued by president; state superintendent/examiner summoned to Mobile.
Newspaper Excerpt
Following run on the People's Bank of Mobile this morning, the doors of the institution were closed on orders of the board of directors.
Source
newspapers
2. June 10, 1927 Suspension
Cause Details
Suspension (doors closed) ordered by the board of directors as a direct response to the depositor run; officers sought state superintendent's advice and indicated assets exceeded liabilities but did not confirm reopening or receivership.
Newspaper Excerpt
Following run on the Peoples Bank of Mobile this morning the doors of the institution were closed on orders of the board of directors.
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (12)

Article from The Columbus Ledger, June 9, 1927

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Mobile Bank Closes Doors Following Run Mobile, Ala June the Peoples Bank of Mobile morning, the the institution closed of orders of the board of directors the same time statement was issued Stewart dent. the of on his way to bile and that officers the stitution that with the the official some vice plan of bank's business would be arranged.


Article from The Vicksburg Post, June 10, 1927

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RUN ON BANK, DOORS CLOSED (Rs The Associated Press.) MOBILE. Ala., June Following run on the People's Bank of Mobile this morning, the doors of the institution were closed on orders of the board of directors. At the same time a statement was issued by Stewart Brooks. president, that the state superintendent of banks, was on his way to Mobile. and that officers of the institution believed that with advice of the state official. some plan for the continuance of the bank's business wuold be arranged.


Article from The Daily Advertiser, June 10, 1927

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RUN ON MOBILE BANK CAUSES THE SUSPENSION TODAY MOBILE. June (Associated Press) Following run on the Peoples Bank of Mobile the doors of the institution were ordered closed by the Board of Directors. At the same time it was stated by Stewart Brooks, president of the bank. that the state of banks on his way to Mobile and that officers of the institution believed that with the advice of that official that plan could be worked out for continuing the business of the bank


Article from The Birmingham News, June 10, 1927

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MOBILE BANK CLOSED Creditors Will Be Paid In Full And Balance Will Be Left June lowing run on the People's Bank of Friday the doors of the on the board of issued by Brooks, president, that the state banks was on his Mobile, and that officers the institution that advice of official some for the bank's business arranged. The also declared officers the institution were opinion that assets ceeded liabilities. and "If liquiall depos. creditors will be paid and substantial balance will


Article from The Shreveport Journal, June 10, 1927

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Mobile Bank Is Closed After Run MOBILE. Ala., June Associated Press. -Following run on the People's Bank of Mobile this morning the doors of the institution were closed on the board of directors. At the same time a statement was issued by Stewart Geo. Farleigh Brooks, president, that the state superintendent of banks on Professor of Music his way to Mobile and that officers of the institution believed that with advice of the state official, some plan for the continuance of the bank's business would be arranged. If housewives in the United States were paid for their labors at the rate of $15 week. the payroll would be fifteen billion dollars yearly.


Article from The Chattanooga News, June 10, 1927

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Run Causes Closing of Peoples Bank of Mobile Mobile, on the Peoples Bank Mobile morning doors of the were closed orders of same time was issued by Brooks, the superintendent of banks was on to and the officers the tion believed with the advice of the state official some plan conof bank's business would be The statement also clared officers of of the assets ceeded liabilities and that becomes necessary all and paid in and balance be left the stockholders."


Article from Sun Herald, June 10, 1927

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Mobile Bank Closes After Morning Run Mobile Aila. June the Peoples Bank doors of the Mobile morning institution were closed orders the board issued time the Stewart banks state officers his that with ad the the state the bank's plan for would be arranged. Oxford. Oliver Lodge by science gards possibility but inevionly table.


Article from The Valdosta Daily Times, June 10, 1927

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Mobile Bank Crashes Under Run During Day Mobile, Ala., June lowing a run on the Peoples Bank of Mobile this morning, the doors of the institution were closed on orders of the board of directors. At the same time a statement was suell by Stewar. Brooks, president, that the state superintendent banks was CD his way to Mobile and that officers of the institution believed that with advice of the state official some plan for the continuation of the bank's business would arranged.


Article from The Tampa Tribune, June 11, 1927

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MOBILE BANK CLOSES MOBILE, Ala., June 10.-(A.P.)Following run on the People's Bank of Mobile this morning the doors of the institution were closed on the public by the board of directors. At the same time a statement was issued by Stewart Brooks, president, that a bank examiner was on his way here and that officials of the institution with advice of the state official, some plan for the continuation of the bank's business could be arraigned.


Article from The Owensboro Messenger, June 11, 1927

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Mobile Bank Is Closed After Depositors' Run Mobile, Ala., June 10 (P)-Following run on the People's Bank of Mobile this morning, the doors the Institution were closed on orders of the board of directors. At the same time statement was issued by Stewart Brooks, president, that the state superintendent of banks was on his way to Mobile and that officers the institution believe that with advice of the state official some 'an for the continuation of the bank's business would be arranged.


Article from The Bridgeport Telegram, June 11, 1927

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Flood of New Issues Keeps Price of Listed Bonds Down Pre-Holiday Hesitancy Also Contributes to Market's Dullness-Tax Payments Due June 15 Tie up Traders' Funds - Convertible Issues, Strong during Week, Turn Reactionary-Foreign Group Irregular. RUN ON MOBILE BANK CAUSES ITS CLOSE MOBILE. Ala., June 10-(By Assoclated Press) The Peoples Bank of Mcbile was closed today after a run on it. Stewart Brooks. president. announced that the state superintendent of banks was enroute here and that with his advice it was believed plan would arranged to carry on the bank's business. He also said the bank's officers believed its assets exceeded its liabilities and that if necescary to liquidate all depositors and oreditors would be paid in full and substantial balance left for stockholders. NEW YORK. June 10.-(By Associated Press) Another large volume of new bond offerings pouring into the market today, increased pressure against listed securities and prices on the whole settied a little lower. With fresh issues still coming in at a rapid rate. dealers generally look for little change in conditions until the July demand begins to make itself felt when 1t is hoped that much of the present accumulation may be cleared from dealers' shelves. Today's listlessness undoubtedly was partly attributed to pre-holiday hesttancy on the part of many traders in anticipation of an idle Monday during the Lindbergh welcome. Preparations for tax payments on June 15 also was instrumental in keeping some traders out of the market. Convertible issues which were particularly buoyant during the earlier days of the week. again turned reactionary today Erie "D" 4a were offered in large numbers. and dropped more that point. International Telephone 5 1-2s developed heaviness after an early period of firmness. High grade issues were practically at standstill. Irregularity characterized the foreign group in which no pronounced buying movement was noticable any where Italian issues again moved downward for no apparent City of Milan 1-25, in particular, declining sharply. Second Liberty 4 1-2s were under quiet accumulation and firmed up slightly Secretary Mellon intimated that the time for exchange of these bonds for new Treasury 3-8a ma/ be extended beyond June 15.


Article from Ledger-Enquirer, June 12, 1927

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MOBILE BANK FORCED TO CLOSE ITS DOORS MOBILE. Ala., June 11. (AP) Following run on the Peoples' Bank of Mobile Friday morning, the doors of the institution were closed orders of the board of directors At the same time statement was issued by Stewart Brooks. president and that the state superintendent of banks was on his way to Mobile, and that officers of the institution believed that with the advice of the state official some plan for the continuation the bank's business would be arranged. A few odds and ends in lengths suitable for men's trousers. Will make up at reduced prices. e a cock Clothing C m any, 1017 Broad. For Good Frinting Phone 3105. Quality Press.