21299. Bonner & Bonner (Tyler, TX)

Bank Information

Episode Type: Suspension → Closure
Bank Type: state
Start Date: November 15, 1891
Location: Tyler, Texas (32.351, -95.301)

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Model: gpt-5-mini
Short Digest: bcecfc55

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Description

Multiple contemporaneous dispatches (Nov 15-17, 1891) report Bonner & Bonner's paper protested, an attachment by T. M./T. L. Campbell (receiver of the I. & G. N. Railway) for ~$385,218, and an assignment/deed of trust for benefit of creditors/depositors. The bank suspended and executed an assignment/was 'forced to the wall' and did not reopen in these reports. Some articles mention crowds of depositors and excitement, but the primary trigger was the railway receiver's attachment (a correspondent/major depositor action) and then an assignment; there is no clear evidence the bank experienced a standalone depositor run prior to suspension. I corrected minor OCR name variants of the receiver (T. M./T. L./T. R. Campbell appear across articles) but used the facts as reported.

Events (3)

1. November 15, 1891 Receivership

Newspaper Excerpt: The banking-house of Bonner & Bonner has been forced to the wall ... Receiver Campbell of the International and Great Northern Railway ran an attachment against it for $385,218.
Source: newspapers

2. November 15, 1891 Suspension

Cause: Correspondent
Cause Details: Attachment executed by T. Campbell, receiver of the International & Great Northern Railway, to seize railway funds deposited with Bonner & Bonner; bank then executed deeds of trust and made an assignment for creditors/depositors.
Newspaper Excerpt: Receiver Campbell ... ran an attachment against it for $385,218 ... The banking house of Bonner & Bonner has been forced to the wall.
Source: newspapers

3. November 16, 1891 Other

Newspaper Excerpt: Crowds of wild-eyed depositors have thronged the streets ... The assignment of the bank of Bonner & Bonner ... has caused immense excitement.
Source: newspapers

Newspaper Articles (20)

1. November 16, 1891 The Record-Union Sacramento, CA

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FORCED TO THE WALL. One of the Oldest Banks in Texas Suspends Payment. NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 15.-A TimesDemocrat's Tyler (Tex.), special says: The banking-house of Bonner & Bonner has been forced to the wall. It had a successful career of twenty years, and a reputation as one of the solidest and soundest banks in the State. The news of the failure spread like wild-fire, and was the one topic of conversation. It has been known by those familiar with its affairs that the bank was in straits, but it was thought that it would be able to pull through. Yesterday its paper went to protest in New Orleans, and Receiver Campbell of the International and Great Northern Railway, ran an attachment against it for $385,218, being the amount belonging to the receivership on deposit. There had been deeds of trust executed by the bank as guarantee for the railroad's deposits. Receiver Campbell, thinking its deposits still insufficiently secure, ran the attachmentabove referred. The failure is, in fact, an assignment for the benefit of certain preferred creditors and the depositors generally. It is thought that the loss to outside banks will be small, as most have withdrawn their balances or were secured. The individual and business deposit accounts were heavy, and the loss will be severely felt, many men losing the savings of years. The failure will occasion no panic at other banks of the city. This evening the books showed, as far as can be learned, that the bank's liabilities will exceed half a million. The assets are said to exceed the liabilities, but as they consist of stock and personal paper, it is not known whether they will realize face value.

2. November 16, 1891 The Indianapolis Journal Indianapolis, IN

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ITS PAPER WENT TO PROTEST. Banking-House of Bonner & Bonner, of Tyler, Tex., Forced to Close Its Doors. TYLER, Tex., Nov. 15.-After the successful career of twenty years, during which it had built up a reputation as one of the solidest and soundest financial institutions in the State, the banking-house of Bonner & Bonner has been forced to the wall. The news spread like wild-fire throughout the city this morning and soon was the topic on every tongue. For some time past those familiar with its affairs have known that the bank was in straits, but it was thought that it would be able to pull through all right. Yesterday, however, its paper went to protest in New Orleaus. and last night T. M. Campbell, receiver of the International & Great Northern Railway Company. secured an attachment against it for $385,218.13, that being the amount of the moneys belonging to the receivership, then on deposit in the bank, which amount it was unable to pay on demand. It appears that shortly after Col. J.R. Bonner's death, and after Mr. Campbeil was appointed sole receiver. he made a request upon the bank for a statement of its assets and liabilities, which was furnished him. This showing. in writing, Judge J. M. Dancan. counsel for the I. & G. N. railroad receivership, saye. showed in a general way that the bank was abundantly solvent. In order. however, to protect the railroad deposit. the bank. on Oct. 3, executed a deed of trust covering real estate in this city and elsewhere valued at $47,000. In this deed of trust Judge Felix J. McCord was named as trustee. Since November 1 the exact (date not being ascertainable, a second deed of trust for the same purpose was executed, conveying to Judge John M. Duncan. as trustee, certain collaterals. including overdrafts up to Oct. 7, amounting in the aggregate to $400,000. A schedule of the securities, debts and overdrafts is attached to the deed of trust. Last night. thinking the railroad deposits insufficiently secured. receiver Campbell secured the attachment above referred to. In addition to these two deeds of trust, Bonner & Bonner yesterday afternoon executed another one, covering all not included in or coverable by the deeds above named. In this latter deed certain parties are named as preferred creditors, and H. M. Whitaker is named as trustee. Theinterest of Bonner & Bonnerin the boot and shoe and gentlemen's furnishing goods house of H. C. White & Co. was also attached by receiver Campbell. This firm carries a stock of $18,000 and owes $5.000. In order to protect themselves as well as their creditors they. this evening. made a general assignment, naming S. A. Overton as the trustee. So far as can be ascertained the liabilities of the bank will exceed $500.000, The assets are said to more than cover liabilit ties, but as they consist in part. at least. of stocks and personal paper, it 18 not known whether they will realize sufficient to pay the deposit account and other debts. It is hoped, however, that such will be the case.

3. November 16, 1891 San Antonio Daily Light San Antonio, TX

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LATE TELEGRAMS BOILED DOWN FROM PRIVATE, SPECIAL AND OTHER SOURCES. San Saba paid out $600 scalp bounties last week. J. W. Brown, Eddy, assigns for benefit of creditors. Cuero reports c tton coming in lively despite the drouth. Reports of Brazilian revolution are as contradictory asever. I. & G. N. railway paid off the em' ployes at Taylor Sunday. Velasco has a fully organized national bank, capital $75,000. McCormack, Galve-ton liveryman, files deed of trust for $4,900. Another liberal returned to English parliament from South Moulin. Colored divine of Waco confidences a brother out of $150 and skips. Mayo & Black, Round Rock, assign. Liabilities exceed assets. Delegates come in slow to National alliance meeting at Indianapolis Several inches of snow at St. Paul and storm general over the state M. K. & T. officials visit Velasco and are shown over the jetty works. House breaking and petty thef S are of nightly occurence in Monterey. George Ayers, colored. killed at Belton in a woman ad card jamboree. Croton water supply is failing and water famine is feared in New York City. Saturday's payments of scalp bonnties by comptroller at Austin, were $2,578. Pension clerk dismissed at Raum's request for publishing objectionable novel. Cheyenne National bank has $318, 000 liabilities and double that of assets. Murderous affray and attempted robbery at Monterey, Mex, smelting works. The American officers arrested by mistake at Cerralos have been re leased. Walter Ballard killed in a San Saba hunting party; accidental discharge of gun. Taylor has a fire trap for a school house that ought to be condemned as unsafe. Charles Hallon, Eonis fireman. overheated at fire in the compress and will die. Mrs. Thomson, aged 70, drowns herself in a cistern at Bonham, in a fit of insanity. The democracy at the east are busy calculating Cleveland's chonces pro and con. Taylor gives a grand Thanksgiving ball, with San Antonio musicians as orchestra. Receiver Camp bell attaches bank of Bonner & Bonner, Tyler. Liabilities over $500,000. Delores Lopez murdered at Seguinthe third Mexican murder there with in the year. Murder and suicide diversify proceedings of Salvation army muster in Omaba, Neb. Salvador is reported out of finance S and salaries of employes of government unpaid. Steamer Brigham, with rails for Velasco terminal, is high and dry on a Florida reef. Rob. Henderson kills Haveman at H mpstead in a quarrel over a five cent sandwich. The speakership controversy is the all absorbing topic among Washington politicians. Campbell's friends claim that the Ohio election was "queered" in Cleveland's interests Depew delivered a brilliant eulogy on Parnell at New York Academy of Music last night. Tests made of armor plate for naval vessels prove the superiority of American made plate. K. of L pronounces against accepting as members those who are seeking political ends. Fire in Ennis compress yards burns 2000 bales and damages compress $2000; all insured. Coarles Gallahar shot accidentally while shooting duck at Corpus Chri ti; arm amputated. Frizzell, to hang at Abilene next Friday, has sold his body for an. embalming advertisement. Three ladies seriously hurt from driving skittish horses at Fort Worth, all at separate times. George Cundiff, alter eight years absence returns to Albuquerque to find his wife married; he leaves mat-

4. November 16, 1891 Wheeling Register Wheeling, WV

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BANK CLOSED. One of the Solid Texas Institutions Closes Up. TYLER, TEX., November 15.-After a successful career of twenty years, during which it had built up a reputation as one of the solidest and soundest financial institutions in the State, the banking house of Bonner & Bonner has been forced to the wail. So far as can be ascertained, the liabilities of the bank will exceed half a million. The assets are said to be more than cover liabilities, but as they consist, in part at least, of stocks and personal paper, it is not known whether they will realize sufficient to pay deposit account and other debts. It is hoped, however, that such will be the case. The immediate cause of the closing of the doors was the attachment made against it for $385,219.13 by T. L. Campbell, receiver of the Internal and Great Northern Railway Company.

5. November 16, 1891 Deseret Evening News Salt Lake City, UT

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A Texas Bank Forced to the Wall. NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 15.-The7%mesDemocrat's Tyler, Tex., special says: The banking house of Bonner&, Bonner has been forced to the wall. It has had a successful career of about twenty years and a reputation as one of the solidest and soundest banks in the State. News of the failure spread like wildfire and was the one topic of conversation. It has been known by those familiar with its officers that the bank was in straits, but it was thought that it would be able to pull through. But yesterday its paper went to protest in New Orleans, and Receiver Campbell, of the International and Great Western Railway, ran an attachment against it for $385,218, being the amount belong. Ing to the receivership on deposit. The failure will occasion no panic at the other banks of the city.

6. November 16, 1891 The Seattle Post-Intelligencer Seattle, WA

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BONNER & BONNER FAIL. Big Bank of Tyler, Tex., Fails for Half a Million. NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 15.-The Times-Democrat's Tyler, Tex., special says: The banking house of Bonner & Bonner has been forced to the wall. It has had a successful career of twenty years and the reputation 01 being one of the soundest banks in the state. The news of the failure spread like wild-fire and was the one topic of conversation. It has been known by those familiar with its affairs that the bank was in straits, but all thought it would be able to pull through. Yesterday its paper went to protest in New Orleans, and Receiver Campbell, of the International & Great Northern railway, ran an attachment against it for $385,218, being the amount due the receivership on deposit. There had been deeds of trust executed by the bank as a guarantee for the railroad deposits. Receiver Campbell, thinking the deposits still insufficiently secure, ran attachment above referred to. The failure is in fact an assignment for the benefit of certain preferred creditors and depositors generally. Though the loss to outside banks will be small, as most of them have withdrawn their balances or were secured. Individual and business deposits accounts were heavy and losses will be severely felt, many men losing the savings of years. The failure will occasion no panic at other banks of the city. This evening the boot and shoe house of White & Co., in which Bonner & Bonner were interested, made general assignment. As far as can be learned, the bank's liabilities will exceed half a million. The assets are said to exceed the liabilities, but as they consist of stocks and personal paper it is not known whether they will realize their face value.

7. November 16, 1891 Fort Worth Gazette Fort Worth, TX

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The Well Known Banking House of Tyler is Attached CAMPBELL. BY RECEIVER The Liabilities Will Exceed: $500,000-The Depositors Will Lose. The Savings of Years Swept Away to Many Small Depositors-The Boot and Shoe House of H. C. White & Co., Make an Assignment Special to the Gazette. TYLER, SMITH COUNTY, TEX., Nov. 15.There is no banking firm in the state of Texas better known than that of Bonner & Bonner of Tyler, Tex. They began business in 1872, and since that time have continued without interruption, doing an enormous business and gaining the confidence of the entire public. In 1889 the International and Great Northern railway in Texas was put into the hands of receivers, and Col. T. R. Bonner, the real head of the banking business, was appointed receiver, with Col. J. M. Eddy as co-receiver. The bank of Bonner & Bonner was made the depository for the receivers. Last year Col. Eddy died, and T. M. Campbell was appointed co-receiver with Col. Bonner. A few months ago Col. Bonnerdied, and Mr. Campbell was retained as sole receiver, though the bank of Bonner & Bonner WES STILL MADE THE DEPOSITORY. Mr. Campbell made a request upon said bank for a statement of its financial condition recently and the same was furnished him in writing. Hon. John M. Duncan, counsel for the International and Great Northern receivership, states that this showing denoted that the bank was "abúndantly solvent" for all its just demands. Mr. Campbell in order to protect his trust procured from the bank a deed of trust on October 3, on real estate here and elsewhere, amounting to about forty-seven thousand dollars. Said deed of trust named Judge Felip J. McCord as trustee. During the this month, the date not being obtainable, another deed of trust was given for the same purpose, and Jno. M. Duncan was named as trustee. This deed of trust was given on certain collaterals, including overdrafts to October 27, and amounting to $400,000, with schedule of said securities attached. THE CLASH. Last night, deeming his trust insufflciently secured, Receiver T. M. Campbell ran an attachment on the bank of Bonner & Bonner. Yesterday Bonner & Bonner executed another deed of trust, covering every available asset not included in the above mentioned trust deeds, and named H. M. Whitaker as trustee. The last mentioned deed of trust is intended to protect other general creditors. It is generally believed that no outside bank will suffer very much by this failure, and our two local banks, the First national and the City national, are not hurt in the least, but are amply able to meet any demand made upon them. Following the failure of this bank the boot and shoe house of H. C. White & Co. made an assignment to-day, naming S. A. Overton assignee. This assignment was caused by the attachment of an interest in said business belonging to Bonner & Bonner. This firm carries a stock of from $15,000 to $20,000, and owe only about $5000. They will pay EVERY DOLLAR ON THEIR INDEBTEDNESS. Wild rumors of the possible failure of many prominent business firms in this city were afloat, but vestigation proves them groundless. A rumor of this sort caused the firm of J. H. Brown & Co. to send out the following telegram: "The failure of Bonner & Bonner will not affect us. Our assets are beyond our liabilities and should our creditors treat us as considerately as heretofore we will meet every obligation. We shall conduct our business in the usual course without extraordinary action. This was to meet unfounded rumors afloat on account of Bonner & Bonner's heavy failure." J. H. BROWN & Co. [Signed.] The liabilities of the bank will exceed $500,000, with assets about equal, but as said assets include a quantity of worthless securities, it is NOT GENERALLY BELIEVED that the creditors will all be paid. As usual in such cases, the town is rife with rumors, and many depositors are furious over their losses. The savings of years are swept away to many small depositors, but the business portion of the town suffered very little. The town is thoroughly aroused to the necessity of acting together in such misfortune, and no further trouble is anticipated.

8. November 16, 1891 The Sun New York, NY

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A TEXAS BANK GOES DOWN. It Had $385,000 Belonging to - Railread and Couldn't Pay on Demand. TYLER, Tex.. Nov. 15.-After a successful career of twenty years. during which it had built up a reputation as one of the soundest financial institutions in the State. the banking house of Bonner & Bonner has been forced to the wall. For some time those familiar with its affairs have known that the bank was in distress. but it was thought it would be able to pull through all right. Yesterday. however. its paper went to protest in New Orleans, and last night T. L Campbell. receiver of the International and Great Northern Railway Company. got out an attachment against it for $385,218.13 the amount of money belonging to the receivership then on deposit in the bank. Soon after J. B. Bonner's death and after Mr. Campbell was appointed sole receiver of the railroad. he made a request upon the bank for a statem nt of its assets and liabilities, This showing declared the bank solvent. In order. however. to protect the railroad deposit the bank on Oct. 3. executed & deed of trust covering real estate in this city and elsewhere valued at $47,000. In this deed of trust Judge Felix J. MeCord was named as trustee. Since Nov. 1 a second deed of trust for the same purpose was executed. conveying to Judge John M. Dunean. as trustee. certain collaterals, includoverdrafts up to Oct. 27. amounting in the aggregate to $400,000. A schedule of the securities, debts. and overdrafts is attached to the deed of trust. In addition to these two deeds of trust Bonner and Bonner yesterday afternoon executed another one, covering all property not included or coverable by the other deeds. In this last deed certain persons are named as preferred creditors. and H. M. Whittaker is named as trustee. It is a question whether the assignment is for the beuefit of certain preferred creditors or depositors generally. The individual accounts were heavy and the loss will be severely felt. many men losing the savings of years. The other banks. the First National and the City National. are all right. So far as can be ascertained the liabilities of the bank will exceed $500,000. The assets are said to more than cover the liabilities. but it is not known whether they will realize sufficient to pay the debts.

9. November 16, 1891 Los Angeles Herald Los Angeles, CA

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FORCED TO THE WALL. A Big Banking House at Tyler, Tex., Compelled to Suspend. TYLER, Tex., Nov. 15.-The banking house of Bonner & Bonner has been forced to the wall. It had a successful career of twenty years, and the reputation of being one of the solidest and soundest banks in the state. The news of the failure spread like wildfire, and was the one topic of conversation. It had been known by those familiar with its affairs that the bank was in straits, but they thought it would be able to pull through; but yesterday its paper went to protest in New Orleans, and Receiver Campbell, of the International and Great Northern railway, ran an being attachment against It for $385,218, the amount belonging to the receivership on deposit. There had been deeds of trust executed by the bank as a guarantee for the railroad's deposits. Receiver Campbell, thinking the deposits still insufficiently secure, ran the attachment above referred to. The failure is in fact an assignment for the benefit of certain preferred creditors and the depositors generally. It is thought the loss to outside banks will be small, as most have withdrawn their balances or were secured. The individual and business deposit accounts were heavy, and the loss will be severely felt, many men losing the savings of years. The failure will occasion no panic at other banks ot the city. This evening the boot and shoe house of White & Co., in which Bonner & Bonner are interested, made a general assignment. So far as can be learned the bank's liabilities will exceed $500,000. The assets are said to exceed the liabilities, but as they consist of stocks and personal paper, it is not known whether they will realize face value.

10. November 16, 1891 St. Paul Daily Globe Saint Paul, MN

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# TEXAS BANK GOES DOWN. The House of Bonner & Bonner Forced to the Wall. TYLER, Tex., Nov. 15. After a successful career of twenty years, during which it had built up a reputation as one of the solidest and soundest financial institutions in the state, the banking house of Bonner & Bonner has been forced to the wall. The news that it had failed spread like wild fire throughout the city this morning, and soon was the topic on every tongue. For some time past those familiar with its affairs have known that the bank was in a straight, but it was thought it would be able to pull through all right. Yesterday, however, its note went to protest in New Orleans, and last night T. L. Campbell, receiver of the International & Great Northern Railway company, ran an attachment against it for $385,000, being the amount of moneys belonging to the receivership, then on deposit in the bank, which amount it was unable to pay on demand. It appears that shortly after Col. J. B. Bonner's death, and after Mr. Campbell was appointed sole receiver, he made the request upon the bank for a statement of its assets and liabilities, which was furnished him. This showing in writing Judge J. M. Duncan, counsel for the International & Great Northern receivership, says showed in a general way that the bank was abundantly solvent. In order, however, to protect the railroad deposit the bank, on Oct. 3, executed a deed of trust covering real estate in this city and elsewhere valued at $47,000. In this deed of trust Judge Felix J. McCord was named as trustee. Since Nov. 1, the exact date not being ascertainable, a second deed of trust for the same purpose was executed, conveying to Judge John M. Duncan, as trustee, certain collateral, including overdrafts up to Oct. 27, amounting in the aggregate to $400,000. A schedule of the securities, debts and overdrafts is attached to the deed of trust. Last night, thinking the railroad deposits insufficiently secured, Receiver Campbell ran the attachment above referred to. In addition to these two deeds of trust, Bonner & Bonner yesterday afternoon executed another one covering all not included in or coverable by the deeds above named. In this latter deed certain parties are named as preferred crediters and H. M. Whitaller as trustee. It is, in fact, an assignment for the benefit of certain preferred creditors and depositors generally. Just what the loss to outside banks will be cannot be learned, although it is thought it will be small, as most of them had withdrawn their balances or were secured. The individual and business deposits account was very heavy and the loss will be severely felt, many losing the savings of years. The other banks, the First National and the City National, are all right. They are strong and solvent and have the confidence of our people, who propose to stand by them. The failure will occasion no run on them nor the withdrawal of the single deposits. The interest of Bonner & Bonner in the boot and shoe and gents' furnishing goods house of H. C. White & Co. was also attached by Receiver Campbell. This firm carries a stock of $18,000 and owes $5,000. In order to protect themselves, as well as their creditors, they this evening made a general assignment, naming S. A. Overton as trustee. Rumors flew thick and fast affecting the solvency of a number of leading firms, but careful inquiry developed the fact that they are not affected by the failure. Messrs. J. H. Brown & Co., the big cotton buyers, found unfounded rumors afloat about their firm and sent out the following telegram: The failure of Bonner & Bonner will not affect us. Our assets are beyond liabilities, and, should our creditors treat us as considerately as heretofore, will meet every obligation. We shall conduct our business in the usual course, without extraordinary action. This wire to meet unfounded rumors afloat on account of Bonner & Bonner's heavy failure. J. H. BROWN & Co. So far as can be ascertained the liabilities of the bank will exceed $500,000. The assets are said to be more than enough to cover liabilities, but as they consist, in part, at least, of stocks and personal paper, it is not known whether they will realize sufficient to pay deposits account and other debts. It is hoped, however, that such will be the case.

11. November 17, 1891 The Helena Independent Helena, MT

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A NOTE WENT TO PROTEST. And an Attachment Hastened the Suspension of n Banking Firm. TYLER. Texas. Nov. 16.- The banking house of Bonner & Bonner has been forced to the wall. It had a successful career of twenty years and the reputation of being one of the solidest and soundest banks in the state. It has been known by those familiar with its affairs that the bank was in a strait, but it was thought it would be able to pull through. Yesterday its paper went to protest in Now Orleans, and Receiver Campbell. of the International & Great Northern railway, got out an attachment against it for $385,218, being the amount belonging to the receivership on deposit. There had been deeds of trust executed by the bank as a guarantee for the railroad deposits. Receiver Campbell, thinking the deposits still insufficiently secured, ran the attachment above referred to. The failure, in fact. is an assignment for the benefit of certain preferred oreditors and depositors generally. It is thought the Idas to the outside banks will be small, as most have withdrawn their balances or were secured. The individual and business deposit accounts were heavy and the losses will be severely felt. many men losing the savings of years. The failure will occasion no panic at the other banks of the city. This evening the boot and shoe house of White & Co., in which Bonner & Bonner were interested, made a general assignment. As far as can be learned the bank's liabilities will exceed half a million. The assets are said to exceed the liabilities, but as they consist of stocks and personal paper it is not known whether they will realize their face value.

12. November 17, 1891 San Antonio Daily Light San Antonio, TX

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LATE TELEGRAPH. ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES AND STATE SPECIALS. UP TO THE TIME OF GOING TO PRESS The Bonner Bank Assignment. Special to the LIGHT. TYLER, Nov. 17.-The assignment of the bank of Bonner & Bonner, of this city, to W. H. Whittaker, on Saturday last, has caused immense excitement. It is generally believed that Thos. J. Campbell, receiver of the I. & G. N. railroad, is at the bottom of the failure. He and Thos. Bonner, deceased, were trustees of that road. Two days after ner died Campbell moved the offices of the I. & G. N. to Palestine and has been against this town ever since and awaiting a chance to get at it. The I & G. N. has been carrying a deposit of about $85,000 the last few days The bank had to borrow to open Saturday; Campbell drew for $50,000 and bank could not pay more than three hundred. Campbell went to Pales tine and returned to Tyler by special in five hours, the engine on return run broke down and head-light exploded, taking an hour and twelve minutes to repair. Campbell got to Tyler at eleven thirty Saturday night, averaged about sixty miles an hour with no head-light on the disabled engine. Bonner and party left for Rusk at two o'clock Sunday morning Depositors are offering to sell at fifty cents on the dollar. Nothing definite ly settled; everything in turmoil; indignation running high. Many poor farmers lose their all

13. November 17, 1891 The Madison Daily Leader Madison, SD

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Bank Temporarily Embarrassed. HOUSTON, Tex., Nov. 17.-Bonner & Bonner, bankers, at Tyler, are said to be temporarily embarrassed. An hour before the bank closed Receiver Campbell, of the International and Great Northern railway, it is alleged, presented a check for $400,000. The cash was not ready, but the bank is said to be solid.

14. November 17, 1891 The Dalles Daily Chronicle Dalles, OR

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A Texas Bank Has Assigned. TYLER, Tex., Nov. 16.-The banking house of Bonner & Bonner has assigned for the benefit of preferred creditors and depositors generally. So far as can be ascertained, the liabilities of the bank will exceed $500,000. The assets are said to be more than able to cover the liabilities, but as they consist in part of stocks and personal paper, it is not known whether they will realize enough to pay depositors' accounts and other debts.

15. November 17, 1891 Fort Worth Gazette Fort Worth, TX

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Crowds of Wild-Eyed Depositors Throng the Streets, RECITING THEIR TALES OF WOE An Attempt Will Be Made to Break the Dee of Trust and Assignment to the I. & G. N. The Depositors Retain the Best Counsel in Tyler - Public Opinion in Favor of Forcing the Railroad to Disgorge a Little. Depositors Will Make a Fight. Special to the Gazette. TYLER, SMITH COUNTY, TEX., Nov. 16.The excitement attendant upon the failure of Bonner & Bonner, bankers, has not abated. Crowds of wild-eyed depositors have thronged the streets all day anxiously trying to find solace for their woes in recital of individual misery. No new features have arisen in the matter except that the best counsel in the city has been retained by the depositors and now the report is made that the deed of trust and assignment to the International and Great Northern receivers will be burst higher than Gilderoy's kite and the railroad FORCED TO DISGORGE the assets of the bank. Whether this will be done or not remains to be seen yet. Public opinion is to the effect that the railroad will be compelled to abandon the prize and allow the depositors a chance to regain their money. The effect of the failure upon the local business world is very insignificant. The local losses are by people out of business who were depositors. The town is thoroughly aroused, and each individual business man is sure of the assistance of the entire lot. No further trouble is anticipated. The First national bank and the Tyler national bank have increased their deposits to-day to nearly $500,000 and the withdrawal of deposits is very light, not exceeding $10,000. Taking everything into consideration, the town is in a prosperous condition, and sanguine hopes are entertained of better times in the near future.

16. November 17, 1891 Fort Worth Gazette Fort Worth, TX

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FORCED TO DISGORGE the assets of the bank. Whether this will be done or not remains to be seen yet. Public opinion is to the effect that the railroad will be compelled to abandon the prize and allow the depositors a chance to regain their money. The effect of the failure upon the local business world is very insignificant. Thelocal losses are by people out of business who were depositors. The town is thoroughly aroused, and each individual business man is sure of the assistance of the entire lot. No further trouble is anticipated. The First national bank and the Tyler national bank have increased their deposits to-day to nearly $500,000 and the withdrawal of deposits is very light, not exceeding $10,000. Taking everything into consideration, the town is in a prosperous condition, and sanguine hopes are entertained of better times in the near future. Not Identical With the Tyler Institution Special to the Gazette. RUSK, CHEROKEE COUNTY, TEX. Nov. 16. -It was reported here yesterday that the banking house of Bonner & Bonner of Tyler had failed. This caused considerable excitement among persons who had the mistaken idea that it was identical with the banks of T. W. Bonner & Sons of this city and New Birmingham, and it was expected that there would be a run on these banks this morning. The excitement had subsided by morning and when these banks opened their doors this morning prepared to meet all demands there was not a single deposit withdrawn. Customers have been depositing their funds all day long as usual and at the close the banks had more money on hand than they had at the beginning.

17. November 20, 1891 The Red Cloud Chief Red Cloud, NE

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ADDITIONAL DISPATCHES. THE tests of nickel steel plates for war ships made by the navy department are said to be more than satisfactory. SECRETARY NOBLE has ordered the dismissal of Pension Clerk Louis V. Bogy, of St. Louis, for writing a novel slandering the public men and women of Washington. INTERNAL REVENUE COMMISSIONER MASON'S annual report has been made public. It contains many figures of interest. THE Choctaw council has passed an act which will have the effect of mak. ing negroes from the states who seek a promised land go to some other country besides that'nation. The effect is beginning to show itself, as negroes that have been employed in the mines there are being sent away. A STARTLING rumor was current in Paris to the effect that M. de Brazza, who was said to have left secretly for Africa at the head of a new expedition, had been massacred. ANOTHER liberal victory has been won in England. The union liberals had held the seat before. A SERIOUS fire started in the Short & Forman job printing establishment Cleveland, O. Capt. John Grady was killed and two firemen fatally hurt by a falling floor. SENOR MONTT, the new Chilian minister to the United States, was formally presented to President Harrison on the 14th. NETTIE BEIDLER, a Salvation army private, shot Hattie Smith, a captain of Oskaloosa, la., mortally and killed herself on the street in front of the quarters in Omaha, Neb. Jealousy and religious frenzy were the cause. MENORIAL services to the late Charles Stewart Parnell were held in the Academy of Music, New York, on the 15th. Depew was the orator. BONNER & BONNER old and prominent bankers of Tyler. Tex., have executed deeds of trust for all their property. The failure is a bad one. THE money centers of Europe are in a decidedly depressed condition. Paris is especially troubled over the situation. There was almost a panie in Vienna. REPORTS from Brazil continue to be of the most conflicting character. According to one account battles have been fought, but the Brazilian foreign minister declares that all has been quieted, even in the Ri Grande do Sulj THE German courts have decided that Ida Green, daughter of a San Francisco servant girl, is the legal Baroness von Banckow.

18. November 20, 1891 The San Saba Weekly News San Saba, TX

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The large banking house of Bonner & Bonner at Tyler, Texas, executed & deed of trust and suspended business for the present.

19. November 24, 1891 Fort Worth Gazette Fort Worth, TX

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TYLER FAILURE. The Third Growing Out of the Attachment of Bonner & Bonner's Bank. Special to the Gazette. TYLER, SMITH COUNTY, TEX., Nov. 23.Another failure occurred here last night. Frank Allen made a deed of trust to Sam Field, naming about thirty preferred creditors. The liabilities run up to nearly $20,000, with assets estimated at $15,000. This is the third failure growing out of the suspension of Bonner & Bonner's bank, but no further trouble is anticipated. Col. W. S. Herndon has filed a paper here asking an injunction restraining the trustee from collecting the securities turned over to the International and Great Northern railway by Bonner & Bonner. If the junction is granted it will tie up th accounts of the bank for some time come. Fd the New City ectory. The publish of th City directory, having completed vass for the names, respectfully re st all persons making dent or business locachanges in thei tions, firm na es, ployes, etc., to notify in them at onc or to have the same correctly in rted in new directory. Address P. V. Box 253, MORR ON & FOUR Publishers. Nov. 22, 1891.

20. November 25, 1891 Telegram-Herald Grand Rapids, MI

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With Liabilities of 820,000. TYLER Tex, Nov. 24 -Another - failure occurred here Monday night Frank Allen made a deed of trust to Sam Field. naming about thirty preferred creditors. The liabilities run up to $20,000. with assets estimated at $15,000. This is the third failure growing out of the suspension of Bonner & Bonner's bank. but no further trouble is anticipated.