21386. National Bank of Commerce (Provo, UT)

Bank Information

Episode Type
Run → Suspension → Reopening
Bank Type
national
Start Date
July 1, 1893
Location
Provo, Utah (40.234, -111.659)

Metadata

Model
gpt-5-mini
Short Digest
096a32e4

Response Measures

Full suspension

Other: Bank posted notice 'Closed for ten days' and cited funds due from other banks; later authorized by Comptroller to resume business.

Description

Newspapers report a run on the National Bank of Commerce (Provo) after the failure/closing of the First National. The bank temporarily closed on July 1, 1893 and was later listed among national banks that have resumed business (late JulyAugust 1893). Cause tied to runs triggered by another local bank's failure.

Events (3)

1. July 1, 1893 Run
Cause
Local Banks
Cause Details
Run was triggered by the failure/closing of the First National bank in Provo the previous day, provoking depositor panic.
Measures
Bank posted notice Closed for ten days. Depositors need not be alarmed, all will get their money without fail. Cashier sought incoming funds from correspondent banks; closed doors at 10:15.
Newspaper Excerpt
The closing of the First National yesterday took the National Bank of Commerce by surprise, and they were not prepared for the run which followed during the day and which was resumed this morning.
Source
newspapers
2. July 1, 1893 Suspension
Cause
Local Banks
Cause Details
Management closed the bank after runs following the First National's closing; awaiting funds from other banks and shipments by train to meet withdrawals. Closure announced as temporary (ten days).
Newspaper Excerpt
National Bank of Commerce, Provo, Temporarily Closes its Doors. ... Closed for ten days.
Source
newspapers
3. July 28, 1893 Reopening
Newspaper Excerpt
National Bank of Commerce, Provo City, Utah, listed among those which have re opened during the last few days ... National Bank of Commerce, Provo City, Utah, $50,000; ... have since resumed business: ... National Bank of Commerce, Provo City, Utah, $50,000; ... Controller Eckels has prepared the following statement of banks which temporarily suspended during the late stringency and have since resumed business: ... National Bank of Commerce, Provo City, Utah, $50,000; ... (late July Aug. 1893).
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (12)

Article from Deseret Evening News, July 1, 1893

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National Bank of Commerce, Provo, Temporarily Closes its Doors. Special to the NEWS by Descret Telegraph. PROVO, U. T., July -The National Bank of Commerce of this city closed its doors at 10:15 this morning and posted the following notice: "Closed for ten days. Depositors need not be alarmed, all will get their money with. out fail." Cashier H. 8. Martin made the statement that funds were due the bank from other banks, and that $2000 would be in on the 4 o'clock train from the south. The closing of the First National yesterday took the National Bank of Commerce by surprise, and they were not prepared for the run which followed during the day and which was resumed this morning. It became absolutely neces. sary to close the doors. The balance of the deposits in the bank are largely by directors. The cashier 18 confident that the bank will not need to remain closed for ten days, but that business can be resumed on Monday. The following statement of the bank at the time of the closing shows it to be in good condition:


Article from Deseret Evening News, July 1, 1893

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PROVO PROVO, UTAH, . JULY 1. 1893. The Banks. The closing of the First National bank yesterday caused some little commotion, but depositors were re+ assured by the statement of bank officials that payment in full would be made and that probably business would be resumed. There was a slight run on the National Bank of Commerce, but the bank was prepared for the emergency; they have plenty of cash. Faith in the Provo Commetcial & Savings bank Was not shakes. A number of deposits were made during the day, one for $1930.


Article from Grand Rapids Herald, July 2, 1893

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Another Provo Bank Gone, PROVO, Utah, July 1. The National Bank of Commerce closed its doors, owing to a run caused by the failure of the First National yesterday, Assets, $80,000; capital, 850,000. other liabili ties, 825,000.


Article from The Durham Daily Globe, July 28, 1893

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IN THESE days of suspensions and failures it is gratifying to note that many of them are due only to temporary embar rassments and that many of the reputed bursted banks are over their trouble and are again doing business. Among those which have re opened during the last few days are: Gate City National Bank, At lanta, Ga.: First National Bank, Los Angeles, Cal.; First National Bank, San Diego, Cal.: First National Bank, Santa Anna, Cal; First National Bank, San Bernardino, Cal: the Southern California National Bank, Los Angeles, Cal: Merchants' National Bank, Fort Worth, Tex.; Second National Bank, Ashland, Ky.; Capital National Bank, Indianapolis, Ind: First National Bank, Palouse City, Wash; Washington National Bank, Spokane Falls, Wash; National Bank of Commerce, Provo City, Utah, and First National Bank, Cisco, Texas.


Article from New-York Tribune, July 29, 1893

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It is to be observed that in twenty-one States and Territories there have been no !ailures of National banks, viz: In Alaska, Arizona. Arkansas, Connecticut. Delaware, District of Columbia, Idabo, Indian Territory, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New-Jersey, Pennsylvania. Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia. It is further worthy of note that no National banks have failed in Boston, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Pittsburg, Baltimore, Washington, Buffalo, Cincinnati. St. Louis, New-Orleans, San Francisco, Minneapolis, St. Pan! and numbers of other great commercial centres: and that but one has closed in New-York, two in Chicago. and one In Milwankee. The cause of the failures in NewYork and Chicago was due largely to mismanagement, as were numbers of others. Local scares have caused many of late to suspend. Nine of the banks failed were robbed by officials who are now under arrest. The following National banks have been authorIzed by the Controller of the Currency to resume business: Gate City National Bank, Atlanta, Ga.: First National Bank. Los Angeles, Cal.: First National Bank, San Diego, Cal.: First National Bank, Santa Ana, Cal.: First National Bank, San Bernardino, Cal.: Southern California National Bank, Los Angeles, Cal.: Merchants' National Bank. Fort Worth, Tex.: Second National Bank, Ashland, Ky.: Capital National Bank, Indianapolis.: First National Bank, Palouse City, Wash.: Washington National Bank, Spokane Falls, Wash.: National Bank of Commerce. Provo City, Utab: First National Bank. Cisco, Texas: Missouri National Bank, Kansas City, Mo. Many more will reopen, as the majority of those recently failed are absolutely solvent, and only closed through an unwarranted lack of confidence in them, causing disastrous runs. Resume: Number now in operation, 3,785: number failed since January 1, 1893. 105; number reopened, 14: number In hands of receivers, 33: number In hands of Bank Examiners, with application to Controller for resumption, 58.


Article from The Durham Daily Globe, August 1, 1893

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11--4277, Washington National bank, Spokane Falls, Wash. 12-4486, National Bank of Commerce, Provo City, Utah. 13-4134, First National bank, Cisco, Tex. 14-4494, Missouri National bank, Kansas City, Mo. Many more will reopen, as the majority of those recently failed are absolutely solvent and only closed through an un- warranted lack of confidence in them, causing disastrous runs. To resume: Number now in operation, 3785; number failed since January 1, 1893, 105; number reopened, 14; number in hands of receiver, 33; number in hands of bank examiners with application to comptroller for resumption, 58.


Article from River Falls Journal, August 3, 1893

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SusNo. now Sus. No. now in or pendpend. in oned. eration STATE ed. eration. STATE. 5 132 Nebraska 29 1 Alabama 22 5 Nevada Arizona 2 51 N. H'pshire. 10 Arkansas 102 26 6 New Jersey. California 1 10 15 New Mexico. 38 Colorado 2 335 New York 84 Connecticut 23 1 N. Carolina 18 Delaware 3 % N. Dakota 13 Dist. Colum 2 241 17 2 Ohio Florida 5 29 3/Oklahoma Georgia 38 2 13 Oregon Idaho 213 3 Penasylvaia. 397 Illinois 59 3 Rhode Isl'd 115 Indiana 6 14 S. Carolina Indian Ter 22 40 28. Dakota 168 Iowa 3 51 6 Tennessee 136 Kansas 7 223 6Texas 81 Kentucky 3 10 20 Utah Louisiana 49 83 Vermont Maine 36 68 Virginia Maryland 10 269 Washington. 61 Mass'ch's'ts 30 2 101 W. Virginia. Michigan I 80 Wisconsin 77 Minnesota 12 1 I 12 Wyoming Mississippi. 3 76 Missouri 105 Totals 6 3,785 31 Montana "It is to be observed that in twenty one states and territories there have been no failures of national banks, viz: In Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Idaho, Indian territory, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia. "It is further worthy of note that no national banks have failed in Boston, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Washington, Buffalo, Cincinnati, St. Louis. New Orleans, San Francisco, Minneapolis, St. Paul and numbers of other great comme cial centers, and that but one has been closed in New York, two in Chicago and one in Milwaukee. The cause of the failures in New York and Chicago were due largely to mismanagement, as were numbers of others. Local scares have caused many of late to suspend. Nine of the banks named were robbed by officers who are now under arrest. "The following nation al banks have been au thorized by the comptroller of the currency to resume business: Gate City national bank, Atlanta, Ga: First national bank, Los Angeles, Cal: First nat ional bank, San Diego, Cal: First national bank, Santa Ana, Cal: First national bank, San Bernardino, Cal; the Southern California national bank, Los Angeles, Cal: Merchants' national bank, Fort Worth, Tex: Second national bank, Ashland, Ky.: Capital national bank, Indianapolis, Ind.: First national bank, Palouse City, Wash: Washington national bank, Spokane Falls, Wash National bank of commerce, Provo City, U. T.; First national bank. Cisco, Tex.; Missouri national bank, Kansas City, Mo. "Many more will reopen, as the majority of those recently failed are absolutely solvent and only closed through an unwarranted lack of confidence in them. causing disastrous runs. From the foregoing the comptroller makes the following resume, showing that when the full extent of banking in this country is considered the failures are proportionately small: 3,785 Number now in operation. 105 Number failed since January 1, 1893 14 Number reopened 33 Number in hands of receivers Number in hands of bank examiners, with application to comptroller for resumption 58 NEW YORK, July 29.-R. G. Dun & Co.'s review of trade says: "The hardest week yet has left the business world still able to rejoice in the soundness and strength disclosed. No banks here or at other eastern cities and no eastern firms of large importance have gone down. but several banks failed at the west. But through all the strain the banks of New York have passed without trouble, and imports of gold have commenced. "From $1,000,000 to $2,000,000 in money has been sent west every day and a large decrease in bank reserves is expected, as the treasury has not been disbursing heavily. Chicago has drawn heavily on New York, but in that and other cities bank statements indicate creditable soundness. "Grain rose briskly on Monday, but all speculative markets yielded a little when tight money came and the slaughter of stocks. Wheat closed about 1 cent lower. though western receipts were moderate. Corn is a fraction lower, as are some hog products. Cotton has declined an eighth, though receipts are a little larger and exports smaller than last year, but holders show great stubbornness in view of the large stocks in sight and the closing of many mills. In other products no special change is reported, though prices tend lower. "Many wolten factories are closing for a month or more or indefinitely, because orders are slack, for while jobbers' orders are about as usual clothiers still hold off. Fall trade is said to be not more than a third of the usual, and many dealers expect to do no more than half the usual spring business. Orders for boots and shoes are restricted. Shipments from the east are 12 per cent. less than for the same week last year. "Failures during the last week number 386 in the United States, against 171 last year and 23 in Canada, against 22 last year. It is noteworthy that only three failures were of capital above $200,000 each and only ninety-nine of capital over $5,000. Over fifty banks stopped during the week."


Article from Evening Star, August 29, 1893

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BANKS HAVE RESUMED. Those That Were Temporarily Embarrassed Now All Right. Controller Eckels has prepared the following statement of banks which temporarily suspended during the late stringency and have since resumed business: Black Hills National Bank, Rapid City, S. D., capital stock, $125,000; Gate City National Bank, Atlanta, Ga., $250,000; Capital National Bank, Indianapolis, Ind., $300,000; Washington National Bank, Spokane Falls, Wash., $250,000: First National Bank, Palouse city, Wash., $75,000; Southern California National Bank, Los Angeles, Cal., $200,000; First National Bank, Los Angeles, Cal., $200,000; First National Bank, San Diego, Cal., $300,000; First National Bank, Santa Ana, Cal. $150,000; First National Bank, Kendallville, Ind., $50,000; First National Bank, San Bernardino, Cal., $100,000; Second National Bank, Ashland, Ky., $50,000; First National Bank, Rico, Col., $50,000; National Bank of Commerce, Provo City, Utah, $50,000; First National Bank, Cisco, Texas, $50,000; American National Bank, Leadville, Col., $100,000; Central National Bank, Pueblo. Col., $50,000; Missouri National Bank, Kansas City, Mo., $250,000; First National Bank, Fort Scott, Kan., $300,000; Union National Bank, Denver, Col., $1,000,000; National Bank of Commerce, Denver, $500.000: Hutchinson National Bank, Hutchinson, Kan.. $100,000; People's National Bank, Denver, Col., $600,000; First National Bank, Anthony, Kan., $50,000; Greeley National Bank. Greeley, Col., $50,000; Farmers' National Bank, Henrietta, Tex., $50,000; State National Bank, Vernon, Tex., $100,000; Fourth National Bank, Louisville, Ky. $300.000; First National Bank, The Dalles, Ore., $50,000; Waupaca County National Bank, Waupaca, Wis., $50,000; Waxahachee National Bank, Waxahachee. Tex., $100,000; CitIzens' National Bank, Attica, Ind., $50,000; First National Bank. San Marcos, Tex., $80,000; First National Bank, Lockhart, Tex., $50,000. Total capital stock of $6,030,000. Since January 1 last 154 national banks have suspended. Of this number one has gone into voluntary liquidation, 57 have been placed in the hands of receivers, 62 are in the hands of national bank examiners with excellent prospects of early resumption, in addition to the 34 above named which have already resumed business.


Article from New-York Tribune, August 30, 1893

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THESE BANKS HAVE RESUMED BUSINESS GOOD PROSPECTS FOR MANY OTHER OF THE SUSPENDED INSTITUTIONS. 'Vashington Aug. 2,-Controller Eckels has prepared the following statement of banks which temporarily suspended during the late stringency and have since resumed business: Black Hills National Bank, Rapid City, S. D., capital stock $125,000; Gate City National Bank, Atlanta, $250,000; Capital National Bank, Indianapolis, $300,000; Washington National Bank, Spokane Falls, $250,000: First National Bank, Palouse City, Wash., $75,000: Southern California National Bank, Los Angeles. $200.000: First National Bank, Los Angeles, $200,000; First National Bank, San Diego, $300,000; First National Bank, Santa Ana, $150,000; First National Bank, Kendallville, Ind., $50,000; First National Bank, San Bernardino, $100,000; Second National Bank, Ashland, Ky., $50,000; First National Bank, Rico, Col., $50,000; National Bank of Commerce, Provo City, Utah, $50,000; First National Bank, Cisco, Tex., $50,000; American National Bank, Leadville, Col., $100,000; Central National Bank, Pueblo, $50,000; Missouri National Bank, Kansas City, $250,000; First National Bank, Fort Scott, Kan., $300,000; Union National Bank, Denver, $1,000,000; National Bank of Commerce, Denver, $500,000; Hutchinson National Bank, Hutchinson, Kan., $100,000; People's National Bank, Denver, $600,000; First National Bank, Anthony. Kan., $50,000; Greeley National Bank, Greeley, Col., $50,000; Farmers' National Bank, Henrietta, Tex., $50,000; State National Bank, Vernon, Tex., $100,000; Fourth National Bank, Louisville, Ky., $300,000; First National Bank, The Dalles, Ore., $50,000; Wanpaca County National Bank, Waupaca, Wis., $50,000; Waxahackie National Bank, Waxahackie, Tex., $100,000; Citizens' National Bank, Attica, Ind., $50,000; First National Bank, San Marcos, Tex., $80,000; First National Bank, Lockhart, Tex., $50,000; total, $6,030,000. Since January 1 last 145 National banks have suspended. Of this number, one has gone into voluntary liquidation, fifty-seven have been placed in the hands of receivers, sixty-two are in the hands of National Bank Examiners with excellent prospects of early resumption, in addition to the thirty-four above named, which have already resumed.


Article from The Times, September 3, 1893

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BANKS HAVE RESUMED. Those That Were Temporarily Embarrassed Now All Right. WASHINGTON, D. C. Sept. 1.Controller Eckels has prepared the following statement of banks which temporarily suspended during the late stringency and have since resumed business: Black Hills National Bank, Rapid City, S. D., capital stock, $125,000; Gate City National Bank, Atlanta, Ga., $250,000; Capital National Bank, Indianapolis, Ind., $300,000; Washington National Bank, Spokane Falls, Wash., $250,000; First National Bank, Palouse city, Wash., $75,000: Southern California National Bank, Los Angeles, Cal: $200,000; First National Bank, Los Angeles, Cal., $200,000; First National Bank, San Diego, Cal., $300,000; First National Bank, Santa Ana, Cal., $150,000; First National Bank, Kendallville, Ind., $50,000; First National Bank, San Bernardino, Cal., $100,000; Second National Bank, Ashland, Ky., $50,000; First National Bank, Rico, Col., $50,000; National Bank of Commerce, Provo City, Utah, $50,000; First National Bank, Cisco, Texas, $50,000; American National Bank, Leadville, Col., $100,000; Central National Bank, Pueblo, Col., $50,000; Missouri National Bank, Kansas City, Mo., $250,000; First National Bank, Fort Scott, Kan., $300,000; Union National Bank, Denver, Col., $1,000,000; National Bank of Commerce, Den ver $500,000; Hutchinson National Bank, Hutchinson, Kan., $100,000; People's National Bank, Denver, Col.,$600,000; First National Bank, Anthony, Kan., $50,000; Greeley National Bank, Greeley, Col., $50,000; Farmer's National Bank, Henrietta, Tex., $50,000; State National Bank, Vernon, Tex., $100,000; Fourth National Bank, Louisville, Ky., $200,000; First National Bank, The Dalles, Ore., $50,000; Waupaca County National Bank, Waupaca, Wis., $50,000: Waxabachee National Bank, Waxabachee, Tex., $100,000; Citizen's National Bank, Attica, Ind., $50,000; First National Bank, San Marcos, Tex., $80,000; First National Bank, Lockhart, Tex., $50,000. Total capital stock of $6,030,000. Since January 1 last 154 national banks have suspended. Of this number one has gone into voluntary liquidation, 57 have been placed in the hands of receivers, 62 are in the hands of national bank examiners with excellent prospects of early resumption, in addition to the 34 above named which have already resumed business.


Article from The Marietta Journal, September 7, 1893

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BANKS WHICH HAVE RESUMED. A Statement from Controller Eckels Showing Their Present Capital Stock. WASHINGTON, Aug. 28th.-Controller Eckels has prepared the following statement of banks which temporarily suspended during the late stringency and have since resumed business: Blank Hills National Bank, Rapid City, S. D., capital stock, $125,000; Gate City National Bank, Atlanta, Ga., $250,000; Capital National Bank, Indianapolis, Ind., $300,000; Washington National Bank, Spokane Falls, Washington, $250,000 ; First National Bank, Palouse City, Washington, $75,000; Southern California National Rank, Los Angeles, Cal., $200,000; First National Bank, Los Angeles, Cal., $200,000; First National Bank, San Diego, Cal., $800,000; First National Bank, Santa Ana, Cal., $150,000; First National Bank, Kendallville, Ind., $50,000; First National Bank, San Bernardino, Cal., $100,000; Second National Bank, Ashland, Ky., $50,000; First National Bank, Rico, Col., $50,000; National Bank of Commerce, Provo City, Utah, $50,000; First National Bank, Cisco, Tex., $50,000, American National Bank, Leadville, Col.; $100,000; Central National Bank, Pueblo, Col., $50,000; Missouri National Bank, Kansas City, Mo., $250,000. First National Bank, Fort Scott, Kan., $300,000; Union National Bank, Denver, Col., $1,000,000; National Bank of Commerce, Denver, Col., $500,000; Hutchinson National Bank, Hurchinson, Kan., $100,000; People's National Bank, Denver, Col., $600,000; First-National Bank, Anthony, Kan., $50,000; Greeley National Bank, Greeley, Col., $50,000; Farmers' National Bank, Henrietta, Texas, $50,000; State National Bank, Vernon, Texas, $100,000; Fourth National Bank, Louisville, Ky., $300,000; First National Bank, The Dalles, Oregon, $50,000; Waupaca County National Bank, Waupaca, Wis., $50,000; Waxahachie National Bank, Waxahachie, Texas, $100,000; Citizens' National Bank, Attica, Ind., $50,000; First National Bank, San Marcos, Texas, $80,000; First National Bank, Lockhart, Texas, $50,000; total, $6,030,000. Since Jan. 1 last 145 national banks have suspended. Of this number 1 has gone into voluntary liquidation, 57 have been placed in the hands of receivers, and 62 are in the hands of national bank examiners, with excellent prospects of early resumption, in addition to the 34 aboved named, which have already resumed business.


Article from The Iola Register, September 8, 1893

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NATIONAL BANKS RESUME. Comptroller Eckels Furnishes Quite a Long List. WASHINGTON, Aug. 31.-Comptroller Eckels has prepared the following statement of banks which temporarily suspended during the late stringency and have since resumed business: Black Hills national bank, Rapid City, S. D.; capital stock. $25,000. Gate City national bank, Atlanta, Ga; $250,000. Capital national bank, Indianapolis, Ind.; $300,000. Washington national bank, Spokane Falls, Wash: $250,000. First national bank. Palouse City, Wash; $75,000. Scuthern California national bank, Los Angeles, Cal: $200,000. First national bank, Los Angeles, Cal.; $200,000. First national bank, San Diego, Cal.: $300,000. First national bank, Santa Ana. Cal.; $150,000. First national bank, Kendallsville, Ind; $50,= 000. First national bank, San Bernardino, Cal.; $100,000. Second national bank, Ashland, Ky.; $50,000. First national bank, Rico. Col.; $50,000. National Bank of Commerce, Provo City, Utah: $50,000. First national bank, Cisco, Tex.: $50,000. American national bank, Leadville, Col; $100,000. Central national bank, Pueblo, Col: $50,000. Missouri national bank, Kansas City, Mo.; $250,000. First national bank, Fort Scott, Kan: $300,000. Union national bank, Denver, Col.; $1,000,000. National Bank of Commerce, Denver, Col; $500,000 Hutchinson national bank, Hutchinson, Kan: $100,000. People's national bank, Denver, Col.; $600,000. First national bank, Anthony, Kan: $50,000. Greeley national bank, Greelev, Col.: $50,000. Farmers' national bank, Henrietta, Tex.; $50,000. State national bank, Vernon, Tex: $100,000. Fourth national bank, Louisville, Ky.; $300,000. First national bank, The Dalles, Ore: $50,000. Waupaca County national bank, Waupaca, 1 Wis.: $50,000. Waxahachie national bank, Waxahachie, Tex.; $100,000. Citizens' national bank. Attica, Ind: $50,000. First national bank, San Marcos, Tex.; $80,000. 1 First national bank, Lockhart, Tex; $50,000. : Total capital stock, $6,030,000. Since January 1 last 154 national e banks have suspended. Of this num1 ber, one has gone into voluntary liquif dation, fifty-seven have been placed in f the hands of receivers, sixty-two are in the hands of bank examiners with ext cellent prospects of early resumption, t in addition to the thirty-four above a named which have already resumed t business.