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March 14, 1927
The Austin Daily Herald
Austin, MN
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FAIL
Fourth Institution Battle to Stave Off Ruin in Florida
[By Associated Press] West Palm Beach, Fla., March Palm Beach county failed to open their doors today while another local financial institution sought to stave off severe run.
The Farmers' Bank and Trust Company of West Palm Beach one of the largest banks in this section did not open today following night announcement by Reese, its president. that the closing of two local banks and Palm Beach bank last Tuesday had precipitated the action.
Bank of Lake Worth and the Ocean City Bark of Delray did not morning. No reasons for their action were made separate public. state bank examiner assumed charge of the Delray institution. closing Lake Worth left that city without banks The Delray bank capitalized with deposits aggregating and the Lake Worth Bank had and their statement published July 1926. long men and women braved pelting intermittent there this morning in determined run on the Citizens' Bank Palm Beach.
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March 14, 1927
Paragould Soliphone
Paragould, AR
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THREE BANKS AT PALM BEACH CLOSE® DOORS
Critical Situation Continues to Face Institutions -Runs Are Made.
(By the Associated Press) West Palm Beach, Fla., March 14. -Three Palm Beach county banks failed to open their doors today while another local financial institution sought to check a critical run. The Farmers Bank Trust Company at West Palm Beach and the National Bank of Lakeworth and the Ocean City bank at Delray did not open for business this morning. The Citizens Bank of West Palm Beach was the object of a determined run.
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March 14, 1927
The Houston Chronicle
Houston, TX
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THREE PALM BEACH BANKS FAIL OPEN
No Reason For Separate Actions Made Public; Fourth Institution Tries to Stave Off Severe Run.
"By West Palm Beach, Fla., March 14. Three Palm Beach County banks to doors while financial Institution sought to stave off a severe The Farmers Bank and Trust Company of West Palm Beach, of the largest banks in this section, did not open today following midnight announcement by Reese, its that the closing two local Palm bank last Tuesday had precipitated the action
Simultaneously the First National Bank and the Ocean City Bank of Delray did not open this morning. No reasons for their separate actions were made public. of the institution. The closing at left city without bank. The Delray Bank was capitalized and the Lakeworth Bank had capital of $100,000 and de. posits both in their last statements published in July, 1926. long line men and women pelting. rain here this run on the Citizens Bank of West Beach. Reports were circulated that an armored truck route financial aid from Miami banks. and of the Citizens Bank. had been all the run this morning with the positors that sufficient funds had been obtained to pay everyone and that the bank "would not close, now or "We believe that the successful the through which West Beach has in the early tablishment the statement declared. The Citizens Bank, together with the Bank, last week weaththe determined
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March 14, 1927
Reno Gazette-Journal
Reno, NV
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ON OTHERS
Long Line of Depositors Gathers in Rain; Hold Place Despite Advice
Directors in Session All Night Issue Reassuring Statement in Vain
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Mar. Palm Beach county banks failed open their doors while anothed local financial institution sought to stave off run. The Farmers' Bank and Trust Company of West Palm Beach. this not open today midnight Reese, its president. that the closing two local banks Palm Beach bank last Tuesday had precipitated the action. Town without Bank Simultaneously the First National Bank and the Ocean City Bank of Delray did not open this No for their actions were made public Hawkins, state bank examiner, assumed charge of the Delray institution. The closing Lakeworth left that city without bank. The Delray bank was capitalized at $25,000 deposits aggregating and Lakeworth bank had $100,000 and of $2,622,690, in their last statements published in July, 1926. Long Line of Depositors long line men and women braved pelting, intermittent rain here this morning determined the Citizens Bank of West Palm sizeable crowd started forming an hour before its usual opening time and was augmented by the ports that the Farmers Bank had been The line stretched solid almost
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March 14, 1927
New Britain Herald
New Britain, CT
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THREE MURE BANKS IN FLORIDA CLOSE Fourth Institution Seeks to Stave Off Severe Run TREASURY NOT WORRIED Statement Issued From Washington Declares Condition of National Banks in Florida is "Generally Good." West Palm Beach, Fla. March 14 (P)-Three Palm Beach county banks failed to open their doors today, while another local financial institution sought to stave off a se& were run. The Farmers' Bank Trust company of West Palm Beach. one of the largest bank in this section did not open today following a midnight announcement by T. T. Reese, its president. that the closing of two local banks and a Palm Beach bank last Tuesday had precipitated the action. Two Others Closed Simultaneously the First National bank of Lake Worth and the Ocean City bank of Delray did not open this morning. T. C. Hawkins state bank examiner, assumed charge of the Delray institution. The closing at Lake Worth left that city without a bank The Delray bank was capitalized at $25,000. with deposits aggregating $1,699,850 and the Lake Worth bank had a capital of $100,000 and deposits of $2,622,690. both in their last statements published in July, 1926. Run Starts Early A long line of men and women braved a pelting. Intermittent rain this morning in a determined run on the Citizens Bank of West Palm Beach. A sizeable crowd started forming an hour before its usual opening time and was augmented by the reports that the Farmers' Bank had not been opened The line stretched solid almost a block on Clematis street and on Narcissus street a half block Mild excitement prevailed. while friends of the bank sought to talk with each person in line in an attempt to influence all against withdrawal of funds. The line remained intact. Reports were circulated that an armored truck was en route here with substantial financial aid from Miami banks. Words of Assurance Officia's and directors of the Citizens Bank who had been in session all night. met the run this morning with a statement assuring the depositors that sufficient funds had been obtained to pay everyone and that the "bank would not close now or thereafter." "We believe that the successful withstanding of the ordeal through which West Palm Beach has gone will be a favor in the early reestablishment of confidence," the statement declared. The Citizens bank together with the Farmers bank last week weathered determined runs.
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March 14, 1927
Leader-Telegram
Eau Claire, WI
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3 Palm Beach County Banks Fail To Open
Associated Press) Anne Roesler Spanel, Eau Claire WEST PALM County. Mar. Palm Beach In the the last named banks failed open their applicant. Anna Roesler Spanel. doors while another local citizenship birth this country financial institution sought by marriage stave severe alien. The present provides Farmers Bank and Trust that case of such marriage Company West Palm retained but formerone the largest banks the read that marriage soction. did open today fol- alien forfeited citizenship lowing midnight announcement rights. Reese, president that The fact that the present law the closing of local banks not necesand Palm Beach bank TuesMrs. Spanel day had precipitated the action. ular application the same if she the First Na- foreign birth. tional Bank and the noted the appliOcean City Bank Delray did cants have been this No for many years, the shortnot open reaterm those listed being sons their separation actions seven years and the longest 39 made public. years. The period resistate assumed dence this the charge of the Delray institution group. exclusive of Mrs. Spanel. The closing Lakeworth left that twenty twenty one without bank. years. long line of men and women braved pelting. rain here this morning. determinCitizens Bank West Palm Beach sizeable crowd started forming an hour before its usual opening time and the reports the Farmers Bank had not been opened. The line stretched almost block and half Mild excitoment prevailed. while friends the bank sought to talk AUCTION SALE with each person all A load of heavy broke tempt influence against withdrawal of funds. Minnesota horses at The line remained stockyards in throkgh hard shower. Reports Elk Mound circulated an armored truck enroute here with subThursday, March 17 financial aid from Miami Menomonie, banks. The Citizens bank together Saturday, March 19. the Farmers Time. weathered determined runs. Mark & Bell Co. Arrival from Miami an Local Banks, Clerk. mored o'clock with twelve sacks paper currency for bank prompted announcement bank officials that bank intended remain open until o'clock tonight demand depositors. Auction The patrons had not continsurge past the corner
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March 14, 1927
The Post-Crescent
Appleton, WI
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CLOSE DOORS FLORIDA
Fourth West Palm Beach stitution Meets Run by Depositors
West Palm Beach, Palm Beach-co banks failed to open their doors Monday, while another financial institution sought to off The Farmers Bank and Trust company West Palm beach, one of the largest banks this section, did not open Monday following midnight by Reese, its president that the closing of two local banks Palm Beach bank last Tuesday had precipitated the action. the First of Nationbank of Lake Worth, and the Ocean City bank of Delray, did not open Monday morning. No reasons for their separate made public. Hawkins, state bank examiner, sumed charge of the Delray instituThe closing at Lake Worth left city without bank. LONG LINE WAITS A long line men and women bravpelting intermittent rain Monday morning in determined run on the Citizens bank of West Palm beach. sizeable crowd started forming an before and augmented by the reports the Farmers not The line solid almost block and Mild prevalled while the bank sought talk each person line in an attempt influence against withdrawal funds. The remained intact through Arrival Miami of an truck 12:05 with sacks paper currency for the prompted by bank offi that the bank intended open until o'clock Monday night every demand depositors. The line of patrons not crowds to surge past the corner. The Citizens together the Farmers bank last week, weathered determined runs.
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March 14, 1927
The Owensboro Messenger
Owensboro, KY
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BANKS CLOSE
Determined Run On CitiBank At West Palm zens Beach Is Weathered.
West Palm Beach, Fla., March 14 quieter tone prevailed in the Palm Beaches tonight following period of excitement today when determined run on the Citizens bank, prompted by the closing three Palm Beach county banks abated early in the afternoon leaving only short lines of depositors at the windows. Two of the three banks remaining open here did not experience runs. They observed the regular closing hours. The Citizens bank, however, announcing that plenty of funds had been obtained to pay every depositor, remaining open until o'clock to meet all requests for payments. An armored truck arrived from Miami during the day bearing twelve sacks of currency for the bank. The banks which did not open for business today included the Farmers Bank and Trust company, one the largest banking institutions here, which was closed temporarily, it was announced, in the interest of the depositors whom the banks' statement clared would not lose cent result of the Plans for reopening the bank within thirty or sixty days were announced. The First National Bank of Lake Worth and the Ocean City Bank of Delray were the other banks which did not open. No official statement was issued regarding their closing.
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March 14, 1927
The Gazette
Cedar Rapids, IA
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Three Banks Close In Palm Beach Co. Big Run On Another
WEST PALM BEACH. Fla., March Palm Beach county banks failed open their doors while institution sought stave The Farmers Bank and Trust West Palm Beach, one of the largest banks in this section, not open today following midby Reese, that banks Palm Beach Tuesday had precipitated the action. the First National bank Lake Worth, and the Ocean City Bank of Delray. did not open this closing Lake left had gregating and the Worth bank had deposits of 690 according to statements published in July, 1926. long line of men women braved pelting rain here this mornCitizens bank of West Beach.
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March 14, 1927
Spokane Chronicle
Spokane, WA
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BANKS IN FLORIDA CLOSE UP DOORS WEST PALM BEACH, Fla, March 14. (P)-Three Palm Beach county banks failed open their doors to. day, local financial institution sought to stave off a severe The Farmers Bank and Trust com pany of West Palm Beach, one of the largest banks in this section, did not open today following midnight announcement by Reese, its president. that the closing of two local banks Palm Beach bank last Tuesday had the action. First National of Lake Worth and the Ocean City bank of Delray did open this morning No reasons for their separate actions made public C. state bank examiner assumed charge of the Delray Institution The closing at Lake Worth left that city without bank.
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March 14, 1927
The Bradenton Herald
Bradenton, FL
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Three Banks Close Today
WEST PALM BEACH, March Three Palm Beach county banks failed to open their doors today. while another local financial institution sought to stave off severe run. The Farmers Bank and Trust company of West Palm Beach, one of the largest banks in this section. failed to open after mid-night announcement by T. Reese, its president, that the closing of two local banks and Palm Beach bank last Tuesday had precipitated the action. Simultaneously the First National Bank of Lakeworth and the Ocean City Bank of Delray did not open for business this morning. No reasons for the separate actions were made public. T.C. Hawkins, state bank examiner. immediately assumed charge of the Delray institution. The closing at Lakeworth left that city without bank. The Delray bank was captalized at $25,000. with deposits aggregating $1,699,850 while the Lakeworth bank had a capital of $100.000 and deposits of $2,622,690 both in their list statements published in July, 1926.
A long line of men and women braved a pelting intermittent rain here this morning in determined run on the Citizens Bank of West Palm Beach A sizeable crowd started forming an hour before its usual opening time and was augmented with the reports that the Farmers Bank had not opened. The line stretched solid almost block on Clematis street and on Narcissus street half block. Mild excitement prevailed. while friends of the bank sought to talk with each person in line in an attempt to influence al against withdrawa. of The line remained intact, although hard shower dispersed curious crowds which threatened at times to jam traffic at this inReports were circulated that an armored truck was speeding here with substantial financial aid from Miami banks.
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March 14, 1927
The Columbian
Vancouver, WA
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CLOSE
WEST PALM BEACH. Fla., Mar. Palm Beach county banks failed to open their doors today, while another local financia institution sought to stave off a severe The Farmers Bank and Trust company, of West Palm Beach, one of the largest banks in this section, did not open today, following midnight announcement by Reese, its president, that the closing of two local banks and Palm Beach bank last Tuesday had precipitated the ac tion. Simultaneously the First National Bank of Lake Worth and the Ocean City bank of Delray did not open this morning. No reasons for their actions were made pub.ic. Hawkins, state bank examiner, assumed charge of the Delray institution. The closing at Lake Worth left that city without bank. The Delrav bank was capitalized at $25,000, with deposits aggregating $1,699,850 and the Lake Worth bank had capital of $100,000 and deposits of $2,622,690.
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March 15, 1927
Beatrice Daily Sun
Beatrice, NE
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OCCUR DRIVING
Deluged Depositors Refuse to Fall Out Of Lines
West Palm Beach, March run the Citizens bank which started the nine opening hour and continued until early afternoon, abated o'clock this afternoon with small lines within the bank and the windows. The long line of trons was previously stretched most block on one street and half block on another, had disappeared and only curious throng specremained.
Financial Crash The Bank Trust comof West Palm Beach, of the largest banks in this section, did not open today following midnight president, that the closing two local banks and Palm Beach bank last Tuesday had precipitated the the First National bank of Lakeworth and the Ocean City bank of Delray did not open this morning. No reasons for their separate actions were made public. Hawkins, state bank examiner, assumed charge of the Delray instltution. The closing at Lakeworth left that city without bank. The Delray bank was capitalized $25,000 deposits aggregating and the Lakeworth bank had capital of and deposits of both in their last statements published in July 1926. long line of men and women braved pelting. rain here this morning determined run the Citizens bank of West Palm Beach. sizeable crowd startforming hour before its usual opening time and augmented by reports that the Farmers bank had not been opened. The stretched solid almost on Clematis street and Narcissus street half block. Mid excitement prevailed, while friends of the bank sought talk with each person in line in an tempt influence all against withof funds. The line remained intact. though hard shower dispersed lous crowds which threatened times to jam traffic at this intersection. Officials and directors of the Citihad been session the run this forning all night, met with statement showing the depositors that sufficient funds been obtained to pay every one and that the bank not close now or hereafter.'
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March 15, 1927
The Sioux City Journal
Sioux City, IA
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QUIETER TONE IN PALM BEACH BANK SITUATION
West Palm Beach, Fla., March quieter tone prevailed Palm Beaches tonight following period of excitement when determined run on the Citizens bank, prompted by the closing of three banks in Palm Beach county, abated early this afternoon, only lines of deat the windows. Two the three banks remaining open here did experience runs. They the regular closing hours. Citizens bank, however, remained until o'clock to meet all requests for payments. The return normality was aided largely by the arrival from Miami of sacks of currency for the Citizens bank. The banks which did not open today included the Farmers Bank and Trust company. The bank closed temporarily, was announced, in the interest the depositors. Plans for reopening the bank within 30 to 60 were announced. The First National bank, of Lake Worth, and the Ocean City bank, of Delray, were the other banks which did open today. No official statement was issued regarding their closMeanwhile banking officials here and at Tallahassee quieting statements calling patrons give their institutions "proper co-operation' and assuring depositors that the banks which have remained open able to meet every demand Officials the Citizens bank expressed their determination not to close "now or hereafter "The bank will be even stronger than when open offiand directors of the Farmers said. Inactivity of the real estate market and the fact that much of the bank's based upon real estate security was given by Er nest Amos, state comptroller, the cause for the recent closings.
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March 15, 1927
The Herald Statesman
Yonkers, NY
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NEW FLORIDA BANK FAILURES
Palm Beach County Institutions Close DoorsFarmers' Bank And Trust Company Is One
(By The Associated Press) West Palm Meach, Fla. Three Palm Beach county banks failed to their doors today, while another local financial institution sought off severe run. The and Trust Company of West Palm Beach, one the largest banks this section, did not open today midnight by that the two banks and Palm Beach bank last Tuesday had precipitated the action the First National Bank Lake Worth and the Ocean City Bank Delray did not this for their public Hawkins, bank examiner, charge the institution. The closing at Lake Worth left that city without The Delray bank capitalized at $25,000, with deposits aggregating and Lake Worth Bank had capital of $100.000 and deposits in their last ments published in July, 1926. long line of men and women braved intermittent rain here this morning determined run Citizens Bank West Palm Beach.' sizeable crowd started forming hour. Lefore its usual opening time augmented by the ports that the farmers bank had not been opened. Mild excitement vailed, friends of the to each in line attempt to all against with. drawal of funds. Reports circulated that an ar mored substantial financial aid from Miami banks. Officials and directors of the Citizens' Bank ben in all night, met the this morning with state. ment assuring the depositors that suf ficient funds had obtained to pay everyone and that the "bank would not or believe that successful withstanding the ordeal through which West Palm Beach has gone factor the early of confidence." the statement declared. The Citizens' Bank together with the Farmers' Bank last week weathered determined
Washington Not Worried
Washington, March Treasury officials not worried the banking situation Florida, but characterized the condition of the National banks there "generally good.' The closed first National Bank Lake Worth, Fla., was considered the first important National banking stitution in the State to suspend operations. Lee H. Northeott, National Bank aminer for Florida, charge the National bank situation in Florida.
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March 15, 1927
The Fresno Bee
Fresno, CA
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PAGE EIGHT PALM BEACH BANK WEATHERS RUN
WEST PALM BEACH March quieter tone valled in the Palm Beaches follow. ing period of excitement when determined run on the Citizens' the closing of three banks in Palm Beach County abated yesterday only short lines of depositors at the windows Two of the three remaining open here did not experience runs. They the regular closing hours. The Bank, how. ever. that plenty of funds had been obtained to pay every open o'clock to meet all requests for The to normality was aided largely by the arrival form Miami of twelve of currency for the Citizens Bank The banks which did not open included the Farmers Bank and Trust Company of the largest banking Institutions here. The bank was closed temporarily depositors Plans for reopening the bank within thirty or sixty days The First National Bank of Lake Worth and the Ocean City Bank of Del which did not open No official statement issued regarding their closing.
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June 21, 1927
The Tampa Tribune
Tampa, FL
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BANK RECEIVER NAMED -c. W. Bethel. West Palm Beach, has been appointed receiver for the
Ocean City Bank of Delray, Comptroller Ernest Amos announced today. The Ocean City bank closed its doors some time ago.
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June 26, 1927
The Tampa Tribune
Tampa, FL
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CHARGE ALLEGES POLITICS FIXED BANK RECEIVER
Rep. Catts and Amos Named in East Coast Petition
WEST PALM BEACH, June 25.charge that Representative Sidney J. Catts, Jr., of this district, had made political "deal" with State Comptroller Ernest Amos for the appointment of C. W. Bethel as receiver for the closed Ocean City Bank of Delray was made today in petition opposing the appointment filed by Halstead L. Ritter, representing certain depositors of the bank..
Appointment Opposed
The petition was filed at a confirmation hearing before Circuit Judge C. E. Chillingworth this morning Representing, according to Attorney Ritter. about 70 percent of the bank's depositors, the petition opposed Bethel's appointment on the grounds that he did not have experience in banking matters: that the appointment was not made for the best interests of the depositors: that the appointment was made as result of political deal between the comptroller and Representative Catts: that the appointment would place Bethel under obligation to Representative Catts which would not be for the best interests of the depositors: that the comptroller and Catts had refused to take steps to withdraw the appointment of Bethel as requested by a committee of depositors. A motion to strike the petition from the records was filed by attorneys representing Amos. Judge Chillingworth took the motion under advisement.
Catts Denies Charge Representative Catts, who has no legal status in the case, denied that the appointment of Bethel was made as the result of any political deal. He admitted that he recommended Bethel for the position just as he might have recommended the appointment of game warden or other appointive officer and declared that the appointment would place no one under obligations. One of the reasons he did not withdraw his recommendation for Bethel's appointment, he said, was because his opponents wanted Ben F. Sundy appointed to the place, and he opposed Sundy because he was cashier of the bank when it closed. Catts is the son of Florida's wartime governor.
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June 26, 1927
The Miami Herald
Miami, FL
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APPOINTMENT OF BANK RECEIVER OPPOSED
Representative Catts, Jr., Is Charged With Making Political "Deal."
[BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS.] WEST PALM BEACH. Fla., June charge that Sidney Catts, jr., of this district, had political "deal" with state Comptroller Ernest Amos for the appointment Bethel receiver for the closed Ocean City Bank of Delray. was today in petition opposing appointment filed by Halstead L. Ritter, representing tain depositors the bank. The filed hearing Circuit Judge C. this morning. Representing, according to torney Ritter, about 70 per of the bank's depositors, the petition opposed Bethel's appointment grounds that did have experience banking matters; that the appointment was not made for best interests of the depositors: that the appointment made as result political deal between the comptroller and Catts; that the appointment would place Bethel obligations Rep Catts which would not be for the best interests of the deposithat comptroller and Catts had refused take steps withdraw appointment of Bethel requested by committee of depositors. motion to strike the petition from the records was filed by local attorrepresenting Judge Chillingworth took the motion under adRepresentative Catts, who has no legal status in the case, denied that the appointment of Bethel made the result of any political deal. He admitted that he recommended Bethel for position just as he might recommended the appointment of game or other appointive officer and declared that appointment place no one obligation. of the sons he did his recomfor Bethel's he said, his wanted Ben F. Sundy appointed to the and he opposed Sundy because he cashier of the bank when closed. Catts is the son of Florida's wartime governor.
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June 28, 1927
The Tampa Tribune
Tampa, FL
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AMOS DENIES 'DEAL' FOR BANK RECEIVER
Says No Politics Entered in Bethel Appointment
TALLAHASSEE, June No "political agreement' of any kind was ever made with Representative Sidney J. Catts, Jr., of West Palm Beach, for the appointment of C. W. Bethel of that city as receiver for the closed Ocean City Bank of Delray, Comptroller Amos stated today. Halstead L. Ritter, who claimed to represent certain depositors of the bank, in a petition filed in circuit court at West Palm Beach, opposing the appointment of Bethel as receiver of the defunct bank, charged that the comptroller had entered into "political agreement" with Mr. Catts to name Mr. Bethel receiver. "Mr. Catts came to me several times during the legislature session to urge that Mr. Bethel be appointed," Mr. Amos said. "I finally conducted an investigation of the record of Mr. Bethel and just before the legislature adjourned, named him receiver. No one else has ever applied for the place, until after the appointment had been made, and I considered Mr. Bethel perfectly fitted for the post."
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July 16, 1927
The Palm Beach Post
West Palm Beach, FL
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DECISION ON BANK RECEIVER CASE HEARING
Decision in the controversy over the of receiver the Ocean City bank of Delray CXpected to few Judge Chillingworth said yesterday. Judge Chillingworth is withholding pending the receipt of further information from Ernest comptroller. Following the appointment of C. W. Bethel by Mr. depositors the bank objected to Judge Chillingworth grounds that the man named unqualified to