Union State Bank - Nezperce, ID

Bank Information

Episode Type: Suspension → Closure
Bank Type: state
Start Date: February 6, 1930
Location: Nezperce, Idaho (46.235, -116.241)

Metadata

Model: gpt-5-mini
Short Digest: b2ca947a

Response Measures

None

Description

OCR in the article is poor. The article (Waco Times-Herald, 1930-02-08) states the Union State Bank of Nezperce 'closed its doors' shortly after Ernest Weinss (an officer/manager) fled; this indicates a suspension that appears to be a permanent closure related to bank-specific malfeasance (forgery/theft). Date estimated from newspaper: early February 1930 (article says he fled 'two days before' the bank closed).

Events (1)

1. February 6, 1930 Suspension

Cause: Bank Specific Adverse Info
Cause Details: Closure followed discovery/flight of Ernest Weinss, accused of forgery and theft from the bank; bank closed its doors shortly after his escape/arrest events were reported in early February 1930.
Newspaper Excerpt: He fled from two days before the Union State bank, of which closed its doors.
Source: newspapers

Newspaper Articles (1)

1. February 8, 1930 The Waco Times-Herald Waco, TX

Article from The Waco Times-Herald, February 8, 1930

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Article Text

ONCE 'KAISER OF NEZ PERCE, FORT WORTH MAN IS CONVICT Ernest Weinss to Hear Sentence for Forgery After Nine Years of Evading the Law of Idaho PERCE, Idaho, Feb. 8.-(4) Ernest known the "Kaiser of Nez Perce,' back home today, ending nine years' efforts evade which wanted him to answer charge wrecking escaped at Spokane, Wash., after sheriff had arrested charges of forgery and theft of $76. 365. He fled from two days before the Union State bank, of which closed its doors. Brought back from Fort Texas, yesterday, where tourist from Nez Perce recognized him, by Sheriff W. Mitchell, Weinss first taken to probate court for arraignment. He waived preliminary hearing, said he wished to plead guilty forgery. glad all over," he said. my He will be sentenced district court Lewiston tomorrow. Weinss, who fled from position of influence in the Clearwater river country, where he earned the title because his leadership financial and told his flight. After eluding Spokane, he spent night hotel. and to Billings, Mont. From Billings he remaining there two years before he went to Fort Worth. Assuming the name Edward Wyman at Fort Worth, said opened an automoile supply house and was prosperous. have never written to anyone in the west since changed my he said. only time heard my wife when her name in Spokane telephone directory.