Bank of Topeka (Topeka, KS)

Episode Information

Episode UID
44000171268
Episode Type
Run Only
Bank Type
state
Bank ID
4400017 routing
Routing Number
44-0001
Start Date
August 29, 1905
Location
Topeka, Kansas (39.048, -95.678)

Metadata

Model
gpt-5-mini (chosen from majority vote of a three-model LLM ensemble)
Short Digest
f50710a5d1d8b05c

Response Measures

None

Events (1)
1. August 29, 1905 Run
Cause
Rumor Or Misinformation
Cause Details
An absurd/unknown-party rumor circulated that the bank's condition was shaky, prompting small depositors to withdraw funds.
Measures
No special measures reported; run subsided the same day and bank continued operations.
Newspaper Excerpt
A run declared to be entirely without cause was made this morning on the Bank of Topeka. The bank withstood the strain.
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (10)
1. August 29, 1905 The Spokane Press Spokane, WA
Article from The Spokane Press, August 29, 1905

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BANK STANDS THE STRAIN (Scripps News Association.) TOPEKA, Kan., Aug. 29.-A run declared to be entirely without cause was made this morning on the Bank of Topeka. The bank withstood the strain.

2. August 30, 1905 The Vinita Daily Chieftain Vinita, OK
Article from The Vinita Daily Chieftain, August 30, 1905

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SHORT RUN ON TOPEKA BANK Associated Press. Topeka, Kan., Aug. 30.-A run on the bank of Topeka was begun yesterday, but stopped today as suddenly as it began.

3. August 30, 1905 Los Angeles Herald Los Angeles, CA
Article from Los Angeles Herald, August 30, 1905

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TOPEKA DEPOSITORS MAKE RUN ON BANK By Associated Press. TOPEKA, Kas., Aug. 29.-As the result of a rumor to the effect that the condition of the Bank of Topeka was shaky there was a run on that institution today. At opening time this morning depositors began drawing out their money and the rush continued until time for the bank to close this afternoon.

4. August 30, 1905 The San Francisco Call San Francisco, CA
Article from The San Francisco Call, August 30, 1905

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RUMOR CAUSES A RUN ON THE BANK OF TOPEKA Report That Institution Was Shaky Prompts Depositors to Withdraw Their Money. TOPEKA, Kans., Aug. 29.-As the result of a rumor circulated by unknown parties to the effect that the condition of the Bank of Topeka was shaky there was a run on that bank to-day. At opening time this morning depositors began drawing out their money, and the rush continued until time for the bank to close this afternoon. Those who withdrew their money were all small depositors, and there is no indication that the run will have a serious effect upon the bank.

5. August 30, 1905 The Salt Lake Herald Salt Lake City, UT
Article from The Salt Lake Herald, August 30, 1905

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RUN ON TOPEKA BANK. TopeKa, Kan., Aug. 29.-As the result of an absurd rumor circulated by unknown parties to the effect that the condition of the Bank of Topeka was shaky, there was a run on that bank today. At opening time this morning depositors began drawing out their money, and the run continued until time for the bank to close this afternoon. Those who withdrew their money were all small depositors, and there is no indication that the run will have a serious effect upon the bank.

6. August 31, 1905 The Vinita Weekly Chieftain Vinita, OK
Article from The Vinita Weekly Chieftain, August 31, 1905

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SHORT RUN ON TOPEKA BANK Associated Press. Topeka, Kan., Aug. 30.-A run on the bank of Topeka was begun yester day, but stopped today as suddenly as it began.

7. August 31, 1905 Durango Semi-Weekly Herald Durango, CO
Article from Durango Semi-Weekly Herald, August 31, 1905

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RUN ON TOPEKA BANK HAS SUBSIDED -0TOPEKA, Kas., Aug. 30.-There was no repetition of the run on the Bank of Topeka today.

8. August 31, 1905 Abilene Weekly Reflector Abilene, KS
Article from Abilene Weekly Reflector, August 31, 1905

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Run on Topeka Bank. Topeka, Kan., Aug. 30.-As the result of an absurd rumor circulated by unknown parties to the effect that the condition of the Bank of Topeka was shaky, there was a run on that bank Tuesday. At opening time depositors began drawing out their money and the run continued until time for the bank to close. Those who withdrew their money were all small depositors and there is no indication that the run will have a serious effect upon the bank.

9. September 2, 1905 The Laclede Blade Laclede, MO
Article from The Laclede Blade, September 2, 1905

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Run on Topeka Bank. Topeka, Kan., Aug. 30.-As the result of an absurd rumor circulated by unknown parties to the effect that the condition of the Bank of Topeka was shaky, there was a run on that bank Tuesday. At opening time depositors began drawing out their money and the run continued until time for the bank to close. Those who withdrew their money were all- small depositors and there is no indication that the run will have a serious effect upon the bank.

10. September 8, 1905 The Tupelo Journal Tupelo, MS
Article from The Tupelo Journal, September 8, 1905

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Run On a Topeka Bank. Topeka, Kas., Aug. 30.-A run which is universally declared to be without the slightest warrant, started on the bank of Topeka, when it opened for business and continued without cessation. All demands have been net.