State Bank - Darby, MT

Episode Information

Episode UID: 4419289191493
Episode Type: Suspension → Closure
Bank Type: state
Bank ID: 441928919 hash
Start Date: May 15, 1924
Location: Darby, Montana (46.023, -114.178)

Metadata

Model: gpt-5-mini (chosen from majority vote of a three-model LLM ensemble)
Short Digest: 7bcd32976eb89ef6

Response Measures

None

Description

Article says bank closed and a bank examiner took charge; outcome beyond closure is not detailed.

Events (1)

1. May 15, 1924 Suspension

Cause: Government Action
Cause Details: Bank closed its doors and a bank examiner came to take charge; reported solvent but closed.
Newspaper Excerpt: The State Bank of Darby closed its doors Monday morning. ... A bank examiner came here yesterday to take charge.
Source: newspapers

Newspaper Articles (1)

1. May 16, 1924 The Ravalli Republican Hamilton, MT

Article from The Ravalli Republican, May 16, 1924

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Article Text

DARBY BANK CLOSED. Darby, May 15.—The State Bank of Darby closed its doors Monday morning. There was no run on the bank, but it is rumored that it will be taken over by eastern men who have large land interests in the surrounding country. A bank examiner came here yesterday to take charge. The bank is reported solvent and can pay off all obligations if necessary.