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November 23, 1903
The Indianapolis Journal
Indianapolis, IN
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ILLINOIS BANK CLOSED. Discrepancies in Accounts Affects Institution at Dundee. CHICAGO, Nov. 22.-Notices were posted on the doors of the First National Bank of Dundee, III., to-night notifying depositors that the institution would not open for business to-morrow. The suspension was decided on at a meeting of the directors held to-day, when it is said discrepancies were found in the accounts. The exact difficulty is not known, as none of the officlals would talk for publication to-night. The controller of the currency has been notified of the state of affairs and a bank examiner will take charge of the books to-morrow morning. No rumors of insolvency have been heard, so it is believed that the institution will be opened for business as soon as the accounts are straightened. The bank is capItalized at $50,000 and carries deposits of $150,000.
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November 23, 1903
The Daily Morning Journal and Courier
New Haven, CT
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DUNDEE, ILL., BANK CLOSES. Discrepancies Induce Directors to Give Notice of Suspension. Chicago, Nov. 22.-Notices were posted on the doors of the First National bank of Dundee, III., to-night, notifying depositors that the institution would not open for business to-morrow. The suspension was decided upon at a meeting of the directors to-day when it is said discrepancies were found in the accounts. The exact difficulty is not known. The comptroller of the currency has been notified and the bank examiner will take charge of the books to-morrow. It is believed that the institution will be opened for business as soon as the accounts are straightened. The bank is capitalized for $50,000 and carries deposits of $150,000.
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November 23, 1903
Arizona Republican
Phoenix, AZ
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THE ACCOUNTS CROOKED. An Illinois Bank Will Take Time to Straighten Them. Chicago, Nov. 22.-A notice posted on the doors of the First National bank of Dundee, III., tonight informed the depositors that the bank would not open for business tomorrow. The suspension was decided at a meeting of the directors today, when it is said discrepancies were found in the accounts. Bank examine's will take charge. It is believed that the institution will be reopened for business as soon as the accounts are straightened out. The bank carries deposits of $150.000.
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November 23, 1903
The Savannah Morning News
Savannah, GA
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DISCREPANCIES FOUND IN BANK'S ACCOUNTS Chicago, Nov. 22.-Notices were post. ed on the doors of the First National Bank of Dundee, Ill., to-night, notify. ing depositors that the institution would not open for business to-mor. row. The suspension was decided up. on at a meeting of the directors to. day, when it is said discrepancie: were found in the accounts. The bank is capitalized for $50,000 and car ries deposits of $150,000.
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November 23, 1903
The Birmingham Age-Herald
Birmingham, AL
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Illinois Bank Goes Under. Chicago, November 22.-Notices were posted on the doors of the First National Bank of Dundee, Ill., tonight notifying the depositors that the institution would not open for business tomorrow. The suspension was decided upon at a meeting of the directors today, when, it is said, discrepancies were found in the accounts. The bank is capitalized for $50,000, and carries deposits of $150,000.
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November 24, 1903
The Sun
New York, NY
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An Illinois National Bank Closed. DUNDEE, Ill., Nov. 23.-The First National Bank of Dundee, with a capital stock of $50,000 and deposits of $150,000. is in the hands of a bank examiner. and until some alleged discrepancies in the books are untangled the business of the institution will be suspended. What conditions brought about the closing. none of the officers would say. There was a meeting of the directors last night and a telegram was sent to the Comptroller of the Currency in Washington, who ordered the doors to remain closed until the arrival of a bank examiner from Chicago.
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November 24, 1903
The Indianapolis Journal
Indianapolis, IN
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ILLINOIS BANK CLOSED. Receiver Appointed for the First National of Dundee. WASHINGTON, Nov. 23.-The controller of the currency has been advised that the First National Bank, Dundee, III., did not open for business this morning. D. A. Cook, national bank examiner, has been appointed receiver. Following is a statement of the bank's condition, as shown by its report of Sept. 9: Resources-Loans and discounts, $162,931; United States bonds, $25,000; premium on bonds, $2,000; real estate, $12,392; due from banks and bankers, $11,175; cash and cash items, $10,888; total, $224,387. Liabilities-Capital stock, $70,000; úndivided profits, $6,165; circulation, $25,000; deposits, $143,222; total, $224,387.
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November 24, 1903
The Saint Paul Globe
Saint Paul, MN
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Illinois Bank Closes Doors. CHICAGO, Nov. 23.-Notices were posted on the doors of the First National Bank of Dundee, Ill., tonight, notifying depositors that the institution would not open for business tomorrow. The suspension was decided upon at a meeting of the directors today, when it is said discrepancies were found in the accounts. The exact difficulty is not known, as none of the officials would talk for publication tonight. The comptroller of the currency has been notified of the state of affairs and the bank examiner will take charge of the affairs tomorrow. No rumors of insolvency have been heard, so it is believed the institution will be opened for business as soon as its affairs are straightened out. The bank is capitalized for $50,000 and carries deposits of $150,000.
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November 24, 1903
The Topeka State Journal
Topeka, KS
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Rome, Nov. 24.-The report that the congregation of the propaganda has decided to propose to the pope the appointment of Bishop Messmer, of Green Bay, Wis., as archbishop of Milwaukee, in succession to the late Archbishop Katzer, is confirmed. New York, Nov. 24.-Julian Walbridge Rix, the well known painter of Californian mountain scenery, died in this city today. / London, Nov. 24.-There is no truth in the rumors that the house of the late Duke of Richmond, in Belgrade square, will be purchased for the U.S. embassv. I Grand Rapids, Mich., Nov. 24.-Mr. and Mrs. George Smith, 60 years of age, were burned to death today in a fire which entirely consumed their home. The couple lived alone outside of the city limits. The fire was discovered by neighbors, but before any help could be rendered the old people the building collapsed. / Des. Moines, Ia., Nov. 24.-T. N. Hooper, general agent of the Colfax & Northern railroad and formerly assistant superintendent of the Great Northern, died here early today. ---Washington, Nov. 24.-The comptroller of the currency was advised today that the First National bank of Dundee, III., would not open for business today. D. A. Cook was appointed receiver. The deposits amount to $143,000 and the total resources are given as $224,000. Washington, Nov.24.-W. H. Summers, United States attorney for the district of Nebraska, was at the department of justice today and had a conference with Assistant Attorney General Purdy regarding the indictment now pending against United States Senator Dietrich. Summers, who is here at his own request presented to Mr. Purdy the substance of the testimony presented to the grand jury which resulted in Dietrich's indictment. Washington, Nov. 24.-Represcntative Fitzpatrick, (Tenn.), who was taken to the emergency hospital last night, is reported better today. The physicians say he is suffering from heart trouble, but will be out in two or three days. I Stavanger, Norway, Nov.24.-The Norwegian steamer Victoria was stranded during last night's storm off this port. No attempts to rescue the crew were possible. Five bodies have been washed ashore and some persons are still clinging to the masts of the vessel.
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November 26, 1903
The Free Lance
Fredericksburg, VA
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Illinois Bank Closed. Chicago, Nov. 23. - Notices were posted on the doors of the First National Bank of Dundee, III., notifying depositors that the institution would not open for business. The suspension was decided upon at a meeting of the directors, when, it is said, discrepancies were found in the accounts. The exact difficulty is not known, as none of the officers would talk for publication. The comptroller of the currency has been notified of the state of affairs and the bank examiner will take charge of the books. The bank is capitalized at $50,000 and carries deposits of $150.000.
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November 26, 1903
Evening Times-Republican
Marshalltown, IA
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DUNDEE (ILL.) BANK CLOSES. Receiver Is Appointed for First National-Liabilities, $224,387. Washington, Nov. 26.-The comptroller of the currency has been advised that the First National Bank of Dundee, Ill., would not open for business yesterday morning. D. A. Cook, national bank examiner, has been appointed a receiver. According to a statement of the bank's condition, as shown by its report of Sept. 9, its resources amount to $24,387 and its llabilities to $224,387.
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November 28, 1903
The Intermountain Catholic
Salt Lake City, Denver, UT
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Washington, Nov. 23.-The controller of the currency was advised today that the First National bank of Dundee, Ills., would not open for business today. D. A. Cook was appointed receiver. The deposits amount to $143,000 and the total resources are given as $224,000.
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December 1, 1903
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Waterbury, CT
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Cashier Arrested For Fraud. CHICAGO, Dec. 1. - Charged with embezzlement of $60,000 from the First National bank of Dundee, Ill., which closed its doors Nov. 22, Cashier Francis B. Wright has been arrested on complaint of Receiver David A. Cook and brought to Chicago.
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December 1, 1903
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, VA
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BANK CASHIER ARRESTED-Charged with embezzlement of $60,000 from the First National Bank of Dundee, Ill., which closed its doors November 22, Cashier Francis B. Wright was arrested yesterday on complaint of Receiver David A. Cook and taken to Chicago. The warrant, issued by United States Commissioner Foote, charges Wright with having wrongfully appropriated this amount of money between June 1, 1901, and November 21, 1903. Wright's arrest was not a surprise, as he has been under surveillance since the institution tailed. Since that time Bank Examiner Cook has been looking into the books of the institution. Wright was arraigned before Commissioner Foote last night, but waived examination. His bonds were fixed at $20,000, but he was unable to furnish a bondsman for the amount, and was sent to the county jail.
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December 1, 1903
The Washington Times
Washington, DC
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ILLINOIS CASHIER HELD ON A SERIOUS CHARGE Francis D. Wright Accused of Embezzling $60,000 From a Dundee Bank. CHICAGO, Dec. 1.-Cashier Francis D. Wright, of the First National Bank of Dundee, has been arrested on the charge of embezzling $60,000. The bank closed its doors November 22. Receiver David A. Cook is the complaining witness against Wright. The warrant, issued by United States Commissioner Foote, charges Wright with wrongfully appropriating the money between June 1, 1901, and November 21, 1903. Wright was arraigned before the commissioner last evening, but waived examination. His bond was fixed at $20,000, but as he said he was unable to provide it he was sent to the Cook county jail.
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December 1, 1903
Evening Journal
Wilmington, DE
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Embezzied $60,000. Chicago, Dec. 1.-Charged with embezzlement of $60,000 from the First National Bank of Dundee, III., which closed its doors November 22, Cashier Francis B. Wright was arrested here on complaint of Receiver David A. Cook and brought to Chicago. The warrant, issued by United States Commissioner Foote, charges Wright with having wrongfully appropriated this amount of money between June 1, 1901, and November 21, 1903. Wright's arrest was not a surprise, as he has been under surveillance since the institution failed.
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December 1, 1903
The Savannah Morning News
Savannah, GA
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WAS SHORT $60,000. Cashier Francis B. Wright Was Arrested and Jailed. Chicago, Nov. 30.-Charged with embezzlement of $60,000 from the First National Bank of Dundee, Ill., which closed its doors Nov. 22, Cashier B. Wright was arrested to-day on complaint of Receiver David A. Cook, and brought to Chicago. Wright was arraigned before Commissioner Foote to-night, but waived examination. His bonds were fixed at $20,000, but he was unable to furnish a bondsman for the amount and was sent to the county jail.
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December 7, 1903
Vilas County News
Eagle River, WI
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ALLEGED BANK WRECKER IN JAIL IN CHICAGO Chicago, Dec. 1.-Charged with the embezzlement of $60,000 from the First National bank of Dundee, III., which closed its doors November 22, Cashier Francis B. Wright was arrested yesterday on complaint of Receiver Cook and brought to Chicago. Wright was arraigned before Commissioner Foote last night, but waived examination. His bonds were fixed at $20,000, but he was unable to furnish bondsman for that amount and was sent to jail.
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March 11, 1904
The Penn's Grove Record
Penns Grove, NJ
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Bank to Resume Business. The Controller of the Currency has authorized the First National Bank of Dundee, III., to resume business, and has instructed the receiver to surrender to the board of directors all the assets of the bank in his posses sion.