4799. State Bank (East Moline, IL)

Bank Information

Episode Type
Suspension → Closure
Bank Type
state
Start Date
September 1, 1931*
Location
East Moline, Illinois (41.501, -90.444)

Metadata

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gpt-5-mini
Short Digest
c461e7d9

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Description

The State Bank of East Moline was closed and placed in receivership (references to closure in Sept 1931 and receivers appointed by Nov 1931). Numerous articles describe it being in process of liquidation, receiver activity, and moves of the receiver's office in 1933 — no clear evidence the bank successfully reopened. The closure appears driven by state action/administrative intervention (bank holiday/receiver appointment and state auditor involvement). OCR errors in articles corrected (e.g., dates and phrasing).

Events (5)

1. September 1, 1931* Suspension
Cause
Government Action
Cause Details
Bank was closed during the banking disturbances and placed under receivership/closed by state authorities (bank holiday/inspector action). State auditor later required measures for reopening; bank entered liquidation instead.
Newspaper Excerpt
State Bank of East Moline, which been in process of since being closed Sept. 1931
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newspapers
2. November 13, 1931 Receivership
Newspaper Excerpt
Benjamin Bell ... will not accept the appointment of ... receiver of the closed State of East Moline. Ohlweiler, who was appointed receiver for the bank, Springfield today.
Source
newspapers
3. December 31, 1931 Other
Newspaper Excerpt
State Bank of East Moline in process of liquidation and will not be reorganized for present.
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newspapers
4. February 10, 1933 Other
Newspaper Excerpt
Details of the new waiver plan the State Bank of East Moline, closed since the bank holiday was declared Jan. 16, will be presented to depositors ... Under the proposed plan for reopening ... an outright waiver of 40 per cent of present balances is to be asked ... Auditor insisted ... unless they are complied with the state will not permit the bank to reopen, but will proceed to liquidate it.
Source
newspapers
5. August 4, 1933 Other
Newspaper Excerpt
Receivership activities for the State Bank of East Moline, which been in process of since being closed Sept. 1931, will be moved to the Moline State Trust & Savings Bank Moline next Tuesday.
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (10)

Article from The Dispatch, November 13, 1931

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Johnston Succeed Reports from Springfield afternoon stated that James M. Johnston, city attorney of Moline, had been appointed attorney for the Manufacturers' bank of East Moline. Benjamin Bell, state's attorney of Rock Island county, announced today that he will not accept the appointment of torney receiver of the closed State of East Moline. Mr. Bell said he has notified Oscar Nelson, state who made the that he will not be able to accept. Bell declared that his state's attorney demand his attention and will not permit him the time to serve as attorney for the bank receiver. Ohlweiler, who was appointed receiver for the bank, Springfield today. liere and Mrs. George Callewaert, while the cut prize was won by Mrs. August DeDoncker Refreshments were served at the quartet tables to conclude the afternoon. Last evening the same number of friends were guests at party given for the benefit of St. Anne's school. Bridge occupied attention of players at five tables, Dr. and Mrs. Franke receiving prizes. Two tables were surrounded for five hundred and Mrs. Ryan and Sherwood Costigan held the high scores. Harper was fortunate the cut. After the evening was spent with informal sociability and the hostess served dainty luncheon.


Article from The Rock Island Argus, December 31, 1931

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Summary Shows How Overcame ROCK ISLAND. Subscription of more than required $350,000 new ital in 3-day campaign assure consolidation of Rock Island Savings, Central Trust Savings and Manufacturers Trust Savings banks, early in 1932. Merger of banks releases all deposits Central Trust Savings bank on 11, when bank to begin to function. New institution will known Rock Island Bank Trust Co., and have capital $1,200,000, and deposits of $12,000,000, making largest bank in Rock Island county. State Bank of Rock Island continues without change its ganization or capitalization, giving city two strong banking institutions, adequate to serve business. DAVENPORT. Public subscription of $1,500,000 capital and surplus provide's creation of new Davenport Bank Trust Co., which is to begin operation Jan. 16. New bank will assume 60 per cent of deposit liability the American Savings Bank Trust Co., depositors accepting 10-year debenture bonds liquidating corporation for remaining 40 per cent. Small deposit claims, $100 and less, to released in full. Union Savings Bank Trust Co., which weathered 3-day run in spectacular manner, continues in demonstrated strong position. Advance of $3,000,000 obtained from National Credit Corporation on assets of American Bank to the taken over by new Davenport Bank Trust Co. MOLINE. No public campaign to provide new capital for either of two larger banks, Peoples Savings Bank Trust Co., and Moline State Trust Savings bank. Backing Deere ternational Harvester company advance from corporation in November provide ample Moline State Trust Savings bank and fully restore bank's position and confidence. Support of Deere by check shortage prevented impairment Peoples bank result of falcation discovered in March. The bank went through September in quad-city banking without serious difficulty. Two small banks which closed, Savings bank and Fifth Trust Savings banks, are being liquidated. EAST MOLINE. State Bank East Moline rides through troubled period in quad-city banking without imposing withdrawal restrictions. State Bank of East Moline in process of liquidation and will not be reorganized for present.


Article from The Rock Island Argus, November 14, 1932

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Auditor Instructs Receivers That Applications Are Be Made for Advances. Four closed banks of Rock Island county will among the 203 closbanks of Illinois receivwill make application for loans from the federal nance Uncollected sets of these banks represent roughly face value. Of these portion likely be that would not be acceptable for pledges to the ReconstrucThe two largest banks in this county that are closed are the Commercial Savings bank, Moline, which has million dollars, round figures. of uncollected assets, face and the State bank of East Moline, which has something less than unliquidated assets at face value. The depositors of the Commercial bank have received 10 per cent dividend. amounting to about $150.The depositors of the Manufacturers bank have received dividends to 19 per cent the of claims of depositors and $170,000 bills payable. The bank had assets of face value. when closed. Charles Smith, receiver for the Commerbank, and Oscar Ohlweiler, ceiver for the Manufacturers bank, said they had not determined what portion of remaining uncollectassets might be used basis for an application for loan. Cole, receiver for the Fifth Avenue Savings Bank and Trust company, Moline, estimates that uncollected assets of that bank, face value, amount to about $425,000. Depositors bank have had one 10 per cent dividend and another will be paid soon. The first amounted to in round figures. Harry E. Thompson, receiver for the Farmers State bank of Reynolds, has made 20 cent distribution. That bank had assets rated and the receiver's collections have been about $80,000. The assets are partly second mortgages, chattel mortgages and unsecured notes, and only survey would determine what portion might be useful as security for corporation loan. Associated Press dispatches from Springfield today said that Oscar Nelson, auditor of public accounts. the receivers banks to apply for loans. The instructions were issued of the amendment giving bank the power to pledge for loans. The money borassets rowed corporation would used to pay depositors. The amendment giving the quired authority receivers pected to be made effective within days proclamation from Governor Louis Emmerson. has been made regarding the type of securities ceptable by the corporation for loans. Nelson said everything possible would done the money distributed to depositors quickly as possible.


Article from The Rock Island Argus, December 6, 1932

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Lease on Postoffice At Silvis Is Renewed (Special vited. Washington, Dec. postoffice department today newed its lease on the present quarters of the postoffice in Silvis, The lease Oscar Ohlweiler of Rock Island, receiver the State Bank East Moline, for of building in which the Silvis postoffice located. The Rock run five years from Oct. 1933.


Article from The Rock Island Argus, December 26, 1932

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through President Harold Godehn, issued following ment announcing the 60-day striction deposits: more than years have rendered banking service to the people of this community and pose continue little more than ago, you recall, due to banking difficulties Davenport, Iowa, and locally, heavy mands were made upon banks and this bank met the situation despite all street "During that time of hysteria the restrictions on withdrawproved to safeguard depositors. Now again banking difficulties have arisen Davenport again propose meet situation in the same manner. "Therefore tion with other banks Rock Island county, are again placsuch restrictions in effect beginning Tuesday soon the situation these restrictions will removed. STATE TRUST SAVINGS BANK, "Harold Goden, president." Deere Co., President today issued the lowing the Peoples Savings Bank and Trust satisfied that the Peoples Bank company sound and good condition and that funds may be left in bank to depositors. pany its own considerable deposits in the bank should understand that portion the deposits are invested real estate loans, on homes their fellow citizens, the immediate collection which difficult. and therefore the depositors should operate by making no unnecesdemands. "Deere Co., to the extent its power and ability, with itors, the cooperation of other deposwill aid and support the bank. WIMAN. "President, Deere Ryan, executive vice president State Bank East made this today: to iness usual. This bank's nancial condition more cure today than year The banks not involve the State Bank East Moline financially in any and for business tomorrow the same Last night indicated that East Moline bank would the restriction deposits. Directors sidering the situation today, but Ryan's statement was the only


Article from The Daily Times, January 26, 1933

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Work Progresses In Bank Campaign Work is nearing completion in the campaign to obtain signatures depositors to an agreement limit ng from the State Bank of East Moline means of providing for its stability upon its reopening. meeting of team captains was held last evening and reports were recelved from all one team About 100 cards. in which case the had not been locatwere redistributed. those persons were to be called upon topossible. The success of the campaign seems assured. with but very small number of the depositors declining to sign the agreement.


Article from The Rock Island Argus, February 10, 1933

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PLANS REVISED IN EAST MOLINE Depositors Will Be Given Details of Waiver and New Stock Program Monday. Details of the new waiver plan the State Bank of East Moline, closed since the bank holiday was declared Jan. 16, will be presented to depositors of the bank meeting Monday evening in the John Deere auditorium in East Moline. was announced by directors of the bank this morning. Only positors of the bank are to be mitted to the meeting, is announced. Under the proposed plan for reopening of the bank an outright waiver of per cent of present balances is to be asked on both savings and commercial accounts. In exchange for the waiver, the depositor be issued deferred certificate, payable from future profits of the bank. No dividends are to be paid stockholders until the deferred 40 per cent is pald. Stockholders the bank are now subscribing voluntary payment of 50 per cent of the par value of their stock. Since the bank is capitalized at $100,000, consisting 1,000 shares of par value of $100 each, this subscription when completed will provide additional cash fund of $50,000 for bank use Remainder of the depositor balances, or 60 per cent, will be left in the bank, subject to withdrawal the depositors the discretion the bank's board of directors. These are general features of the plan, which will explained in detail by bank officials at the meeting Monday evening. This session called for 7:30 o'clock. Admission will be granted only to those who present State bank savings or commercial account books at the door. Auditor Insists. Bank officials say that these strictions were insisted upon by Edward Barrett, state auditor, at conference in his office in Springfield last week. Unless they are complied with by the depositors, they say, the state will not permit the bank to reopen, but will proceed to liquidate it and distribute the sum realized from its assets to depositors. The state law requires that bank hold 15 per cent of its deposits in cash. Mr. Barrett, bank officers said today, has required that this be now raised to per cent, to increase the liquidity the bank. The by the stockholders will provide this needed cash, it is claimed. Decline in market value of bonds owned by the bank has made the step necessary, it is said. The auditor, bank executives stated this morning, has insisted that all bonds be entered on the bank's books at present market values. This has made imperative that the shrinkage be charged off, bringing consequent reduction in the bond ac-


Article from The Rock Island Argus, February 10, 1933

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Moline Deaths Funeral of Mr. Harr. Funeral services for George Harr, 71, 427 Fifty-second street, Moline, who died Wednesday, will be o'clock tomorrow afternoon in Esterdahl chapel, Moline. Rev. Clifford P. Bruner, pastor the Spencer Memorial Methodist Episcopal church, Rock Island, will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside cemetery. Moline. Daniel W. Ford. Daniel Walter Ford, 56 years old, 1617 Eighth avenue, Moline, resident of Moline 35 years, died o'clock last night in the Moline city hospital after an illness of four years. Mr. Ford was born in Carlyle, Ill., Oct. 12, 1876. He married Clara Fulkerson of Moline Oct. 25, 1900. He was member of Moline Doric lodge of Masons. Mr. Ford worked at the old R. factory in East Moline 16 years and was employed by the Moline Plow company years. For year and half, Mr. Ford operated an oil station at Seventeenth avenue and Fifteenth street place, Moline. Three years ago he retired. Surviving are the widow; three daughters, Mrs. B. Aufderheide, Miss Dorothy Ford and Miss Clarabelle Ford, all of Moline sister, Miss Maude Ford of Moline, and two brothers, W. Ford of Davenport and G. A. Ford of Stoulton, Wis. Funeral services will be at o'clock Sunday in the Knox funeral home, Moline. Rev. Campbell Bailey of the United Presbyterian church, Moline, will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside cemetery, Moline. August Hoglund. August years old; Moline resident 50 years. died at o'clock last night his home, 2522 Fourth avenue, Moline. He suffered stroke of apoplexy three days ago from which he failed to rally. Mr. Hoglund was born in Sweden June 1859, and came to the United States 52 years ago, moving to Moline two years later. He married Miss Betty Bengston in Moline June 21, 1889. Mr. Hoglund Lutheran by faith. He was plasterer. Surviving are the widow, two daughters, Mrs. Mabel Latham and Mrs. Alvin Bloom, both of Moline: sons, Ernest Hoglund Moline and Earl Hoglund of Chicago, and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be at o'clock Sunday afternoon in Esterdahl chapel, Moline. Rev. W. R. Hodgson, pastor of the First Congregational church, Moline, will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside cemetery. Moline. count of the institution. The waiv. er 40 per cent of deposits will offset this loss. Bank officials say that all bonds carried in the bank bond account now are paying interest. It the bonds increase in value the loss will be absorbed. Alternative Is Liquidation. Many other banks in Illinois, confronted with same condition, are resorting to this waiver plan. Morrison has adopted it, as has Prophetstown. some cities the condition of the bank such as to make some such plan, far more drastic its provisions, the only means left to keep the bank in operation. Since every bank in the state has had huge losses because of decline in market value of its bond holdings. some bankers expect that similar plan must be resorted to in connection almost every such institution in Illinois. In case of the State bank of East Moline, officials of bank declare the only alternative to the waiver plan to liquidate the bank. Unless the depositors sign the agreement and the stockholdcontribution to the bank's capital is made, the state department will not permit the bank reopen. One of these courses must be followed, is said. Confer With Auditor. Rock Island bankers and committee representing the Moline State Trust & Savings bank are in Chicago today, conferring with Auditor Barrett. Ever since the bank holiday was declared officials of of the banks have been workon plans which have been held up pending completion of the auditor's examination of the banks.


Article from The Daily Times, August 4, 1933

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MOVE RECEIVER'S OFFICE FOR LOCAL BANK TO MOLINE Receivership activities for the State Bank of East Moline, which been in process of since being closed Sept. 1931, will be moved to the Moline State Trust & Savings Bank Moline next Tuesday, where the future all persons having business transactions with the said bank and are asked go conduct the same. This action is being taken in keeping with the state program by Edward Barrett, state in consolidating of banks of Books and of the East Moline bank will be taken the Moline bank Tuesday by Truman Schafer, assistant to the upon from G. Herbert Pemberton, deputy for this William O'Connell, receiver all closed banks. Mrs Thomas Bennett, who has also been local bank during the pego to Moline continue work for the local bank, which will continue to be conducted separately from the Moline State and National bank receiverships, which being taken care of at the Moline Cards informing those having business transactions at the East Moline bank of the will be as possible. Those still having goods deposit boxes the bank call at the Moline bank from which they will be to the local bank to open the boxes. Hours during which the Moline bank building open for business to daily and from to noon Saturdays.


Article from The Daily Times, July 25, 1934

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Detailed Closed Banks Report on Fifth Avenue Trust Savings Bank Peoples Savings Bank Trust Co. RECEIPTS RECEIPTS notes notes discounts From additional assets assets covered covered From rents, premiums interest rents and estate receipts loss Total 6,630.75 None expense 70,210.53 3,170.00 clerk settlement with state None expense expense 1,998.33 expense 10,558.42 1,663.19 banking spe23,797.48 450.00 expense payable and redis5,239.17 expense Interest payable 6,142.30 paid etc. 7,614.28 1,803.96 and Total hands 66,066.07 Total dividends Liability None receivership Total from 42,265.55 Other Receiver's Total expense Total Balance in hands receiver Total Commercial Savings Bank RECEIPTS From and $195,919.34 20% dividends from stock assets Manufacturers State Bank of East covered None 52,073.41 and advancefund. receipts loss settlement state 7,055.93 expense expense 3,800.96 expense 2,730.12 spe300.00 and 170,000.00 bank building pense) 10,288.13 Total hands receiver Total Interest account Total collections from Receiver's Accountant' fee expense, in hands Total from bank 15% cent common assessment liability suit, the sum of been from the former this bank and the hands the disbursement at early date. Dividend Payments In the case of the Peoples SavBank Trust per cent has to the general claimants against bank. the Moline State Trust Savings Bank, paid to date. In the case of the State Bank East Moline 15 cent has been paid from the ceipts of assets of from the bank stockholders' Fifth Avenue Trust Savings Bank has paid 20 per in dividends from the stock assessment the cial Bank paid per in the and stock fund. The attorney for Peoples Savings Bank Clyde Walker and the case the Moline State Trust Savings Bank, Sinnett Britton counsel ceiver. James M. Johnston torney Manufacturers State Bank of East Moline, Railsback Fifth Trust Savings Bank Sinnett Britton recently Harper, former attorney for the the SavBank, resigned when William O'Connell took charge this bank. premiums and interest 64,536.92 3,311.48 receipts by 55,612.12 state 10,050.00 salary expense stenographer expense 16,259.96 expense 3,503.87 banking spe960.00 rediscounts 47,288.27 bills payadvancements, Total in hands receiver Total Stockholders' Liability RECEIPTS holders Receiver's and Balance in hands receiver Total paid from bank 16% assessment None Moline State Trust Savings Bank RECEIPTS notes discounts assets covered premiums and 62,557.62 estate and receipts 92,393.68 loss 52,849.68 expense and 34,009.33 expense 7,483.63 expense 1,526.76 2,100.00 and 161,844.66 Interest common None receivership advancements 147.712.94 Total Total Liability from 1,200.00 holders