Salem Trust Company (Salem, MA)

Episode Information

Episode UID
5225584991584
Episode Type
Suspension โ†’ Closure
Bank Type
trust
Bank ID
522558499 hash
Start Date
December 15, 1931
Location
Salem, Massachusetts (42.520, -70.897)

Metadata

Model
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Short Digest
9732f1f1ba07dfcf

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Description

The bank was closed by the state commissioner because its parent/affiliate, the Federal National Bank of Boston, failed following a run.

Events (3)

1. December 15, 1931 Suspension
Cause
Correspondent
Cause Details
Closed by state commissioner following the failure of its parent/affiliate bank, the Federal National Bank of Boston.
Newspaper Excerpt
Salem Trust Co., Salem... These trust companies are affiliated with and controlled by the Federal National bank. The parent bank having been closed, no other course remained but to take possession of these five trust companies
Source
newspapers
2. December 16, 1931 Other
Newspaper Excerpt
The Salem Trust Company... was opened this morning, only for payment on notes, interest and mortgages. State Examiner F. F. Bursley is still in charge. Holders of safety deposit boxes who have urgent reasons for visiting their boxes must have his before being permitted to do so.
Source
newspapers
3. March 30, 1933 Receivership
Newspaper Excerpt
Suit for $90,000 against the Federal National Bank of Boston... was filed in Federal Court today on behalf the closed Salem Trust Company
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (16)

Article from Salt Lake Telegram, December 15, 1931

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Nine Massachusetts CAPPER ASKS PROBE Banks Are Closed BOSTON, Dec. 15 Massachuseits banking Institutions, with OF SHORT SELLING aggregate deposits, according to the latest $58,700,000, were closed today. The list included four national banks and five state banks. The central figure in the closings was the Federal National Bank of Boswhich has five city with which all the other institutions affiliated. The Federal National bank, whose directors voted to the take after at the bank and its branches yeshad deposits, on September of The other banks and their latest statements deposit were: The Middlesex National Lowcll, $4,000,000; the State National bank, Lynn, 013 the Gloucester National bank, the Bancroft Trust company, Worcester, the Lawrence Trust company, Lawrence, $9,555,926; the Inman Trust company, Cambridge, $3,808,412: the Brockton Trust company, Brockton, $1,508,753; the Salem Trust company, Salem, $2,115,530. Governor Joseph B. Ely said that with proper plan for the speedy reopening of the institutions could be accomplished and further said he had Bank Commissioner Arthur Guy to proceed with end in President Daniel C. Mulloney of the Federal National bank the opinion that with careful handling of resources, depositors in his bank would receive 100 cents on the dollar.


Article from The Evening Sun, December 15, 1931

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NEW YORK BOND MARKET [By the Associated Press] Boston. Dec. 15 (AP)-Nine Massachusetts banking institutions, with aggregate deposits, according to the latest statements, of $58,700,000. were closed today. The list included four national banks and five State banks. The central figure in the closings was the Federal vational Bank of Boston. which has five city branches and with which all the other institutions were affiliated. The Federal National Bank, whose directors voted to ask the Comptroller of Currency to take charge after runs at the bank and its branches resterday, had deposits on September 29 of $28,235,238. The other banks and their latest available statements of deposit were: The Middlesex National Bank, Lowell, $4,000,000; the State National Bank, Lynn. $2,013,565; the Gloucester National Bank: the Bancroft Trust Company, Worcester, $5,876,474 the Lawrence Trust Company. Lawrence, $9.555,926: the Inman Trust Company, Cambridge, $3,808,412; the Brockton Trust Company, Brockton, $1,508,753; the Salem Trust Company, Salem, $2,115,530. Sales Gas Runs On Three Banks Three savings banks in East Boston and South Boston were experiencing small runs today. They were independent of the group affected in today's closings and officers sought to reassure depositors that their funds were safe. President Daniel C. Mulloney of the Federal National Bank expressed the opinion that with careful handling of resources depositors in his bank would receive 100 cents on the dollar. Clearing House Head Confident President Alfred L. Ripley, of the Boston Clearing House Association, announced that the association wished to assure the public that the banking situation in Boston was "in their best (Continued from Page 32) judgment" essentially sound and safe Sales in High Low Close Sales and that there was no just reason for apprehension or alarm on the part of depositors. The Federal National Bank had not been member of the Clearing House Association, he said, since May, 1930. The Boston Fish Exchange, which serves as clearing house between fishing boat captains and dealers, was closed today as result of the closing of the fish pier branch of the Federal National Bank. stp Gloucester National Shuts Gloucester National Bank. founded in 1796 and one of the oldest financial institutions in the United States. voluntarily closed its doors today after heavy demands for withdrawals had been made by depositors is associated with the Federal National Bank of Boston. Ohio Banker Blames Son For Closing Marion. Ohio, Dec. 15 /P)-Henry B. Hane, president of the Marion Na. tional Bank, said that apparent irregularities in the accounts of his son, H. W. Hane. former cashier, caused the closing of the bank today The elder Hane issued statement announcing that the directors had placed the bank in the hands of the Federal Comptroller of Currency and that national bank examiners were checking the records. "The nature and the amount of the apparent defalcations have not yet been determined, the statement said, Hane, cashier, in whose accounts the confusion in records has been found, resigned as an officer of the bank last week. He left the city at that time and his whereabouts are not now known. He was under surety bond. Until the examiners make a complete check of the records, it not possible to announce any details of the possible shortage Investment Trusts NEW YORK DE Insurance Companies New York Bank Stocks


Article from The Boston Daily Globe, December 15, 1931

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SALEM TRUST COMPANY DID NOT OPEN ITS DOORS SALEM, Dec 15-The Trust MARSH affiliated with the Federal PAINE FURNITURE The the Posted on the door bank, this


Article from Fitchburg Sentinel, December 15, 1931

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State Bank Commissioner Gives Statement BOSTON, Dec. Arthur Guy. state bank comstatement today: result of the closing of the Federal National hank of Boston. national banking stitution. have this day taken possession of the following companies: "Bancroft Trust Co., Worces- "Brockton Trust Co., Brock- ton. "Inman Trust Co., Cambridge. "Lawrence Trust Co., Lawrence. "Salem Trist Co., Salem "These trust companies are affiliated with and controlled by the Federal National bank. The parent bank having been closed. no other course remained but to take possession of these five trust companies to conserve the assets and for the protection of depositors. "No other state banks are Boston Clearing House association has stated in the press that in their best judgment the banking situation essentially sound and safe. In the judgment of the banking department the same is to be said of the banks of the eommonwealth generally and there should be no undue apprehension on the of depositors."


Article from Beatrice Daily Sun, December 15, 1931

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CLOSED BOSTON, Dec. 15 Nine Massachusetts banking institutions, with aggregate deposits, according the latest statements, of were closed today. The list included four national banks and state banks. The central figure in closings was Federal National Bank Boston, which has five city branches and with which all the other institutions were affilThe Federal National bank. whose directors voted to ask the comtroller of currency to take charge after runs the bank and its branches had deposon September 29, of 238 The other banks and their latest available statements of deposit were: Other Institutions The National bank, Lowell, the State National bank, Lynn, the Gloucester National bank, 000; the Bancroft Trust company, Worcester, the Lawrence Trust company, Lawrence, Trust Cambridge, the Trust company, Brockton, the Salem Trust company, Salem, Governor Joseph Ely, statement from his home in Westfield, said that with proper measures, plan for the speedy opening of the could be and further said he had instructed Bank Commissioner Arthur Guy to proceed with that end in view. Three savings banks in East Boston and South Boston experiencing small runs today. They were of the group fected in today's closings and officers sought reassure depositors that their funds were safe. CHRISTMAS GIFTS LINCOLN. Dec. bootleggers and other violators federal law may spend at home this year the lenfency of Judge MunAsked by an attorney to let Bert Bryant, confessed transporter of liquor, spend Christmas at home, Munger replied he would suspend until after the holiday the execution of all imposed by him before that time. At least two other violators of the laws will appear before the judge Saturday for sentence. Teams of Dr. Walter E. Meaneight Big Ten basketball during coaching tenure at the University


Article from The Chico Enterprise, December 15, 1931

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Institutions BOSTON, Dec. Nine Boston institutions with aggregate deposits, according to the last statements, of $58,700,000 were closed today. The list included four national banks and five state banks. The central figure in the closings was the Federal National Bank of Boston which has five city branches and with which all the other institutions were affiliated. The Federal National Bank, whose directors voted to ask the comptroller of currency to take charge after runs at the bank and its branches yesterday, had deposits, on September 29, of $28,235,238. The other banks and their latest available statements of deposits were: The Middlesex National Bank, tional Bank, Lynn, $2,013,565; the Lowell, $4,000,000; the State NaGlouchester National. $1,600,000, the Bancroft Trust company, Worcester, $5,876,474; The Lawence Trust company, Lawrence, $9,555,926; the Inman Trust company, Cambridge, $3,808,412; the Brockton Trust company, Brocton, $1,508,753; the Salem Trust company, Salem, $2,115,530. To Reopen Soon. Governor Joseph B. Ely. in statement from his home in Westfield, said that with proper measures, plan for the speedy re-opening of the institutions could be accomplished and further said he had instructed Bank Commissioner Arthur Guy to proceed with that end in view. President Daniel C. Mulloney on the Federal National Bank Expressed the opinion that with careful handling of resources, depositors in his bank would receive 100 cents on the dollar.


Article from The Record, December 15, 1931

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NINE BANKS EAST FORCED BOSTON Dec. (Associated Boston banking institutions, aggregate deposits, cording to the statements of $58,700,000 closed today The list included four national banks and five banks The central figure the closings the FedNational Bank Boston which has five city branches and with which all the other institutions The Federal National Bank whose directors voted to ask the Comptroller Currency take charge after runs the bank and its branches had deposits on September OTHER ASSETS The other banks their latest available statements of deposit were The Middlesex National Bank Lowell State National Bank Lynn. $2,013,565 Gloucester National Bank. The Bancroft Trust Company. The Trust Lawrence $9,555,926 The Inman Trust Cambridge The Brock Company Brockton, The Salem Trust ComJoseph Ely in statement. said that with proper measplan for the speedy reopening of the institutions could be complished MAY REOPEN SOON President Daniel Mulloney of the National Bank exthe with careful handling depositors in his bank would receive 100 cents on the dollar GLOUCESTER Mass. Dec. (Associated The Gloucester National Bank. founded in 1796 and one of the oldest financial institutions the United States voluntarily closed doors today after heavy demands for withdrawals is associated with Federal Reserve Bank Boston


Article from The Atlanta Journal, December 15, 1931

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Nine Massachusetts Banks Close Doors Dec. Massachusetts banking institutions, with deposits, according to the latest statements, of $58 700,000, were closed Tuesday. The list included four national banks and five state banks. The central figure in the closings was the Federal National Bank of which has five city branches and with which all the other institutions affiliated The Federal National Bank, whose directors voted to ask the the comptroller of currency to take charge after runs at the bank and its branches Monday had deposits, September 29, of $28,235 238, The banks and their latest available statements of deposit were: Middlesex National Bank Lowell, the State National Bank, Lynn, $2,013,565; the Gloucester National Bank, Gloucester, the Bancroft Trust Company, Worcester. $5,876,474; the Trust Company, Lawrence, $9,555,926 the Inman Trust Company. Cambridge, the Brockton Trust Company, Brockton, the Salem Trust Company, Salem, $2,115,530 Naval Stores Trade SAVANNAH, Dec. The naval stores section of the Board of Trade Tuesday announced that on the day before Christmas and day before New Year's trading would start at instead of 12:45 No trading will be on Christmas or New Year's Day or the day immediately following. Naval Stores receipts, ments, and $2.50 N. WG, $6.00; and


Article from The Cincinnati Enquirer, December 16, 1931

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NINE BANKS CLOSED. Institutions Affected By Heavy Run At Boston. Boston. December 15 group of nine Massachusetts banks, having aggregate deposits of approximately $58,700,000. and of which the Federal National Bank of Boston was the central figure, was closed today The Federal National Bank, with which the other eight were affillated. had deposits of $28,235,233. according to its most recent statement condition Three other national banks were in the group that closed today They include the Middlesex National Bank of Lowell with deposits of approximately $4,000,000 the State National Bank of Lynn, with about $2,013,565 in deposits and the Gloucester National Bank Gloucester. which has deposits of approximately $1,600,000. Five state banks trust companies. had their affairs taken over by the Bank Commissioner, who announced their deposits to be approximately as follows the Bancroft Trust Company, Worcester $6,000,000; the Lawrence Trust Company. Lawrence, $8,860,000; the Brockton Trust Company. Brockton, $1,500,000; the Inman Trust Company, Cambridge, $3,500,000 and the Salem Trust Company, Salem. $2,200,000. The Bank Commissioner estimated that 75,000 depositors were affected by the closing of the state banks Joseph B. Ely. of Massachusetts expressed the belief that If prompt action were taken by the Federal authorities. making use of the National Credit Corporation, with the aid of the state authorities, speedy plan reorganization could be accomplished for the reopening of all the institutions. He said he knew of no reason why any other banks in the state should be affected Bank Commissioner Arthur Guy, pointing out that the trust companies were "affiliated with and controlled by the Federal National Bank, no other remained but to take possession of the trust companies to conserve the assets and for the protection of depositors.' The closing of the Federal National Bank was the consequence of run that developed on the hank and its five branches in Boston yesterday, after which the Directors voted to have the Comptroller of Currency take charge of the bank's affairs.


Article from The Waterbury Democrat, December 16, 1931

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Boston, Dec 16.-(UP)-A receiver appointed by the comptroller of the currency to-day took charge of the affairs of the Federal National Bank of Boston, the closing of which has tied up deposits totaling $57,740,238. Herbert Pearson, the receiver, arrived from Washington last night at the end of a day which witnessed the closing of eight affiliated banks in central and eastern Massachusetts, To-day he was to begin an appraisal of the Federal National's assets with a view to liquidatoin. There were several reassuring reports, including the statement of President Daniel C. Mulloney that Federal National depositors would be paid 100 cents on the dollar, and the prediction of Gov Joseph B. Ely of Massachusetts that with "proper action" it should be possible to reopen all the closed institutions. The closed banks and their deposits follow:Federal Natoinal $28,235,238. Lawrence Trust Co, $8,000,000. Bancroft Trust Co of Worcester, $6,000,000. Middlesex National Bank of Lowell, $4,505,000. Inman Trust Co of Cambridge, $3,500,000. Lynn State National, $2,200,000. Salem Trust Co, $2,200,000. Gloucester National Bank, $1,600,000. Brockton Trust Co, $1,500,000. It was estimated that more than 75,000 depositors were affected by the bank closings. A suggestion by Governor Ely that the newly-organized National


Article from The Los Angeles Times, December 16, 1931

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Group of Banks in Boston Fail Doors to Open BOSTON, Dec. Boston banking with aggreaccording to the last gate deposits statements of were closed list included four natoday. The banks, and five State banks. tional The central figure the closing was the Federal National Bank of Bosfive city branches ton which with the other institutions were affliated. The Federal National Bank. whose directors voted ask the Comptroller of Currency take charge after runs the bank and its branches yesterday. had deposits, September 29. of The other banks and their latest available statements deposit were: The Middlesex National Bank, $4,000,000; State National Bank, Lynn, $2,013,565; the Bank, Gloucesthe Bancroft Trust ter. the Lawrence Lawrence, Inman Trust Company Cambridge, Trust the Salem Trust Company, Salem, $2,115,530.


Article from Daily News, December 16, 1931

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9 BAY STATE BANKS FAIL WITH $58,700,000 DEPOSITS Boston, Dec. 15 (A).-Nine Massachusetts banking Institutions, with aggregate deposits of $58,700,000, were closed today in the midst of the Christmas shopping season. The list included four National banks and five State banks. The central figure in the closings was the Federal National Bank of Boston, which has five city branches and with which all the other institutions were affiliated. The Federal National Bank, whose directors asked the Controller of Currency to take charge after runs at the bank and its branches yesterday, had deposits Sept. 29 of $28,235,238. Move for Reopenings. The other banks and their latest available statements of deposit were: Middlesex National Bank, Lowell, $4,000,000: State National Bank, Lynn, $2,013,565; Gloucester National Bank, $1,600,000; Bancroft Trust Company, Worcester, $5,876,474; Lawrence Trust Company, Lawrence, $9,555,926; Inman Trust Company, Cambridge, $3,808,412; Brockton Trust Company, Brockton. $1,508,753; Salem Trust Company, Salem, $2,115,530. Gov. Joseph B. Ely, in a statement from his home in Westfield, said that with proper measures a program for the speedy re-opening of the institutions could be worked out and that he had instructed Bank Commissioner Arthur Guy to proceed with that end in view. Run on Savings Banks. Three savings banks in East Boston and Squth Boston were experiencing small runs today. President Daniel C. Mulloney of the Federal National Bank expressed the opinion that, with careful handling of resources, depositors in his bank would receive 100 cents on the dollar. The city of Boston had $900,000 on deposit in the Federal National Bank while the State had $773,889. besides $287,000 in other banks closed today. The bank commissioner's office estimated there were 75,000 depositors in the five State banks affected.


Article from Daily News, December 16, 1931

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9 BAY STATE BANKS FAIL WITH $58,700,000 DEPOSITS Boston, Dec. 15 (A).-Nine Massachusetts banking Institutions, with aggregate deposits of $58,700,000, were closed today in the midst of the Christmas shopping season. The list included four National banks and five State banks. The central figure in the closings was the Federal National Bank of Boston, which has five city branches and with which all the other institutions were affiliated. The Federal National Bank, whose directors asked the Controller of Currency to take charge after runs at the bank and its branches yesterday, had deposits Sept. 29 of $28,235,238. Move for Reopenings. The other banks and their latest available statements of deposit were: Middlesex National Bank, Lowell, $4,000,000; State National Bank, Lynn, $2,013,565; Gloucester National Bank, $1,600,000; Bancroft Trust Company, Worcester, $5,876,474; Lawrence Trust Company, Lawrence, $9,555,926; Inman Trust Company, Cambridge, $3,808,412; Brockton Trust Company, Brockton, $1,508,753; Salem Trust Company, Salem, $2,115,530. Gov. Joseph B. Ely, in a statement from his home in Westfield, said that with proper measures a program for the speedy re-opening of the institutions could be worked out and that he had instructed Bank Commissioner Arthur Guy to proceed with that end in view. Run on Savings Banks, Three savings banks in East Boston and South Boston were experiencing small runs today. President Daniel C. Mulloney of the Federal National Bank expressed the opinion that, with careful handling of resources, depositors in his bank would receive 100 cents on the dollar. The city of Boston had $900,000 on deposit in the Federal National Bank while the State had $773,889. besides $287,000 in other banks closed today. The bank commissioner's office estimated there were 75,000 depositors in the five State banks affected.


Article from The Cincinnati Enquirer, December 16, 1931

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NINE BANKS CLOSED. Institutions Affected By Heavy Run At Boston. Boston. December 15 group of nine Massachusetts banks, having aggregate deposits of approximately $58,700,000. and of which the Federal National Bank of Boston was the central figure, was closed The Federal National Bank, with which the other eight ated. had deposits of $28,235,238. ac: cording to its most recent statement Three other national banks were in the that closed today. They include the Middlesex National Bank of with deposits of approxis mately $4,000,000; the State National Bank of Lynn, with about $2,013,565 in deposits and the Gloucester Name tional Bank, Gloucester, which has deposits of approximately $1,600,000 Five state banks, trust companies had their affairs taken over by the Bank Commissioner, who announced their deposits to be approximately as follows: the Bancroft Trust Come pany, Worcester. $6,000,000; the Laws rence Trust Company, Lawrence $8,860,000; the Brockton Trust Come pany, Brockton, $1,500,000; the Inman Trust Cambridge, $3,500,000, and the Salem Trust pany, Salem, $2,200,000. The Bank estimated that 75,009 depositors were affected by the closing of the state banks. Governor Joseph B. Ely of Massa chusetts, expressed the belief that prompt action were taken by the Federal authorities. making use the National Credit Corporation, with the aid of the state authorities, a speedy plan reorganization cculd be for the reopening of all the institutions. said he knew of no reason why any other banks in the state should be affected. Bank Commissioner Arthur Guy, pointing out that the trust companies were "affiliated with and controlled by the Federal National Bank, no other course remained but to take possession of the trust companies conserve the assets and for the protection of The closing of the Federal National Bank was the run that developed on the bank and its five branches in Boston yesterday, after which the Directors voted to have the Comptroller Currency take charge of the bank's affairs.


Article from The Boston Daily Globe, December 17, 1931

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SALEM TRUSTCOMPANY OPEN TO RECEIVE PAYMENTS DUE SALEM, Dec 16-The Salem Trust Company, affiliated with the closed Federal National Bank of Boston, was opened this morning, only for payment on notes, interest and mortgages. State Examiner F. F. Bursley is still in charge. Holders of safety deposit boxes who have urgent reasons for visiting their boxes must have his before being permitted to do so. This last restriction is imposed only on the ground that the presence of safety deposit vault patrons might hamper the memhis staff working upon the panly's books, papers and accounts.


Article from Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph, March 30, 1933

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Closed Boston Bank Faces Another Suit Chinese Kidnap BOSTON March 30 British Officers Suit for $90.000 against the Fed- eral National Bank of Boston which collapsed in $60 failure 15 months ago, was filed in Federal Court today on behalf the closed Salem Trust Company, one of eight affiliates of the Federal National Bank This brought the total amount of suits against the Federal Na. tional Bank to approximately $1,370,000. Suits in the amount of $2.000,000 more were still to be filed by Bank Commissioner Arthur Guy, SHANGHAL March British gunboats searched the Gulf of Liao- Tung today for four British officers kidnaped from their ship by Chinese pirates in one of the most daring raids conducted along the Manchurian coastline for years. The victims were officers of the British freighter Manchang All are held for hostage, were Mrs. Pawley and Charles Corkran. British subjects. months ago.