5456. Bedford bank (Bedford, IN)

Bank Information

Episode Type
Run → Suspension → Unsure
Bank Type
state
Start Date
June 6, 1893
Location
Bedford, Indiana (38.861, -86.487)

Metadata

Model
gpt-5-mini
Short Digest
1693e572

Response Measures

Full suspension

Description

Newspapers report heavy withdrawals/a run that caused the bank to fail to open and suspend payment in early June 1893. Multiple articles link the run to runs on Chicago banks (loss of promised assistance) and note the Bedford bank suspended June 6–8. No article confirms a reopening or final receivership, so outcome is uncertain.

Events (2)

1. June 6, 1893 Run
Cause
Macro News
Cause Details
Depositors withdrew after contagion from runs on Chicago banks and loss of promised assistance from Chicago; broader panic in banking centers precipitated local withdrawals.
Measures
None specified beyond public statements; bank president explained heavy withdrawals forced suspension.
Newspaper Excerpt
The run on Chicago banks caused the failure of promised assistance from that city.
Source
newspapers
2. June 6, 1893 Suspension
Cause
Macro News
Cause Details
Bank suspended after heavy withdrawals triggered by runs elsewhere (Chicago), leaving it unable to open/meet demands; described as a temporary suspension ('for a few days') in some reports but other reports simply state it suspended without confirming reopening.
Newspaper Excerpt
The Bedford bank failed to open its doors. President Winstanley explained that in consequence of recent heavy withdrawals of deposits, the bank was forced to suspend for a few days.
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (11)

Article from The Herald, June 7, 1893

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An Indiana Bank Suspends. BEDFORD, Ind., June 6.-The community was startled this morning when the Bedford bank failed to open its doors. President Winstanley explained that in consequence of recent heavy withdrawals of deposits, the bank was forced to suspend for a few days. It is one of the oldest and most reliable banks in the city.


Article from The Salt Lake Herald, June 7, 1893

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Bedford, Ind., Bank Suspends, BEDFORD, Ind., June 6.-This community was startled this morning when the Bedford bank failed to open its doors. President W. J. Stanley explained that in consequence of the recent heavy withdrawals of deposits the bank will be forced to suspend for a few days. It is one of the|oldest and most reliable banks in the city.


Article from St. Paul Daily Globe, June 7, 1893

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Two Banks Suspended. BEATRICE, Neb., June 6.-The State Bank of Cortland, this county, closed this afternoon. It is a small institution. Liabilities $50,000, assets unknown. BEDFORD, Ind., June 6.-The Bedford bank failed to open its doors this morning. The run on Chicago banks caused the failure of promised assistance from that city.


Article from Grand Rapids Herald, June 8, 1893

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New Albany Bank Suspends. NEW ALBANY, Ind. June 7.-The New Albany Banking company suspended payment this morning and closed its doors. The suspension was caused by the run made on the Bedford bank at Bedford, Indiana. yesterday, which forced it to close. It is claimed that the assets are $212,000. the liabilities 8100, 000, and that the depositors will be paid 100 cents on the dollar. A deed of as signment was today made to John H. Stotzenberg.


Article from The Salt Lake Herald, June 8, 1893

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Another Indiana Bank Suspends. NEW ALBANY, Ind., June 7.-The New Albany Banking company has suspended payment as a result of a run on the Bedford, Ind., bank yesterday, both having substantially the same stockholders. Claimed assets are $212,000; liabilities, $100,000. W. L. Greyfogle, one of the principal stockholders in the two banks, executed a deed of trust for $300,000 for the benefit of depositors in the two banks. It is claimed depositors will be paid in full.


Article from Fort Worth Gazette, June 8, 1893

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A HUNDRED CENTS ON THE DOLLAR. New Albany, Ind., June 7.-The New Albany Banking company suspended payment this morning and closed its doors. The suspension was caused by a run made on the Bedford bank at Bedford. Ind., yesterdny, which forced it to close. It is claimed the assets are $212,000; liabilities, $100,000; and that the depositors will be paid one hundred cents on the dollar.


Article from The Roanoke Times, June 8, 1893

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MORE BUSINESS TROUBLES. Nervous Depositors Start a Run-A Bank Shuts Down. CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 7.-A run Is in progress on the St. Clair street branch of the East End Savings Bank. It began yesterday afternoon, and was opened this morning with increased vigor. Many depositors were promptly paid. Offers from other city banks were received but refused by the officers, who said their bank was entirely solvent and able to care for itself. Depositors are confined almost exclusively to workingmen. No cause is assigned except uneasiness due to failures in other cities. NEW ALBANY, Ind., June 7. -The New Albany Banking Company suspended payment this morning, and closed its doors. The suspension was caused by a run made on the Bedford bank at Bedford, Ind., yesterday, which forced it to close. The principal stockholders in the two banks are identical. The assets are $212,000; liabilities, $100,000. Depositors will be paid in full.


Article from Albuquerque Weekly Citizen, June 10, 1893

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Mexican Telegraphte Brevities Gov. Waite of Colorado 18 seriously 111. Failures yesterday were numerous. The hat includes many chan of business. The State bank of Cortland, Neb. closed. Deposits are about $18,000. 88 sets unknown. The direct liabilities of Erastus Wiman are $591,000; contingent habili tree, $315000 The Bedford, Ind., bank failed to open. The run on Chicago banks 18 the cause. The bank is solvent and no one will lose. The Free Trade club of Cieveland, Ohio, held a meeting and pretend to be pleased with the situation of affairs in this country. The direct liabilities of Thomas M. Barr & Co. coffee merchants, are $818. 680, contingent habilities $50,330; nominal assets, 8965,335 actual assets, $408,697 As a result of the suspension of the Bank of Spokane Falls, Wash. three banks in Spokane, Washington National, Washington Savings and National Bank of Spokane Falls, have closed. I: is be. lieved they are all solvent and will resame The Laclede and Third National banks of St. Louis, and the Bank of Commerce of Kansas City, Mo., have filed attachments aggregating $125,000 Whittaker & Son's packing house. Michael McGinne, junior part. ner. wants the partnership dissolved.


Article from The Kimball Graphic, June 10, 1893

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Bedford Bank Suspends. BEDFORD, Ind., June 8.--The Bedford bank suspended yesterday.


Article from The Progressive Farmer, June 13, 1893

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ample means available to meet all de mands from depositors. The bank's business is practically confined to the West Side MILWAUKEE, June 5.-Runs were started to day on the Second Ward bank and the South Side Savings bank, but neither of them assumed very seri ous proportions. The failure of F. T. Day, of the Plankington bank seems to have increased the nervous fears of small depositors. Business men are not in the least alarmed at the situation and predict that the flurry will end in a day or two, unless it is aggravated by more failures. WICHITA, Kansas, June 7 - -The Francis Whitaker Packing Company has failed; liabilities, $100,000. BEDFORD, Ind., June 7.-The Bedford bank of this city, and the Courtland (Neb.) State bank have closed. The former is quite a serious failure, but the liabilities of the latter are small. CHICAGO, June 1 The private banking house of Nishoff & Co. has suspended; also the Bank of Washburn, Wis., and the Shell Lake Savings bank of Wisconsin. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., June 8.-0. B. Loveman, an extensive dealer in dry goods, has failed with liabilities of $140,000. WILMINGTON, Del., June Bellah & Co., wholesale dealers in iron and steel, have failed.


Article from Idaho County Free Press, June 16, 1893

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Two Indiana Banks Suspend. NEW ALBANY, Ind., June 7.-The New Albany Banking Company has suspended payment as a result of a run on the Bedford, Ind.. bank yesterday, both having substantially the same stockholders. It is claimed the assets are $212,000 and the liabilities $100,000.