Old National Bank - Fort Wayne, IN

Bank Information

Episode Type: Suspension → Closure
Bank Type: national
Bank ID: 3285
Charter Number: 3285
Start Date: November 3, 1933
Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana (41.131, -85.129)

Metadata

Model: gpt-5-mini
Short Digest: 11be6848

Response Measures

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Description

Articles report the appointment of a receiver for the Old National Bank, Fort Wayne (appointment of E. C. Miller as receiver). No mention of a depositor run; the bank was placed in receivership (government action) in early November 1933. Dates derived from newspaper publication (Nov 3–4, 1933).

Events (2)

1. November 3, 1933 Receivership

Newspaper Excerpt: appointment of E. C. Miller as receiver for the Old National Bank of Fort Wayne, Ind., and the firm of Peters and Leas as attorneys for the receiver.
Source: newspapers

2. November 3, 1933 Suspension

Cause: Government Action
Cause Details: Comptroller/authorities appointed a receiver (E. C. Miller) for the Old National Bank of Fort Wayne; articles discuss protest over the receiver appointment.
Newspaper Excerpt: appointment of E. C. Miller as receiver for the Old National Bank of Fort Wayne, Ind.
Source: newspapers

Newspaper Articles (3)

1. November 4, 1933 The Star Press Muncie, IN

Article from The Star Press, November 4, 1933

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Senator Protests Naming of Wayne Bank Washington, Nov. break between Senator VanNuys (Dem. and Earl Peters, Indiana Democratic chairman, disclosed today when the senator telegraphed proagainst the appointment of Miller as receiver for the Old National Bank, Fort Wayne, Ind., and the firm of Peters chairman the senior the appointed Protest Made To Farley. The protest was sent to PostmasJames Farley charge patronage for the national Senator VanNuys his the appointment receiver had been He added that demanded receiver and his attorney this solely upon the efficiency and appointment, Senator VanNuys constituted repeated deal citizenship VanNuys had Laplante, Vincennes, receiver for the Fort Wayne bank. He contended that the Wayne Builders Supply Comviolates ruling of the that national bank receivers from other than that which the located. his protest from Los Angeles. attend hearing of the Senate

2. November 4, 1933 The Call-Leader Elwood, IN

Article from The Call-Leader, November 4, 1933

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SENATOR VANNUYS AND PETERS SPLIT Appointment of Receiver for Fort Wayre Bank Leads To Open Break. Washington, Nov. 3. break between Senator VanNuys (Dem., Ind.) and R. Earl Peters, Indiana Democratic chairman, was disclosed today when the senator telegraphed a protest against the appointment of E. C. Miller as receiver for the Old National Bank of Fort Wayne, Ind., and the firm of Peters and Leas as attorneys. The state chairman is the senior partner in the firm appointed as attorneys for the receiver. Protest Made to Farley. The protest was sent to Postmaster-General James A. Farley in charge of patronage for the national administration. In his message Senator VanNuys said his recommendation for the appointment of a receiver had been "completely ignored." He added that he has "continually demanded that the receiver and his attorney for this bank be selected solely upon.the basis of efficiency and experience." The appointment, Senator VanNuys asserted, constituted a "repudiation of our repeated promise of a new and square deal to the citizenship of Indiana." Senator VanNuys had recommended the appointment of Jebe Laplante, of Vincennes, as receiver for the Fort Wayne bank. He contended that the appointment of Miller, who is vicepresident and sales manager of the Fort Wayne Builders Supply Company, violates a ruling of the Comptroller-General that national bank receivers must be appointed from a county other than that in which the bank involved is located. Senator VanNuys sent his protest from Los Angeles.

3. November 14, 1933 Muncie Evening Press Muncie, IN

Article from Muncie Evening Press, November 14, 1933

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Secretary Also Quits. McNUTT IS VICTOR Governor Controls the State Committee. WINTHROPE LYMAN. INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. Earl Peters, Fort chairman of the Democratic State Central Committee today and announced his candidacy for United States Senator. In formal statement to newspaper men, Peters resignation would effective and that expected to cepted this afternoon meeting state committee He will open campaign headquarIndianapolis within two weeks. At the same time it was learned the of Marshall the state mittee, also will become effective today. Women Oppose McCulloch. The committee scheduled to meet Carleton McCulloch, expected named Some opposition to McCulloch developed among Marion County Democrats however, and that Peters may not be filled until the next meeting of the committee in month. would not attempt to conceal my today tender my resignation," Peters said. regret lies in my official separation from thousands loyal and enthusiastic party workers whom have the honor to to fight, to to triumphant for the principles by our desire at this time nounce my candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the United States greater and more coveted honor. higher than merit and enjoy the confidence and respect of the in Indiana whom has been my privilege Peters has been chairman of the state committee since During that time directed party from the state to an overwhelming victory the polls November when entire slate of Democrats were swept into office. Bank Receiver Issue. In the last weeks been opposed by Governor McNutt more recently engaged heated with SenFrederick Van Nuys. desire to complete the in lieved to McNutt to oppose actions the chairman. Senator Nuys objected openly when Miller, Fort Wayne, for the Old National Bank Fort Wayne, Fay Leas, partner Peters' for receiver McNutt also believed opposed Peters' candidacy for the United States Senate fight over the nomination expected the convention next year since McNutt is said to favor either Thomas Taggart, Democratic national from Indiana, Sherman public counsellor the public service commission. Peters the nomination he will oppose Arthur Robinson, who already announced his candidacy for reelection. Reports that Amos Wood, treasurer of the state might resign today denied by members of th committe.