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Events (2)
1.March 14, 1927Suspension
Cause
Local Banks
Cause Details
Closing of two other local banks and a Palm Beach bank precipitated the Ocean City Bank's decision not to open; state examiner assumed charge.
Newspaper Excerpt
the Ocean City Bank of Delray did not open this morning. T. C. Hawkins, state bank examiner, assumed charge of the Delray institution.
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2.June 21, 1927Receivership
Newspaper Excerpt
C. W. Bethel, West Palm Beach, has been appointed receiver for the Ocean City Bank of Delray, Comptroller Ernest Amos announced today.
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newspapers
Newspaper Articles (21)
1.March 14, 1927The Austin Daily HeraldAustin, MN
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FAIL
Fourth Institution Battle to Stave Off Ruin in Florida
[By Associated Press] West Palm Beach, Fla., March Palm Beach county failed to open their doors today while another local financial institution sought to stave off severe run.
The Farmers' Bank and Trust Company of West Palm Beach one of the largest banks in this section did not open today following night announcement by Reese, its president. that the closing of two local banks and Palm Beach bank last Tuesday had precipitated the action.
Bank of Lake Worth and the Ocean City Bark of Delray did not morning. No reasons for their action were made separate public. state bank examiner assumed charge of the Delray institution. closing Lake Worth left that city without banks The Delray bank capitalized with deposits aggregating and the Lake Worth Bank had and their statement published July 1926. long men and women braved pelting intermittent there this morning in determined run on the Citizens' Bank Palm Beach.
2.March 14, 1927Reno Gazette-JournalReno, NV
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ON OTHERS
Long Line of Depositors Gathers in Rain; Hold Place Despite Advice
Directors in Session All Night Issue Reassuring Statement in Vain
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Mar. Palm Beach county banks failed open their doors while anothed local financial institution sought to stave off run. The Farmers' Bank and Trust Company of West Palm Beach. this not open today midnight Reese, its president. that the closing two local banks Palm Beach bank last Tuesday had precipitated the action. Town without Bank Simultaneously the First National Bank and the Ocean City Bank of Delray did not open this No for their actions were made public Hawkins, state bank examiner, assumed charge of the Delray institution. The closing Lakeworth left that city without bank. The Delray bank was capitalized at $25,000 deposits aggregating and Lakeworth bank had $100,000 and of $2,622,690, in their last statements published in July, 1926. Long Line of Depositors long line men and women braved pelting, intermittent rain here this morning determined the Citizens Bank of West Palm sizeable crowd started forming an hour before its usual opening time and was augmented by the ports that the Farmers Bank had been The line stretched solid almost
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3.March 14, 1927Iowa City Press-CitizenIowa City, IA
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FLORIDA HIT Y FAILURES
Three Banks In Palm Beach County Fail to Open for Business Today
WEST PALM BEACH. Fla, March 14-Thice Palm Beach counts banks failed to open their doors today, while another local financial institution sought to state off a The Farmers Bank and Trust company of West Palm Beach, one of the largest banks in this section did not open today following midnight announcement by T. T. Reese, its president, that the closing of two local banks and a Palm Beach bank last Tuesday had pre cipitated the action. Simultaneously the First National bank of Lake Worth and the Ocean City bank of Delray did not open this morning. The closing at Lake Worth left that city without a bank. The Delray bank had deposits aggregating $1,699,850 and the Lake Worth bank had deposits of $2,622,690, according to statements published in July, 1926 A long line of men and women braved a pelting rain here this morning in a determined run on the Citizens bank of West Palm Beach.
4.March 14, 1927Spokane ChronicleSpokane, WA
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BANKS IN FLORIDA CLOSE UP DOORS WEST PALM BEACH, Fla, March 14. (P)-Three Palm Beach county banks failed open their doors to. day, local financial institution sought to stave off a severe The Farmers Bank and Trust com pany of West Palm Beach, one of the largest banks in this section, did not open today following midnight announcement by Reese, its president. that the closing of two local banks Palm Beach bank last Tuesday had the action. First National of Lake Worth and the Ocean City bank of Delray did open this morning No reasons for their separate actions made public C. state bank examiner assumed charge of the Delray Institution The closing at Lake Worth left that city without bank.
5.March 14, 1927The Shreveport JournalShreveport, LA
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BANKS GO TO WALL:
Closings Leave One City Without Fails to Check Severe Run.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. March 14 (By Associated Palm Beach county banks failed to open today, while another local financial institution sought to stave off severe run. The Farmers' Bank and Trust of West Palm Beach, one of the largest banks in this section. did not open today, following midnight by Reese, its president. that the closing of two local banks and Palm Beach bank last Tuesday had precipitated the action. Examiner in Charge. Simultaneously the First National Bank, of Lake Worth, and the Ocean City bank, of Delray, did not
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6.March 14, 1927The Barre Daily TimesBarre, VT
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GERRY FORTUNE FOUR PARTS FLORIDA CLOSE
Four Heirs Share Entire And One Other is Meeting Estate of About Determined $20,000,000 Run
MILLION
TO SOC.
Elbridge T. Gerry Left Daughters' Shares Free of Husbands' Control
Newport, March 14, The many million dollar estate Elbridge Gerry, philanthropist, evenly divided among his four children by his will filed in the probate court to-day. Nothing is left charity. The four heirs, each of whom estates of $5,000,000 United Peter Gerry Warwick, Robert Gerry York and Providence Angelica Gerry and Mrs. Francis Drury. will leaves shares to daughters as their separate from the fairs their husbands free from the the husbands, Coincident with filing the friends the family explained what they believed to have been motives Commodore Gerry founders the Society the Prevention Cruelty to Children and had support, nothing charity taking steps prevent from coming under but their was said since the founding the philan thropist had given 000,000 toward support and that generously than charitable causes. has been the of memof the Gerry their friends said, to during their life and there every reason Gerry left noth charity he heirs the family The Gerry executed March the entire life the M. Gerry Gerry March 1920. the children get the the death Mrs. Gerry prior to that of her Gerry New York last. will named Mrs Gerry executrix with almost to dle but that she died testator the should executors and trustees.
LAKE WORTH LEFT WITHOUT A BANK
Ocean City Bank of Delray and Farmers' Bank of West Palm Beach Close
West Palm Beach, March 14, Palm Beach county banks failed open their doors to day, while another local financial stitution sought stave off severe run. The Farmers' Bank and Trust West Palm Beach, one the largest banks this section, did following closing Tuesday had action. Delray this sumed Delray Delray capitalized $100,000 and deposits intermittent rain morning West started before augmented Wild friends the sought to with each person attempt influence against of intact. circulated that armored with substantial financial aid from Miami Officials and of the Citisession the run this with the positors that sufficient funds had obtained that would not close The Citizens' bank, together with the Farmers' weathdetermined runs.
Florida National Banks Considered "Generally Good."
March Treasury are not the banking Flor but the the National banks there as "generally The closed First National bank Lake the important national banking stitution in the state to suspend
7.March 14, 1927The Bradenton HeraldBradenton, FL
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Three Banks Close Today
WEST PALM BEACH, March Three Palm Beach county banks failed to open their doors today. while another local financial institution sought to stave off severe run. The Farmers Bank and Trust company of West Palm Beach, one of the largest banks in this section. failed to open after mid-night announcement by T. Reese, its president, that the closing of two local banks and Palm Beach bank last Tuesday had precipitated the action. Simultaneously the First National Bank of Lakeworth and the Ocean City Bank of Delray did not open for business this morning. No reasons for the separate actions were made public. T.C. Hawkins, state bank examiner. immediately assumed charge of the Delray institution. The closing at Lakeworth left that city without bank. The Delray bank was captalized at $25,000. with deposits aggregating $1,699,850 while the Lakeworth bank had a capital of $100.000 and deposits of $2,622,690 both in their list statements published in July, 1926.
A long line of men and women braved a pelting intermittent rain here this morning in determined run on the Citizens Bank of West Palm Beach A sizeable crowd started forming an hour before its usual opening time and was augmented with the reports that the Farmers Bank had not opened. The line stretched solid almost block on Clematis street and on Narcissus street half block. Mild excitement prevailed. while friends of the bank sought to talk with each person in line in an attempt to influence al against withdrawa. of The line remained intact, although hard shower dispersed curious crowds which threatened at times to jam traffic at this inReports were circulated that an armored truck was speeding here with substantial financial aid from Miami banks.
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8.March 14, 1927The Sedalia DemocratSedalia, MO
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Started On Another West Palm Beach Is Being Cared For.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Mar. Palm Beach County banks failed to open their doors while another local financial stitution sought stave off
The Farmers Bank and Trust Company of West Palm Beach did not today following mid night its presithat the closing of local Palm Beach Bank last Tuesday had the action. the First National Bank Lake and the Ocean City Bank Delray did not open this No for their separate made long men and braved pelting here this morning determined the Citizens Bank Palm Beach. sizeable crowd started forming an hour before usual opening time and was mented by the reports that Farmers Bank had not been opened. The line hard shower dispersed curious crowds which jam traffic this intersection. Arrival from armored truck noon with twelve sacks paper currency for the Citizens Bank prompted bank officials that the bank to open until six o'clock tonight to meet every demand depositors. The line of patrons dwindled, and crowds continued past the corner. President Maxfield of the Citizens Bank issued statement in which said the bank would not close urged depositors trust officials.
WEST PALM BEACH, March Ocean City Bank Delray failed to open its doors today, making the third bank with radius miles close this morning. Hawkins, state bank examiner, in charge.
WEST PALM BEACH, Mar. First National Bank Lake Worth, failed to open its doors this morning. This leaves banking institution in Lake Worth, First Bank and Trust Company having closed on The Farmers Bank and Trust Company which withstood run when three banks the resort closed, announced last through Reese, presi the bank would not be open business today.
9.March 14, 1927The News-StarMonroe, LA
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FLORIDA BANKS CLOSE DOORS; 'RUN' STARTED
By Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., March Three Palm Beach county banks while another failed to open to stave off local institution sought severe run. The Farmers Bank and Trust company of West Palm Beach, one of the largest banks in this section, did not open today, following midnight nouncement by T. Reese its president, that the closing of two local banks and Palm Beach bank last Tuesday had precipitated the action the First National Bank of Lake Worth and the Ocean City Bank of Delray did not open for business this morning No reasons for their actions were made public T. C. Hawkins, state bank examiner, immediately charge of the Delray The closing at Lake Worth left that city without bank. The Delray bank was capitalized at $25,000 deposits aggregating $1,699,850, while the Lake Worth Bank had capital of $100,000 and deposits of $2,622,690. according to their last statements published in July, 1926. A long line of men and women braved pelting intermittent rain here this morning in determined run on the Citizens bank of West Palm Beach A sizeable crowd started forming before the bank's usual open ing time. The line stretched solid almost block on Clematis street and on Narcisuss street half block Mild excitement prevailed, while friends of the bank sought to talk with each person in line in an attempt to in. fluence all against withdrawing funds The line remained Intact although hard shower dispersed curious crowds which threatened at times to jam traffic at this Reports were circulated that an armor. ed was speeding here with substantial aid from Miami banks Officials and directors of the Citizens Bank who had been in ses sion all night met the run this morning with statement assuring the de positors that sufficient funds had been obtained to pay every one and that the bank would "not close now or hereafter "We believe that the withstanding of the ordeal through which West Palm Beach has gone, will be factor in the early re-establishment of con. fidence," the statement declared. The Citizens Bank, together with the Farmers Bank, last week weather. ed the determined runs which resulted in three closings.
10.March 14, 1927Evening ExpressPortland, ME
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Total Of Six Have To Halt Operations Since A Week Ago
Farmers Bank And Trust Co. Closing Results In Similar Action By Two Others---Long Line Of Depositors Make Run On Citizens Bank But Assurance Given That Institution Would Not Close
PALM BEACH, Fla., March 14. (A. P.)-Three Palm Beach county banks failed to open their doors today while another local financial institution sought to stave off a severe run. The Farmers' Bank and Trust Company of West Palm Beach, one of the largest banks in this section, did not open today following a midnight announcement by T. Reese, its president, that the closing of two local banks and a Palm Beach bank last Tuesday, had precipitated the action. Simultaneously the First National Bank of Lake Worth and the Ocean City Bank of Delray did not open this morning. No reasons for their separate actions were made public. The closing at Lake Worth left that city without a bank.
Depositors Seek Funds long line of men and braved pelting, intermittent today determined run Citizens Bank West Palm Beach. The line stretched solidly almost block on Ciematis Street cissus Street block. prevailed while of the bank sought talk with person attempt fluence all against withdrawal funds. The line remained intact. and directors the CitiBank assured the that funds depositors been tained to pay that would not close now or Bank together with the weathered determined runs.
Six Close In Week WEST PALM BEACH. Fla., March First Lake Worth the Ocean Bank of Del Ray doors today after failure the Farmers' Bank and Trust Company open. (Continued on Page
11.March 14, 1927Evening World-HeraldOmaha, NE
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FLORIDA BANKS SHUT
Three Within Radius of 20 Miles of Palm Beach.
West Palm Beach, Fla., March 14 First National bank Lakeworth failed to open its doors morning leaves no bank ing institution Lakeworth the First Bank and Trust company having closed on February 23. Ocean City bank of Delray also failed to open today making the third radius of 20 miles this The Farmers Bank which withstood run last week banks in the resort announced last night through E. Reese president, bank would not be open today Delray bank capitalized at aggregat ing and the bank had capital and of $2,622,690 both in their statements published in July. long line of men and women pelting. rain here in bank of West Palm Reports circulated that truck en here with substantial financial aid from Miami banks
12.March 14, 1927Columbia Daily TribuneColumbia, MO
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Severe Run Menaces Fourth Palm Beach County Institution.
RUSH IN CURRENCY
Previous Closing of Other Institutions Blamed for Suspensions.
By The Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH. Fla., Mar. Palm Beach county banks failed to open their doors today while another local financial institution sought to stave off severe run. The Farmers Bank and Trust Company of West Palm Bench did open today following midnight announcement by its president that the closing of two banks and Palm Beach bank last Tuesday had precipitated the the First National Bank Lake Worth and the Ocean City Bank of Delray did not open morning reasons for their separate actions made public. long line of men and women intermittent here this morning in determined on the Citizens Bank of West sizeable crowd started forming an hour before its usual opening time augmented reports that the mers had not been opened. The line remained Intact, although hard shower dispersed curious crowds which threatened times jam traffic this intersection. Arrival from Miami armortruck noon with sacks paper currency for the Citizens Bank prompted bank officials that the bank tended open until o'clock tonight to meet every mand depositors. The of patrons had dwindled, terested crowds continued to surge past corner. President Maxfield of the Citizens Bank issued statement which would not close and urged depositors to trust the officials.
13.March 14, 1927The Times RecordBrunswick, ME
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FLORIDA BANKS DO NOT OPEN TODAY
West Palm Beach, Fla.. March (AP) West Palm Beach county banks failed their doors today while open another local financial institution sought to stave off severe run. The Farmers Bank Trust Co. of West Palm Beach, of the largest banks in this section. did not open today following midnight its president that the closing of two local banks and Palm Beach bank last Tuesday had precipitated the act. the First National Bank of Lake Worth and the Ocean City bank of Delray did not open this morning.
14.March 15, 1927Beatrice Daily SunBeatrice, NE
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OCCUR DRIVING
Deluged Depositors Refuse to Fall Out Of Lines
West Palm Beach, March run the Citizens bank which started the nine opening hour and continued until early afternoon, abated o'clock this afternoon with small lines within the bank and the windows. The long line of trons was previously stretched most block on one street and half block on another, had disappeared and only curious throng specremained.
Financial Crash The Bank Trust comof West Palm Beach, of the largest banks in this section, did not open today following midnight president, that the closing two local banks and Palm Beach bank last Tuesday had precipitated the the First National bank of Lakeworth and the Ocean City bank of Delray did not open this morning. No reasons for their separate actions were made public. Hawkins, state bank examiner, assumed charge of the Delray instltution. The closing at Lakeworth left that city without bank. The Delray bank was capitalized $25,000 deposits aggregating and the Lakeworth bank had capital of and deposits of both in their last statements published in July 1926. long line of men and women braved pelting. rain here this morning determined run the Citizens bank of West Palm Beach. sizeable crowd startforming hour before its usual opening time and augmented by reports that the Farmers bank had not been opened. The stretched solid almost on Clematis street and Narcissus street half block. Mid excitement prevailed, while friends of the bank sought talk with each person in line in an tempt influence all against withof funds. The line remained intact. though hard shower dispersed lous crowds which threatened times to jam traffic at this intersection. Officials and directors of the Citihad been session the run this forning all night, met with statement showing the depositors that sufficient funds been obtained to pay every one and that the bank not close now or hereafter.'
15.March 15, 1927The Sioux City JournalSioux City, IA
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QUIETER TONE IN PALM BEACH BANK SITUATION
West Palm Beach, Fla., March quieter tone prevailed Palm Beaches tonight following period of excitement when determined run on the Citizens bank, prompted by the closing of three banks in Palm Beach county, abated early this afternoon, only lines of deat the windows. Two the three banks remaining open here did experience runs. They the regular closing hours. Citizens bank, however, remained until o'clock to meet all requests for payments. The return normality was aided largely by the arrival from Miami of sacks of currency for the Citizens bank. The banks which did not open today included the Farmers Bank and Trust company. The bank closed temporarily, was announced, in the interest the depositors. Plans for reopening the bank within 30 to 60 were announced. The First National bank, of Lake Worth, and the Ocean City bank, of Delray, were the other banks which did open today. No official statement was issued regarding their closMeanwhile banking officials here and at Tallahassee quieting statements calling patrons give their institutions "proper co-operation' and assuring depositors that the banks which have remained open able to meet every demand Officials the Citizens bank expressed their determination not to close "now or hereafter "The bank will be even stronger than when open offiand directors of the Farmers said. Inactivity of the real estate market and the fact that much of the bank's based upon real estate security was given by Er nest Amos, state comptroller, the cause for the recent closings.
16.March 15, 1927The Miami HeraldMiami, FL
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NEW YORK CURB
NEW YORK STOCKS
THE ASSOCIATED and transactions Exchange
SITUATION IS EASIER Richmond State and Federal Officials DeRichmond (Sales clare Financial Houses Are Close. Packers In Good Condition. [BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS.]' WEST PALM March Marine quieter tone prevailed in the tonight following of excitement today determined run on the Bank prompted by the closing of three Tobacco ditional Beach county banks, early the only thin lines of depositors at Export of the three banks remaining open here did not experience They the closing hours. Citizens Bank. announcing that plenty of funds been obtained to pay every remained open until o'clock to meet all requests for The was aided largely by arrival shortly after the noon hour of armoured truck from Miami bearing twelve sacks of currency for the beleaguered Citizens Mch The banks which did not open for STANDARD the Farmers today included Bank and Trust Company, one of banking which was was announced, in the interest of the positors, whom the would not lose cent result of the closing Plans for the bank within 30 or 80 days were The First National Bank of Lake Worth and the Ocean City Bank of Delray were the other banks which did not open today No official statement was issued regarding their closing MISCELLANEOUS banking officials here and Tallahassee issued quieting calling upon the patrons to their "proper and assuring depositors that the banks which have remained open will be able to meet THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. Products every demand. Royalty March Farm Officials Citizens Bank the transactions Packing Central pressed their etermination not to Stock Exchange close "now or Foorign The bank will be even stronger Canada than now when we open again, officers and directors of the Farmers and said all which it was Lead close the institution stated Farmers Bank has received Dye offers of assist"halmers but had time to the collateral necessar in short Several plans have under considera during the few days, precipiby the closing these other which dire will and open the bank stronger than Mr. announced that the Farmers Bank had sources totaling $10 capital surplus profits of The MINING organized here in 1914 grea faster than the banks can their have resulted in down Min for the to said State Ernest Amos, adding that does not cessarily follow that a bank is is insolvent evidence of the the comptroller pointed to the opening of 23 of 51 suspended banks in Florida within the past that the Mining the suspended banks has been the and the Amos am for the keep their heads. If and make any of the situation The themselves such DOMESTIC not with the proper co-operat of depositors and community spirit to put of the Central and the Bank have declared the condition of banks to be They no came word the treasury officials ried over the condition in Florida which was terized generally good. of the First National Bank of Lake Worth was to be the first closing of a national bank the state. The today brought the total number banks have suspended in this territory past few to Three these closed NEW YORK POULTRY YORK freight TAX RETURNS PREPARED Individuals No charge for MIAMI AUDIT CORPORA TION 604 Exchange Bldg. Phone 36701 Income Tax Service Those liability their counsel. JONES, OATES & CO. Realty Board Bldg. among the oldest accountand reviewed by Phone 23751 C.H. HURST Thomson & McKinnon CERTIFIED Members New York Stock Exchange PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT Miami Office: Sixth Floor First National Bank Bldg., Telephone 35130 (Ind. and Miami Beach Offices: INCOME Nautilus Hotel Telephone 2104 Fleetwood Hotel Telephone 2105 PURVIS & RING Flamingo Hotel Telephone 2106 TAXES Coral Gables Office: Miami Billmore Hotel, Telephone 631 Income Tax Consultants GIVE-UP BUSINESS FOR CLIENTS OF EXCHANGE 302 Olympia Bldg. Bank Bay Biscayne MEMBERS SOLICITED Tel. 3-5068 Telphone 3-2902
17.June 21, 1927The Tampa TribuneTampa, FL
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BANK RECEIVER NAMED -c. W. Bethel. West Palm Beach, has been appointed receiver for the
Ocean City Bank of Delray, Comptroller Ernest Amos announced today. The Ocean City bank closed its doors some time ago.
18.June 26, 1927The Tampa TribuneTampa, FL
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CHARGE ALLEGES POLITICS FIXED BANK RECEIVER
Rep. Catts and Amos Named in East Coast Petition
WEST PALM BEACH, June 25.charge that Representative Sidney J. Catts, Jr., of this district, had made political "deal" with State Comptroller Ernest Amos for the appointment of C. W. Bethel as receiver for the closed Ocean City Bank of Delray was made today in petition opposing the appointment filed by Halstead L. Ritter, representing certain depositors of the bank..
Appointment Opposed
The petition was filed at a confirmation hearing before Circuit Judge C. E. Chillingworth this morning Representing, according to Attorney Ritter. about 70 percent of the bank's depositors, the petition opposed Bethel's appointment on the grounds that he did not have experience in banking matters: that the appointment was not made for the best interests of the depositors: that the appointment was made as result of political deal between the comptroller and Representative Catts: that the appointment would place Bethel under obligation to Representative Catts which would not be for the best interests of the depositors: that the comptroller and Catts had refused to take steps to withdraw the appointment of Bethel as requested by a committee of depositors. A motion to strike the petition from the records was filed by attorneys representing Amos. Judge Chillingworth took the motion under advisement.
Catts Denies Charge Representative Catts, who has no legal status in the case, denied that the appointment of Bethel was made as the result of any political deal. He admitted that he recommended Bethel for the position just as he might have recommended the appointment of game warden or other appointive officer and declared that the appointment would place no one under obligations. One of the reasons he did not withdraw his recommendation for Bethel's appointment, he said, was because his opponents wanted Ben F. Sundy appointed to the place, and he opposed Sundy because he was cashier of the bank when it closed. Catts is the son of Florida's wartime governor.
19.June 26, 1927The Miami HeraldMiami, FL
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APPOINTMENT OF BANK RECEIVER OPPOSED
Representative Catts, Jr., Is Charged With Making Political "Deal."
[BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS.] WEST PALM BEACH. Fla., June charge that Sidney Catts, jr., of this district, had political "deal" with state Comptroller Ernest Amos for the appointment Bethel receiver for the closed Ocean City Bank of Delray. was today in petition opposing appointment filed by Halstead L. Ritter, representing tain depositors the bank. The filed hearing Circuit Judge C. this morning. Representing, according to torney Ritter, about 70 per of the bank's depositors, the petition opposed Bethel's appointment grounds that did have experience banking matters; that the appointment was not made for best interests of the depositors: that the appointment made as result political deal between the comptroller and Catts; that the appointment would place Bethel obligations Rep Catts which would not be for the best interests of the deposithat comptroller and Catts had refused take steps withdraw appointment of Bethel requested by committee of depositors. motion to strike the petition from the records was filed by local attorrepresenting Judge Chillingworth took the motion under adRepresentative Catts, who has no legal status in the case, denied that the appointment of Bethel made the result of any political deal. He admitted that he recommended Bethel for position just as he might recommended the appointment of game or other appointive officer and declared that appointment place no one obligation. of the sons he did his recomfor Bethel's he said, his wanted Ben F. Sundy appointed to the and he opposed Sundy because he cashier of the bank when closed. Catts is the son of Florida's wartime governor.
20.June 28, 1927The Tampa TribuneTampa, FL
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AMOS DENIES 'DEAL' FOR BANK RECEIVER
Says No Politics Entered in Bethel Appointment
TALLAHASSEE, June No "political agreement' of any kind was ever made with Representative Sidney J. Catts, Jr., of West Palm Beach, for the appointment of C. W. Bethel of that city as receiver for the closed Ocean City Bank of Delray, Comptroller Amos stated today. Halstead L. Ritter, who claimed to represent certain depositors of the bank, in a petition filed in circuit court at West Palm Beach, opposing the appointment of Bethel as receiver of the defunct bank, charged that the comptroller had entered into "political agreement" with Mr. Catts to name Mr. Bethel receiver. "Mr. Catts came to me several times during the legislature session to urge that Mr. Bethel be appointed," Mr. Amos said. "I finally conducted an investigation of the record of Mr. Bethel and just before the legislature adjourned, named him receiver. No one else has ever applied for the place, until after the appointment had been made, and I considered Mr. Bethel perfectly fitted for the post."
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21.July 16, 1927The Palm Beach PostWest Palm Beach, FL
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DECISION ON BANK RECEIVER CASE HEARING
Decision in the controversy over the of receiver the Ocean City bank of Delray CXpected to few Judge Chillingworth said yesterday. Judge Chillingworth is withholding pending the receipt of further information from Ernest comptroller. Following the appointment of C. W. Bethel by Mr. depositors the bank objected to Judge Chillingworth grounds that the man named unqualified to
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