651. International Bank (Nogales, AZ)

Bank Information

Episode Type: Suspension → Closure
Bank Type: state
Start Date: January 13, 1904
Location: Nogales, Arizona (31.340, -110.934)

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Short Digest: d0bd077f

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Description

The International Bank of Nogales suspended operations (closed doors) on or about January 13, 1904, was placed in the hands of a receiver (Fred Herrera) later in January, officers were arrested for alleged embezzlement, and the institution remained defunct with receiver actions and litigation continuing through 1904–1906. There is no clear description of a depositor run prior to suspension in the articles; cause appears to be bank-specific adverse information/embezzlement and bad management.

Events (5)

1. January 13, 1904 Suspension

Cause: Bank Specific Adverse Info
Cause Details: Bank closed doors citing missing funds transfer and insufficient deposits to meet checks; later allegations of bad management, large loans on worthless securities and embezzlement emerged.
Newspaper Excerpt: From the cloud of mystery and rumor surrounding the suspension of the International Bank upon 13th ult.
Source: newspapers

2. January 28, 1904 Receivership

Newspaper Excerpt: it was decided to put the institution into the hands of a receiver, and Fred. Herrera was agreed upon. His appointment was recommended by the territorial auditor to Judge Davis ... supposed the appointment was made yesterday.
Source: newspapers

3. February 1, 1904 Other

Newspaper Excerpt: John Dysart, president, and L. R. Swain, cashier, of the International Bank, were arrested ... on warrants charging them with embezzling $21,000 ... The bank closed its doors three weeks ago ... the Territorial Bank Examiner made an examination and asked the court to appoint a receiver
Source: newspapers

4. February 6, 1904 Other

Newspaper Excerpt: The warrants were issued ... and by eleven o'clock the three accused bank officials were lodged in jail. Monday morning bail was offered and fixed at $20,000 in each case. ... Major Fred Herrera has been appointed receiver of the International, and has taken charge of books, money etc.
Source: newspapers

5. June 25, 1904 Other

Newspaper Excerpt: Fred Herrera, Receiver, vs International Trust Company: Suit to recover $15,015.38, overdrafts ... Judgment ordered ... The Receiver and his attorneys gathered up the books of the Bank
Source: newspapers

Newspaper Articles (18)

1. January 21, 1904 Arizona Republican Phoenix, AZ

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REOPENING POSTPONED The Affairs of the Suspended Nogales Bank. Negales, Ariz., Jan. 19.-(Special correspondence to The Republican.)On Wednesday of last week the doors of the International bank of this city were elosed on the pretext of a large sum of money being transferred to this place, having failed to arrive on time, and that deposits were not equal to the demand of payments of checks, and the notice stated that the bank would open Monday, the 18th as usual. Thursday a number of the leading business men called on President Dessart, who gave assurance that everything would be all right by Monday and that there was no cause for alarm among the creditors of the institution. In the meantime County Treasurer Marsh secured an attachment for $25,000, about this sum of the county's money having been placed on deposit in this bond within the past six weeks. Other attachments followed. Monday, hte 18th, rolled around and in place of the doors swinging open as had been assured, the following placard was found upon the door. "We will remain closed until on or before Monday, Jan. 25, 1904, pending liquidation of accounts by P. Sandavol and Banco de Nuevo. While many of the creditors of this institution accepted the assurance of the officials in good faith as to the opening on the 18th, it will be difficult to appease them again, excepting by the actual opening of the doors for the accommodation of the depositors. This was a liberally patronized bank many believing there to be a deposit of some $200,000. while the last published statement gave deposits to the amount of $156,225.87. and the only cause for failure seems to be in bad management. Many claim that large loans were made with worthless securities, though as yet it cannot be proven, since the books are yet in the hands of the officials of the bank. As it appears now, this will be a serious blow to business interests in this city for many months to come, and it will require settlement in full to all creditors to ever secure renewed confidence by the banking institution, which is certainly at present more than doubtful. Geo. B. Marsh, the county treasurer, and the one who will feel the blow most sorely, has given assurance that he will meet all warrants drawn upon him, out of his own private funds. Mr. Marsh is said to be worth some $50,000 and since this bank was security for the county treasurer it was opportune that such a man was in charge of the county funds. There are slight hopes of a satisfactory settlement to the creditors at this time. The International is of many years standing in this city.

2. January 28, 1904 Arizona Republican Phoenix, AZ

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THE NOGALES BANK FAILURE Fred Herrera Has Probably Been Appointed Receiver. Territorial Auditor Nichols returned yesterday morning from Nogales, where he went to look into the affairs of the suspended International bank, which closed its doors nearly two weeks ago. President John Dessart, of the bank, announced on the morning of the suspension that the bank would resume on the following Monday. At that time announcement was made that the bank would be opened on the next Monday. It was found impossible to make the necessary arrangements for/ resumption. When Judge Nichols arrived at No. gales he brought about a meeting of the officers of the bank and the creditors. It was decided to put the institution ito the hands of a receiver, and Fred. Herrera was agreed upon. His appointment was recommended by the territorial auditor to Judge Davis, and Judge Nichels said last night that he supposed the appointment was made yesterday.

3. January 30, 1904 The Border Vidette Nogales, AZ

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LOCAL ITEMS. Tonight Sheriff T. J. Turner will leave for Sonora on business. W E. the mining engineer, in city Defty, at is the with headquarters the Montezuma. William Barnett, proprietor of the Arizona Ranch, was a business visitor in town Monday. Yesterday Hon. George W. Atkinrancher and stockraiser, was among his son, circulating Nogales of the friends. F. Swain, cashier suspended Bank left this morning Herrera, L. International and for Receiver is Tucson. visitH. W. P. Hamelmann in El Paso, Texas, where eral he was eugaged ing Mr. years in business. for sevJessie Bohall, the sister Postmaster is Miss of Milton accomplished in the Bohall, postnow assisting her brother office. There will be preaching at the church tomorrow morning at at and in the Methodist 11 o'clock 10 evening 7:30. Sunday school at a. m. Mr. of the oldest and United Monday one evening Robert best HanStates customs at turned from a business trip to Tucson. nah, guards this L. port, B. reThursday morning Mrs. Fleischer and children accompanied by her mother Mrs. M. Mascarenas, departed for Los Angeles to visit two months. Ed. W. Jones, general superintendent of the Cerro Azul will arrive in the evenpany, city Mining this Com- east ing from the company's properties of Imuris. Mr Pete Johnson, the well known and mining man, a time has been operating long successful in who in Nogales Sono- for ra. was business visitor several days. The first of the week Colonel J. A. assistant manager the Sonora railroad, with Naugle, general headquarters in Tucson. of at Guaymas, was a visitor a guest at the Orndorff. District Attorney Frank J. Duffy's friends in Santa will be to numerous Cruz county, Nogales pleased and attend learn that he is again able to to duties of his office, after a week's ilness. night Editor A. D. Ainsle of the paper Monday the Constitution, official south of the state of Sonora, passed en route to Hermosillo, his had been to on gentleman Tucson home. busi- The ness Thursday William Rosenberg, travelsalesman of the Boston Stores, left with a loaded goods for customers over ing big wagon down in the with Oro in Blanco and other mining districts the county. a brother-in-law of Mr. Vander Leck, secretary of the treasurer Henry Mr. Mott, Southwestern Com- and is here Los He to mercial Angeles. Company, may possibly from decide locate in Nogales. Receiver Major Fred. Herrera of Bank is now in full of that institution lose no in those charge the International time leting and of interested will affairs. known the exact condition Everybody is hoping for the best. The topic at the Congregational church for Sunday morning sermon is "Sources of Courage. The evening song service continues attractive to the lovers of a "good sing" of bright and cheerful sacred melodies. J. Williams left this for D. O. to secure a patent Washington, E. by him, morning which on a invented is more and than in Clover." Mr. "Pigs puzzle complicated interesting Williams will sell his at the J. D. and Thursday puzzlers Captain Worlds Milton Fair. left for Sonora to kill deer. took a and to be They Jim Dornal expected camp outfit absent with from them the city several days. When plentiful the in boys return venison will be No. gales. Yesterday afternoon a most delightful reception was held at the elegant home of Mr. and Mrs. on in honor L. Nob Hill, of Ed. Mrs. and Titcomb A. Lewis, Mrs. Chas. White Mrs. H. M. Clagett, recent arrivals in the city. Wm. S. Crane, of California, Mr. from rheumaMd., suffered for years tism and lumbago. He was finally to which he did and advised Balm, try Chamberlain's it effected Pain a complete cure. For sale by all Druggists. and Mrs. A. M. Conard will return home next week honey- moon on Mr. trip the coast, from their most of was with at Red relatives which spent Bluff, Mr. California. Conard's Their many friends will be glad to see them. Last night's train brought three car loads Mexican Mexico, of near Torreon, colonists where bound from in for future Old the Yaqui river, Sonora, their home Them

4. February 2, 1904 The San Francisco Call San Francisco, CA

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BANK ACCUSES ARIZONA MEN President and Cashier of an Institution That Failed Recently Are Arrested at Night CHARGE OF EMBEZZLEMENT Prominent Citizens in the Southwest Go to Jail Because of Alleged Failure to Pay Coin NOGALES, Ariz., Feb. 1.--John Dysart, president, and L. R. Swain, cashier, of the International Bank, were arrested at 1 o'clock this morning at their respective residences by Sheriff Turner of Santa Ciara County, on warrants charging them with embezzling $21,000 belonging to the firm of P. Sandoyal & Co., bankers of that city, which was on deposit in the bank at the time of the recent failure. President Dysart was in bed when Sheriff Turner Came to serve warrants, but was taken at once to the county jail, where he found Swain under arrest. An hour later L. H. Rehart, one of the directors, was served with a warrant while in the lobby of the Montezuma Hotel and locked up on a, similar charge, The imprisoned men have not yet furnished bonds. The bank closed its doors three weeks ago, the officials promising it would resume on the following Monday, but it. failed to do so, whereúpon the Territorial Bank Examiner made an examination and asked the court to appoint a receiver President Dysart is one of the best known

5. February 6, 1904 The Oasis Arizola, Benson, Nogales, AZ

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In Re International Bank. From the cloud of mystery and rumor surrounding the suspension of the International Bank upon 13th ult., there emerged one Sunday night, arrest of John and L. F. president fact was the the late Swain, with and Dessart, cashier Mr. that of the bank; together the secretary American H. French Rhuart, Banking lodged of and the Trust Co., upon a complaint Sandoval of of P. of Sonora. ing by Aurelio Nogales, house Sandoval The complaint the & allega- bank- Co., tions set forth in the lodged by Mr. Sandoval are that on or about the fifth of Janthe International Bank sold uary house of Sandoval & Co., of $22,000 receiving or sum the to New the of sum York, $46,000 thereabout, therefor exchange the on in notes of the Banco Minero of Chihuahua, of which institution Sandoval & Co., are agents, and notes of other banks in Mexico, and that upon presentation of the bills of exchange in New York they were protested. The warrants were issued about nine o'clock Sunday night, and by eleven o'clock the three accused bank officials were lodged in jail. Monday morning bail was offered and fixed at $20,000 in each case. It is reported that an appeal was made to Judge Davis to reduce the bonds as excessive, and that the was granted in two of the the amounts It is further cases, appeal being reported fixed that at were had service of arrest other the $7,000. and accused complaints informed been would release, lodged. that be upon their would require and that were arrests subsequent bonds, made which instantly would they additional accused follow given to until the ability of the bond should be would have to and give they themselves remain exhausted in jail anyhow; so to save and others the fruitless work of preparing bonds they elected to remain in jail and no bail was or will be given. There was a further report that R. Allyn Lewis, vice president of the International Bank and president of the French-American Banking and Trust Co., would be arrested in New York and brought to Arizona upon requisibut Tuesday a telegram was from General received tion; Lewis from stating that he was then en route New York without awaiting formality of arrest and extradition and will be here to meet any charges :against him, as quickly as steam can carry him. By the time this reaches the public eye he will probably be here. As stated in THE OASIS a week Major Fred Herrera has been ago, appointed receiver of the Interna- all tional, and has taken charge of books, money etc. He is busily engaged in making a careful examination of the affairs of the bank, its securities, etc, and will prepare at the earliest possible moment a statement for presentation to the court. after which it will no doubt be published. Rumor states that the affairs of the International are in a very sad condition; and many stories are extant-some of which THE OASIS knows to be untrue. From the

6. February 13, 1904 The News-Herald Wickenburg, Martinez, AZ

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LOCAL TAILINGS Fitted and unfitted horseshoes at * Carmichael's. R. L. Comfort, the Phoenix cigar man, was in town yesterday. Aaron Goldberg, one of the leading merchants of Phoenix, has gone to Prescott on business. Herman Voge, one of the leading liquor dealers of Arizona, was in the city, yesterday. looking after business interests in this neck of the woods. Mrs. E. R. Stauffer, wife of the manager of the Prescott Electric Company's telephone at Congress, has gone to Prescott to spend some time with friends. Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Williams, who have been visiting here at Mr. Williams' brother, F. E. Williams, have gone to Los Angeles, where they will spend some time seeing the sights and recuperating. Prof. McMahon, the boxing master of Prescott, was knocked down and robbed the other night. He very foolishly had the large sum of $107 on his person. Few people have so much money, and fewer carry it with them. August Koppe says that the blacksmith shop is still for sale. He has swung the hammer long enough. He is anxious to get the worry of the shop off his hands, and will be glad to give some good man a bargain. Governor Brodie passed through the other day on his way to help settle some trouble between Indians and whites, over lands in Northern Arizona. Phoenix papers say he is looking after some other things on the side, namely: Roosevelt delegates. The International Bank at Nogales has suspended. Part of the of the officers are in jail, and two of them had a fight, the other day, one nearly choking the other. Perhaps the saying that "when rogues fall out honest men get their dues" is applicable in this case, but, 'may be, they will not be able to do any more than find out who got away with their dues.

7. March 19, 1904 The Border Vidette Nogales, AZ

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JOHN DESSART. The Ex-Bank Presidesident Said to Be Insane Wednesday afternoon John Dessart, ex-president of the defunct International Bank, was examined in the probate court on a charge of insanity. The complaint was made by W. R Sprecher, his brother-in law. The committing surgeons appointed by Probate Judge O'Connor were Dr. A. L Gustetter and Dr. N. K. Noon; Drs. A. H Noon, H. W. Purdy. Ray Ferguson and A. C. Wright were called as witnesses. A num er of spectators were present when Sheriff Turner arrived at the court room from the Dessart residence with the unfortunate ex bank president. All of those present have known Mr. Dessart for a number of years, but he made no sign that he knew they were on earth. With bow. ed head he sat nervously stroking his hat and picking his hands. Occasion ally he would run his long hair throu_l his fingers. He presented a pitiful appearance of crushed and broken manhood; no man present would have changed positions with him for all the gold in the would. Death before that. While the witnesses were being examined Mr. Dessart remained in the sheriff's office. The first witness was W. R. Sprecher, who told of Mr. Dessart's changed condition and insane acts since the International bank closed. County Treasurer Marsh, Dr. Purdy and Major Fred Herrera, for ten years Mr. Dessart's partner in the bank of which he IS now receiver, also testified as to the changed unnatural condition of the ex-banker, who for many years had the reputation of being a careful conservative business man of great ability. Major Herrera said the condition of the wrecke bank was such as no bank president in his right mind would have permitted to exist. He also told of how Mr. Dessart had been wounded in the head at the time in 1896, when Black Jack and his gang held up the bank. When the afflicted ex-banker was brought into court to be examined by the physicians he appeared dazed and when asked by Dr. Wright, whom he had known many years, "John do you know me?" he replied, "I know your voice." Later he recognized the doctor. When Dr. N. K. Noon questioned Mr. Dessart and declared his friendship for him, the banker broke down and cried in a pitiful manner. He said he had no friends and was a terribly abused man. Everybody, he said, accused him of robbery, when in truth, everybody had robbed him. He expressed great bitterness toward certain individuals, whom he claimed were responsible for his troubles, and threat. ened to kill them it they went to his home The examination lasted more than two hours, at the end of which the physicians asked the court to grant them until Thursday afternoon to make a report. The request was grant ed and Sheriff Turner took Mr. Dessart to his home. Thursday a further continuance of ten days was requested by the committing surgeons in order that a more thorough examination of Mr. Dessart's condition might be made. The request was granted

8. April 2, 1904 The Border Vidette Nogales, AZ

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More Developments In International Bank Tangle. It has been persistently rumored both in Nogales and Tucson the past week that the whereabouts of L. F. Swain, cashier of the International Bank, are unknown. Swain is out on $12,500 bond, and left for some point in California about a week ago. Some went to was a say say he that he Oakland, bound for while watering others place near Los Angeles. Is is known that through a friend Swain consulted an attorney in reference to extradition laws, and that he inquired particularly about Argentine Republic and Chile. After consulting the attorney, the friend was seen in long and earnest conversation with Swain Whether there is anything in the story that he has jumped his bond remains to be seen, but a prominent citizen of Nogales, Sonora, who lost money in the failure, and was here this week, said the citizens of both towns did not expect to see Swain back there again. He stated that Swain had no property or other interests in this country, and it was quite natural for him to skip out. The amended report of Receiver Herrera recently filed brings to light a very peculiar transaction. Last fall R. Allyn Lewis returned to Nogales, and it is claimed by him that he disposed of all of his interest in the International Bank. Lewis says that he examined the books at that time and found them to be in such a bad condition that he decided to get out of the concern. Cashier Swain, although he was heavily overdrawn. offered to buy Lewis out, and accordingly gave his personal check on the bank for $13,000. Lewis turned around and deposited the check in the bank, and Swain charged it up to himself as an overdraft, Lewis agreeing to leave the money on deposit in the bank, owing to scarcity of funds, and take securities on hand, which he turned over to the receiver after the failure. Subsequently Lewis drew out $8,000 of the money on deposit, and a certificate of deposit for $5,000 when the bank failed. This he claims is due him, but the court has granted the receiver authority to sue Lewis for the $8,000, on the grounds that when he accepted Swain's check for $13,000 he knew it was fictitious, and that Swain had no such sum on deposit, and that the institution had no such sum of money. This suit will be entered shortly. This is only a samply of some of transactions carried on during the alleged looting of the International Bank.-Tucson Post.

9. April 30, 1904 The Border Vidette Nogales, AZ

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LOCAL ITEMS. Mr. Heck, the mining man, is in the city. Wednesday J. D. Mathews came up from Guaymas. Jack Faulds IS spending a few days in the city with his family. United States customs blanks for sale at THE VIDKTTE office. President L. Lindsay of The First National Bank is in Tucson. The Marleau residence on Elm street will be for rent after May 10th. The city fathers will meet next Monday night in regular monthly session. J. W Logan, a mining man who is operating in Sonora speat several days in the city. Tom J. Ryan, the train dispatcher, has returned from a visit to Hermosillo and Guaymas. WANTED- To buy second hand furniture. James Cundy, Pomeroy,s old shop R. R., avenue. Tuesday P. B. Torres came up several from Hermosillo, where he been for months on sporting business. Mr. A. M. Conard the mining man, after is very busy these days looking his mining interests in Sonora. Fred Herrera, receiver of the International Bank defunct Major of mining Nogales, has gone to Sonora on business. The report that Mr. Latz, the Magdalena merchant, had died at that in city is false. The gentleman is good health. K. Franklin will shortly go east a combined business Mr. on O. and pleas the ure trip Mrs. Franklin and children will go with him. C. Smith, of Los Angeles who for number of years lived Cruz has returned from J. a county, in Sono- Santa busira where he had been on mining ness. 1. Lewis, ore buyer for the National Metal Company, was several days this les A. week. in The Noga. gentleman is now making his headquarters at Douglas. black silk watch fob with locket containing of a lady smali beautiful FOUND-A gold young Owner picture can recover same by calling at Pellegrin, the jewler's store. B. Elias, Democratic County is in from the He reports Central Juan Committeeman, Sopori. the feed Cattle city for stock very scarce out his way. and horses are dying. H. Moore, the New York engineer, who mining when Col. in A. Nogales, makes Brickwood, his home at the he has returned from Sonora where had been on mining business. O'Brien. traveling engineer for Southern Pacitic, with ers was here a the J. at S. Tucson, headquart- couple is one of this week. Mr. O'Brien of best railroad men in R. days the Brown, book-keeper the west. and of the Nogales has returned from the cashier pany, C. Copper from Com- Cerro Magmines thirty miles the of dalena, Prieto property his company. of the Gee Kee, representative was last found in Commissioner Flowery guilty Kingdom, Gaorge's Monday in the court of being unlawfully United States. He will get a ride home at Uncle Sam's expense. William Shuman Miller of Pn, a D. Miller visited Nogales Millerstown, Mr. cousin Thursday. of E. It seventeen years the met and it goes saycousins has been with since out ing visit was one of H. K. Chenoweth family Hon. their pleasure. week and the first of the from where for the past have been having a they the returned coast delightful all month the Mr. Chenoweth reports and his new folks visit.. well daughter doing fine. Chief Deputy Collector of U. S. Customs Earl Griswold this week renew auto from the he ran it to the Tucson ceived east. Dr. Shumway, a Wednesday handsome druggist Tucson and Mr. J. W. Walton of Minas Prietas were his guests on the trip. & Titcomb, Inc., have chartered four mast schooner and Roy a supply will here- by after their lumber way of Guaymas will result in lots, water which bring by cheapening in cargo lumber in this market materially. "Juez interialso editor of the B. and P. Marquez, Local "Heraldo de by the & at that cop no" Almada Cananea" company published great V. !ast A. per camp, was a visitor in Nogales Friday, on his way to Magdalena on business connected with printing. Virtues" will be the topic discussed Sunday the "The Minor morning the pastor, at Congregational church by Robert Reud. and services Rev. Wm. morning evening. Regular at service 11a m., and 7:30 p p. m. The C. E

10. June 25, 1904 The Oasis Arizola, Benson, Nogales, AZ

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International Bank From Page 8 quired to refund money he received by a legal fiction, he as far as possible should occupied be put the into the position he at time he received the money. By reason of that transaction he lost ownership of shares in the International Bank. And that the Bank has been benefitted by the transaction he should be credited by any offset to the injury occuring. That injury has been offset in part. The court is justified by the evidence in its conclusion from that standpoint, also cutting from the apparent to the real, in a belief that the stock taken from the defendant, was at the time to be used for the benefit of the Bank. There is evidence that the stock was hypothecated to and money obtained from Sandoval. There are facts which lead to a conclusion that $2,225 from the proceeds of the loan went into the Bank, and was practically applied to the special account of Swain-the sar of account to which the check $11,875 was charged. The Bank having received back $2,225, defendant is entitled to the same offset against $6,875. "Judgment will be entered for plaintiff in the sum of $4,650, to- of gether with additional sums $430.44 and $136.39, items agreed by parties in the case, with interest at six per cent per annum from dates involved." Thursday afternoon the case of F. Herrera, Receiver, etc., V8 L. F. Swain, was heard, Mr. J. B. Wright appearing for defendant. Suit was for $16,941.59. In that sum was the sum of $11,875 involved in the preceding suit against Lewis. Considerable argument was had upon the question of Swain's liability should Lewis pay the judgment rendered. Finally judgment was rendered for plaintiff in the sum of with a Lewis the should $9,716, pay, stipulation amount that of the judgment in this case would be reduced by the amount paid by Lewis, leaving final judgment in this case $5,066.59, with interest. F. Herrera, Receiver, vs International Trust Company: Suit on promissory note. Judgment for $3,500, with interest and attorneys' fees. Fred Herrera, Receiver, vs International Trust Co. Suit to recover $15 015.38, overdrafts in United States money and Mexican money computed in gold. Offset of $5,000 accepted upon equity in Stambaugh building. Judgment ordered in sum of $10,015 38, with interest and attoney's fees. Fred Herrera, Receiver, VS Ray Eerguson: Mr. Franklin stated that the matter was in a fair way of settlement, and the case was passed. Then (Thursday afternoon) the Receiver and his attorneys' gathered up the books of the Bank and the court turned to other business. Yesterday the books were again in court as evidence in a couple of cases growing out of International Bank affair. One was the case of the Nogales Building & Loan Association VS John Dessart, treasurer of the same association. Judgment for $2,280.89 was granted

11. June 25, 1904 The Coconino Sun Flagstaff, AZ

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R. Allyn Lewis, one of the defendants charged with wrecking the International bank at Nogales and skinning the depositors to a fare-you-well, arrived from New York this week and was in Phoenix Monday. His trial will come up at Nogales next week. President John Dassart of the defunct bank, became insane brooding over the fate of the bank. Dassart has the sympathy of his old-time friends, who believe that he was not responsible for the looting of the bank, which was a clean job, as only about $300 (Mex.) was found in the bank vault when the receiver got hold of the vault key.

12. September 10, 1904 The Border Vidette Nogales, AZ

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NOTICE. In my absence during the month of September, all persons having claims against the International Bank will please leave same with Mr. Geo. K. French at his office in said bank. F. HERRERA, Receiver International Bank. 9-3-4-t.

13. October 29, 1904 The Oasis Arizola, Benson, Nogales, AZ

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Mrs. Marsh will contribute a brilliant musical number to the musical entertainment next Friday evening. Wells Fargo agent W. F. Overton and wife are expected to arrive in Nogales shortly from a visit at St. Louis and other Eastern cities. Forgood, substantial service wear Hamilton, Brown & Co.'s "Patrol Shoe," sold at the Red House, Ra* mon Vasquez. Thursday Jake Linder Jr., was down from Benson. He was looking well, but reported that his mother's health is not the best. Mrs. Kingsley will sing a solo at the St. Andrew's church entertainment, at the Nogales opera house Friday evening November 4th. Sunday night Marshall P. Wright, the prominent Sonora mine operator, was at Nogales returning to Hermosillo from a business visit in California. Monday the members of the First Cavalry Troop who attended the September encampmentat Fort Whipple received their pay cheks from Phonix. THE OASIS office has just completed printing a large supply of custom house forms of all sizes which are for sale in quantities to * suit. Don't fail to attend the musical entertainment at the Nogales opera house, Friday evening, November 4th, for benefit of St. Andrews Episcopal Church. James Keating, Joe Spargar and Hayden Pendergrass, of Patagonia, have taken a contract to run a tunnel 250 feet upon one of the properties of the Happy Jack Mining Co. Dr. S. G. E. Rutherford who underwent an operation in Los Angeles ten days ago is getting along nicely and will probably return to Nogales during the coming week. Advance agents of Morris Rowes circus, which appears here one week from today, spent several days during the present week in Sonora. billing the important cities, where they will show after leaving Nogales. Thursday morning Major Herrera, Receiver of the International Bank, started East on important business matters. He expects to return to Nogales about the middle of November and will be accompanied by Mrs. Herrera and daughter.

14. December 3, 1904 The Border Vidette Nogales, AZ

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DECEMBER 3, 1904. LOCAL ITEMS. This morning A. Hoover, the mine superintendent, came in from the mine. Judge Trickey, of Washington a couple of Camp spent days in town e the first of the week. The numerous friends of Judge Eb. will be delighted to learn is able to be again that Williams he around after his recentsevere illness. The sun was out of sight a couple of hours yesterday and the wood vendors immediately proceeded to get in their deadly work, the price of wood going up 20 per cent. Last Sunday Bert Cummings had a severe attack of "buck" fever. Fortunately Dr. Rutherford was with him at time and he is all the O. K. will at this writing. Tomorrrow the boys go out again. Al Saxen of The Arcade and L. S to open Page have gone Calabasas to a road house for the accommodation of a large force of men working on the railroad near Calabasas. The boys expect to make a small fortune. Wednesday night Miss Julia Schwab, sister of Gaston Schwab, arrived in the city from Switzerland. The young will the winter lady spend Mrs. in Nogales. BenShe is living with Mr. and jamin Schowb of Nogales, Sonora. C. E. Chapman of Denver, Colorado, P.F. Son, representing Collier in & publishers of New York, was town Wednesday and Thursday hustling subscribers for Collier's Weekly. He did a splendid business and went away happy. J. W. Kearney was a business visitor in town yesterday from his "Anita" mine which adjoins the San Francisco miae on the west. The "Anita" is situatsd a few miles from Llano, Sonora, Mexico, Mr Kearney's post office address. Jack says it looks good to him. Major Fred Herrera, receiver of the defunct International Bank, accomMrs. H. panied by returned and their home bright the little daughter, of the week fore part from New York where Mrs. Herrera and daughter have been spending the summer with relatives. All are well and happy. Phil C. Snodgrass, the mining, mechanical and consulting engineer, who has been the past in is Mexico speuding City expected six home months next month. Phil's many friends in the his line city will be pleased to learn of he will bring some with spring return. poetry Hope him. Our office cat ate the last lot of his stuff on spring. Hon. Emerson Gee, at one time general manager of the Pride of the West at Mining Company's properties of Wash Santa ington Camp and supervisor Cruz county, registered at the Montezuma Monday from Los Angeles. Mr Gee is interested in mining in Lower : California; he is on his way to the I : mines Via Guaymas. We wish Mr : Gee success in all his undertakings. $ Clarke and his side partner : the handsomest ever "Zone," Harry dog that tom have to for the winter. says treed gales a cat, returned Harry while in Nr h contracted rheumatism th "ancient and honorable pueblo" bu thinks our fine climate will soon mak him a well man. Zone sood the Tuc i son climate fairly well. There nothing much the matter with him Mr. Clarke would not take a farm fo his partner. Yesterday the Monte Carlo close its Mr. Main doors, having made Geble a assignment iy favor of Theo. and other creditors Mr. Gebler im mediately took charge of the big saloo and retaurant and today he and Marl I Lulley are basy taking stock, etc. Mr. L. wel is known quite saleon likely will Lulley, again the get man, pos session of The Monte Carlo which i

15. December 24, 1904 Arizona Republican Phoenix, AZ

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# GENERAL LEWIS IN TOWN The Nogales Litigation Has Been Transferred to Pima County, General R. Allyn Lewis of New York arrived in the city yesterday. He came to the territory this time on account of the litigation pending at Nogales growing out of the affairs of the late International Bank. He took a change of venue, and the cases were sent to Pima county, where they will be tried at the next term of court. Genera Lewis was accompanied to the city by his attorneys, Street & Alexander, who also acted on the part of the county of Santa Cruz and established a lien on the property of the bank in the hands of Receiver Fred Herrera to secure the money of the county which was in the bank at the time of the failure. General Lewis was in New York at the time of the excitement on account of the attack upon Amalgamated Copper and the beginning of the controversy between Col. W. C. Greene and Thomas W. Lawson. For several years Mr. Lewis has been more or less intimately associated with Col. Greene in the affairs of Greene Consolidated, and at one time was a heavy holder of that stock.

16. November 4, 1905 The Oasis Arizola, Benson, Nogales, AZ

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QUITE A DIFFERENCE. Arizona has never had a bank defaulter in its history. The territory is somewhat behind the times in this respect. Ohio today has thirteen bank presidents in the penitentiary, but Arizona is not up to Beveridge's idea of "high civilization. -Phoenix Enterprise. How about the International Bank in Nogales? November 30th, 1903 the report filed with the territorial bank examiner presented resources aggregating two hundred and five thousand dollars, and deposits amounting to one hundred and fifty-five thousand dollars. Six weeks later-January 13ththe institution closed its doors, and the receiver could not find in the bank sufficient value to wad the traditional shot gun. Money, securities and everything but the safe and furniture gone. By aid of the courts he has succeeded in wresting some little property from those who had it. It is true, as says the enterprise, that Ohiosends her defaulting bank presidents to the penitentiary. Arizona don't. That's the difference.

17. June 28, 1906 Arizona Silver Belt Globe, Miami, AZ

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# AN ECHO OF THE # NOGALES BANK FAILURE The Wife of R. Allyn Lewis Now Asks For an Injunction in the District Court Application for injauction has been made in the district court by Loetitia M. Lewis against F. Herrera and J. Elliott Walker to prevent the execution of a judgment against property owned by Mrs. Lewis. The suit grows out of the International bank failure at Nogales a few years ago. R. Allyn Lewis was an officer of the bank and in a civil action judgment was obtained against him by Herrera who is the receiver of the bank. The property in question rests in Mrs. Lewis' name but was deeded to her by Mr. Lewis and suit was brought to set aside the deed on the ground that it was made by him after the suit for judgment against him had been established by Herrera. Herrera won the suit which was appealed to the supreme court, where the lower court was sustained. The matter is now under appeal to the United States supreme court, and the injunction was granted by Judge Sloan upon the filing of a supersedes bond by the applicant. The matter was argued before Judge Sloan, who sat in the case for Judge Kent. -Gazette.

18. June 30, 1906 The Oasis Arizola, Benson, Nogales, AZ

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Another Injunction. The execution in the case of the Territory against R. Allyn Lewis, under which property in Maricopa county, alleged to belong to the defendant, was to have been sold this week, has been returned to Nogales unsatisfied, the sale having been prevented by injanction once more. The fight for the property involved already has been up to the supreme court of the territory and may go there again. In the suit against Mr. R. Allyn Lewis, growing out of the collapse of the International bank in this city, the territory, through Mr. Fred Herrera, receiver, secured judgment against Mr. Lewis. To satisfy the jadgment an execution was asked for and was issued against property in Maricopa county alleged to belong to Mr. Lewis. The papers in the case were sent to Maricopo county and were returned unsatisfied, with the statement that Mr. Lewis had no property in that county. It was shown that the property in question was in the name of Mrs. Lewis, it having been deeded to her by her husband previous to the closure of the bank. Suit was next brought in the district court in Maricopa county to have set aside the deeds of transfer, and the deeds were SO set aside by the court. On appeal to the supreme court the finding of the district court was affirmed and the property was advertised for sale to satisfy the judgment. The papers were again returned to Santa Cruz county, arriving here yesterday morning, with the information that the sale had been prevented by injunction again.