6584. Butler County Bank (El Dorado, KS)

Bank Information

Episode Type
Run → Suspension → Closure
Bank Type
state
Start Date
July 26, 1876
Location
El Dorado, Kansas (37.817, -96.862)

Metadata

Model
gpt-5-mini
Short Digest
38dcdcd8

Response Measures

Full suspension

Other: President Gossard was shot and killed by a depositor during the episode.

Description

Newspapers report a lively run with depositors demanding funds at gunpoint; the bank 'failed' or 'closed its doors' and did not reopen in the accounts. Violent confrontation resulted in the killing of President Gossard. Date in article: July 26, 1876.

Events (3)
1. July 26, 1876 Other
Newspaper Excerpt
The third demanded his, and got into a wrangle with the President, Mr. Gossard, he (Gossard) drawing a pistol ... Then the depositor, named Shehan, shot and killed Gossard instantly.
Source
newspapers
2. July 26, 1876 Run
Cause
Bank Specific Adverse Info
Cause Details
Bank is reported to have 'failed' or closed its doors, prompting depositors to demand their money at gunpoint.
Newspaper Excerpt
A Lively Run on a Kansas Bank. ELDORADO, Kan., July 26.-The Butler county bank of this place failed last week. or rather closed its doors. Two of the depositors demanded their money at the point of a six shooter.
Source
newspapers
3. July 26, 1876 Suspension
Cause
Bank Specific Adverse Info
Cause Details
Bank closed its doors (reported as failed); no explanation or notice given.
Newspaper Excerpt
The Butler county bank, of Eldorado, Kansas, failed, or rather closed its doors. No cards or explanation.
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (2)
1. August 6, 1876 The Sun New York, NY
Article from The Sun, August 6, 1876

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Article Text

A Lively Run on a Kansas Bank. From the Kunsas Cuy Times. ELDORADO, Kan., July 26.-The Butler county bank of this place failed last week. or rather closed its doors. No cards or explanation. Two of the depositors demanded their money at the point of a six shooter. and got it. The third demanded bis, and got into a wrangle with the President, Mr. Gossard, he (Gossard) drawing a pistol. and snapping several times. Then the depositor, named Sheban, shot and killed Gossard instantly.

2. August 25, 1876 Connecticut Western News North Canaan, Salisbury, Canaan, CT
Article from Connecticut Western News, August 25, 1876

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Article Text

Captain Kidd. The famous pirate, Capt. Kidd, frequented Narragansett in the old days, when distillers, slave traders and pirates were numerous. His landing was at the bar on which the south pier was built. His places of resort are still shown, and numerous holes in the ground, made by credulous seekers after his hidden treasure, can be seen in Peacedale and other places. A few years ago a sword hilt was dug up in a field near the pier, on which was en graved the name of Artemas Gould, who was one of Kidd's lieutenants. Twentyeight of this crew were hanged on one gallows in Newport. A LIVELY RUN.-The Butler county bank, of Eldorado, Kansas, failed, or rather closed its doors. No cards or explanation. Two of the depositors demanded their money at the point of a six shooter, and got it. The third demanded his, and got into a wrangle with the president, Mr. Gossard, he (Gossard) drawing a pistol, and snapping several times. Then the depositor, named Shehan, shot and killed Gossard instantly.