6924. Federal National Bank (Boston, MA)

Bank Information

Episode Type
Run β†’ Suspension β†’ Closure
Bank Type
national
Bank ID
12336
Charter Number
12336
Start Date
December 14, 1931
Location
Boston, Massachusetts (42.358, -71.060)

Metadata

Model
gpt-5-mini
Short Digest
fe24fdfd8ca7fc93

Response Measures

Public signal of financial health, Full suspension, Books examined

Other: Directors voted to ask the Comptroller of the Currency to take charge; federal authorities took possession and a receiver was appointed.

Receivership Details

Depositor recovery rate
45.0%
Date receivership started
1931-12-15
Share of assets assessed as good
37.3%
Share of assets assessed as doubtful
52.9%
Share of assets assessed as worthless
9.9%

Description

Contemporary news (Dec 15, 1931) reports a run that developed at the Mattapan branch and at other branches; directors voted to ask the Comptroller of the Currency to take charge and the bank was closed Dec 15, 1931. A federal receiver (Herbert Pearson) was appointed and the Comptroller later declared the bank insolvent (report dated Dec 23, 1931). Cause of the initial run is not explicitly attributed to a specific rumor or other bank failure in these articles, so cause is coded as 'other'.

Events (5)

1. March 20, 1923 Chartered
Source
historical_nic
2. December 14, 1931 Run
Cause Details
A run developed at the Mattapan branch and spread to other branches and the downtown office; no specific triggering rumor or correspondent failure is identified in the articles.
Measures
Directors voted to ask the Comptroller of the Currency to take charge after runs at the bank and its branches.
Newspaper Excerpt
The decision to close the Federal Bank followed a run on the Mattapan branch that brought about smaller runs at other branches and one at its downtown banking offices, which was closed half an hour before the scheduled time yesterday.
Source
newspapers
3. December 15, 1931 Receivership
Source
historical_nic
4. December 15, 1931 Suspension
Cause
Government Action
Cause Details
Directors asked the Comptroller of the Currency to take charge and the Comptroller (or federal examiners) took possession; the bank failed to open/was closed on Dec 15, 1931.
Newspaper Excerpt
Nine Massachusetts banking institutions ... were closed today. The central figure in the closings was the Federal National Bank of Boston ... whose directors voted to ask the Comptroller of Currency to take charge after runs at the bank and its branches yesterday.
Source
newspapers
5. December 23, 1931 Receivership
Newspaper Excerpt
Receiver Has Been Appointed for the Federal National. 'I am satisfied that the Federal National Bank of Boston is insolvent ...' Pole announced the appointment of Herbert Pearson as receiver for the bank, which deposits exceeding $28,000,000.
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (24)

Article from Springfield Evening Union, December 15, 1931

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Nine Banking Institutions in' Massachusetts Fail Open Doors for Business Federal National Bank of Boston and Eight .Affiliated Firms Are Closed Runs Start on Three Independent Greater Boston Institutions Gov. Ely Foresees Rapid ReorganizΔ…tion. BOSTON Nine banking with according the latest statements, of were closed today. The list included four national banks and state banks. Deposits $28,235,238. National Bank, whose the Comptroller Currency take charge after and its branches yes. had deposits Sept. 29 of The banks their latest other and available statements of deposit were The Middlesex National Bank. Lowell, $4,000,000: the State National Bank, Lynn, the Gloucester tional Bank. Gloucester. the Bancroft Trust Company. WorLawrence Trust Company the Inman Trust Company Cambridge, the Brockton Trust Company. Brockton. the Salem Trust $2,115,530. Gov. Joseph B. Ely in statement [Continued on Nineteenth Page.)


Article from St. Louis Post-Dispatch, December 15, 1931

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NATIONAL BOSTON AND AFFILIATES Aggregate Deposits of ConAffected cerns 000, According to Their Latest Statements. By the Associated Press.. BOSTON, Dec. Massachusetts banking houses with aggregate deposits of cording to their latest statements, were closed today. The list includes four National banks and five State banks. The central figure the Federal National Bank of which has five city branches and with which all the the other banks closed were affiliated. The Federal National Bank, whose directors voted to ask thhe Comptroller of Currency to take charge after runs at the bank and its branches yesterday, had deposits, Sept. 29, of $28,235,238. The other banks and their latest available statements of deposits follow: Middlesex National Bank, Lowell, State National Bank, Lynn, $2,013,565; Gloucester National Bank, Bancroft Trust Co., Worcester, $5,876,474; Lawrence Trust Co., Lawrence, Inman Trust Co., Cambridge, $3,Brockton Trust Co., Brockton, Salem Trust Co., Salem. $2,115,530. Gov. Ely, in statement, said that with proper measures, plan for the speedy reopening of the institutions could be arranged and further said had instructed Bank Commissioner Arthur Guy to proceed with that end in view. Three savings banks in East Boston and South Boston experienced small runs today. They are independent of the group affected by today's closings and officers sought to assure depositors that their funds were President Daniel Mulloney of the Federal National Bank expressed the opinion that with careful handling of resources. depositors in his bank would receive 100 cents the dollar. The Federal National member of the Boston Clearing House. It held State deposits of $729,889. National Bank at Marion, O., Closed: Ex-Cashier Missing. By the Associated Dec. B. Hane, president of the Marion National Bank, said apparent irregularities in the accounts of his son, H. W. Hane, former cashier, caused the closing of the bank today. The elder Hane issued statement that the directors had placed the bank in the hands of the Federal Comptroller of Currency and that national bank examiners were checking the records. nature and the amount of the apparent defalcations have not been determined.' the stateHane, cashier, in whose accounts the confusion in records has been found, resigned an officer of the bank last week. He left the city at that time and his not now known. The bank's deposits are listed


Article from Evening Star, December 15, 1931

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NINE BANKS CLOSED IN MASSACHUSETTS Affiliated Institutions Had Aggregate Deposits of $58,700,000. By the Associated Press. BOSTON, December 15.-Nine Massachusetts banking institutions, with aggregate deposits. according to the latest statements, of $58,700,000, were closed today. The list included four national banks and five State banks. The central figure in the closings was the Federal National Bank of Boston, which has five city branches and with which all the other institutions were affiliated. The decision to close the Federal Bank followed a run on the Mattapan branch that brought about smaller runs at other branches and one at its downtown banking offices, which was closed half an hour before the scheduled time yesterday. `Three Small Runs Start. Today small runs started on three independent savings banks, two in East Boston and one in South Boston, while their officers endeavored to assure depositors that the institutions were ontirely independent of the other institutions and their funds were safe. Gov. Joseph B. Ely issued a statement in which he said that with proper measures a plan for speedy reopening of the institutions could be accomplished, and said he had instructed Bank Commissioner Guy to proceed with that end in view. "So far as the State is concerned," Gov. Ely said, "the closing of the State banks today was made imperative by the closing of the Federal National Bank, to which they were linked by common ownership. We know no reason why this happening should affect any other State Banks in the commonwealth. Expects Reopening. "I further believe that if prompt action is taken by the Federal authorities, making use of the so-called credit corporations, with the support and assistance of the State authorities, speedy plan of reorganization can be accomplished for the reopening of all these institutions. "I have directed Bank Commissioner Guy to proceed with that end in view." President Alfred L. Ripley of the Boston Clearing House Association announced that the association wished to assure the public that the banking situation in Boston was, "in their best judgment," essentially sound and safe, and that there was no just reason for apprehension or alarm on the part of depositors. The Federal National Bank had not been a member of the clearing house association, he said, since May, 1930.


Article from Salt Lake Telegram, December 15, 1931

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Nine Massachusetts CAPPER ASKS PROBE Banks Are Closed BOSTON, Dec. 15 Massachuseits banking Institutions, with OF SHORT SELLING aggregate deposits, according to the latest $58,700,000, were closed today. The list included four national banks and five state banks. The central figure in the closings was the Federal National Bank of Boswhich has five city with which all the other institutions affiliated. The Federal National bank, whose directors voted to the take after at the bank and its branches yeshad deposits, on September of The other banks and their latest statements deposit were: The Middlesex National Lowcll, $4,000,000; the State National bank, Lynn, 013 the Gloucester National bank, the Bancroft Trust company, Worcester, the Lawrence Trust company, Lawrence, $9,555,926; the Inman Trust company, Cambridge, $3,808,412: the Brockton Trust company, Brockton, $1,508,753; the Salem Trust company, Salem, $2,115,530. Governor Joseph B. Ely said that with proper plan for the speedy reopening of the institutions could be accomplished and further said he had Bank Commissioner Arthur Guy to proceed with end in President Daniel C. Mulloney of the Federal National bank the opinion that with careful handling of resources, depositors in his bank would receive 100 cents on the dollar.


Article from Casper Star-Tribune, December 15, 1931

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BANKS CLOSED Four National Institutions Included BOSTON, Dec. (AP) Massachusetts banking institutions, with aggregate deposits, the latest of 000, were closed today The list cluded four national banks and five state banks. The central figure the the Federal National bank of Boston, which has five city and with which other institutions here were affiliat- The Federal National bank, whose directors voted to the comptroller of currency to take charge after runs at the bank and its branches had deposits on Sept. 29 yesterday, of The other banks and their latest available statements deposit were: The Middlesex National Bank, Lowell, the State National bank, the Gloue ter National bank. the Bancroft Trust company, Worcester, 474; the Lawrence Trust company, $9,555,926: Inman Trust Cambridge, 412: the Brockton Trust company, the Salem Trust company, Salem $2,115,530.


Article from The Evening Sun, December 15, 1931

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NEW YORK BOND MARKET [By the Associated Press] Boston. Dec. 15 (AP)-Nine Massachusetts banking institutions, with aggregate deposits, according to the latest statements, of $58,700,000. were closed today. The list included four national banks and five State banks. The central figure in the closings was the Federal vational Bank of Boston. which has five city branches and with which all the other institutions were affiliated. The Federal National Bank, whose directors voted to ask the Comptroller of Currency to take charge after runs at the bank and its branches resterday, had deposits on September 29 of $28,235,238. The other banks and their latest available statements of deposit were: The Middlesex National Bank, Lowell, $4,000,000; the State National Bank, Lynn. $2,013,565; the Gloucester National Bank: the Bancroft Trust Company, Worcester, $5,876,474 the Lawrence Trust Company. Lawrence, $9.555,926: the Inman Trust Company, Cambridge, $3,808,412; the Brockton Trust Company, Brockton, $1,508,753; the Salem Trust Company, Salem, $2,115,530. Sales Gas Runs On Three Banks Three savings banks in East Boston and South Boston were experiencing small runs today. They were independent of the group affected in today's closings and officers sought to reassure depositors that their funds were safe. President Daniel C. Mulloney of the Federal National Bank expressed the opinion that with careful handling of resources depositors in his bank would receive 100 cents on the dollar. Clearing House Head Confident President Alfred L. Ripley, of the Boston Clearing House Association, announced that the association wished to assure the public that the banking situation in Boston was "in their best (Continued from Page 32) judgment" essentially sound and safe Sales in High Low Close Sales and that there was no just reason for apprehension or alarm on the part of depositors. The Federal National Bank had not been member of the Clearing House Association, he said, since May, 1930. The Boston Fish Exchange, which serves as clearing house between fishing boat captains and dealers, was closed today as result of the closing of the fish pier branch of the Federal National Bank. stp Gloucester National Shuts Gloucester National Bank. founded in 1796 and one of the oldest financial institutions in the United States. voluntarily closed its doors today after heavy demands for withdrawals had been made by depositors is associated with the Federal National Bank of Boston. Ohio Banker Blames Son For Closing Marion. Ohio, Dec. 15 /P)-Henry B. Hane, president of the Marion Na. tional Bank, said that apparent irregularities in the accounts of his son, H. W. Hane. former cashier, caused the closing of the bank today The elder Hane issued statement announcing that the directors had placed the bank in the hands of the Federal Comptroller of Currency and that national bank examiners were checking the records. "The nature and the amount of the apparent defalcations have not yet been determined, the statement said, Hane, cashier, in whose accounts the confusion in records has been found, resigned as an officer of the bank last week. He left the city at that time and his whereabouts are not now known. He was under surety bond. Until the examiners make a complete check of the records, it not possible to announce any details of the possible shortage Investment Trusts NEW YORK DE Insurance Companies New York Bank Stocks


Article from The Kokomo Tribune, December 15, 1931

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BANKING FIRMS EAST BUSINESS Boston, Dec. banking with aggregate deposits, according to the latest of $58,700,today. The were closed 000. cluded four national banks and five central figure in The state the closings the Federal NR. tional Bank of Boston, which has and with which city branches five institutions were all the other filiated. The Federal National Bank, whose directors voted to ask the comptroller of currency to take charge after runs at the its branches yesterday, had deposits, on September 29, of $28.The other banks and their latest available statements of deposit were: The Middlesex National Bank. Lowell, $4,000,000; the State National Bank, Lynn. $2,013,565; the Gloucester National Bank, $1,600,000; The Trust cester, $5,876,474; the Lawrence Trust Company, Lawrence. $9,555,926: the Inman Trust Company, Cambridge, $3,808,412; the Brockton Trust Company, $1,508.753; the Salem Trust Company, Sa$2,115,530. Governor Joseph Ely, in statement from his home in Westfield, said that with proper measures, plan the speedy reopening of the Institutions could be accomplished and further said he had instructed Bank Commissioner Arthur Guy to proceed with that end in view. Three savings banks in East (Continued on Page Thirteen)


Article from The Boston Daily Globe, December 15, 1931

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PRES MULLONEY HOPES TO PAY DEPOSITORS IN FULL The closing of the Federal National Bank decided upon late last night by the board of directors of the bank. Daniel Mulloney, president, issued the following statement: "Because of extraordinarily heavy directors the Federal National Bank, in order to the interests of the depositors, voted to ask the Comptroller the Currency to take charge of the bank. "Pres Mulloney states that with careful handling of the assets the depositors will receive 100 cents on the dollar. The branches affected include the Back Bay office, East office, Maverick sq: Fish Pier Northern South Boston office, Broadway, Mattapan, 891 Cummings highway


Article from Santa Cruz Evening News, December 15, 1931

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RUNS NINE BANKS BOSTON Hopes Held Out They May Reopen or Pay In Full Dec. Boston banking institutions with deposits aggregating according to their last statements, were closed today, the list including four national and five state banks. The central figure in the suspensions was the Federal National bank, with branches in five cities and with which other banks were affiliated. The Federal National bank, whose directors had voted last night to ask the comptroller of currency to take charge of runs at the bank, had deposits yesterday of Governor Joseph Ely in a statement at his home at Westfield said that if proper measures were promptly taken the reopening of the institution could be accomplished. President Mulloney of the Federal National bank, expressed the opinion that through careful handling during the present emergency depositors should realize one hundred cents on the dollar. A run had developed today the Manhattan branch of the Federal National bank and reached to others, compelling federal autsorities to take charge in the interest of depositors. The same situation prevailed in the five maining cities affected. The Old Gloucester bank. however, foundin 1796, opened for business usual.


Article from Fort Collins Coloradoan, December 15, 1931

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9 Banks Close Massachusetts Boston. (AP) Nine Massachusetts banking aggregate deposits, to the latest of closed today. The list included four national and five state banks. The central figure in the closings 12t-195G was the Federal bank Boston, which has five city es and with which all the other 3t-199G stitutions were affiliated. before The Federal National bank, whose directors voted to ask the comptroller of currency to take charge after runs at the bank and had posits, on 29, of 3t-199G The other banks and their available statements of deposit were: The Middlesex National bank. 3t-200G Lowell, $4,000,000; the State National bank, Lynn, $2,013,565; the GlouNational bank, $$1,600,000; See the Trust Worcester, $5,876,474 the Trust company, Lawrence, $9,555,926; the 5t-200G Cambridge, $3,808,412; the lyn Trust Brockton, $1,508,753; the Salem Trust company, Salem, $2,115,530.


Article from The Fresno Bee, December 15, 1931

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Nine Boston Banks Close Doors To Halt Runs; Early Reopenings Are Predicted BOSTON Dec. Nine Boston banking institutions with deposits, the last statements, of $58 to-day. The list included national banks and five state banks. The central figure the closings was the Federal NaBank of Boston, which has five city branches, and with which all the other institutions were afThe decision to close the federal bank followed on the Matta pan branch that brought about smaller runs at other branches and fice at its downtown banking of- Governor James B. Ely issued statement in which he said that with measures plan for speedy reopening of the institutions could be "So far as the state is concerned, Governor Ely said, "the closing of the state banks to-day was imperative by the closing of the Federal National Bank they were linked by common know no reason why this happening should affect any other state banks in the Federal National Bank whose directors voted to ask the controlle of currency take charge after runs at the bank and its branches yesterday, had deposits on September 29th of $28,235,288


Article from The Daily Olympian, December 15, 1931

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BANKS BOSTON, Dec. (AP) banks failed to open today. The largest Federal bank of Boston which has five in Boston and had, on September 29, deposits of $28,235,Directors of the Federal National bank voted ask the comptrolof currency to take charge after runs at the bank and its branches yesterday. Gov. Joseph B. Ely. in statement from home in Westfield, said that with proper measures, plan for the speedy re-opening of institutions could be accomplishand further said he had instructBank Commissioner Arthur Guy proceed with that end in view. President Daniel Mulloney of the Federal National bank expressed opinion that with careful handling of resources, depositors in his bank would receive 100 cents on the dollar.


Article from The Cincinnati Enquirer, December 16, 1931

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NINE BANKS CLOSED. Institutions Affected By Heavy Run At Boston. Boston. December 15 group of nine Massachusetts banks, having aggregate deposits of approximately $58,700,000. and of which the Federal National Bank of Boston was the central figure, was closed today The Federal National Bank, with which the other eight were affillated. had deposits of $28,235,233. according to its most recent statement condition Three other national banks were in the group that closed today They include the Middlesex National Bank of Lowell with deposits of approximately $4,000,000 the State National Bank of Lynn, with about $2,013,565 in deposits and the Gloucester National Bank Gloucester. which has deposits of approximately $1,600,000. Five state banks trust companies. had their affairs taken over by the Bank Commissioner, who announced their deposits to be approximately as follows the Bancroft Trust Company, Worcester $6,000,000; the Lawrence Trust Company. Lawrence, $8,860,000; the Brockton Trust Company. Brockton, $1,500,000; the Inman Trust Company, Cambridge, $3,500,000 and the Salem Trust Company, Salem. $2,200,000. The Bank Commissioner estimated that 75,000 depositors were affected by the closing of the state banks Joseph B. Ely. of Massachusetts expressed the belief that If prompt action were taken by the Federal authorities. making use of the National Credit Corporation, with the aid of the state authorities, speedy plan reorganization could be accomplished for the reopening of all the institutions. He said he knew of no reason why any other banks in the state should be affected Bank Commissioner Arthur Guy, pointing out that the trust companies were "affiliated with and controlled by the Federal National Bank, no other remained but to take possession of the trust companies to conserve the assets and for the protection of depositors.' The closing of the Federal National Bank was the consequence of run that developed on the hank and its five branches in Boston yesterday, after which the Directors voted to have the Comptroller of Currency take charge of the bank's affairs.


Article from Daily News, December 16, 1931

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9 BAY STATE BANKS CLOSE; HAD $58,700,000 Boston, Dec. 15 (AP).-Nine Massachusetts banking institutions, with aggregate deposits of $58,700,000, were closed today in the midst of the Christmas shopping season. The list included four National banks and five State banks. The central figure in the closings was the Federal National Bank of Boston, which has five city branches and with which all the other institutions were affiliated. The Federal National Bank, whose directors asked the Controller of Currency to take charge after runs at the bank and its branches yesterday, had deposits Sept. 29 of $28,235,238. The other banks and their latest available statements of deposit were: Middlesex National Bank, Lowell, $4,000,000; State National Bank, Lynn, $2,013,565; Gloucester National Bank, $1,600,000; Bancroft Trust Company, Worcester, $5,876,474; Lawrence Trust Company, Lawrence, $9,555,926; Inman Trust Company, Cambridge, $3,808,412; Brockton Trust Company, Brockton, $1,508,753; Salem Trust Company, Salem, $2,115,530. Three savings banks in East Boston and South Boston were experiencing small runs today.


Article from Daily News, December 16, 1931

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9 BAY STATE BANKS CLOSE; HAD $58,700,000 Boston, Dec. 15 (A).-Nine Massachusetts banking Institutions, with aggregate deposits of $58,700,000, were closed today in the midst of the Christmas shopping season. The list included four National banks and five State banks. The central figure in the closings was the Federal National Bank of Boston, which has five city branches and with which all the other institutions were affiliated. The Federal National Bank, whose directors asked the Controller of Currency to take charge after runs at the bank and its branches yesterday, had deposits Sept. 29 of $28,235,238. The other banks and their latest available statements of deposit were: Middlesex National Bank, Lowell, $4,000,000; State National Bank, Lynn, $2,013,565; Gloucester National Bank, $1,600,000; Bancroft Trust Company, Worcester, $5,876,474; Lawrence Trust Company, Lawrence, $9,555,926; Inman Trust Company, Cambridge, $3,808,412; Brockton Trust Company, Brockton, $1,508,753; Salem Trust Company, Salem, $2,115,530. Three savings banks in East Boston and South Boston were experiencing small runs today.


Article from Daily News, December 16, 1931

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9 BAY STATE BANKS CLOSE; HAD $58,700,000 Boston, Dec. 15 (P).-Nine Massachusetts banking Institutions, with aggregate deposits of $58,700,000, were closed today in the midst of the Christmas shopping season. The list included four National banks and five State banks. The central figure in the closings was the Federal National Bank of Boston, which has five city branches and with which all the other institutions were affiliated. The Federal National Bank, whose directors asked the Controller of Currency to take charge after runs at the bank and its branches yesterday, had deposits Sept. 29 of $28,235,238. The other banks and their latest available statements of deposit were: Middlesex National Bank, Lowell, $4,000,000; State National Bank, Lynn, $2,013,565; Gloucester National Bank, $1,600,000; Bancroft Trust Company, Worcester, $5,876,474; Lawrence Trust Company, Lawrence, $9,555,926; Inman Trust Company, Cambridge, $3,808,412; Brockton Trust Company, Brockton, $1,508,753; Salem Trust Company, Salem, $2,115,530. Three savings banks in East Boston and South Boston were experiencing small runs today.


Article from The Boston Daily Globe, December 16, 1931

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TODAY'S GLOBE CONTENTS Page Attack on Hoover for moratorium brings demand for proof in House. Culbertsons go into lead by 410 points. Head of Pennsylvania Railroad pledges cooperation in of Port of Boston in plea for encouragement of plan to enter New England. Judge Morton named to United States Circuit Court of Hugh D. McLellan prominently mentioned for United States District Court post. Herbert Pearson federal receiver, takes over affairs of Federal National Bank of Boston and affiliated banks in Lowell, Gloucester and Lynn. Wager over funeral expenses between friends results in loss of suit by survivor who made lavish expenditures. Chicago wins 1932 Republican conUnion of China in face of Manchuriah crisis now expected President Chiang's resignation at Canton demand. Ex-Mayor Quigley wins Chelsea Mayoralty Basel meeting may recommend extension of Medford Trust stockholders assessed 100 percent to pay debts of bank. will Rogers' dispatch. Page 2 Plea of wife persuades gangster to tell how he was shot. State Board of Appeals forbids issuance of auto liability insurance to Somerville man. Page 3 Newfoundland not counting on sale of Labrador to get out of financial Boy bicyclist, 15, held for score of breaks in Fall River and vicinity. Man who served term for liquor violation banked $1,270,792 in six years since release, New York legislative is told. Page Rum ring leader forfeits $40,000 bond when he fails to appear for commitment to prison.


Article from The San Francisco Examiner, December 16, 1931

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Nine Massachusetts Dec. Massachusetts banking institutions. aggregate deposits, according the latest of were closed The list included four National and five State banks. The central figure in the was the Federal National closings Bank of Boston. which has five city branches and with which all the other institutions were affiliated. The Federal National Bank, rectors of voted to ask the Comptroller of Currency to take charge after runs on the bank and its branches yesterday, had deposits September 29 of $28,235,238 The other banks and their latest available statements of deposit Middlesex National Bank. Lowell, $4,000,000 National Bank, Lynn, Gloucester tional Bank, $1,600,000: Bancroft 474: Lawrence Trust Company. Lawrence, Inman Trust Company, Cambridge, Brockton Trust Company. Brockand Salem Trust Company, Salem, Governor Joseph Ely, in statement from his home in Westfield. said that with proper measures plan for the speedy opening of institutions could be accomplished, and further said he had instructed Bank Commissioner Guy to proceed with that end Daniel Mulloney president of the Federal National Bank. pressed the opinion that with careful handling resources depositors in his bank would receive 100 cents on the dollar


Article from The Olympian, December 16, 1931

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BOSTON FAIL TO OPEN BOSTON. Dec. (AP) -Eight Massachusetts banks failed to open today. The largest was the Federal National bank of Boston which has five branches in Boston and had. on September 29, deposits of $28,235,238. Directors of the Federal National bank voted to ask the comptroller of currency to take charge after runs at the bank and its branches yesterday Gov. Joseph B. Ely. in a statement from his home in Westfield. said that proper measures, plan for the speedy re-opening of the institutions could be accomplished and further said he had instructed Bank Commissioner Arthur Guy to proceed with that end in view President Daniel C. Mulloney of the Federal National bank expressed the that with careful handling of resources. depositors in his bank would receive 100 cents on the dollar. SINGING STATUE The singing Memnon was a statue in Egypt which gave out musical notes when the sun rose in the morning and as it set at night. After the statue was tipped over it no longer sang.


Article from Tulare Daily Times, December 17, 1931

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BOSTON BANKS CLOSE IN ONE DAY BOSTON, Mass., Dec. 16. (AP)Nine Boston banking institutions, with aggregate deposits of $58.000,000, closed Tuesday. The list included four national banks and five state banks, all affiliated with the Federal National Bank, whose directors' asked the comptroller of currency to take charge after runs at the bank and branches. Governor Ely said that with proper measures, plans for speedy reopening of the institution could be accomplished. The president of the National Federal Bank expressed the opinion depositors in his bank will receive dollar for dollar.


Article from The Brooklyn Daily Times, December 23, 1931

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BOSTON BANK INSOLVENT Receiver Has Been Appointed for the Federal National. Boston, Dec. The Federal National Bank of Boston, largest of 24 New England banks which closed since Oct. 1. is insolvent, to J. W. Pole, Comptroller of the Currency. "From information on file in this bureau," he said in letter to William T. A. Fitzgerald. Register of Deeds for Suffolk County, "I am satisfied that the Federal National Bank of Boston is insolvent and unable to pay its just and legal debts." Pole announced the appointment of Herbert Pearson as receiver for the bank, which deposits exceeding $28,000,000.


Article from Fitchburg Sentinel, January 22, 1932

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Can Sell Securities Held By Closed Bank BOSTON, Jan. 22 (AP) Judge James A. Lowell in federal court today authorized the receivers for the closed Federal National Bank of Boston to sell in the open market, $125,000 worth of securities held by the bank. The receiver, Herbert Pearson, was given authority to sell the bonds at such time as he deemed best.


Article from The Springfield Daily Republican, March 25, 1933

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HUB BANK RECEIVER FACES LARGE SUITS (Continued from First Page) been issued for certain the closed Federal Nationbank company, the bank, State bank Meanwhile, government officials interest affairs Federal National bank which had when States torney Frederick today Federal National bank have fully known department and department of justice several


Article from The Boston Daily Globe, July 21, 1933

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TIME ALLOWED FOR BRIEFS IN EATON TAX APPEAL CASE After hearing the evidence yesterUnited District Court, weeks in which each side may file briefs, in an appeal by Ezra S. Eaton the firm Thompsor's Spa, Inc, tax which levied on his pertax for 1929 Charles Cabot of Repes, Gray, Boyden Perkins, counsel for Mr Eaton, claimed he should not taxed the they were The Government contended that the represent profit just as as the he received for his old in the partnership and real estate company, both of which company. He reported profits but did not report his stock gains. The Government was represented by Duke Smith and L. Gibson, special United States FEDERAL NATIONAL BANK RECEIVER TO SELL NOTE In District late terday, Judge James issued decree the sale to the highest bidder of premissory note dated payable by April 1933 for $8000, signed by Deminic Pino, which secured mortgage covering the premises at 46 West Cottage st, The note was found among the assets of the National Bank Herbert the filed the petition in Federal Court authority sell the The will be Judge Lowell at session July 31.