7302. First National Bank (Louisville, KY)

Bank Information

Episode Type
Suspension → Closure
Bank Type
national
Bank ID
109
Charter Number
109
Start Date
November 17, 1930
Location
Louisville, Kentucky (38.254, -85.759)

Metadata

Model
gpt-5-mini
Short Digest
dd40999c

Response Measures

None

Description

Articles report the National Bank of Kentucky (Louisville) was placed under the control of a receiver Nov 17/18, 1930 after 'wild rumors' about its condition. Although First National Bank later purchased assets to return a dividend to depositors, the original institution was suspended and placed in receivership rather than simply experiencing a temporary run-and-reopen. OCR errors in articles corrected (e.g., 'National Bank Kentucky' -> 'National Bank of Kentucky'; Paul Keyes = receiver).

Events (3)

1. November 17, 1930 Receivership
Newspaper Excerpt
which was under the control of receiver, Paul Keyes, staff of the comptroller of the currency, Washington. Its resources approximate $60,000,000 . . . Directors ... deemed necessary because of 'wild rumors'.
Source
newspapers
2. November 17, 1930 Suspension
Cause
Rumor Or Misinformation
Cause Details
Bank suspended by directors citing 'wild rumors' concerning its condition; precautionary closures of affiliated institutions followed.
Newspaper Excerpt
largest of these was the National Bank Kentucky at Louisville, which was under the control of receiver ... Directors of the National Bank Kentucky suspension yesterday deemed necessary because wild rumors concerning its condition.
Source
newspapers
3. March 1, 1931* Other
Newspaper Excerpt
the First National Bank had purchased sufficient the assets closed National Bank of Kentucky to return to depositors the latter institution two-thirds dividend. which will distributed within few weeks . . . (plans to reorganize and distribute funds to depositors).
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (4)

Article from Journal and Courier, November 18, 1930

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NATIONAL (Continued from page one.) an effort be necessary check spread of the epidemic of closing. SOUND RESERVE SYSTEM. Officials that and system are in very This was indicated by recent statements condition, showing enormous and deposits. The stock ket probably not affected important since they able ously, carry on hand better prices prevail. EIGHT CLOSE DOORS. Nov. institutions totalling $75,000,000 fayette closed today largest of these Mars was National Bank Kentucky at Louisville, which under the control of receiver, Paul the staff of the comptroller Washington. Its of the National Bank Directors Kentucky suspension yesterday deemed necessary because of "wild rumors" concernits its closing, two affiliated stitutions, Louisville Trust company the Security bank, Their suspended rectors said they were solvent and that closed as affiliated through stitutions holding the MEASURE. Two small negro in LouisSavville, bank and the through the bank, later Louisville closed. Bank of St. Helens, Louisville suburb, also suspended Louisville banks learned closed National Bank Kentucky were the Meguiar Bank and Trust Franklin, and First National bank The Bank Cave, served as for both. leading LouisOfficers of other statements last banks issued night ville declaring yesterday's deposits were greater opened rewere ported and reiterated during day, the instiearlier statements tutions were solvent. OPTIMISTIC VIEW. the Tenoptimistic view An situation was D. superinbanks, who said: DIbanking troubles American Exchange rectors of the of Little Rock, largest Trust company the said in their banks, with the bank depositors found to resume plan Most of the suspended Arkansas banks were affiliated with B. Banks which associthe Exchange With the excepTrust company. three, all comparsmall. the American Exchange Trust attributed closing public the of Caldsulting from Tenn., investment bankers, in receivership statement said: The affairs Caldwell are from Arkansas nothing but an excited public could forced closing of this strong REOPEN SOON. The banks acted under Arstate law which permits them at end of days to reopen turn their affairs to the state banking department.


Article from Fort Collins Coloradoan, November 18, 1930

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Eight Kentucky Are Closed Today Louisville, tucky financial institutions with sources totalling $75,000,000 closed today. largest these was the National Bank Kentucky Louisville, which was under the control of receiver. Paul Keyes, staff the comptroller the currency Washington. Its resources proximate $60,000,000. Directors of the National Bank Kentucky suspension yesterday deemed necessary because "wild rumors" concerning its condition. its closing, two affiliated stitutions, Louisville the Security bank, company Their direcsaid they were solvent and that they were closed precautionary measure. The three institutions affiliated thru the tucky, holding small Negro Louisville, the Mutual Savings bank the First National bank, which cleared thru the Louisville Trust closed. The Bank St. Helens, Louisville suburb, suspended as Two banks Louisville closed when learned tional bank Kentucky had suspended. They the McElwain Megular and Trust company and First National bank Horse Cave, Ky. The Bank of Kentucky as for both. Officers other leading ville banks night yesterday's deposits were greater than reported were during the day, and earlier that the institutions solvent.


Article from The Buffalo News, November 21, 1930

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BANK HEAD ENDS HIS LIFE AFTER INSTITUTION CLOSES HORSE of William Virgil of the First National of Horse which closed in residence late The from rafter by wire. The First suspended when the bank Louisville, had was


Article from The Owensboro Messenger, March 7, 1931

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Increased Selling Tends To Drag Grain Values Down Chicago, March prospects domestic winter crops led to increased selling IMPROVED day houses with southwest, and dragged down both Confidence Returns Gradually As Seven Closed Institutions Are Reopened. (By Associated Press) Reopening of several banks and formulation of plans to reorganize others has done much to relieve the financial uncertainty Kentucky of the past weeks. Developments given rise to the belief stronger financial will be the Blue Grass heritage Plans are under way for reorganization of the Bank and Trust company at Lexington, largest bank outside of Louisville to close. The stockholders have decided sell the bank's eight-story building, form new institution. 75 Per cent to Depositors Meanwhile depositors of the closed bank will receive per cent of their deposits, pledged by the Lexngton Clearng House assocation. more definite reorganization culminated yesterday at Middlesboro opening the Commercial Bank Trust company. which replaces defunct Citizens Bank and Trust company. The Bank has been approved Dicken, banking commissioner. announced his proval of the Lexington tion Banks Reopen Of the 25 Kentucky banks which closed, starting with the National Bank of Kentucky failure at Louisville last November 17. have reorganized opened. Others the Security Trust, Louisville: negro banks Louisville which merged and reopened, and banks St. Helen's, Sulphur, Sturgis. and the Farmers Bank, Fulton. Louisville was heartened by nouncement that the First National bank had purchased sufficient the assets closed National Bank of Kentucky to return to positors the latter institution two-thirds dividend. which will distributed within few weeks. MAKE PAYMENT SOON March First payment depositors of the Hopkins county bank which pended operation last and which has been the hands of state banking commissioner for liquidation since. is to be made soon Hughett. special deputy banking charge of liquidation. indicated today. Reports that be made about March MAY REOPEN TRUST CO. Louisville, Mar call number of depositors the Louisville Trust company meet this and discuss possibility reopening has been sent out by Huston Quin. signed by him chairman De positors committee. proponents the say reopening would duce and sult in depositors getting back larger per cent of their money MANY DEPOSITS MADE Middlesboro, March The Commercial Bank and Trust company opened here today replacing Citizens bank which closed last November 28. Officers the bank said many deposits were made. large on hand the opening W. Tennent president of the new bank: Gaius Whitfield cashand W. Bailey, dent. The First National Bank of Louisville, Ky., the new bank's depository.