8099. Iron National Bank (Ironwood, MI)

Bank Information

Episode Type
Run โ†’ Suspension โ†’ Closure
Bank Type
national
Bank ID
11469
Charter Number
11469
Start Date
May 23, 1931
Location
Ironwood, Michigan (46.455, -90.171)

Metadata

Model
gpt-5-mini
Short Digest
2281560c8c867197

Response Measures

Public signal of financial health, Full suspension, Books examined

Receivership Details

Depositor recovery rate
87.3%
Date receivership started
1931-05-26
Date receivership terminated
1938-01-25
Share of assets assessed as good
55.5%
Share of assets assessed as doubtful
42.5%
Share of assets assessed as worthless
2.0%

Description

Multiple May 1931 articles report heavy withdrawals after the cashier Fred R. Burrell was found fatally injured; the bank failed to open May 25, 1931 by order of the board. A federal receiver (Daniel Waite) was in charge by June 12, 1931 and liquidation/receivership proceedings followed, indicating permanent closure.

Events (5)

1. October 3, 1919 Chartered
Source
historical_nic
2. May 23, 1931 Run
Cause
Rumor Or Misinformation
Cause Details
Heavy withdrawals followed the death of cashier Fred R. Burrell and discovery of a bullet in his head; the shocking news precipitated depositor panic and withdrawals.
Measures
Notice posted on the door advising patrons the institution was closed by order of the board of directors.
Newspaper Excerpt
Reports of Burrell's death precipitated a run on the bank which continued through Friday and Saturday.
Source
newspapers
3. May 25, 1931 Suspension
Cause
Rumor Or Misinformation
Cause Details
Bank failed to open after heavy withdrawals (run) triggered by news of the cashier's death; board closed the bank by order posted on the door.
Newspaper Excerpt
The Iron National bank failed to open its doors for business here today after heavy withdrawals ... A notice posted on the door advised patrons the institution was closed by order of the board of directors.
Source
newspapers
4. May 26, 1931 Receivership
Source
historical_nic
5. June 12, 1931 Receivership
Newspaper Excerpt
RECEIVER IN-CHARGE OF IRONWOOD BANK Daniel Waite is now in charge of the Iron National Bank as receiver, representing the federal bank department. The records of the bank are now being audited ... Liquidation of the bank's paper will be carried on ... Payments will be made as soon as this can well be done.
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (15)

Article from The Sheboygan Press, May 25, 1931

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Ironwood Bank Closes Doors Ironwood, Mich. (AP) - The Iron National bank failed to open its doors for business here today after heavy withdrawals which followed the death of Fred R. Burrell, 49. cashier, found fatally injured in the wreckage of his automobile near Kimball, Wis., Thursday. A notice posted on the door advised patrons the institution was closed by order of the board of directors. B. A. Morgan is president of the bank. An inquest into Burrell's death was ordered when surgeons reported discovery of a bullet in the cashier's head. It was previously reported he was injured when his automobile crashed into a bridge. The inquest will be held Wednesday. No statement regarding the financial condition of the bank was forthcoming. Reports of Burrell's death precipitated a run on the bank which continued through Friday and Saturday. Burrell, former resident of Minnesota, had been cashier of the bank for eight years. He is survived by his widow and two daughters.


Article from Stevens Point Journal, May 25, 1931

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Bank at Ironwood Fails to Open After Heavy Withdrawals The Iron National bank failed to open its doors for business here today after heavy withdrawals which followed the death of Fred R. Burrell, 49. cashier found fatally injured in the wreckage of his automobile near Kimball, Wis., A notice posted on the door advised patrons the institution we closed by order of the board of directors B. A. Morgan is president of the bank. An inquest into Burrell's death was ordered when surgeons reported discovery of a bullet in the cashier's head. It was previously reported he was injured when his automobile crashed into a bridge. The inquest will be held WednesNo statement regarding the fi. nancial condition of the bank was forthcoming Reports of Burrell's death precipitated a run on the bank which continued through Friday and Saturday Burrell. former resident of Minnesota, had been cashier of the bank for eight years. He is sur vived by his widow and two daughters.


Article from Marshfield News-Herald, May 25, 1931

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NATIONAL BANK CLOSES DOORS 2-DAY RUN Ironwood, Mich., May The Iron National bank failed open its for business here day after heavy withdrawals the death of Fred Bur49, found fatally injured in the wreckage of his automonear Kimball, Wis., Thursday. notice posted on the door vised the closed by order of the board of directors. Morgan is president of the bank. into Burrell's death An inquest ordered when surgeons reportdiscovery bullet in the head. was ported he was injured when crashed into bridge. will be held WednesThe inquest No statement regarding the financial condition of death run on bank continued through and Saturday. former resident of MinBurrell, had been cashier of the bank for eight years. He survivhis widow and two daughters. by


Article from Kenosha News, May 25, 1931

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Cashier's Death Forces Closing Heavy Runs On Bank Following Strange Death Forces Bank to Close its Doors Ironwood, Mich.-(P)-The Iron National Bank failed to open its doors for business here today after heavy withdrawals which followed the death of Fred R. Burrell, 49, cashier, found fatally injured in the wreckage of his automobile near Kimball, Wis., Thursday. notice posted on the door ad. vised patrons the institution was closed by order of the board of directors. B. A. Morgan is president of the bank. An inquest into Burrell's death was ordered when surgeons reported discovery of a bullet in the cashier's head. It was previously reported he was injured when his automobile crashed into bridge. The


Article from Green Bay Press-Gazette, May 26, 1931

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IRONWOOD BANK FAILS TO OPEN DOORS TODAY IRONWOOD Iron National bank failed to open its doors for business here today after heavy withdrawals which followed the death of Fred R. Burrell 49, cashier, found fatally in the wreckage of his automobile near Kimball, Wis., Thursday. A notice posted on the door advised patrons the institution was closed by order of the board of directors. B. A. Morgan is president of the bank. An inquest into Burrell's death was ordered when surgeons reported discovery of bullet in the cashier's head. It was previously reported he was injured when his automobile crashed into bridge The inquest will held Wednesday No statement regarding the financial condition of the bank was forthcoming. Reports of Burrell's death precipitated run on the bank which continued through Friday and Satur-


Article from Iron County Miner, June 12, 1931

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RECEIVER IN-CHARGE OF IRONWOOD BANK Daniel Waite is now in charge of the Iron National Bank as receiver, representing the federal bank department. The records of the bank are now being audited as rapidly as possible, and as soon as this work is completed depositors and all others having claims against the institution will be notified to present their claims. Liquidation of the bank's paper will be carried on as rapidly as the best interests of the creditors permits, and payments will be made as soon as this can well be done. There are many wild rumors as to what the depositors in the bank will receive, but, as matter of fact, no one will know for some time, what this will be, nor be able to make even a good guess at the final outcome. Undoubtedly, having closed in this time of business depression, the bank carried considerable amount of securities which are much below their normal worth at this time, but this may be handled in such a way that the loss on them will be small. The process of liquidation will probably be slow, in order that undue loss may be avoided, and it may possibly be year before the bank's affairs are nally settled. Mr. Waite comes from Duluth, and hence has knowledge of the people and affairs of this part of the country, which should aid him in the task he has Ironwood Times.


Article from Ironwood Daily Globe, July 1, 1931

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National Bank's Are in Excess of Its Liabilities. The Iron National bank on the date of its suspension, May assets and liabilities announced day by Daniel Waite, receiver for the bank, who made public densed statement report comptroller currency. Waite issued the statement, said, in order that all interested persons be advised of the dition. The statement based the face value of the assets the bank shown its books, would impractical this time for the to make any statement what the assets would collectable full. Urges Payments. Mr. Waite expressed himself being "quite hopeful results" and suggested that persons are indebted to the bank will make settle their may possible make an early and stantial distribution the deposiHe said he would "appreciate much the co-operation of the business men in Ironwood stitute large percentage of the borrowers of bank's funds. pecially prompt payment of these accounts distress that been caused among depositors." The statement the condition the Iron National bank the suspension. issued today Waite, follows: Assets: Bills receivable Cash hand 12,493.50 Assets other than bills and cash on hand 279,627.12 Total Liabilities: Liabilities unsecured Deposits secured by pledge assets the bank gregating $108,689.92 collateral 82,660.00 Rediscounts secured pledge of assets the aggregating $9,000 collateral 9,000.00 payable secured by pledge assets bank aggregating $19,413.00 collateral 15,294.81 Due Federal reserve overdraft, assets collateral 23,965.64 Total


Article from The Ironwood Times, July 3, 1931

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Bank Receiver Reports. Daniel Waite, receiver for the Iron National Bank, has made a statement of the condition of the bank to the comptroller of the currency. Mr. Waite is quite hopeful of gratifying returns to the depositors in the institution, but of course, what the return will be cannot be stated, until it is determined what collections can be made. The statement of the condition of the bank on the day of its suspension follows: Assets: Bills Receivable $373,012.60 Cash on hand 12,493.50 Assets other than bills receivable and cash on hand 279,627.12 Total Liabilities: $665,133.22 Liabilities unsecured $395,678.90 Deposits secured by pledge of assets of the bank aggregating $108,689.92 as collateral 82,660.00 Rediscounts secured by pledge of assets of the bank aggregating $9,000 as collateral 9,000.00 Bills payable secured by pledge of assets of the bank aggregating $19,413.00 as collateral 15,294.81 Due Federal reserve bank, overdraft, assets held as collateral $88,898.41 23,965.64 Total $526,599.35


Article from The Wakefield News, July 4, 1931

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RANGE RANGINGS Joseph L. Gotta has been named temporary succeed the late John Holland. Mr. Gotta is at the present time city clerk Bessemer. Leo Miller and Charles Duda were other candidates for the position. The temperature was the highest the history of the station Ironwood Monday. When the cury registered 99 Peterson has had charge of the station for many years: Andrew Strand, pensioner of the Oliver Mining company and resident of Ironwood for 41 years, died at the family home in that city Monday afternoon. He is survived by four sons and daughter. The head frame of the Ashland mine at Ironwood has been purchased the Michigan Scrap Iron company. The M. Hanna company holds the lease on the Ashland and Germania mining Several years ago an extensive undertaken at the Ashland. No development of the property has followed, sufficient encouragement given the mining campany continue holding the operating leases. Ironwood township will raise $50,000 by the sale of bonds for highway improvement purposes according the result of special election held Tuesday. Assets of the Iron National bank Ironwood about more than the liabilities. according to made public this week by Daniel Waite, receiver for the bank. The bank was closed last month after run about the bank's funds followthe death of Fred Burrell, The assets of the bank total and the liabilities $526,599.35. Funeral services the for late Charles Petranek were held Tuesday morning at Bessemer. Solemn requiem mass was celebrated by son, the Rev. Carl Petranek, with the assistance of other members of the Catholic elergy on the range. Petranek was the father of Mrs. Chester Rydeski, of this city. Eight candidates are in the field for election to the board of education in Ironwood township. Five members are to be elected due to the resignation of four members of the old board last winter as result of an investigation by the state department education. Miss Viola Hanson, prominent member of the Daughters of Rebekah order of Wakefield, has been elected district president of the order. About 80 members from lodges between Ironwood and Sidnaw attended the meeting. The convention next year will be held at Trout Creek. A list of 16 questions have been asked members of the board of education of Bessemer by two members meeting Wednesday evening. The questions were all relative to the the addition the high school building. A public


Article from Iron County Miner, July 10, 1931

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Statement of Bank's Assets Assets of the Iron National bank of Ironwood are about $135,000 more than the liabilities, according to a statement issued last week by Daniel Waite, receiver for the bank. The bank was closed last month after a run on the bank's funds, following the death of Fred Burrell, cashier. The assets of the bank total $665,133.22 and the liabilities $526,599.35.


Article from The Bessemer Herald, June 24, 1932

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Manning Is Made Permanent Receiver F. Manning temporary receiver the Peoples State Bank has been made permanent receiver by decree signed by Judge G. Driscoll of cirHis bond has been placat Manning is former assistant cashier of the Iron National Bank of Irenwood which is now clos. ed.


Article from Ironwood Daily Globe, July 9, 1932

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GIVEN Iron National Bank Not Entitled to Auto Company Stock, Ruling. The defendant, the Iron National bank, not entitled shares stock of the Ironwood Auto Co. the grounds ruled Judge George O. Driscoll circuit court in an opinion handed down today. agree with defendant,' held, "that connection the granting the relief prayed plaintiff the court has the power and should grant defendant decree the plaintiff money Arthur for amounts upon $5,000 and $4,650 notes. Plaintiffs will have full costs to be taxed Involved The suit, started by Arthur and Washburn, against Daniel Waite, receiver of the Iron National bank, involved 189 shares the capital stock Ironwood Service Co. The defendant receiver and himbid 134 of the shares of stock, claiming that they pledged secure payment of executed by plaintiffs the defendant. The then filed suit to restrain the of the called pledge sale, to establish and right possession of the stock and obtain general relief. Reviews History. The opinion reviews history the the contained testimony briefs, and then says: stocks were actually pledged the bank came into its the ordinary course its business Washburn the bank books and ought disclose evidence that effect than appears. Neither discovery these stocks the files coincident to the arrival of bank examiner nor the fact that the examiner was misby finding them there view the other established facts, any argument favor of the defendant stocks are unauthorizedly placed as collateral without their knowledge and consent the owner cannot be bound because the examiner thereby misled not subject to the new federal cent Reynolds said opinion informal. Judge G. Risjord today sentenced Frances Taumain Phillips, accused of violating condition parole, serve one two years the Taycheedah. Joe Jasik, Phillips, facing the sent the Waupun prison for one to three years. Convicted of field, Eldridge Griffin and Clifford Lansdorf sentenced to one two three years pectively in the Green Bay reformatory. Paul Herbst and Hoddy Johnson, accused burglary in Park Falls, were sentenced one three years at Green Bay. Senator Leonard Fons, Milwaukee today announthat he will seek Republican for attorney Progressive ticket the September primary. AttorGeneral John Reynolds, has declined for re-election Fons will be opposed in the primary by Levi Bancroft, disattorney and the conservative Republican candidate that to reductions salaries Manager Henry Traxler today letters library, school and vocation school boards urging substantial in budgets. Traxler urged the tax reduced from $18 Serious financial stringency expected Jan when city take activities now paid for Rock county, Traxler said. accusof liquor law violations were arraigned today United Commissioner Cate. All furnisned bonds released pending preliminary hearings Aug Bond for Fred Martin, Sawyer county, set at $1,000. Anton Hopp, Sawyer county, and Tom Hayward, furnished bonds of $500 each. C. Nelson, candidate for congress from the new eighth district, members of the Door county at here last night that that Wisconsin, whole, regained its prestige in is time." he said, "that the eighth some the benefits that the federal adpass that we and get what be state not the laughing stock of nation." Nelson outlined activities which expects will the nomination for him over George Schneider, who Door congress for county tions. years.


Article from Ironwood Daily Globe, July 19, 1932

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Legals Legal Notices 91 May Aug. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Whereas, Simon and Simon, CounState Michigan, executed Indenture Mortgage, bearing date 26th Iron National the State gage recorded the Register Deeds Gogebic 35, Michigan, the day June, claimed mortgage south interest thereon the May, 1930, which the ($347.71) Dollars, attorney's foreclosure and proceedinstituted remaining secured Receiver The Receiver National Ironwood, Michigan the United States Comptroland statutes provided entitled the privileges said The Iron National Bank: New payment the mortgage the has Notice that virtue and The such case the said the Circuit being Circuit the City Bessemer Gogebic and that being The August, the forenoon the premises contained mortgage follows: Three (3) Sixteen the original Village file the office follows, ed the line lot distance the credited said thence twenty direction distance less the line less the west line thence Gogebic place serving served various instruments conDATED: May 6th, DANIEL Receiver The National Bank of Ironwood, Michigan, Mortgagee. WM. CLOON, Attorney Receiver of said The Iron National Bank, Business


Article from Ironwood Daily Globe, October 28, 1932

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REHEARING DENIED TO BANK RECEIVER Judge Refuses to Reopen Case of A. D. Washburn Versus Waite. (By Staff Correspondent) Bessemer, Oct 28-A rehearing requested by the defendant in the suit started in May by Arthur D Washburn, et al against Daniel R Waite, receiver of the Iron National bank of Ironwood, was refused this week when Circuit Judge George O Driscoll denied Mr Waite the privilege of introducing further testimony This spring Mr and Mrs Washburn sought to iecover 134 shares of Ironwood Auto Service Co stock which Mt Waite had sold when he claimed the stock had been pledge d as collateral on loans of $5 000 and $3 650 made by the Washburns It however that the shares had been placed with Fred R Burrell deceased bank cashier to be delivered to stock customers of the auto In giving his opin on on the hearing Judge Discoll decided in favor of the plaintiffs when he stated that if the auto stock had actually been pledged to the bank the bank records should have dis closed more satisfactors evidence to that effect was his decision that the receiver had had no right to sell the stock Mr Waite was granted a money decree however at that time for the amounts due upon the nores for the borrowed money


Article from Ironwood Daily Globe, April 3, 1933

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AID AT DETROIT Bank Receiver to be Absent From City Short Time. Daniel Waite, receiver of the fornier Iron National bank of Ironwood and the Hurley National bank Hurley has been called Detroit by the comptroller of the currency of the United States assist the receivership of the First National bank of Detroit. Mr Waite expects to return to Ironwood within week or two.