Farmers State Bank (Garnett, KS)

Episode Information

Episode UID
83137271492
Episode Type
Run → Suspension → Unsure
Bank Type
state
Bank ID
8313727 routing
Routing Number
83-1372
Start Date
April 1, 1924
Location
Garnett, Kansas (38.281, -95.242)

Metadata

Model
gpt-5-mini (chosen from majority vote of a three-model LLM ensemble)
Short Digest
cf367536f4abf6d1

Response Measures

None

Events (2)
1. April 1, 1924 Run
Cause
Rumor Or Misinformation
Cause Details
A rumor reportedly caused a quiet run on the bank for several days.
Measures
None specified beyond investigation; examiners checking accounts.
Newspaper Excerpt
temporary closing ... pending investigation of a rumor which was said to have caused a quiet run on the bank for several days.
Source
newspapers
2. April 1, 1924 Suspension
Cause
Government Action
Cause Details
State bank commissioner ordered temporary closing pending examination after rumor-induced withdrawals.
Newspaper Excerpt
Temporary closing of the Farmers State bank of Garnett, was announced today from the offices of the state bank commissioner pending investigation
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (4)
1. April 1, 1924 The Emporia Gazette Emporia, KS
Article from The Emporia Gazette, April 1, 1924

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Article Text

Temporarily Close Bank at Garnett Bank Commissioner Will Investigate Rumor Which Caused Run on Institution. Topeka, April 1.—Temporary closing of the Farmers State bank of Garnett, was announced today from the offices of the state bank commissioner pending investigation of a rumor which was said to have caused a "quiet run on the bank for several days." Examiners are now checking the accounts of the bank, which has a capital of $25,000, deposits of about $88,000 and loans amounting to around $93,000. C. E. Bean, president, acts as cashier. Mr. and Mrs. Byron Goodwin, 1414 Center, are the parents of a son, born at the Newman Memorial County hospital this morning. Renew your magazines with W. H. Keller. Phone 1144 green. Be photographed by Loomis on your birthday.—Adv.

2. April 1, 1924 The Iola Register Iola, KS
Article from The Iola Register, April 1, 1924

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CLOSE GARNETT BANK. But Suspension of Institution May Be Only Temporary. (By the Associated Press.) Topeka, Kan., April 1.—Temporary closing of the Farmers State Bank of Garnett, Kans., was announced today from the offices of the state bank commissioner pending investigation of a rumor which was said to have caused a "quiet run on the bank for several days." Examiners are now checking up the accounts of the bank, which has a capital of $25,000 deposits of about $88,000 and loans amounting to around $93,000. C. E. Bean, president, acts as cashier.

3. April 2, 1924 The Wichita Eagle Wichita, KS
Article from The Wichita Eagle, April 2, 1924

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while the slim girl stood over him with her pistols. Dozens of persons passed the spot while the bandits were on their unsuccessful mission. Had any stepped near the curb, they could have seen the trussed-up driver, huddled on the car floor. No one did however, and the car awaited the return of the hard-pressed pair. Insistent instructions were issued tonight to the baffled plain clothes men assigned to the search, to redouble their efforts. Again they were told to "get them; shoot if you have to, but get them." GARNETT STATE BANK CLOSED TOPEKA, April 1. — Temporary closing of the Farmers' State bank of Garnett, Kas., was announced today from the offices of the state bank commissioner pending investigation of a rumor which was said to have caused a "quiet run on the bank for several days." Examiners are now checking the accounts of the bank, which has a capital of $25,000, deposits of about $88,000 and loans amounting to around $93,000. C. E. Bean, president, acts as cashier. OATS BEGINNING TO GROW KAW CITY, OKLA., April 1. — Farmers in this section report that oats is beginning to come up and that the prospects for a good crop are rosy, due to the recent snows and rains.

4. April 3, 1924 Fort Scott Tribune and The Fort Scott Monitor Fort Scott, KS
Article from Fort Scott Tribune and The Fort Scott Monitor, April 3, 1924

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GARNETT BANK CLOSED. Farmers State Experienced Quiet Run and is Closed Pending State Examination. Topeka, Kans., April 1.—Temporary closing of the Farmers' State Bank of Garnett, Kansas, was announced today from the offices of the state bank commissioner pending investigation of a rumor that was said to have caused a "quiet run" on the bank for several days. Examiners are now checking the accounts of the bank, which has a capital of $25,000; deposits of about $88,000 and loans amounting to around $93,000. G. E. Bean, president, acts as cashier. Synthetic cocaine is the latest in Germany, but they cant make any synthetic reparation payments.