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Run on a Flint Bank. A run on the Union Trust and Savings bank of Flint, resulting from a rumor the source of which cannot be traced, was started Wednesday afternoon and was in full swing Thursday. More than 100 depositors drew out their money before the bank closed and Thursday morning a crowd of between 200 and 300 assembled in front of the bank waiting for its doors to open. The officers and stockholders of the bank, who include some of the wealthiest men of the city, declare that the institution was never in better financial condition than at present and that all deposits will be paid on demand. Offers of assistance were received from Detroit and Jackson and many local merchants and manufacturers were ready to draw their money out of their banks and deposit it with the Union Trust and Savings. The Durant-Dort Co. offered to transfer all its accounts to this bank if the money is needed. It is thought that the run will subside after the people understand the situation.