923. California National Bank (San Francisco, CA)

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Bank Information

Episode Type
Suspension → Closure
Bank Type
national
Bank ID
3592
Charter Number
3592
Start Date
December 17, 1888
Location
San Francisco, California (37.780, -122.419)

Metadata

Model
gpt-5-mini
Short Digest
91db62fbc9a7d2c7

Response Measures

None

Receivership Details

Depositor recovery rate
100.0%
Date receivership started
1889-01-14
Date receivership terminated
1895-02-26
OCC cause of failure
Fraud
Share of assets assessed as good
59.0%
Share of assets assessed as doubtful
9.1%
Share of assets assessed as worthless
32.0%

Description

The bank voluntarily suspended payment Dec 17, 1888 after discovery of irregularities by cashier C. H. Ramsden (bad loans/crooked paper). There is no clear evidence of a depositor run in the articles; suspension was followed by appointment of a federal receiver (Comptroller/Controller action) on 1889-01-14 and subsequent dividend payments — indicating permanent closure and receivership rather than reopening.

Events (6)
1. November 23, 1886 Chartered
Source
historical_nic
2. December 17, 1888 Suspension
Cause
Bank Specific Adverse Info
Cause Details
Irregularities by cashier C. H. Ramsden — principally bad loans and crooked paper discovered in accounts; suspension declared while directors investigate.
Newspaper Excerpt
The California National Bank of San Francisco suspended payment to-day. R. P. Thomas, president, states the suspension is due to irregularities of the cashier, C. H. Ramsden
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newspapers
3. January 14, 1889 Receivership
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historical_nic
4. January 14, 1889 Receivership
Newspaper Excerpt
The Comptroller of the Currency has appointed S.P. Young, of San Francisco, Receiver of the California National Bank.
Source
newspapers
5. April 20, 1889 Other
Newspaper Excerpt
The acting comptroller of currency has directed the receiver ... to prepare checks for the payment of 65 per cent. to the creditors of the bank upon claims proved ... The bank failed December 17, 1888. ... checks will be payable at the city treasury.
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newspapers
6. May 17, 1889 Other
Newspaper Excerpt
The controller of the currency to-day forwarded to San Francisco dividend checks amounting to $287,409.57 for the payment of the first dividend, 65 per cent on claims proved against the California national bank of San Francisco, which failed December 17, 1888.
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (22)
1. December 18, 1888 Fort Worth Daily Gazette Fort Worth, TX
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A CARELESS CASHIER. He Causes the Suspension of a Big San Francisco Banking Institution. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL., Dec. 17.-The California National Bank of San Francisco suspended payment to-day. R. P. Thomas, president, states the suspension is due to irregularities of the cashier, C. H. Ramsden, last week. What the extent of these irregularities is is not known, but the bank has surficient available funds to insure all depositors against loss. Cashier Ramsden was suspended last week, and investigation of his books has been in progress, which has so far not been sufficiently thorough for any definite statement to be issued. The bank was incorporated two years ago as a joint stock organization, the shares being taken by investors in this city and the east. The authorized capital was $1,000,000, of which $200,000 was subscribed in coin. It is stated that the irregularities referred to are not of a criminal character, but consist principally of bad loans.

2. December 18, 1888 Los Angeles Daily Herald Los Angeles, CA
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PACIFIC COAST. California National Bank Suspends. CASHIER RAMSDEN TO BLAME. Creditors Scared but Declared Safe. The Effect of Wild Speculation. | Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD. SAN FRANCISCO, December 17.-The California National Bank of San Francisco, which was organized in October, 1886, with a capital stock of $1,000,000, suspended to-day. R. P. Thomas, President, was interviewed in regard to the suspension, and said payment had been suspended by the President and a call issued for the directors of the bank to assemble and make a thorough investigation of everything relative to the bank's business. "This has been done by myself," sa id he, "as a safeguard to all concerned. Irregularities have been discovered, and not at this time realizing their extent, we have suspended until such time as we can arrive at a definite conclusion. The irregularities were discovered last week, and C. H. Ramsden, cashier, was immediately suspended. Ample funds are available to insure all depositors against loss." The statement of the bank's affaira made last July shows that the resources and liabilities were $634,000. R. P. Thomas and R. R. Thompson each held 555 shares of stock out of the total of 2,000. It is said that the irregularities of Cashier Ramsden are not of a criminal character, but consist principally of bad investments. From parties not connected with the institution, but who claim to know, it was learned that some crooked paper, amounting to a large sum, found its way over the bank counters. Rather startling revelations as to the manner in which certain t parties have secured funds to carry on I what has been regarded as wild speculations. are expected to follow. It is stated that the cashier has been imposed upon in many instances, and that he is ready to answer all questions the directors may put to him. The California National Bank could b not be examined by the State Board of Bank Commissioners, as it was not a State institution, and could only be examined by United States officials. The statement of the resources and liabilities V I of the bank made last July shows the following items among the resources: United States bonds to secure circulation, $50,000; redemption fund with United States Treasurer, $2,250; loans and discounts on personal security, $453,I 110; overdrafts on personal security, f $9,370: cash on hand, $48,053; due from banks and bankers, $54,341. Among the liabilities are: Capital stock, $20,000; reserve and surplus fund, $10,000; undivided profits and current ( fund, $12,046; due depositors, $323,532 t due banks and bankers, $33,130; National i bank notes outstanding, $45,000. Those who know the officers of the e bank express no doubt as to their ability I to liquidate all claims but many, princic pally workingmen who had their few hundreds on deposit, look at the T matter in an almost hopeless way, and several have offered to sell their accounts to the highest bidder. One man, who had $850 on deposit, put up his book for sale and was offered $750 for it, 1 which he refused, holding out for $800. He got no buyer. V

3. December 19, 1888 The Seattle Post-Intelligencer Seattle, WA
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DEPOSITORS LOSE NOTHING. The California National Bank in Good Condition SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 18.-United States Bank Examiner Cassidy, who is now in charge of the suspended California National bank, said to-day that from what he had been able to learn of the condition of the bank, after a hasty examination, he thought all the depositors would be paid in full. A definite statement, however, will not be forthcoming for several days. Cashier Ramsden claims that when matters are straightened, it will be found the bank had only suffered a slight impairment of its capital, and this will be made good, and the bank enabled to resume operations.

4. December 19, 1888 Los Angeles Daily Herald Los Angeles, CA
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The Suspended Bamk. SAN FRANCISCO, December 18.-United States Pank Examiner Caseidy, who is now in charge of the suspended California National Bank, said to-day that from what he has been able to learn of the condition of the bank after a hasty examination, be thought all the deposi-

5. December 19, 1888 Evening Star Washington, DC
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The California National bank. of San Francisco, suspended payment Monday. R. P. Thomas, the president. stated that the suspension was due to irregularities of the cashier, C. H. Ramsden.

6. December 20, 1888 Los Angeles Daily Herald Los Angeles, CA
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The suspended Bank. SAN FRANCISCO, December 19.-President Thomas, of the suspended California National Bank, said to an interviewer to-day that from the outlook resulting from a partial examination of the bank's condition, he was satisfied that the bank would be able to resume operations on Monday. It was necessary that a meeting of the stockholders should be held first, and this will probably take place Saturday.

7. December 20, 1888 Spokane Falls Review Spokane, Spokane Falls, WA
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The Suspended Bank Resumes. SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 19, Special.President Thomas of the snspended California National bank said to-day that from the outlook resulting from the patient examination of the bank's condition he was satisfied that the bank would be able to resume operations on Monday. A meeting of the stockholders will probably be held on Saturday.

8. December 23, 1888 The Seattle Post-Intelligencer Seattle, WA
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THE FRACTURED BANK. The Curtains Down and Net To Open Monday. SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 22.-The doors of the suspended California National Bank still remain closed, and the examination by the United States bank commissioner is still in progress. A meeting of the stockholders was held this morning, but as no report had been handed President Thomas by the bank commissioner, there was no business transacte 1 beyond a discussion of the bank's affairs, and the meeting adjourned until Saturday next, when a statement is expected. President Thomas says he is confident the affairs will turn out satisfactory, and that depositors have no cause of alarm. The plan of opening the bank's doors on Monday has been abandoned, but it is thought they will be opened after the holidays.

9. December 23, 1888 Los Angeles Daily Herald Los Angeles, CA
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THE WEECKED BANK. Rumors of Reopening Its Doors in a Short Time. SAN FRANCISCO, December 22.-The doore of the suspended California National Bank still remain closed, and an examination by the United States Bank Commissioners is still in progress. A meeting of , stockholders was held this morning, but as no report has been handed to President Thomas by the Bank Commissioner, there was no business transacted beyond the discussion of the bank's affairs, and the meeting adjourned till Saturday next, when a statement is expected. President Thomas says he is confident that the affairs will turn out satisfactorily, and that the depositors have no cause for alarm. The plan of opening the bank's doors on Monday has been abandoned, but it is thought they will be opened after the holidays.

10. December 28, 1888 The Iola Register Iola, KS
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# THE WEST. FRANK T. SWEENEY, fire marshal of the Town of Lake, a suburb of Chicago, committed suicide recently by cutting his throat. He was an Andersonville prison veteran. DR. JAMES SCOTT, author of the famous Scott Liquor law, died at his home at Lebanon, O., recently, aged seventy-three years. He had been a member of the Ohio Legislature eighteen years. THE much tangled Lindauer litigation at Chicago has finally been put in shape for settlement by an agreement. The present receiver and assignee will retire. THE Liberal Committee (anti-Mormon) of Utah has issued a circular protesting against the admission of the Territory as a State under present circumstances. AN Indian Territorial convention was held at Baxter Springs, Kan., on the 18th, which was well attended by delegates from Western cities and also by chiefs of various Indian tribes. Strong resolutions advocating the opening of the Territory were passed. Two French hunters who left Helena. Mont., October 25, on an expedition up the Missouri river. have been found drowned in the upper river. CHARLES GORDON & CO., wholesale dealers in furniture and carpets, Chicago, have failed with unknown assets and liabilities. THIRTEEN loaded coal cars were wrecked near Battle Creek, Mich., recently, on the Cincinnati, Jackson & Mackinaw railway. Conductor Lincoln was fatally hurt. MRS. ANNA SHOOTS, of Zanesville, O., who had been on trial at Cambridge for two weeks was acquitted of the charge of poisoning her little daughter. Two other indictments for murder are still pending against her. AN entire business block in Iron Mountain, Mich., was destroyed by fire the other morning, causing a loss of $80,000 to seven firms. THE Minnesota official returns are: For President-Harrison, 142,492; Cleveland, 104,385; Fisk, 15,311; Streeter, 1,097. For Governor-Merriam, Republican, 134,355; Wilson, Democrat, 110,251; Harrison, Prohibition, 17,026; Paul, Labor, 385; scattering, 72. Four years ago Blaine's plurality was 41,620; now Harrison's plurality is 38,107. The Republicans gain three Congressmen. LEE R. SANBORN & SON, lumbermen of Alpena, Mich., have made an assignment with $70.000 liabilities. THE officers of the order of Railroad Conductors deny that the California revolt is of any importance, and state that the new order is organized to affiliate with brotherhoods which believe in strikes. REV. ISAAC EHRET, editor in chief of the Christian Standard, of Cincinnati, and an intimate friend of the late President Garfield, died recently. THE fire in the great copper mine at Calumet, Mich., is out, but the shaft is still closed because of gas. THE Ostrander Manufacturing Company of Ostrander, Wis., has made an assignment with $30,000 liabilities. CHARLES WILHITE's residence in Haughville, Ind., was wrecked recently by an explosion of natural gas and Mrs. Wilhite fatally burned. THE execution of the condemned Bald Knobbers has been postponed to February 15 next. Governor Morehouse ordered the postponement at the solicitation of Judge Hubbard, who tried the cases. THE only request General Harrison made of the committee in charge of his inauguration was that the veterans of his old Indiana regiment should act as his body guard. PRESIDENT THOMAS, of the suspended California National Bank of San Francisco, has issued a statement, showing assets of $718,000. He claimed the liabilities amounted to the same figures. THE two small children of Mrs. Staff, colored, living in Indianapolis, Ind., were burned to death the other morning during the absence of their mother.

11. December 30, 1888 Los Angeles Daily Herald Los Angeles, CA
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The u recked Bay City Bank. SAN FRANCISCO, December 29.-The Directors of the suspended California National Bank who were to meet this afternoon to decide whether to go on with business or go into liquadation met this morning and adjourned for one week. They had not yet heard from the United States' Controller of the currency in whose charge the bank now is. The expert who has been examining the books, said President Thomas, "has already made a partial report to Washington, but nothing can be done until we hear from the Controller, and he will not give a decision until he gets full reports."

12. January 15, 1889 Sacramento Daily Record-Union Sacramento, CA
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WASHINGTON, January 14th.-The Comptroier of the Currency has appo nted S.P. Young, of San Prencisco, Receiver of the California National Bank.

13. January 15, 1889 Sacramento Daily Record-Union Sacramento, CA
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A. M. and 0:40 M. Pozo to Avenal: Leave Pozo Saturdays at 2 P. M.; leave Avenal Saturdays at SA.M. The name of the Postoffice at San Joaquin, San Joaquin county, has been changed to Vernalis. A mail messenger service has been established from the Southern Pacific Railroad to Grayson, Et Modena and Villa Park. The Scott Exclusion Bill. WASHINGTON, January 14th.-The Supreme Court to-day granted the motion to advance for hearing the case of Che Chae Ping against the United States, and assigned it for argument on the second Monday in May. This is the case brought to test the constitutionality of the Scott Chinese Exclusion Act, passed by Congress last session. in SO far as the Act declares void return certificates granted Chinaman who left the United States prior to the passage of the Act. Without Jurisdiction. WASHINGTON, January 24th.-The Supreme Conrt to-day rendered an opinion dismissing for W ant of jurisdiction, the application for a writ of error in the case of George W. Farnsworth, plaintiff, in error, vs. the Territory of Montana. Farnsworth was convicted of violation of the statute of Montana Territory making it misdemeanor for any person to sell goods as a commercial traveler without baving fir. secured a license. The Samoan Inquiry. WASHINGTON, January 14th -Consul General Sewall was before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations to-day and continued his recital of the events of the past year or two on the Samoa Islands. He was interrogated with particular reference to communications that passed between himself and the State Department with regard to his efforts to protect American interests on the island. He ill be still further examined by the committee to-morrow. Decision Reversed WASHINGTON, January Mth.Secretary Vilas has reversed the decision of the Land Commissioner in holding for cancellation list No. 11 of the indemnity school sections of lan. made by the State of Oregon. The Commiss held that part 3 of said ist was in a grant Lead by the Dalles Military Road Company, but the Secretary ides not. The Wool Tariff. WASHINGTON, Jsnuary 14th.-It is now said that the wool schedule in the Senate tariff bill will probably be amended SO as to provide for the clearer and more definite distinction between the several classes of weol, so as to prevent the importation of any grade without paying the duty which rightly attaches to it Postoffice Inspectors I'm Route, WASHINGTON, January 14th.-Special Inspectors Spangler and -mith, of the Postoffice Department, will leave this eek for the Pacific cast to iusp the free delivery system in California, Oregon and Washington Territory. California Pensions. WASHINGTON, January 14th.-California penstors granted: Julius C Monson, Lugonia; Samnel Dwyer and Elisha I. Bailey, San Francisco; Wm. Rivers, Goshen; Joseph Stewart, Berkeley: Fred. K. Beeker, Merced; Jas. A. Dix, Pasadena: J. Fetchers, Los Angeles. The President Entertained. WASHINGTON, January 14th.-The President and Mrs. Cleveland were entertained at dinner to-n ght by Secretary or State and Mrs. Bayard. Other members of the Cabinet were present. A California Appointment. WASHINGTON, January 14th.-The Comptroier of the Currency has appo nted S. P. Young, of San Prencisco, Receiver of the California National Bank.

14. January 19, 1889 Los Angeles Daily Herald Los Angeles, CA
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Creditors of the Bank Disgusted. SAN FRANCISCO, January 18.-A number of the depositors of the suspended California National Bank held a meeting this evening and discussed the methods of procuring, if possible, some settlement of the bank's indebtedness to them. A committee, consisting of E. A. Rix, W. T. Crane, A. Robertson, R. H. Marchant, Joseph Buttgenbach and J. B. Merritt, was appointed to consult a lawyer and see what steps should be taken to further the interests of the bank's creditors. During the meeting several depositors declared their deposits had been received up to an hour before the bank suspended, and the officers of that institution were severely censured by those present at the meeting for their course in the matter.

15. March 6, 1889 Sacramento Daily Record-Union Sacramento, CA
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THE METROPOLIS. Return of a Captured Stage Robber-A Case of Small-pox-Etc. SAN FRANCISCO, March 5th.-Arthur W. Knox, recently telegraph operator at Ross' station, has been sent to the small-pox hospital. H. L. Gordon was yesterday brought to the city and delivered to Marshal Franks. He was recently captured in Missouri, and is charged with complicity in the stage robbery at Cloverdale. The Receiver of the California National Bank has given little satisfaction to the depositors. It is said that 22,500 had been collected and is now lying idle at the Sub Treasury. Some valuable papers, principally contracts, have been stolen from the Recorder's office. Several days ago a prominent attorney put a deed in his pocket and was going away with it when detected.

16. April 21, 1889 The Seattle Post-Intelligencer Seattle, WA
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A BIG OPIUM FRIZURE. Port Survevor Turrell, of Honolulu. and native officers seized seventy tons of opium on the barkentine Planter, which arrived on the 10th inst. from San Francisco. The smuggled drug was found in the Lazaret, as in the case of the bark C. D. Bryant, recently confiscated on that account. In the Planter the opium was concealed Ulider a layer of salt. will Pay 65 Per Cent. WASHINGTON, April 20.-The acting comptroller of currency has directed the receiver of the California National bank of San Francisco to prepare checks for the payment of 65 per cent. to the creditors of the bank upon claims proved amounting to $359,878 and forward the same for signature. At the earliest day possible the checks will be returned to the receiver for distribution. The bank failed December 17, 1888. SAN FRANCISCO, April 20. The controller of the currency has ordered the payment of 65 per cent. of the liabilities of the suspended California National bank, of this city. The dividend amounts to $359,877. Checks will be forwarded to Washington for approval and on their return will be payable at the city treasury. C.P. Young, the receiver, has issued a report for the first quarter of his incumbency. which shows the good assets to be $481,030; doubtful ones, $62,629; and the worthless ones, $:116,823. It now looks as if the creditors will fare better than at first supposed.

17. May 9, 1889 Evening Star Washington, DC
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WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP. REPRESENTATIVE LAIRD, of Nebraska, who has been ill for several months, part of the time in a very critical condition, is recovering slowly. He has convalesced so far that he attended a meeting of the state delegation in Senator Manderson's room at the capitol this week. CHARGES have been preferred against Fletcher Johnson, chief of the division of accounts, general land office, alleging harsh and unjust treatment of the clerks in the division. These charges have been laid before the Secretary of the Interior, who has them now under consideration. THE FIRST DIVIDEND.-The controller of the currency to-day forwarded to San Francisco dividend checks amounting to $287,409.57 for the payment of the first dividend. 65 per cent on claims proved against the California national bank of San Francisco, which failed December 17, 1888. MARINE ORDERS.-Major G. W. Collier, duty at Brooklyn, granted three months' extension of leave; First Lieut. Henry Whiting, detached from the Boston navy-yard, and ordered to the Ossipee; Second Lieut. George Barnett, detached from the Washington barracks, and ordered to the Iroquois, May 25. ARMY ORDERS.-Major Chas. H. Hoyt, quartermaster, granted four months' leave, with permission to go beyondseas. Capt. Wm. A. Thompson, fourth cavalry, on sick leave in this city, ordered to conduct a detachment of recruits from New York to the department of Arizona. Thirty recruits assigned to the seventh infantry. First Lieut. Sam'l W. Miller. fifth infantry, granted three months' extension of leave. PERSONAL-Geo. Worthington, Wm. Adams, R. cWhimmie, and Th. W. Bartman, New York; J. E. Dana, Charleston, W. Va.; J. L. H. Nostrand, Brooklyn, and A. D. Young, and Francis J. Prue, Philadelphia, are at Willard's. --W. St. John Jones, Cincinnati; Everett Gray, London; C. K. Brandon, Detroit; Chas. Paine, Pittsburg; D. Morrill Wyman, Cambridge, Mass., and L. Westerfield, San Francisco, are at the Arlington.-Hon. G. W. Atkinson, Wheeling, W. Va.; J. B. Cox, Boston; C. L. Knieff, Kansas; Mrs. J. H. Warren, Chicago; J. B. Parsons, Boston, and Helton Heljer, Ky., are at the St. James.-Geo. R. Hoopes, West Chester, Pa.; General Stewart L. Woodford, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Fred'k G. Gedney and Wm. Bispham, New York city; Tryon Hughes Edwards, Maryland; E. P. Ripley, Chicago; M.J. Joyce and wife, St. Augustine, Fla.: C. W. Scott, Philadelphia, Pa.: Hon. Wm. C. Wallace, Brooklyn, N. Y., and John K. Stoner, wife, and two children, Boston, Mass., are at the Normandie. E. H. Acley, W. S. Doran, M. Carywell, P. R. Vorhess and Chas. B. Storris of New York, Hon. Wm. Goff of West Virginia, J. H. Negley of Pennsylvania, Y. C. Clayton of Birmingham and Chas. I. Williams of Grand Rapids, Mich., are at the Ebbitt.-C. Holcombe of New York, John Lee and R. H. Lee of Indiana, I. Davenport of Richmond, Va., Daniel Coolidge of Philadelphia and W. U. Anderson of Denver, Colo., are at the Riggs.-E. G. Byran of Boston, C. L. B. Whitney of Providence, A. F. Rockwell of Jacksonville, Fla., and Wm. Lacey of Brooklyn, are at the Arno.-S. Kemp, of New York and Edmund Alton of Baltimore, are at Wormley's.

18. May 18, 1889 Sacramento Daily Record-Union Sacramento, CA
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Two of the Bandits Arrested. TUCSON, May 17th.-The latest report from Fort Thomas is that the officers have arrested a man named M. E. Cunningham, who with "Cyclone Bill." has been identified by the escort as two of those who were in the fight. The colored woman who claims she was robbed a few moments before the attack on the Paymaster has been arrested, and is suspected as being the spy who informed the robbers as to the movements of the Paymaster. She and the other prisoners will be brought here tomorrow. Probably Perished. ASTORIA (Or.), May 17th.-The Manzanita, arrived this afternoon, reports leaving the Coquille river at 4:30 yesterday afternoon. When eleven miles off the shore she passed a large quantity of wreckage, and picked up a life-preserver of the Alaskan. There was no sign of any of the boats. Captain Richardson reports terrific weather all through the trip, and gives it as his opinion that the boats and life-raft, with thirty-two of the Alaskan crew, could hardly live, so wild was the sea. Sparks from Spokane. SPOKANE FALLS, May 17th.-The authorities have forbidden the Dolan-Fraher fight They have consequently arranged for a kid glove fight for $1,000 a side at some point outside the city. The British-born subjects here are making preparations for a grand banquet on Queen's birthday. A fire this evening destroyed Perry Orr's stable. Loss, $2,500. Bulletins from the Bay. SAN FRANCISCO, May 17th.-Billy Incell, lately of the San Franciscos. has been signed to pitch for the Oaklands. At 8 meeting of the Iroquois Club this evening a committee reported that a number of Democratic and Republican Clubs are in favor ot asking the Election Commissioners to call an election of fifteen Freeholders to frame a new charter for the city and county. Admirers of Judge Hunt. SAN QUENTIN, May 17th. - Ex-Justice Rhoades, S. M. Wilson, W. M. Wood and W. H. D. Barnes, of San Francisco, visited the Governor here this morning for the purpose of presenting Governor Waterman with the claims of Judge Hunt to be appointed Supreme Justice. Waterman gave them a hearing. but did not say whom he intended to appoint. Imprisoned for Life. FAIRFIELD, May 17th.-In the case of The People vs. J. J. Murphy, the Benicia murderer. which has been in progress for the past few days by argument to determine the degree of the crime, Judge Buckles this afternoon decided it was murder in the first degree, and punishment in the State Prison for life. Senator Hearst. SAN FRANCISCO, May 17th.-United States Senator Hearst arrived yesterday at El Paso, on his way to this city, and he is expected to arrive here to-morrow or Sunday. The latest advices state that his health has improved. and that with careful nursing he will soon be able to attend to his private and official business. Dividend of Sixty-five Per Cent, SAN FRANCISCO, May 17th.-S. P. Young. Receiver. is now ready to pay 65 per cent. of the dividend out of the assets of the California National Bank. He says the outlook for another dividend of 10 or 15 per cent. within three months is favorable. Lizzie Williams Lost. SAN FRANCISCO, May 17th.-A dispatch received to-day at the Merchants' Exchange from Seattle states that the bark Lizzie Williams has been totally wrecked on Leyidac Island. The crew was saved. State Prison Investigation. SAN QUENTIN, May 17th.-At the State Prison investigation to-day a number of witnesses were examined, but absolutely nothing new was elicited.

19. May 18, 1889 Los Angeles Daily Herald Los Angeles, CA
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The Bursted Bank. SAN FRANCISCO, May 17.-S. P. Young, Receiver of the suspended California National Bank announces that he has

20. September 13, 1889 Sacramento Daily Record-Union Sacramento, CA
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Presidential Appointments. WASHINGTON, September 12th. - The President has made the following appointments : Richard C. Kerr of Mississippi, to be Register of the Land Office at Jackson, Mississippi. Joseph William McClurg of Missouri, to be Register of the Land Office at Springfield, Missouri. Scott Swetland of Washington Territory, to be Receiver of Public Moneys at Vancouver, Washington Territory. Walter L. Stables of Washington Territory, to be Agent for the Indians of the Yakima Agency, Washington Territory. Warren D. Robbins of Idaho, to be Agent for the Indians of the Nez Perce Agency in Idaho. H.F. Boothby has been commissioned as Gauger in the Fifth California Internal Revenue District. Washington Takes a Hand. WASHINGTON, September 12th.-Secretary Windom has been informed that a party of gamblers are occupying a public building lot near the fair grounds at Sacramento, Cal., and selling pools on the premises, and he has been requested to take the necessary steps for their removal. The Secretary has requested the AttorneyGeneral to direct the United States Attorney for that district to comply with the request and to prosecute the persons. Why They Kick. WASHINGTON, September 12th. - The charge by German importers against Consul Edwards at Berlin is not receiving much attention by the State Department officials. Mr. Edwards is the first nativeborn American to hold that place, and it is believed he is enforcing thelaw. and for the first time German importers are compelled to enter the true values of their imports into the invoices. Hence the kick. Another Dividend. WASHINGTON, September 12th. - The Comptroller of the Currency has declared a second dividend of ten per cent. in favor of creditors of the California National Bank of San Francisco, which failed December 17th last. This makes seventy-five per cent. on all claims proved, amounting to $151,827 20.

21. December 23, 1890 The Morning Call San Francisco, CA
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LET IT SPEAK FOR ITSELF. "That if I had made any order in the case after the service of the writ upon me, it would simply have been an order to Mr. Reddy to obey the Supreme Court; that, in my judgment, even such an order as that I had no right to make after having been commanded to desist from any proceedings in the case, and that it could hardly be supposed that any order of mine was necessary to give effect to the mandate of the Supreme Court, which had been personally served upon Mr. Reddy. I do not think it is proper for me to comment upon the decision of the Supreme Court. I leave it to speak for itself." POPCORN, 5c quart. Townsend's. VISIT Gettysburg Panorama, Market & 10th.. PLENTY of baskets this year at Townsend's.. SUIT FOR GOODS DELIVERED.-M. P. Jones and others bave sued N. M. Decker to recover $839 39 for goods delivered. OLYMPIAN Skating Rink; Mechanics' Pavilion.* SUED ON A NOTE.-Gustave Karlschabe has commenced suit against Jacob Beck to recover $449 98 on a promissory note. CALIFORNIA glace fruits, 50c fb. Townsend's.. GRANTED A DIVORCE. Judge Levy has granted Emilie Bomke a divorce from Hermann Bomke on the ground of his extreme cruelty. SMOKING JACKETS from $5 upward. Hart's, corner Pine and Kearny streets. RECEIPTS ON DUTIES.-The total receipts on duties since January 1st to December 20th are $7,285.598 10. The receipts for the past week were $91,871 35. POPCORN, balls, sugared, red and white strings. Townsend's, Palace Hotel, 627 Market. LETTERS APPLIED FOR.- Frederic Lux has petitioned for leters of administration on the estate (valued at $9700) of his wife, Sarah Jane Lux. BUY your candies early. Storm predicted for Wednesday. Townsend's, 627 Market street.. SENTENCE POSTPONED.-The pronouncing of sentence upon Fallon and Nagle, the wire-tappers, was postponed yesterday by Judge Murphy until Saturday next. BUY your marzipan for Christmas at Huber's, 1308 Polk street, near Bush. He makes the best. BANK OF ARCATA.- The Bank of Arcata, Humboldt County, bas been examined by Bank Commissioner Dunsmoor, who reports resources and liabilities $193,272 76. 22,000 extra fine Japanese baskets given away with candies and Cal. glace fruits. No extra charge. Townsend's, 627 Palace. WANT PAY FOR WINE.- Lebrun & Schmitt have sued Garnier, Lancel & Co. to recover $428 40, for 3060 gallons of claret at 14 cents a gallon, delivered to the defendants. FIVE o'clock tea kettles, from $3 upward, suitable for holiday presents, at Nathan, Dohrmann & Co.'s, 130 Sutter street. OVER THE HOLIDAYS.- Judge Finn of the Superior Court has adjourned his department until January 5th, to which date all cases set for previous dates have been continued. NO WAITING at Townsend's. Pienty of help. Thousands of packages of California glace fruit and candies packed, all ready to hand out. THE TITLE QUIETED.-Judge Hoge yesterday decided in favor of Thomas I. Bergin in his suit against G. W. Haight and others to quiet title to certain real estate in the Laguna survey. FINE watcnes, diamonds, and jewelry at reasonable prices, with guarantee, at A. A. Ritter's, 205 Montgomery st., under Russ House. JUDGMENT CONFESSED.-Confession of judgment has been filed in the suit of S. P. Young, recelver of the California National Bank of San Francisco, against P. H. Hink and J. E. Slinkey, to recover $350 on a promissory note. Two pounds cream mixed candies in Japanese basket for 50 cents. Basket alone worth half the money. Townsend's, 627 Market street, Palace.* INTERNAL REVENUE.-The Internal Revenue collections in this district for the week ending on Saturday are reported as follows: Beer, $10,614; spirits, $17,241; cigars and tobacco $8413; miscellaneous, $1115. Total, $37,383. J.F.CUTTER'S OLD BOURBON.--This celebrated whisky is for sale by all first-class druggists and grocers. Trade mark-star within a shield. # A CHANGE OF QUARTERS. Arrangements have been completed for moving the Supreme Court next Monday from 121 Post street to the new building corner of Larkin and McAllister streets, where it will occupy the top story. The clerk's office will be moved on the following day. # HOLIDAY HATS None can compare with Meussdorffer & Hubner's stock. 8 Kearny street. Immense assortment. Newest shapes. Lowest prices. # THREE MORE NEEDED. After another attempt to complete the panel of jurymen in Judge Murphy's department yesterday for the trial of Leong Ah Kuey, a special venire of fifteen was Issued, returnable to-morrow. Three more jury-men are needed.

22. December 16, 1891 The Morning Call San Francisco, CA
Article from The Morning Call, December 16, 1891

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this city, receiver of the California National Bank, with the understanding, however, that the stockholders of the bank are to have ninety days in which to arrange for the bank's resumption. It is expected that the bank will be opened for business in a short time.