First National Bank - Riverside, CA

Bank Information

Episode Type: Run Only
Bank Type: national
Bank ID: 3348
Charter Number: 3348
Start Date: June 17, 1893
Location: Riverside, California (33.938, -117.393)

Metadata

Model: gpt-5-mini
Short Digest: aa6d5768

Response Measures

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Description

Single newspaper item (The Herald, 1893-06-18) reports a heavy run on the First National Bank of Riverside but describes the bank as regarded very sound. No suspension, closure, receivership, or reopening is mentioned. Cause not specified in article; likely panic/rumor-driven given reassuring language.

Events (3)

1. June 3, 1885 Chartered

Source: historical_nic

2. June 17, 1893 Run

Cause: Rumor Or Misinformation
Cause Details: Article gives no specific trigger; describes heavy withdrawals despite bank being regarded as sound, consistent with rumor/nervousness rather than revealed insolvency.
Newspaper Excerpt: Information was received in this city that a heavy run was made on the First National bank of Riverside, which is regarded very sound.
Source: newspapers

3. May 6, 1916 Voluntary Liquidation

Source: historical_nic

Newspaper Articles (1)

1. June 18, 1893 The Herald Los Angeles, CA

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Article Text

SAN BERNARDINO. Ninth Regiment Entertainment July Fourth-Notes. SAN BERNARDINO, June 17.-All the citizens of San Bernardino are interested in making the Fourth of July celebration a success. The members of company E have taken upon themselves a herculean task in endeavoring to raise sufficient funds wherewith to defray the expenses of bringing the Ninth regiment to this city and entertaining it in a fitting manner. So far they have been very successful, but still lack a few hundred dollars of the requisite amount. In order to raise this sum they have decided to prevail upon the children who gave such a fine performance of Cinderella last week to once more appear at the opera house on next Tueeday evening, when it is hoped that the citizens will show their appreciation of the efforts of the members of company E by turning out liberally. NOTES. C. W. Mettler left for a visit to Santa Monica today. The probate calendar ws called today in department two of the superior court. A marriage license was issued to Harry Smith and Minnie L. Jones, both of this city. Information was received in this city that a heavy run was made on the First National bank of Riverside, which is regarded very sound. Dr. and Mrs. J. N. Baylis left yesterday for Squirrel inn, where Mrs. Baylis and daughter will remain for sometime. Religious services at the county hospital will be conducted at 3:30 p. m. tomorm by Rev. C. G. Mestenberg of the First M. E. church. Mrs. A. Oakley left today for San Francisco. E. M. Boley, a former San Bernardino boy, but now of Redlands, left today for Chicago. J. Clark was sentenced to 10 days' imprisonment for drunkenness. G. T. Switzer was taken violently ill at the motor depot yesterday morning and had to be conveyed to his home. Deputy Sheriff W. B. Reeves left yesterday morning for San Quentin, having in charge Link Pierce, who was sentenced to three years for bribing a witness. Lieutenants Muscatt and Allison, of company E went to San Diego today to complete arrangements with Col. Spileman for the transportation of the Ninth Regiment to this city the Fourth of July. A horse ran away with Miss Bain, who is stopping with E. M. Hart. The buggy was overturned on Fifth street between A and B streets. The buggy was badly demolished, but the young lady escaped uninjured. Captain and Mrs. Will Banks of the salvation army will farewell from this station Sunday night and take charge of the Los Angeles corps. The board of health held an important meeting yesterday at which Dr.A.C. Keating was elected president and Dr. G.. A. Rene was chosen to fill the office Brad of secretary. The W.R.C. gave a very enjoyable social in Allen's hall last evening. Mrs. Cox of Los Angeles, wife of the traveling auditor of the California Southern, has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Brewer and Judge Dameron's family. Articles of incorporation of the Ontario Fruit Exchange were filed with the county elerk today. The directors are H. L. Powell, W. E. Collins, A.E. MacDonald, M. D., Graniger Hyer, M. D., and H. o. Maynard. It is organized for a period of 50 years.