Christopher, Knickerbocker & Howard (Auburn, WA)

Episode Information

Episode UID
98016171371
Episode Type
Suspension → Closure
Bank Type
private
Bank ID
9801617 routing
Routing Number
98-0161
Start Date
March 16, 1914
Location
Auburn, Washington (47.307, -122.228)

Metadata

Model
gpt-5-mini (chosen from majority vote of a three-model LLM ensemble)
Short Digest
01d297848fb809a3

Response Measures

None

Events (3)
1. March 16, 1914 Suspension
Cause
Bank Specific Adverse Info
Cause Details
Bank failed to open and was effectively closed due to insolvency; deposits and illiquid securities show inability to meet obligations
Newspaper Excerpt
The Christopher, Knickerbocker & Howard private bank of Auburn did not open for business Monday
Source
newspapers
2. March 19, 1914 Receivership
Newspaper Excerpt
a receiver for the bank was appointed by United States Judge Neterer, in the United States district court here, on petition of depositors.
Source
newspapers
3. March 27, 1914 Other
Newspaper Excerpt
has been turned over to Dr. B. E. Noye as receiver. The bank has been in existence for ten years and has deposits of $204,000 and its other liabilities amount to $21,000. Notes and other securities of a face value of $246,000 are held by the bank, of which only $8,000 could be turned into cash.
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (3)
1. March 19, 1914 The Ontario Argus Ontario, OR
Article from The Ontario Argus, March 19, 1914

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Article Text

Bank of Auburn Closed. Secttle, Wash. The Christopher, Knickerbocker & Howard private bank of Auburn did not open for business Monday, and a receiver for the bank was appointed by United States Judge Neterer, in the United States district court here, on petition of depositors.

2. March 27, 1914 Bonners Ferry Herald Bonners Ferry, ID
Article from Bonners Ferry Herald, March 27, 1914

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Article Text

FINANCIAL NOTES. The Farmers State bank at Colfax, Wash., is making preparation to convert to a national institution. Washington state bankers will meet at Walla Walla on June 4-6 and the Oregon convention will occur at Medford June 15 and 16, while the Idaho financiers will assemble at Twin Falls June 8 and 9. The Christopher, Knickerbocker & Howard private bank of Auburn, Wash., has been turned over to Dr. B. E. Noye as receiver. The bank has been in existence for ten years and has deposits of $204,000 and its other liabilities amount to $21,000. Notes and other securities of a face value of $246,000 are held by the bank, of which only $8,000 could be turned into cash. It is estimated that less than $100,000 can be realized on the securities.

3. March 27, 1914 Clearwater Republican Orofino, ID
Article from Clearwater Republican, March 27, 1914

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Article Text

FINANCIAL NOTES. The Farmers State bank at Colfax, Wash., is making preparation to convert to a national institution. Washington state bankers will meet at Walla Walla on June 4-6 and the Oregon convention will occur at Medford June 15 and 16, while the Idaho financiers will assemble at Twin Falls June 8 and 9. The Christopher, Knickerbocker & Howard private bank of Auburn, Wash., has been turned over to Dr. B. E. Noye as receiver. The bank has been in existence for ten years and has deposits of $204,000 and its other liabilities amount to $21,000. Notes and other securities of a face value of $246,000 are held by the bank, of which only $8,000 could be turned into cash. It is estimated that less than $100,000 can be realized on the securities.