Washington Savings Bank (New York City) Explained

The Washington Savings Bank was a New York City bank founded on April 22, 1897[1] and closed by New York State banking regulators on December 29, 1910 when bank President Joseph G. Robonovitch was indicted for grand larceny for stealing $90,000.[2] [3] Much excitement surrounded the morphine-addicted Robin's arraignment when he tried to commit suicide by taking poison.[4] [5] Four other bank officials were indicted for perjury for making false statements to bank regulators.[6]

Notes and References

  1. News: A New Savings Bank. New York Times. 1897-04-23. 2009-08-28 .
  2. News: Done to Protect Depositors. New York Times. 1910-12-30. 2009-08-28 .
  3. News: Missing Banker Is Indicted. The Winchester News. 1910-12-31. 2009-08-28.
  4. News: Indicted Banker Attempts Suicide. The Winchester News. 1910-12-31. 2009-08-28.
  5. News: Banker Would Cheat Law With Death Potion. The San Francisco Call. 1910-12-31. 2009-08-28.
  6. News: Four Robin Bank Trustees Indicted. New York Times. 1911-01-14. 2009-08-28 .

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