Washington Savings Bank (New York City)

This article is about the New York City banking institution of the early 20th century. For other uses, see Washington Savings Bank (disambiguation).

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]

References

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