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Story September 27, 1873

Wilmington Daily Gazette

Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware

What is this article about?

The State Bank of New Brunswick, New Jersey, suspended operations on Thursday noon due to cashier Greenleaf W. Appleton's misappropriation of over $250,000 over a year and a half, causing a stir in the city.

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Failure of a New Jersey Bank.

THE STATE BANK OF NEW BRUNSWICK SUSPENDS—$250,000 MISAPPROPRIATED BY THE CASHIER.

The announcement of suspension of the State Bank of New Brunswick, New Jersey, created a stir in that city at noon Thursday. During the last month the bank has been considered shaky, as it was known that Greenleaf W. Appleton the cashier, was a defaulter in a large amount. His operations have extended over a year and a half and it is conceded that he has misappropriated over a quarter of a million of the funds of the institution.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Story Deception Fraud

What themes does it cover?

Crime Punishment Deception Misfortune

What keywords are associated?

Bank Suspension Cashier Defaulter Fund Misappropriation New Jersey Bank Failure

What entities or persons were involved?

Greenleaf W. Appleton

Where did it happen?

New Brunswick, New Jersey

Story Details

Key Persons

Greenleaf W. Appleton

Location

New Brunswick, New Jersey

Event Date

Thursday

Story Details

The State Bank of New Brunswick suspended due to cashier Greenleaf W. Appleton misappropriating over $250,000 over a year and a half, known to be shaky in the last month.

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