Rensselaer Republican, Volume 25, Number 49, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 August 1893 — CONTROLLER ECKELS DENIES. [ARTICLE]

CONTROLLER ECKELS DENIES.

The Sita»t;en Net Half as Had as Reported. Controller Eckels, at Washington, Friday, in an interview, denied the truth of the summary of failures, published broadcast «n Thursday, stating that 300 national banks have failed since January 1. Byt 105 have gone into the hands of the Controller of the currency during that period. Fourteen of this number have already resumed business, and an equal number are prepared to resume on or before Sept. 1. Out of the 105 hut thirtyseven have gone fpto the hands of receivers, the balance, not having already resumed, being still in the hands of examiners with strong prospects fifcgiE opening. . . — 1 “1 vrourler why Dc Style drosses so ouilandisbly.” * “Oh, because he’s such a "pose* I suppose.” “tyut that’s no reason why he should rear a white duck suit/’