08 Oct 1864
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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 08, 1864
Page
1
A regional editorial urges Abingdon elect a capable, businesslike representative who speaks plainly about real issues. It argues Parliament needs practical men involved in town and country affairs, not merely titled or fashionable figures. It backs Mr Caudwell as a true Englishman suited to unite parties.
An 1860s Leeds banking collapse mirrors earlier Scottish failures. Directors carelessness and manager overreach led to a ruinous crash. Shareholders and numerous dependents lost their investments as liabilities near three million pounds.
The Leeds Banking Company faces a deficit of £817,663 6s 11d, eight times its £100,000 capital and far above liabilities to depositors. The bank endorsed nearly £2,000,000 in bills, with about £1,000,000 to mature unpaid, and only £15,000 cash on hand. The manager pursued aggressive debt, fearing insolvencies, while directors failed to curb him, leading to systemic recklessness across accounts and widespread endorser risk.
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