Washington Savings Bank (New York City)

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.

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