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]
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]