Frank H. Warder (birth date unknown - 1955) was the New York State Superintendent of Banks. Prior to that, Warder was Secretary of the New York Bryan League.New York Times-1919: BRYAN TO ADDRESS BIG MEETING HERE; "Comeback" of Colonel May Be Launched at Madison Square Garden Demonstration. He was convicted of taking a bribe and spent 3 and half years in prison Sing Sing.New York Times: WARDER CONVICTION FOR BRIBERY UPHELDNew York Times:F.H. WARDER IS FREED; IN SING SING 3 1/2 YEARS; Former State Superintendent of Banks Ends Term for Bribe in City Trust CollapseNew York Times:WARDER ARRESTED ON FELONY CHARGE FOR ACCEPTING GIFTSNew York Times:TRIAL OF WARDER WILL BEGIN TODAY; Bribery Charge Will Be Heard First Against Former State Banking Superintendent. INDICTED ON TEN OTHERS Jury in City Trust Case Will Be Selected From Special Panel of Two Hundred
Arrest, Conviction and Death Warder was arrested in 1929 on bribery charges after a 38-year career. Future President, and the Governor of New York State at the time, Roosevelt appointed Broderick as Successor to Warder. Warder's wife suddenly died of heart attack on the day of her scheduled court appearance as a witness - strain of bad publicity was cited as the cause.New York Times:WARDER'S WIFE DIES; FACED STAND TODAY IN CITY TRUST CASE; Daughter Says Strain of the Inquiry Involving Ex-Banking Head Caused Heart Attack. Warder was found guilty on November 6, 1929. New York Times:WARDER CONVICTED OF ACCEPTING BRIBE; FACES 10-YEAR TERM; Warder died on March 2, 1955.New York Times:Obituary 1 -- No Title
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