WILKES-BARRE TIMES LEADER, Penn., March 31, 1913

• J. P. Morgan death (1st report)
• American financier & banker
• United States Steel Corporation

The front page has a nice 3-line, 3-column heading: "J. P. MORGAN WAS WORLD'S GREATEST FINANCIER; MORE POWERFUL THAN A MONARCH" , which is a first report of his death. Two related photos are included making the presentation quite displayable. The article continues on an inside page. Other news of the day is found throughout.
Complete in 20 pages, even toning, chipping around the edges -especially along the right margin at the mid-fold, and very fragile. Other it must be handles with care. Although brittle, it would look great framed.

Background: J.P. Morgan, the prominent American financier and banker, died on March 31, 1913, at his home in Rome, Italy. Morgan was a towering figure in American finance during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, playing a central role in the consolidation of railroads and the formation of major corporations, including U.S. Steel. His influence extended beyond banking into national economic stability; he famously helped avert financial crises, most notably during the Panic of 1907. At the time of his death, Morgan was widely recognized not only for his immense wealth but also for his cultural philanthropy, including major donations to institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Library of Congress. His passing marked the end of an era of powerful private financiers dominating the American economic landscape.