John Pierpont Morgan dying... America's financial titan...
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THE DETROIT NEWS TRIBUNE, New York, NY, March 31, 1913
* John Pierpont Morgan dying (died on this day)
* Money magnate - financial titan
The front page has a three column headline: "J. PIERPONT MORGAN'S CONDITION CRITICAL, IS OFFICIAL REPORT", with subheads and a photo of Morgan.
Other news of the day is found throughout including some reporting on the great Dayton flood in Ohio.
Nice to have this report on the impending loss of John Pierpont Morgan. As America’s ultimate money magnate and financier, Morgan didn't just participate in the economy; he practically engineered it. This is the man who consolidated giants to form General Electric and U.S. Steel, and famously stepped in to single-handedly rescue the U.S. national economy on two separate occasions. Though he would pass away in Rome later this very day at age 75—leaving his massive fortune to his son and his legendary art collection to the Met—and this issue catches the world in that breathless, critical final hour.
Complete in 14 pages, even toning with a little margin wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with care.
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.
* John Pierpont Morgan dying (died on this day)
* Money magnate - financial titan
The front page has a three column headline: "J. PIERPONT MORGAN'S CONDITION CRITICAL, IS OFFICIAL REPORT", with subheads and a photo of Morgan.
Other news of the day is found throughout including some reporting on the great Dayton flood in Ohio.
Nice to have this report on the impending loss of John Pierpont Morgan. As America’s ultimate money magnate and financier, Morgan didn't just participate in the economy; he practically engineered it. This is the man who consolidated giants to form General Electric and U.S. Steel, and famously stepped in to single-handedly rescue the U.S. national economy on two separate occasions. Though he would pass away in Rome later this very day at age 75—leaving his massive fortune to his son and his legendary art collection to the Met—and this issue catches the world in that breathless, critical final hour.
Complete in 14 pages, even toning with a little margin wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with care.
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.
Category: The 20th Century
Price
$55
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