Big D banks control German finance says 1913 article
An exposé describes a German bank trust where the Deutsche, Dresdener, Determ staedter, and Diacontobanke, with five minor seders, dominate central European finance. It details how provincial banks are absorbed, how “daughter companies” are used, and how a few Berlin directors effectively own and steer industrial and municipal credit, stifling competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Browns
Germany
Intaertp
Berlin
Tnte
Action Deutsche
Dresdener, Determstaedter
Diacontobanke
National Bank
Barliner Trading Society
Bank of Commerce and Discount
German Central Credit Bank
Schaufhausen Banking Union
Europe
Hockefelleriseten
Bank
Deutsche Bank
Disconto Bank
Daermstaddter Bank
Discount Bank
Breslaw
Stock Exchange
Prominent U P Men Coming to Assembly
A group of United Presbyterian leaders gathered at Central Presbyterian in May 1978. Dr. R. A. Hutchison, secretary of Home Missions, and Dr. D. F. McGill of Ben Avon are linked to the moderator race. Dr. J. T. McCrory of Pittsburg, Dr. David Reed Miller of The United Presbyterian, and President J. Knox Montgomery of Muskingum College are noted in connection with church affairs. Dr. J. Sponker of Philadelphia is a former moderator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Assembly
Central Presbyterian Church
R. A. Hutchison
United Presbyterian Board of Home Missions
D. F. McGill
Ben Avon
U. PB. Assembly
J. T. McCrory
Third United Presbyterian Church
Pittsburg
David Reed Miller
United Presbyterian
Roonevelt
J. Knox Montgomery
Muskingum College
New Concord
Ohio
J. ©. Sponker
The
Fourth Church
Philadelphia
German banks accused of monopoly and trust schemes
A long critique argues that large D banks gain control of industries through supervision councils and alliances, pushing German firms into costly trusts. It cites Siemens Halske, Bergmann, and General Electricity, detailing anti competitive agreements, overcentralized management, and output curtailment. It notes losses to Frankfurt and profits skimmed by directors, with claims of unsafe investments and family-controlled councils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mgb
Westphalia
Snesla
Deutsche Bank
Siemens and Halsche
Schuckert Electrical Works
General Electricity Company
Bergmann Electricity Company
Deutashe Bank
Thes
Frankfurt-on-Main
Councils of Supervision
Dres- Gener Bank
Supervision Council
The
Imperial Bank
Haven
Spring Gates in County Politics Poised for Primary
The piece lampoons spring campaign by Pogue Swallow in Spring Ga, noting his long residence, conservation stance, and intent to serve the people. It blends regional humor with reflections on candidates, duties, and the social fabric of farming communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swallow
Poe
Pressure on German Credit Sparks Government Response
The text discusses alarm over German credit fears directed at the Big D's and allies, with warnings to reduce credit and hold cash for emergencies. Dr Delbrueck reassures Reichstag as officials fear monopolistic bank plans. Proposals include mandating larger state paper investments and restraining bank combines, with possible further intervention to curb risk in public funds. Basil Sandwich references Anguish and Anger over tariff debates on wool and sugar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuehn
Treasury
Lentze
Mdtag
Basil Sandwych
Tariff on Books Boosts Relief for Working Class Readers
The Christian Science Montter argues that reducing the tariff on books helps those least able to pay high prices, including scholars with English or German texts. A series once sold in England for 8 shillings a volume and priced at 50 cents here would become more affordable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science Montter
England
Frank, if Not Appreciative from Thy Delinsator
A philanthropic visitor on the Est Side asks a class of door pupils which is the greatest virtue. She prompts students on virtue and purpose but a rear student heckles, saying the speaker is buttin in.
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Big Ds
Ita
Aufsichtsrat
Council of Supervision
Havenstein
A. von Gewinner
German Money Trust
Maxwell House Blend
U. P
R A. Hutchison
D. FL M'Gill
David Reed Millhor
DR. J. & Scouller
Petntin
Valve
Seacon
Greenville
Suger Maxers
Cain
Tei
They Head
Georgia Educators
Franci
Swift
Swift & Company
WEA
Ayertani
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