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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1913
Page
8
J Pierpont Morgan a forceful financier famed for impatience with detail and bold risks. The article recalls his London testy courtroom walk and clashes with photographers, a famed cigars empire, and early gold speculation with Ketcham that built his wealth and reputation.
Stock quotations softened after the death of John Pierpont Morgan, then recovered as Morgan associates supported the market. United States Steel, Erie, Southern Railway, International Harvester and New Haven saw only minor declines, while Louisville & Nashville edged up. The New York Stock Exchange suspended trading for five minutes to read a tribute resolution on Morgan’s death.
A letter from W S Fry of Pottstown Pa praises Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for his wife’s backache nervousness and loss of appetite. He credits the remedy with permanent relief and urges others to use it. The statement is sworn before Justice Jacob J B Brant on May 4 1912 in Montgomery County Pennsylvania.
Send for a sample bottle from Dr Kilmer and Co Binghamton New York. The booklet explains kidneys and bladder and a Boston Daily Post mention is requested. Regular 50 cent and one dollar bottles sold at all drug stores.
The history of illness began aboard the Adriatic on January 7 as he traveled from New York to Egypt. Spasms, chills, and severe fevers followed in Thebes and Cairo before his death in Rome at 12:05 Rome time.
Advertises D D D Prescription for Eczema with a money back guarantee. Claims instant itch relief and a full size bottle for 60 cents through local druggists and P Pehniker Jaynes stores. Describes D D D as antiseptic and disease germ killer for eczema psoriasis and related skin conditions.
John Pierpont Morgan would have been 76 on April 17. He led J P Morgan & Co, Drexel & Co, Morgan Grenfell Co and Morgan Harjes Co. Born Hartford Connecticut April 17 1837. Married Frances Tracy in 1866. Lived 219 Madison Avenue New York. A premier American financier and art collector with interests in yachting and dog fancy.
Rome March 31 Pope Pius expressed deep distress at the death of J Pierpont Morgan describing him as a great and good man he had hoped to see again. The pontiff offered prayers for his soul and conveyed sympathy to Morgan family.
A formal resolution mourns J Pierpont Morgan as a leading figure in American finance philanthropy and national development. After his death prominent financial district buildings including the Stock Exchange Consoli dated Exchange Bankers' Trust Company Chamber of Commerce Mills Building and the National City Bank flew flags at half mast as the city honors his influence.
The article profiles J P Morgan Jr and the Morgan firm, detailing his upbringing in London, role in the Panama Canal payment transfer to France, early leadership in 1907, and scrutiny of succession among firm partners. It notes his diplomacy, wealth, clubs, London home, sailing hobby, and public service, including San Francisco relief.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as the remedy for constipation indigestion biliousness and sluggish bowels promising quick relief. It claims a 10 cent box brings health happiness and a clear head with gentle cleansing for children and adults alike.
The Revere town meeting last night passed the budget for the year appropriating 415 350 dollars for running expenses. The amount was cut 28 034 dollars from the finance committee estimate.
Rome March 31 Dr M Allen Starr of New York says J Pierpont Morgan's collapse stems from emotion caused by the Pujo committee inquiry in Washington into the money trust operations during Morgan's illness.
The Osmo-Chemic scientists announce a limited time offer giving one month of free treatment and medicines to new or renewing patients who start by April 19. The aim is a speedy cure of chronic diseases with spring timing and nationwide train arrivals noted.
A long roster of named individuals across Boston and New England attests to benefits from Osmo-Chemic Physicians for chronic diseases. The letter invites others to learn from prior patients, citing addresses in Boston Dorchester Roxbury Cambridge and beyond.
Dr J Le Tinnhett, chief consulting physician, presents eye ear nose throat chest and chronic diseases specialties with a permanent Boston office at 10 Boylston Street suites S D 10 Entrance No 18. Office hours are 9 am to 12 noon 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm closed Sundays.
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