The Rise of Influential Directors in American Firms
A lengthy, dated discussion on how prominent financiers lawyers bankers and railroad magnates are sought as company directors. It notes that offers include paid meetings and salaries, with figures around one hundred dollars per gathering and up to substantial annual sums. The piece argues such practices reflect influence and are expanding, while contrasting American caution with European trends. It mentions specific roles and averages across banks insurers and trusts, underscoring the prestige and financial incentives behind board appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tawrer
Acsford
Lee Tork
Consiara Pon
Karan
New Company
Jay
Biibu
Acenom
Camas Javier
Pisascra
Bim
Conpany
Thera Wn
Henjamin
Tracey S
Fairchild
Grutienen
Momre
Salarias
Eogish
America
Bac
Compacina
Lawnxsee
Morr
Notable Civil War Veterans Living in New York
A long list honors surviving Union and Confederate soldiers, led by General Oliver Otis Howard. The piece notes many prominent figures, from Slocum and Pryor to Grant era leaders, detailing careers, disputes, and relocations in New York, with remarks on age, health, and social standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gotham
Howard, Slocum
Riga
Porter
Pryor
Stooley
Newton Aneng
Klem
Regular Army
Neal Dow
Maina
Paris
New York City
Grant
Sherman
Hancock
New York
Mount McGregor
Saratoga
York Ciy
Etill Ae
Army of the
United States
Oliver Otis Howard
Artment of the Atlantic
Governor's
Howard
Herener Slocum
Slocum
Pail Sheridan
West
Wtig
Sheridan
N.Y
Bia
Man's Army
Atlanta
Serapuah
Hestonville
Congress
Brooklyn
Isrick
Union
Gettysburg
Carlsrune
America
Foz John Porter
Mexico
Malvern Hill
Pope
Roger Atkinson Pryor
Petersburg
Fort Lafayette
Uanally
Cloao Slaven
David Sloane Stanley
Ohio
West Point
Corinch
Nashville
Twenty-second Infantry
Texas
John Newton
Hale
Strong
van Dorn
Longstreet
Academy
Albert Sydney Johnston
Utah
Sixth Corps
Ieral Reynolds
Gettysarg
Georgia
New York Harbor
Sound
Daniel Lawrence Braine
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Braine
Monticello
Woods Awork
Pennsylvania Cavalry
Shenandoah
Mining Record
Gen
Era Forrest
Daniel Edgar
United States Army
Doe
Sioen Parragut
Admiral Gherardi
Brooklyn Navy
Louisville
Navy
Massachusetts
Mobile Bay
Joseph B. Carr
Albany
New York Volunteers
Army of the Potomac
West Polnr
Thomas A. Davies
Schuyler Hamilton
Hudson
Granvilla Mellan Dodge
Union Pacific Railroad
Tom” Ewing
Neral Daniel Butterfield
General Webb
Staxrow Epwanns
Lock of the Gold-Seekers in Denver Mines Tale
Dexven March 24 Mr N Creede visits his partner Banker Moffat. mining tales run from Leadville to Alder Creek and Comstock. Prospector luck, grit, and a dozen famed finds are recounted, with old timbers of Leadville, Alder Gulch, and the Comstock vein as examples of fortune’s caprice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dexven, Con
Mr. N
Creede
Banker Moffat
Million Creede
California
Pike's Peak
Virginia City
Corar de Alene
Denver
New York
Philadelphia
Old Cruse
Montana
Butte City
Hessa
Sutter
Sierra Foothilla
el Dorado
Halta
Bis
Fort Beaton
Quetta
Keyes
Alder Fu Ice Gulch
Cowan
Crab
Miller
Stasley
Alder Gulch
Jim Colemas
Kootemal
Comstock
Peter O'Riley
Patte~ Laughlig
Las Vegas
Adams
John Quincy
Sandia
Adama
Phas
Sam Soow
Sierras
Frisco
Jee
Bnan
Jack
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D Boral
Laradive
Ledurtry
Eapland
Brest
Aexzamey
Sew
Warthi
Genenat Slocum
Hank Morgan
Storie
Tie Alder Galeb
Last Chana
Taynett
Comstock Lode
Leadville
Cali
She
Rockies
North American
Huth
Alder Creek
Fairweather
Fortanes
Tinaidha
Paneeyt Vaula
Great Helain
Aroe Rothschild
Overstone
Dudley
Duke of
Saventean
Mrs. Norris
Mr. Norris
Nere
Nko Seales
Reale