The Politicos, 1865-1896A lively history of the parties and the great party oeaders who dominated American politics during the turbulent eyrs of the "Robber Barons." |
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Page 484
But bankers ' patriotism , when there is question of gold , is notoriously short - winded . The bankers could not use paper money or Legal Tender to cover their commitments due abroad and payable in foreign specie .
But bankers ' patriotism , when there is question of gold , is notoriously short - winded . The bankers could not use paper money or Legal Tender to cover their commitments due abroad and payable in foreign specie .
Page 540
... in a degree , that the procedure of the Secretary was unlawful . * Bankers were doubtful as to the legality of the bonds , and suspicious of their indenture , which signified them as payable simply in " coin .
... in a degree , that the procedure of the Secretary was unlawful . * Bankers were doubtful as to the legality of the bonds , and suspicious of their indenture , which signified them as payable simply in " coin .
Page 655
... bankers who floated their securities - this was the new order dominating our industrial society . The great investment bankers and promoters such as J. P. Morgan or the Standard Oil group ( after 1893 ) were ready for the more ...
... bankers who floated their securities - this was the new order dominating our industrial society . The great investment bankers and promoters such as J. P. Morgan or the Standard Oil group ( after 1893 ) were ready for the more ...
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The Spoilsmen | 61 |
The Spoilsmen in Power | 100 |
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| Title | The Politicos, 1865-1896 Harvest book |
| Author | Matthew Josephson |
| Publisher | Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1938 |
| Original from | the University of California |
| Digitized | 10 Jan 2007 |
| Length | 760 pages |
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