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The release of the United States Steel Corporation’s annual report has proven popular with Wall Street and shareholders.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-31
Text of a speech delivered by Senator Hansbrough before the Bankers’ Association of North Dakota. He begins his speech by pointing out that that the financial speculations on Wall Street have “no relation to healthy business conditions.” According to Hansbrough, when stock brokers find themselves in trouble they appeal to Congress to “save the country.” Hansbrough also discusses the impact of an increase in banks across the country. The speech closes with an emphasis on Hansbrough’s faith in the “American country banker.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-28
President Roosevelt is very popular in the west and opposition from Wall Street will have no effect as Wall Street has never been viewed favorably in the west. William Randolph Hearst has many newspaper interests in the west but he is not considered a serious political candidate.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-06
John J. McCook is unconcerned about the recent “Wall Street flurries,” as the general agricultural and commercial condition of the country is solid. McCook believes that the problems on Wall Street will not affect the political situation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-25
An article in the New York Evening Post discusses the continued collapse of stock prices and the identity of various buyers and investors, both foreign and domestic.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-06-06
The financial community will likely oppose President Roosevelt’s nomination as the Republican presidential candidate due to his actions surrounding the Northern Securities Company. However, action against Northern Securities likely prevented speculation and the creation of other securities on a large scale, thus protecting the financial community. Wall Street will oppose Roosevelt but he will be nominated and elected no matter the opposition.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-06-12