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... America's Financial Position III . American Investment Trusts IV . Future of American Foreign Investments . CHAPTER XVI . THE STOCK EXCHANGE AND CAPITAL RAISING I. History of Stock Exchanges · 257 260 • 263 . 269 II . The Organization ...
... America's Financial Position III . American Investment Trusts IV . Future of American Foreign Investments . CHAPTER XVI . THE STOCK EXCHANGE AND CAPITAL RAISING I. History of Stock Exchanges · 257 260 • 263 . 269 II . The Organization ...
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... American Banking History II . Principles of Governmental Regulation III . The Regulation of State Banking IV . The Regulation of Bank Notes . · CHAPTER XXV . THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM I. The History of Banking Reform • • 547 · • 550 ...
... American Banking History II . Principles of Governmental Regulation III . The Regulation of State Banking IV . The Regulation of Bank Notes . · CHAPTER XXV . THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM I. The History of Banking Reform • • 547 · • 550 ...
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... American gold dollar , for example , is not coined because it would be too small for convenience in the channels of circulation . The pecuniary unit is a sort of language device . To under- stand the functions of this pecuniary , or ...
... American gold dollar , for example , is not coined because it would be too small for convenience in the channels of circulation . The pecuniary unit is a sort of language device . To under- stand the functions of this pecuniary , or ...
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... American index number , that used to show the history of prices during the Great War , is computed on the basis of average actual prices in the twelve months preceding the outbreak of the war , July , 1913 , to June , 1914 , inclusive ...
... American index number , that used to show the history of prices during the Great War , is computed on the basis of average actual prices in the twelve months preceding the outbreak of the war , July , 1913 , to June , 1914 , inclusive ...
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... American experience of the early nineties . The single gold standard had been decreed by the Act of 1873 , afterward known as the " crime of '73 , " which omitted the silver dollar from the list of coins that could be struck at the mint ...
... American experience of the early nineties . The single gold standard had been decreed by the Act of 1873 , afterward known as the " crime of '73 , " which omitted the silver dollar from the list of coins that could be struck at the mint ...
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Page 174 - Except as herein otherwise provided, when a negotiable instrument has been dishonored by nonacceptance or nonpayment, notice of dishonor must be given to the drawer and to each indorser, and any drawer or indorser to whom such notice is not given is discharged.
Page 545 - No association shall make any loan or discount on the security of the shares of its own capital stock, nor be the purchaser or holder of any such shares, unless such security or purchase shall be necessary to prevent loss upon a debt previously contracted in good faith...
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Page 739 - States, shall have as a director or other officer or employee any private banker or any director or other officer or employee of any other bank, banking association or trust company located in the same place...
Page 143 - There were a few joint stock companies, among which the East India Company held the foremost place: but the demand for the stock of such companies was far greater than the supply. Indeed the cry for a new East India Company was chiefly raised by persons who had found difficulty in placing their savings at interest on good security. So great was that difficulty that the practice of hoarding was common.
Page 589 - Any Federal reserve bank may, under rules and regulations prescribed by the Federal Reserve Board, purchase and sell in the open market, at home or abroad, either from or to domestic or foreign banks, firms, corporations, or individuals, cable transfers and bankers...
Page 72 - That if any person shall falsely make, forge, or counterfeit, or cause or procure to be falsely made, forged, or counterfeited, or willingly aid or assist in falsely making, forging, or counterfeiting, any...
Page 544 - Such as shall be conveyed to it in satisfaction of debts previously contracted in the course of its dealings. Fourth. Such as it shall purchase at sales under judgments, decrees, or mortgages held by the association, or shall purchase to secure debts due to it.
Page 545 - ... the discount of bills of exchange drawn in good faith against actually existing values.
Page 544 - Any such bank may make such loans in an aggregate sum equal to twenty-five per centum of its capital and surplus or to one-third of its time deposits and such banks may continue hereafter as heretofore to receive time deposits and to pay interest on the same. The Federal Reserve Board shall have power from time to time to add to the list of cities in which national banks shall not be permitted to make loans secured upon real estate in the manner described in this section.