Word: forgan
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Dates: during 1924-1924
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...First National grew enormously under the Forgan touch: its assets from some 49 millions in 1900 to nearly 260 millions in 1915; its deposits from 43 millions to 219 millions in the same period. Its good will and reputation for sound policy increased equally rapidly. Mr. Forgan concerned himself with the character and welfare of his employes, giving fatherly talks and plain advice to each newcomer...
...after the First National had become the largest financial institution in Chicago, Mr. Forgan relinquished the presidency, but continued active .in the bank's affairs as chairman of the board...
...years, Mr. Forgan had been Chairman of the Clearing House Committee; for five years he had been a director of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago; for six years he had been President of the Federal Advisory Council of the Federal Reserve Board, at Washington...
...Forgan was widely and affectionately known as "J.B." and "The Old War Horse." His humor was kindly, his sense of justice, honesty and discipline that of a stern Scot. Testimonials from his friends reflected the gratitude Chicago owed him for his services during 30 years of prosperity and panic...
Died. James Berwick Forgan, 72, "dean of Chicago bankers," of heart disease; at Chicago...