Business & Finance: Business: The Current Situation: Aug. 13, 1923

The comparative steadiness of prices after the unexpected death of President Harding has been all the more remarkable for coming in the midst of an obviously " bear" stock market. This lack of excitement in the financial district over the dangers possible in so swift a succession in the Presidential chair can be mainly attributed to a strong feeling of confidence in President Coolidge, increased by his wise announcement that the late President Harding's policies and Cabinet would not be changed. The only uneasiness which the painful event created in business...

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