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Speyer (JAMES banker born in New York)

JAMES, banker, born in New York City, in 1861.

He was educated in Germany, and in 1883 entered the banking house of his father, at Frankfort-on-the-Main. After service in the Paris and London branches, he was given charge of the New York branch, becoming finally head of the firm. He was one of the most prominent financiers in New York and was trustee and director in various