The tragic end of Eduard Simon, German Jewish merchant and philanthropist, who committed suicide when his once powerful business concern collapsed, is deplored in editorials appearing in the German press, without regard to their party affiliation.
Even the Right party press emphasizes the tragedy of Eduard and James Simon, once at the helm of the universally known concern Simon Brothers, who were the prototypes of merchant princes in Germany, combining wealth and culture. Their art collections laid the foundation for the Berlin state museums. In old age, they were compelled to leave their palatial homes and take up quarters in rented flats in order to preserve the concern. All pay tribute to the Simon brothers, the papers say.
The names of Ralph Jonas and Nathan S. Jonas, of the Manufacturer’s Trust Company, are being frequently mentioned to run for the New York City Comptrollership on the ticket headed by Congressman La Guardia. Both are Democrats and the Republicans are said to be seeking an independent Democrat for the post.
It is understood that neither has been approached on the question of the Comptrollership, and it is not known whether either would accept.
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