Insull
Americannoun
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I’ve pointed to the example of Sam Insull, the 1920s utility baron who electrified the economy but ended up broke.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
The analogy I have long wanted to draw is with Samuel Insull.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 6, 2026
The sale of many Insull properties has been widely rumored.
From Time Magazine Archive
Insull erected a Rube Goldberg-like structure of 65 companies that operated utilities in 32 states, and by 1932 it had completely collapsed in a $750 million loss for investors.
From Time Magazine Archive
Constance, however, felt jealous of Miss Insull; she was conscious of a slight antipathy towards the faithful one.
From The Old Wives' Tale by Arnold Bennett
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