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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1909

Page

12

Sketch of Harriman Career and Legacy in Railroads

A detailed portrait of Edward H. Harriman, head of a vast railroad empire, his leadership of 18 000 miles of tracks, and his influence across major lines and steamship ventures. Charting his rise from a Wall Street broker to a dominant railway magnate, the piece covers his battles with Morgan Hill, his reforms at Northern Pacific, and his plans to fuse the New York Central with Pacific holdings, alongside his Arden estate and family.

Harriman Huhn, Loeb & Co Standard of Interests Southern Pacific Harrimans Northern Pacific Atocka Hill-Morgan Hia Business Central Railroad James Stillman Jacob H. Schiff Wall Street Lile J P Morgan Herriman Mir Harriman Bor Hempstead Orlando Warriman Steorge & Episcopal Church New York Exchange Jim Fiske Jay Gould Commodore Vanderbilt Isnota Central Railroad Stuyvesant Harrimse Equitable Harriman Wos A Director of the Equitable Life Assurance Society Hip Triand James Hazen Hyde Herriman van Hydes Hyde Hydes Thomas F Fyan Armstrong Investigation Committee Timee Attla Arden Nu Wings Flarriman Theas Lines Unea New York Hongkong Mayo Mana Mera New York Stock Exchange Oregon Tailload and Navigation Company Oregon Short Line Texas and Louisiana and Western Railroad Company Morgan Louisiana and Texas Railroad and Steamship Company Pacific Mail Steamship Company Southern Pacific Terminal Company Portland and Asialia Steamship Company Union Facific Executtin Wella Fargo Company Tingle Central Railroad Company Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company

Death Comes to Harriman at Arden Estate

Reclusive Harriman dies at Tower Hill estate in Arden three miles from the mansion. Family and staff attend the bedside as news leaks slowly through Newark and New York. Orlando Harriman says burial will be in the Arden churchyard beside his eldest son. a blue stone marks the infant Edward Harriman’s grave. The service location is indicated but not yet finalized.

Arrimen Harriman Misa Mary Averth Rochester A A Averill Rome, Amsterdam and Ogdensburg Robert L Gerry Commodore Milridge Gerry Mary Walter Averill Roland Stli Edward Ho Harriman Carel Arden Tower Hill Gide Mia Shnons DW Lyle New York Orlands Harelman Robert L. Gerry Gerry Harrimans Res de Hermes McGuinness Arden Perish Harrimang Pr McGuiness Tater Break Neck Aper Adle Arden House Orlando Harriman St Johns Piscotal Church Edward H Harriman, Jr Tower Hil Edward

Death and tribute mark Harriman’s passing across rail world

From coast to coast tributes pour in for Edward Harriman. James J. Hill and Henry Clews laud his genius and work ethic while James Stillman calls him possibly the most remarkable business mind. J T Harriman mourns as Edward Harriman’s death weighs on the industry and the nation.

New York Harriman James J. Hill Henry Clews Wall Street Bank Mr Harriman James Stillman National City Bank Harri

Harriman Fortune Total Valued At 100 Million

New York reports suggest Harriman's wealth ranged from 450 million to 100 million with vast holdings in Union Pacific Southern Pacific and over a score of other properties. He owned large stakes in Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Baltimore and Ohio Delaware and Hudson and more. His New York real estate was modest besides Arden estate valued at over two million.

Erie Railroad Company Colorado Fuel and Trap Company Western Union Telegraph Company National City Bank of New York Chicago and Alton Railroad Company Pete Marquetts Railroad Company San Pedro New York Harrimans Union Pacific Southern Pacific Mexico Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Road Baltimore Ohio Delaware Hudson Erie Winola Central New York Central Pacific Mail Steamship Company Hila Brooklyn Rapid Transit Wells Fargo Express Company Harriman Arden

Major Hanson Pays Tribute To E H Harriman

Major J F Hanson president of the Central of Georgia railway expresses deep admiration for E H Harriman. He credits Harriman as a foremost railroad financier and developer, an upbuilder, popular with those who ran his system, and beloved by colleagues. Hanson laments a personal loss in Harriman's death and recalls his simple, genial manner.

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Harriman Kin to Attend Funeral in Atlanta

J F Van Rensselaer nephew of Elf Harriman learns of the death from The Constitution and prepares to travel east for the funeral. The report notes Harriman’s Atlanta visit January 26, his tour with Major Hanson, Candler, and others, and a rooftop view at the Candler building before continuing to Augusta.

J F van Rensselaer Elf Harriman The Constitution Arden Henry Orlando Harriman Mawr J . Hanson Central of Georgia Mailroad Harriman Harrimans Nowa Centrals Major Hanson Atlanta Terminal Station Hanson Candler Chamber of Commerce Peachtree Road Sixth Street Mra van Rensselaer Hitle Katrina van Rensselaer Hasta Waa Candier Mr Candier Cdsrs Augusta van Rennselaer van Rengsselaar

Death of Harriman Reported Amid Private Family Scenes

News from Arden and New York describes the death of financier E. H. Harriman after a relapse with no operation. Mrs Harriman and his brother’s sister spoke emotionally, while his personal secretary Thomas Price was summoned to receive possible instructions on affairs. Reports differ on the exact time, with some saying shortly after 1:30 PM and others noting earlier discussions.

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Harriman Heir Apparent Reads Wedding Day Lifts

Judge Lovett returned to New York this morning as details emerged of the Harriman estate tragedy. George Murphy, chief engineer, led the wedding party to St Marys church in Arden where Mary Spalding, a parlor maid, became the bride. The couple, unaware of Mr Harriman's death, proceeded with the ceremony per Mrs Harriman's wish to maintain plans.

Harriman George Murphy Mary Spalding St. Mary's Catholic Church Arden

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