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Origin of the railway merger unfolds in court filing
In a United States circuit court filing the Northern Securities company and two railways set out their defense in the anti trust suit by the Attorney General. The Northern Securities explains the merger origin and policy behind creating a holding company to secure better markets and traffic for Great Northern and Northern Pacific lines.
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John W. Griggs
George B. Young
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Company
Burlington Company
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