Southwest fights Hill schemes lure settlers in long battle
Omaha dispatch reports Union Pacific and allied lines opposing Northern Securities in a court fight over Hill led plans. Executives say Hill corrupted settlers, with Great Northern backing and Minnesota support cited. The clash spurred Wall Street turmoil and the Northern Securities organization.
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Northern Securities Company
North Dakota farm growth and livestock value rise sharply
North Dakota shows rapid development with cultivation increasing from 3,447,592 acres in 1892 to 6,170,946 in 1900. Livestock values rise 80 percent, with cattle worth 5.7 million, horses 8.5 million, and sheep 135 thousand. wheat and flax acres expand across the state amid remaining unbroken soil.
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United States
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