What One Man Has Done at the Rock Island Railroad
Benjamin L. Winchell, long known as Ben, rose from shop and office worker to president of the Rock Island system as the railroad spends 9 million dollars on better cars and engines. His success rests on hard work, opportunity recognition, and skill in building productive positions.
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Rock Island Railroad
Rock Island
Benjamin L. Winchell
Rock Island System
Ben
Winchell
Winchel
Fortune
Great Western
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America
Ben” Winchell
Forgotten Army Echoes In a War Era Meeting
A Philadelphia Telegraph note describes Major McDowell recognizing a stranger who claimed to be Patterson though aged and altered by years. The exchange reveals memory and wartime bonds as old comrades meet in the House clerks’ office.
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Patterson
McDowell
Major Goodby
Ben Winchell and the Rise of the Rock Island System
A profile of Ben Winchell detailing his ascent from traffic manager at the Denver & Gulf to president of the Rock Island, his leadership style, and how he expanded the railroad’s profile and earnings. It highlights his savvy hiring, close knowledge of staff, and bold moves like winning west mail contracts and investing in rolling stock.
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St. Louis
Frisco System
Rock Island
Denver & Gulf
Ben
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