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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1907

Page

4

Rockefeller Wealth and Rise From Clerk to World’s Richest

The article profiles John D. Rockefeller, detailing his ascent from a paid clerk in 18— to amassing vast holdings, including major stock in Standard Oil. It notes his diversified wealth across railroads, mines, shipping, banking, and real estate, highlighting frugal beginnings, disciplined saving, and steady investment as roots of his fortune.

Rockefcluk Tast Waek Chicago United States Kenesaw Mountain Landis Rockefeller Standard Oll Company Mr. Rockefeller Standard of Ens Rockefaller Go Bambie Lung Wackerener Nios Aniard Oll John D. Rockefeller Thoflor Uils Winiell

Wealth of the World’s Richest Men Explains Rockefeller Lead

The article surveys global fortunes led by John D. Rockefeller with a roster of contemporaries including Frederick Weyerhauser, the Duke of Westminster, William Rockefeller, and Henry Clay Frick. It contrasts Rockefeller’s vast wealth with peers like the Rothschilds, Morgans, and Harriman, noting philanthropy, public perception, and the enduring impact of his economic power.

John B. Rockefeller Rothschilds England Andrey Carnegie Duke of Westminster Willian A. Agtor Fred'k Weyerhauser P Morgan Gould William A Clark John Jacob Thomas F. Ryan H. Harriman James J. Hill Wm. K. Vanderbilt

Real estate transfers across counties and towns

Real estate transfers listed include Callahan to Howar county and Lizary Sripis in Mule’s Cry Territory. Several deeds show parcels in Tolsa Indian Territory and South Zina, with prices ranging from 80 to 1600 dollars. Also noted are transfers in Salt Leighte, Culebra Avenue, and Brooklyn area properties, plus a large county grant via Francis Rivas.

Callahan Howar Lizary Sripis Arthon Moriat Teta Essex Street Salt Leighte Cunningham J. McCoy

Property transfers and lot sales listed in Bexar county records

A rough roll of property transactions shows numerous transfers in Barrora and West Houston areas. Names include Sol Ratzenstein, Rafaela L. and Diego Cliven, W B McMillan, Zumberge, Frank and Susie Anton, and Courtland Jones, among others. Amounts range from $1 to $8300 for lots on Madison, West Houston, Macon, and nearby streets with various blocks and divisions.

Barrora Ation Sol Ratzenstein J.C. Piel Binwis Brados Modesta Th Inidad Vacarmilo Rafaela L Diego Cliven North Lareda Stvest W. B. McMillan HB. Zumberge Dawson Borence Streets Menuiian F ZumBerge Tawsen Florence Glyccte Prank Wid Susie Anton Torma Wikinur Comimenie Sota Mrs Mary Roches Davin J. Powall Madison Rite Macon Timehine Ama Landauey Io Henry Roth Omaliy Courtland Te. Jones Prank Aven Darnall West Houston Luck Wort Houston Streat C. J. Dibrell Coleman County J. Co Carter M Dibrett Sala County Dibrell D. Oc Carter M Dibrett S.A. Biack Iy Thomas Dolan Gollad Streats Tom Else Legler Christiany Woltersdorf Kineke & Quincey Demar

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