Harriman and the Spider of Railroads in American History
The article portrays Edward Harriman as a master financier shaping railroads like Union Pacific and Oregon Short Line. It describes his battles in finance and politics, his influence over a vast rail network, and critics who say his control reflects Wall Street tactics and strategic dominance. The piece reflects on his resources, vision, and the fate of his railroad empire amid hard times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gould
Harriman
Edward
America
Union and Pacific
Oregon Art Line
Chicago & Alton
Leaat Muovily
Harri
Wall St
Sethal
Pa Salt Lake
Oakland
Be & Creat
New York
West Calls Gould Defeat A Great Public Disaster
The piece depicts Harriman seizing control of Pacific coast rail traffic by defeating Gould’s plan for a Western Pacific extension. It notes foreseen monopoly, disrupted competition, and the political maneuvers in California to block Gould’s terminals, with Gould acknowledging potential consolidations for broader benefits.
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West
Gould
San Francisco
Harriman
Pacific Coast
Great
Southern Pacific
Santa Fe
Western Pacific
California
Harriman domination talk fuels railroad control debate
A transit of quotes shows Harriman denying concrete plans to buy railroads while admitting interest in a continental system. He counters claims of a unified Harriman-directed network across 47,529 miles, $1.43 trillion in stocks and $2.01 trillion in bonds, and stresses no public plan before completion.
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Oakland
Cal
Europe
Harriman
Atlantic
Pacific
Gulf
Wail St
Every
Gould Road
United States
Hartman
Tomor
Train wreck plot uncovered near Sannyaide
A planned attack on the Northern Pacific passenger train due here at 10 30 Thursday night was foiled when a section foreman found a large pile of ties and railway debris on the track near Sannyaide on Lake Whatcom and flagged the train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witam Ag S Belli Ham
Northern Pacific
Sannyaide
Lake Whatcom
Forest money to be apportioned among states
Announcement shows the distribution of 26 percent of forest receipts under the new law. The total for the fiscal year is 447,068. Washington receives 18,089.79 and Oregon 32,918.50. The remainder goes to 15 other states. Funds must be spent on public roads and schools by counties with national forest land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Oregon
Coal Dealers Sound Alarm Over Winter Coal Supply
Coal dealers warn that if Se and a do not stock up for winter, the city risks a coal shortage akin to the 1904 crisis. H grade coal sells at 6 25 a ton, cheaper grades at 4 50 or 2 50 with a 25 cent rise since August as mine shut downs limit supply.
Thief to be Prosecuted Over Office Larceny Claim
William Miller assistant foreman of the Seattle Transfer Co faces a petit larceny charge for the moral effect on the office force. Manager R J Reekie says Lippman claim agent and Reekie doubt others are thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Miller
Seattle Transfer Co
R. J. Reekie
H. E B. Lippman
Reekie
Illinois Direct Primary Law Tested In State Election
The new Illinois direct primary law begins its initial test as voters head to the polls for a governor, statewide officers, and legislature elections. The results will influence the selection of a U.S. senator and 26 representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
Illinois
Friends
United States
Reward Offered for Arrest in Milwaukee Camp Murder
A reward of 500 dollars was offered for the arrest of Peter Zillavich who killed Ed Theroff in a Milwaukee construction camp east of the city. It is believed the killing is being concealed by some of his countrymen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Ellensburg
Aug
Bullock of Spokane Seeks State Insurance Post
D R Bullock, a Spokane veteran now in Seattle, seeks nomination as state insurance commissioner on the Republican ticket. He has worked in the insurance business for nearly 22 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. R. Bullock
Spokane
Seattle
Bullock
Visitors Day at the Navy Yard Boats Visit Ships
Tomorrow you can visit the Navy Yard ships including the Charleston St Louis Tennessee Pennsylvania Colorado and Washington. Boats leave Pier 2 foot of Yealer Way every hour. Fare round trip six hundred.
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Navy Yard
Charleston
St. Louis
Tennessee
Pennsylvania
Colorado
Washington
Yealer Way
Catholics Gather for Seventh National Convention in Boston
Hundreds of prominent Catholics gathered in Boston to attend the seventh national convention of the American Federation of Catholic Societies. The sessions begin tomorrow and will run for three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hworton
Avg
American Federation of Catholic Societien
Love Story of Isaac at Church by Pastor Garvin
Lovers will attend the Christian church tomorrow evening to hear Pastor Joseph L. Garvin deliver a message titled The Love Story of Isaac a dramatized Old Testament idyll aimed at couples.
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Isaac
Police Seek Collector About Embezzlement Case
H Berger, a company collector, faces larceny by embezzlement charges after allegedly using funds from W Grinefelder a wholesale cigar dealer. He secured $100 advancing on a fret, later failing to repay. A cash payment by Joe Witber for $36.40 vanished, with Berger last seen at the race track possibly under liquor influence as police search for him.
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H. Berger
Grinefelder
Berger
Joe Witber
King St
British grain ship Grenouils sails toward United Kingdom
The British ship Grenouils left Seattle March 30 with a grain cargo for the United Kingdom. It passed the Ligard yesterday, per a dispatch received by the Merchants' Exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greniouls
Seattle
United Kingdom
Merchants’ Exchange
Grant Smith Co moves to push Cedar River pipe line work
The Grant Smith Company, holder of the contract to build the second Cedar River pipeline, won city approval to erect and maintain work camps within the city along the right of way. Superintendent Youngs promises rapid work completion to prevent a water famine in the coming hot months.
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Grant Smith Co
Cedar River
Board of Public Works
Youngs
Canadian Pacific Officials Inspect Seattle Terminals
A party of Canadian Pacific railroad officials arrived in Seattle for terminal inspections led by A B Calder local representative. Members include Wm White J A M Aikens C E B Usher T C Irving J W Toup and FE J Coyle from Winnipeg Victoria and Vancouver. No action was taken on the Seattle Victoria Vancouver rate war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Seattle
A. B. Calder
Wm White
J. A M. Aikens
C. E. B. Usher
T. C Irving
Headstreet's
Winnipeg
J. W. Toup
Victoria
FE. J. Coyle
Vancouver
B. C
Parkhurst Denied Bail in Bank Cashier Case
R. F. Parkhurst, confessed embezzler and cashier of the First National Bank, remains in county jail as bail of 12000 dollars is not posted. He repeatedly uses the jail phone to reach friends for aid, but all efforts fail without result.
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R. F. Parkhurst
First National Bank
Parkhurst
CP officials vow quick replacement of strikers
Winnipeg August 8 Canadian Pacific officials announced they would fulfill their promise to replace the strikers on the road in short order. A few more men were put to work today in partial fulfillment of this promise as the railroad seeks thousands of strikebreakers to arrive soon and distribute them along the line to augment the Japanese force already employed in the shops.
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Harriman
George Gould
Missouri Pacific
Liberty
Wabash
Wheeling & Lake Erie
Equalization Board Ends Busy Week With No Notable Cases
The board of equalization closed its first week at noon without significant cases. County Assessor Thomas A. Parish said many typical disputes were settled, easing upcoming work. Andrew Prentice of 1323 13th Ave S sought lowering his $14 960 assessment on the Prentice Reserve of 8 1/2 acres at South Park to $9 250. The matter was sent back to the assessor. Council members Sawyer and Conway, Commissioner Beckingham and Parish toured South Park and Bailard and West Seattle for district inspection in preparation for possible assessment increases.
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Board of Equalization
Thomas A. Parish
Andrew Prentice
Frederick Sawyer
James Conway
Charles L. Beckingham
Assensor Parish
South Park
Bailard
West Seattle
Kerens Files Candidacy for U S Senate
Col Richard C Kerens announces his bid for the United States Senate. A Republican and three time former United States senator nominee, he has served on the Republican National Committee since 1892 and has long been active in public enterprises.
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ST. Louis
Aug
Richard C. Kerens
United States Senate
Col
Kerens
United States
Republican National Committee
Baldwin Prepares for Official Dirigible Test at Fort Meyer
Captain Thomas Baldwin says he is ready for the official test flight in his dirigible with a special board of signal corps officers to witness at Fort Meyer. He aims to reach 24 miles per hour to win a $12,800 prize, planning a Fort Meyer to Alexandria flight with a return, starting late to favor atmospheric conditions. In Portland, Jackson Reid seeks a jury trial in juvenile court after a shooting at Guilds Lake, filed by attorney C. M. Idleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thomas Baldwin
Portland
Jackson Reid
George Demare
Guilds Lake
C. M. Idleman
Municipal light expected for Columbia City by Jan 1 1909
L B Youngs announced after inspecting Cedar river power station that Columbia City and Rainier valley districts will receive light and power from the city lighting system by January 1, 1909. He said work crews have been expanded enough to promise the additional supply, though Rainier valley suburbs now rely on private providers. The move also encouraged annexation to the city.
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Columbia City
Rainier Valley
L. B. Youngs
Light and Water Departments
Cedar River
Youngs
New York Businessmen Demand Fire Insurance Rate Cut
In New York Aug, business leaders push for lower fire insurance rates saying post great fire costs in San Francisco caused a 20 to 26 percent rise, with no reductions yet. The movement aims to force reductions across the sector.
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New York
Francisco
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