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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1906
Page
7
A profile of Fr Augustus Heinze, famed copper king and "Napoleon of Feenawnee," detailing his early life, relentless pursuit of wealth, and court battles with Montana rivals that shook the copper industry. It highlights his calculated mining strikes, persistence, and ruthless success against Standard Oil’s Amalgamated Copper.
A historical profile of F Augustus Heinze, his clash with the Standard Oil trust, and his rise from Montana coal to copper power. The article covers his audacious negotiation stance, early life, schooling at Columbia, mining successes in Germany and Montana, and the long legal battles with Rogers and the Amalgamated. It highlights his nerve, wealth battles, and enduring reputation as "the dude."
Henry James, the author, argues that newfangled spelling will spell beautiful English as he travels through Seattle on a trip to British Columbia. The writer was noted as being in Seattle en route to Canada.
A clipped ad touts Foley's Honey and Tar as protection against bronchial trouble from colds. It also advertises Nickel Plate Road summer tourist rates to Cent City and New England routes with limited sale dates and Chicago departures. Reservations for sleeping car berths are available at the City Ticket Office, Adams Street, Chicago.
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