Harriman's Successor James Lovett A Railroad Power
James A. Edgerton chronicles Ubpert Scott Lovett as Harriman's chosen successor in the railroad empire. From Texas plowboy to vice president and general counsel, Lovett’s rise reflects Harriman’s system and leadership style.
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James A. Edgerton
Ubert Scott Lovett
Duccessor
Exward
UW. Harriman
Harriman Lines
Texas
Fils
Carrinan
Warrinan
Aos Railrone
Rapid
Foesas
Pacific Anl
Baker, Notte, Baker & Lovett
Harriman
Southern Pacifc
Houston
Texas Central
Hoarrinannade Lovett
Elfese
Southern Pacific
Astate
H. Harrman
James J. Hill
Lovett
New York
Tarrivian
Wall Street
Harriman Widow Inherits Vast Harriman Estate
Mary W. Harriman widow of Edward H. Harriman is named sole legatee and executrix of his will valued at between 100 and 200 million dollars. The New York document, signed June 1903, carves the entire estate to her absolutely, with trusted witnesses confirming the disposition.
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E. H. Harri
King’s Sais
Mary W. Harriman
Mary
Edward H. Harriman
Charles A. Prabody
Park Avenue
New York
Tegethoff
East Seventeenth Street
Flatbush
L. J
Salt Lake Hearing Opens on Rail Rates Confronting Shippers
The interstate commerce commission began a hearing on the Sal Lake Commercial club traffic bureau petition against railroads for alleged arbitrary transport rates. Commissioners Prouty and Clark attended with representatives from Union Pacific and others disputing water competition effects on inland routes.
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Salt Lake
Interstate Commerce Commission
Sal Lake Commercial Club
Traffc Bureau
Charles B. Prouty
E. E. Clark
Harriman Lines
Denver and Rio Grande
Chicago
Burlington and Quincy
Chicago and Northwestern
Rock Island and Pacific
Missouri Pacific
Durum Bread Day Observed in North Dakota
North Dakota to observe Durum Bread Day by governor proclamation inviting residents to use bread made from durum flour. Durum wheat, a hard cereal grown in the far north, is highlighted as a special North Dakota product.
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North Dakota
John Burke
Mtavicuiltural
North
The World's Largest Rug Woven for New York Hotel Ballroom
A New York firm is weaving what is claimed to be the world’s largest rug for a prominent hotel ballroom. The Saxony Wilton piece measures eighty three by fifty five feet with a nine foot border and weighs about two tons, made in sections due to its size.
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Whit
New York
Saxony
Wilton
Newsboys In St Louis Ordered Silent Shout Rule
In the business district officers ordered newsboys to keep voices low. A rule bans shouting beyond half a block when another newsie is nearby, aiming to reduce noise and disruption at street corners.
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St Louis
Newsie
Tripp Land in Line Order For Applicants
Commissioner Dennet directs the land office register to place applicants for Tripp land in a line by arrival on Sept 1 1909 at the office. The first in line gains first entry rights the second in line second rights and so on. Applicants must appear in person to be assigned positions.
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Logen
Tidd
Lincoln
Neb
Hehkt
Ida Kurgz
Rosamond Garrison
South Offalia
Harrison County
Logan
Sheriff Rock
Omaha
Gregory
Tripp
Fred Dennet
Wheat and grain futures slump on heavy liquidation
Chicago markets closed weak as wheat fell sharply after a fresh advance. September and December futures dipped to about 1.07 and 1.00 a bushel, with corn and oats also soft. Provisions remained firm as cash prices showed No. 2 wheat at 1.05 to 1.08, No. 2 corn around 6 3/4 cents.
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Chicago
South Omaha Cattle and Hogs Market Report
South Omaha cattle receipts 5600 with steady to strong prices for natives and westerns, calves and stockers varied from 3.25 to 6.26, hogs steady to lower with heavies around 8.10, lights 8.10 to 8.20, sheep receipts 25030 with lambs 5.00 to 5.40, ewes 4.00 to 4.50, wethers 4.85, lambs 6.40 to 6.90.
Chicago Live Stock Market Prices and Receipts Summary
Chicago stockyards report Sept 22 cattle receipts 16 000 steady to strong with steers 3 60 8 50 cows and heifers 3 50 6 00 bulls 3 00 4 85 calves 3 00 9 00 stockers and feeders 3 75 5 50 Hoge receipts 15 000 steady to strong with choice heavy 8 35 8 45 butchers 8 25 8 40 light mixed 7 50 8 00 choice light 8 00 8 15 packers 7 75 8 10 pigs 5 50 7 00 bulk at sales 8 00 8 30 newer 35 000 lambs 10 15 cents lower steady sheep 4 00 35 00 6 00 7 25 yearlings 5 00 5 40
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South Omaha
Chicago
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ICTOR
Iowa
Tru
Wwe
Robert Scott Lovett
Texas Plowboy
Farriman
Young Lovett
Jin
Flarriman
Rooosevelt
Europe
Apa
Hatrinhan
Alcoried
Judge Lovett
Hha
Areca
Sharkman
Tuls
Uniten Pacific
Judge Rovert
Paneitic Steamship Lines
Wheever
Harumah
Amelia
Miss Finch
Weice
H. Harriman
St. John's Church
Ogdensburg
Harrimen
E. H. Harriman
Bradfiesta Regulator CO
Atlanta
J. A. Harwood
St. Louis
Fire
Million Population Club
Aero Club of St. Louis
J. E. Kunath
Agent
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Q.R. R
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