Wall Street Reacts to Harriman Death and Succession Plans
Uplifted by Harriman's death Wall Street leaders weigh impact on his vast railroad empire and its western properties. Prominent financiers Morgen, Schiff, Stillman, and Perkins express regret but foresee minimal policy change as successors and trustees guard the estates. James J. Hill and others note Harriman’s charitable legacy alongside business genius.
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New York
Harriman
Wall Street
Harrimans
Finance
Harrians
Bach
P. Morgen
Jacob H. Schiff
James Stillman
George W Perkins
Harrimens
Fragmented OCR list of names and places across multiple locals
A garbled OCR fragment lists numerous personal names, towns, and institutions such as Marshall Hall in Maryland and Coienville. It reads as a miscellaneous ledger of people like Walter P Jones, Este Anderson, and John Richa, with scattered place names and numbers, lacking coherent narrative or dates.
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Aloyaus
Brien
Bina Bitchcock
Ng Island
SY Tannee Enoch
Thompson Wlan Laas
Swaope Va
Fina
Wood
Nimrod Halt
Rov
Wyghita
Walter P Jones
Saddoway
Wells Fanart
Lawhorn
Este Anderson
Cotpaxt
Tha
JB McLaighlin
Awald “McKensie
Roth Duckett
Toray Wat News
Aner Carhioy
Mary Roowe
John Richa
Toraph Frankland
Tosa Franklin
Peter Hayes
Sonal Snow
Charlee
Mary
Coienville
the Reed
Obituaries and Notices From Local Area
Fragments of obituaries and wedding notices from a New Hampshire community newspaper. Entries mention births, marriages, and funerals with names such as James and Ethel Howtis Beight, Annette, Mary Aglston, Thomas Goodwin, Armstrong, Bennett, and Emmal Johns. Details include dates in September and locations like Harbor Me and Tangley VA, with interments and memorial services planned by families and churches.
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Tannett
Pav
Mary
Thomas Bo Goodwin
Miconita
Harbor Me
Cannel
John Roblri
Erment
Health Office Records Reveal Many Local Child and Adult Names
A Health Office ledger lists numerous individuals including girls, boys, and adults with surnames such as Bernanl, Upton, Wildman, Radice, Blue, Harris, Yates, and Danforth. Ages range from infants to elderly, with scattered mentions of occupations and households. The messy OCR includes partial addresses and dates, reflecting a large census-like roll of residents connected to health or civic records.
Tributes to Harriman Pour In From Nation's Financial Leaders
Tributes from railroad presidents bankers and business leaders flood in for Edward Harriman praising his vast impact on national progress. James J Hill Odell Cloverdale and others laud his constructive genius and relentless energy while noting the shock of his sudden death and the uncertain future of the rail and financial worlds.
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New York
Harrimans
Harriman
James J Hill
Rairoad
Odell
Newburgh
Benjamin B
New York State
Hardmans
Mzhy
Hackman
Sda
Waenis
Mias Eawerd Harriman
Harriman Life and Work from 1848 to 1909
Born 1848 in Hempstead Long Island Harriman began as a broker's messenger on Wall Street. He bought a seat in 1870, founded Harriman & Co in 1872, led Minn Central, Union Pacific and Southern Pacific, and held director roles at Northern Pacific and Illinois Central. He failed to control Equitable Life in 1903 and died September 9 at Arden NY.
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Hempstead
Wall Street
New York Stock Exchange
Harriman & Co
Minnors Central
Ene Railroad
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Morgan and
Hull Interests
Northern Pacific
Illinois Central
Stuyvesant Tish
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Arden NY
Harriman Death Touches Rail World. McCrea Mourns Loss
The passing of a leading railroad figure leaves the industry in mourning. James McCrea, president of the Pennsylvania Railroad, praised Harriman as farsighted, broad minded, and a builder up of properties. His loss is deeply felt across the country.
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Philadsigt
Alwaya
Harriman Family Wealth Touched Billions in Railways
New York September details Edward Harriman and family wealth ranged from 35 million to 100 million with major holdings in railway properties. His wife Mary Avertil of Rochester and their eight children are noted. He controlled vast securities in Union Pacific Southern Pacific and related ventures with extensive real estate and stock in Wells Fargo Express and rail line interests across the United States and Mexico.
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New York
Edward H Harrimasts
Hiss Mary Avertil
Rochester
WS Avertil
Rome
Amsterdam and
Ogdensburg
Hubert L
Gerry
Commodore Plpridge
Mary
Carol
Walter Averill
Alroed Gueiness
Ko Tapas
Larga Wolder
Tra Union Pacfic
Southern Paluta Systems
Mexico
Sonas
Pre ‘Athlaon Topelle
Senta
Baltimore
Ohio
Delawdre and Hudson
Holy Central
New York Central and
Pacific Mall
Stearteifip Company
Bllldings
Brooklyn
Rang Transit
Hare
Wells Fargo Express Company
Mec Harriman
Arden Taaxid
Marksmanship Praised as Gunners Fire At Sea
Norfolk VA Sept The navy gunners aboard the Atlantic battleship fleet demonstrated precision in target practice near the Virginia Capes. The officer praised the marksmanship of the American gunners as superb and essential to victory at sea. The target boat O Brien sustained hull damage and was towed to Norfolk for docking. Repairs continued on targets Nos 1 and 2 as the fleet prepared for redeployment tomorrow.
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iNorfolk
Souther
O Brien
Harp Nom
Norfolk Navy Yard
Pont Hicholson
Duryea's Auto Kills Boy at Paris Station
A boy riding on the back of a wagon was struck and killed by Herman Duryea’s auto in New Paris near Paris Station. The incident occurred as the rider jumped from the wagon just as the vehicle approached the station, causing fatal injuries.
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Tan
Cdr
Pans Station
Paris
Herman Duryea
New Paris
Ehbr
Harriman in Courts Government Suit on Railroads
Federal action targets Harriman controlled lines including Union Pacific and Southern Pacific seeking dissolution of an alleged antitrust combination. Testimony unfolds before a high court amid debates over damages of 2 million dollars tied to Salton Sea dam rebuilding. Harriman's counsel argues government work justified payment. Congress has not acted.
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Supreme Court
Treachury Department
Edward H. “Herriman Biere
Warland
Thia
Harriman
Salton Sea
Hicks
Colorado River
Congress
Roosevelt
Southern Pacific Railroad
United States
Wileh
Crew
Interstate Commerce Commission
Supreme Court of the United States
Kahn
Kuhn Loeb & Co
Interstate Commerce Comminution
Kohn Loeb & Co
Union Pacife
Union Pacific
Chicago and Alton
Rairoad
Washington reacts to Harriman death in financial outlook
Washington financiers and officials debate the impact of Harriman's death. William J. Flather and George I Masterday say markets are likely to see little effect. the stock exchange and investors prepared for this event given his health. Charles Bell and other experts expect no panic, noting Harriman's planning and retirement from active management.
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Harriman
Washington
Tiewsneern
New Fork
George I Masterday
Washington Stock Exchange
BH Harriman
Wacington
Harrimare
Charles
Bell
American Security and Trust Company
American Security and Trust Company J Have No Doubt That he-Hedge
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Departments of Commerce and Labor
New York Ride Association Seventy First Regimental Match Wins
Distant shooters dominated the field at the New York Ride Association seventy first regiment match with the First Regiment winning easily and the Second Regiment taking second with seventy four points. Distinct rapid fire and skirmish rounds highlighted individual scores led by Lieut Caldwell and Lieut Clausell while the Gould Trophy and related prizes were awarded. The event coincided with remarks on national leadership and industry figures.
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New York
Prise—Gould
Cavalry
Washington Fort
Awelfth
Becaha Distret
Iueut Caldwell
Firet Distret
Rapid Ure
Abe Seevan Distr & Rapid Skimish
Iran
Eleat
Iocision
The Best Investment in Washington
Seven lots opposite the United States Naval Observatory near Wisconsin avenue offered at 500 dollars each cash or one dollar monthly. Located in the finest northwest section with healthful climate, water, and new improvements. prices expected to rise, promising quick profit.
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Lited States Naval Observators
Wisconsin
Rome
Military rifle competition results highlight New York teams
The report lists scores from a multi unit rifle event with International Realty and Development Co. teams and various Navy and city squads competing. It notes first district and seventh New York performances, revolver team results, and individual marks by shooters from Washington New York and Connecticut, detailing several matches and final scores.
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New Jersey
Wannattana
Dretet
New York
Heidenrich
Clauyell
Young IM Berree
Sherilan Ferree
Washington
Ibergt ‘Thomas Anderton
Eur Suman
Oxle
Muschester
Connecticut
New York Rifle Associations
Taft Upholds Findings in Lt Kettles Case at Denver
The President approves the sentence of dismissal for First Lieutenant Clarence Kettles, formerly of the Second South Carolina Volunteer Infantry, for neglecting private debts and making false statements. The War Department notes the actions stemmed from a general court martial convened by Taft at Denver. Nettles previously enlisted during the Spanish war and served in A A retired status.
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Clarence
Kettles A & A
War Department
Ketties
Department
Second
South Carolina Volunteer Infantry
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Margaet Wicker
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F Street
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WM B Sorsey
Robth Love
Haneger
Consumers’ Coal CO
District Regiment
United States Marines
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Ind Y Thik
Harrimen
Mr Harriman
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Netanal
Matere Squadron
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