Harriman's Rise and Railroads Power Play
A sweeping portrait of E. H. Harriman tracing his ascent from poverty to control of major U S railroads. The article covers his leadership in reorganizing Union Pacific, his aggressive expansion through the Chicago and Alton deal, the Northern Securities era, and his broader influence on American transportation. It notes his methods, key allies, and the vast network built under his direction, ending with reflections on his ambitions and legacy.
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Foremost Bank
Union Pacific
Chicago
Alton Deal
Northern Pacific
Union Pacine Airectors
Secoma Harrimantaed
Haran
Chicago and Alton
Harriman
Southern Pacific
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Jamed J. Hdi
J.P. Morgan
Northern Pacifc-Boyington
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HH. Borue
Georga J. Gata
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James Stillmen
Briafly
Traceés
Chisago
Alton Oad
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Pruhsidiary
Syndicata
Chicago and Alton Beltway
Rock Island
Chiegga
Alton
Alton S Houd’ Ba -Alternataly
Herriman
Neeack Island
Alton Over
Inter- Kale Commerce ‘Commission
Sapteare ‘& Co
Packic
BP Co
Plunfington
Sore Pacific
Humimh Aati
Union Paever & Co
Wall Street
Harrigan
Hardman
Pacife
California
Gulf
New York
Transcontinental
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Harsiman
Harriman Judged By Julius Fries In East Davenport
Julius Fries, 34, of 146 East Baventhtreet, describes Harriman as a quiet man who never reveals his business. He is not considered handsome but could make a great night if he shows up, and many who know Harriman say Fries is a keen judge of human nature.
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Harrimans
Hartiman
Sentiry
New Fork Stack
Barrimas
Hempstead
S.t
Orlandy M Wardman
St George's Church
Orland Harelman
Edward WH. Harriman
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Wall Street
Meadows
Jersey City
Henry Ox
Haretman & Co
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Stuyvesant Fish
Fish
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Oiiver Harman
Vanderbilts
Vanderbilt
Tmainess
Harriman & Co
Yuuns
E. H. Harriman
Union Pacific
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Harrman
Decker
Harriman
Kuhn-Loeb
Vanderbilt Seldings
Poten
Tale
Omaha
Ogden
Oregon
Northwest Coast
Pacific
California
Colle P. Huntington
Sastern
Union Pools
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St. Paul
Chicago
Northwestern
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Illinois Central
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Equitable Life Assurance Society
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High Friends
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Hardman
Robert G. Lovett
J. C. Grubbe
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Taoming
Julius Krustechnitz
William H. Herrti
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Southern Poetic
William Hound
Eauthern Pasiff
Theat Hardman Sayill
Sidney Webster
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Washington
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Tnee Mareen
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Heiman
Taber
Wille Schrald Lelio
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Julius Fries
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PEST FRIEND OF THE WEST
Vice President Mahler of the Union Pacific arrived in Omaha from the West and ordered the local headquarters draped in mourning. He praised Harriman, pledged no detail on future management, and noted Harriman’s generous impact and Westward ties. The Nebraska bankers sang America at a memorial gathering and urged state funeral representation.
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Omaha
Nebr
Mahler
Asien Pacific Railroad
Harrieman
West Igte
Iocal
Unies
Hnandler
MPM
Mohler
Union Pacific
Raye
Omahe
Harriman
Great West
Bidite
Ion Paciic
Gordon W.wattles
America
Japanese See Portland Visiting Commissioners Guests of Chamber
Visiting Japanese commercial commissioners arrived in Portland as guests of the Pacific Coast Chambers of Commerce group. They toured major plants and attended a Portland Chamber banquet where Theodore B. Wilcox spoke on expanding commerce. In Grand Rapids ambassador Thomas K. OBrien plans to greet Japanese visitors arriving September 7.
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Chamber of Commerce
Banguat
Fortland
Greg
Janen
Chambers of Commerce
Pacific Cosa
Portland Chamber of Commerce
Theodore B. Wilcox
Portland
Grand Rapids
Mich
Thomas K. Obrien
Jardan
Bruesela
Belgium
Porto Rican Budget Troubles Threaten Teachers’ Salaries
Porto Rico September 9 reports that inadequate funding may force education budget cuts. Commissioner of Education Dexter seeks a plan with teachers and officials to allow a return next year under which salaries could be reduced by a percentage if needed to balance the budget.
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Exiled Shan of Parvia Enters Russian Exile Route
Teheran reports the deposed Shan of Parvia left the Russian legation this afternoon and began a journey toward Russia. He is to live in practical exile, likely in Odessa, continuing a distant banishment after his removal.
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Shan
Parvia
Russia
Odessa
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