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Telegraph magnate’s Waterloo roots and rise to wealth
Theodore N. Vail, who built a fortune in telephone operations, recalls his boyhood in Waterloo Iowa, the early struggles, and a late life reflection on leaving Waterloo. He credits mentor William Whitney for nudging his talents toward finance and leadership, noting a worker’s humble start and a dramatic rise to million-dollar success.
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Theodore N. Vail
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