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Hill of Minnesota Rail King Reaches Seventy
A Sept 16 report profiles James J. Hill on turning seventy, noting his vast railroad holdings, including Great Northern, Burlington, and Northern Pacific, plus steamship interests. It recounts his ascent from clerk to magnate, wartime service, and aggressive expansion through wheat lands and key lines.
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