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Chicago Terminal Transfer Railroad Company Stock - Issued To And Signed On Verso By Edward H. Harrim

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Chicago Terminal Transfer Railroad Company Stock - Issued To And Signed On Verso By Edward H. Harrim
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1901, Illinois. Stock certificate for 100 shares of the Chicago Terminal Transfer Railroad Co. Green/Black. Engrav Ëed vignette of standing liberty flanked by two steam locomotive vignettes. Issued to and signed on verso by EDWARD H. HARRIMAN Railroad executive, Financier. One of the great railway builders of all time, Harriman was known for his genius in developing and reinvesting in railroads. His stock market battle for control of the Northern Pacific against the combination of J. Pierpont Morgan and James J. Hill (which ended in a standstill) remains as one of Wall Street&#39s great wars. A true financial wizard, Harriman was known as the &#34Napoleon of Wall Street&#34 and upon his death, &#34controlled more millions of capital than any financial giant of the country.&#34 Stamp and punch cancellations not affecting Harriman’s signature.