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November 21, 1897
The Age Herald
Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama
What is this article about?
In Chattanooga railroad circles, it's reported that Southern Railway will absorb the Memphis and Charleston road, despite Receiver Henry Fink's efforts for independent control. The road faces imminent sale, after which Southern may pursue Cincinnati Southern.
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SOUTHERN WILL WIN.
In railroad circles in Chattanooga it is currently reported that the Southern Railway system will absorb the Memphis and Charleston road. In some quarters it is reported as a foregone conclusion that such will occur.
Receiver Henry Fink of the Memphis and Charleston is said to be working the wires in an effort to secure control of the road independent of the Southern system. The road will be sold in the near future. After the Southern secures the Memphis and Charleston it will likely reach out for the Cincinnati Southern.
In railroad circles in Chattanooga it is currently reported that the Southern Railway system will absorb the Memphis and Charleston road. In some quarters it is reported as a foregone conclusion that such will occur.
Receiver Henry Fink of the Memphis and Charleston is said to be working the wires in an effort to secure control of the road independent of the Southern system. The road will be sold in the near future. After the Southern secures the Memphis and Charleston it will likely reach out for the Cincinnati Southern.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Railroad Absorption
Memphis And Charleston
Southern Railway
Henry Fink
Cincinnati Southern
What entities or persons were involved?
Henry Fink
Southern Railway
Where did it happen?
Chattanooga
Story Details
Key Persons
Henry Fink
Southern Railway
Location
Chattanooga
Story Details
Reported that Southern Railway will absorb Memphis and Charleston road; Receiver Henry Fink seeks independent control; road to be sold soon; Southern may then target Cincinnati Southern.