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Charles Chapin’s Complicated Life, Part 1

Stuff You Missed in History Class

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Chapin's Relationship With Russ Sage

Charles chapin covered news in new york and knew that his great uncle, russell sage, was there. Chapin thought that if he could cultivate a relationship with sage that could eventually lead to an inheritance. He wrote that he had gotten a taste of a millionaire's life while spending time with wealthy contacts and friends over the ears; it was clearly something he wanted for himself. Chapan was the first reporter to get an interview with sage russell. And then he started working for the missouri pacific railroad.

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