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#96 James J. Hill (Empire Builder of the Northwest)

Founders

CHAPTER

The Story of a Young Entrepreneur

Within little over a year, Hill would depart the independent coal business to devote his full energies and attention to railroading. The company was highly efficient, integrated organization that served his customers very well. When competition suited him in entering a market, he competed fiercely. He did not hesitate to end it, even if it meant joining with old enemies and creating an unblushing situation of monopoly.

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