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- 1 2 "Warren G. Elliott Succeeds Henry Walters as Head of Atlantic Coast Line Company of Connecticut". New York Times . November 16, 1902. Retrieved 2010-08-23.
Henry Walters to-day resigned as President of the Atlantic Coast Line Company of Connecticut, and Warren G. Elliott was elected as his successor. ...
- ↑ "Warren G. Elliott Dead. President of Atlantic Coast Line Dies at Watkins Glen". New York Times . September 18, 1906. Retrieved 2010-08-23.
Warren G. Elliott, President and General Counsel of the Atlantic Coast Line ...
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