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The United States portion was completed between Wichita, Kansas , and Alpine, Texas . It was forced into bankruptcy in 1912. Its receiver William T. Kemper was to make a fortune when oil was discovered under its land. Ironically, oil was discovered under its tracks and was to contribute the fortune of its receiver William T. Kemper .[http://www.kcpl.lib.mo.us/localhistory/media.cfm?mediaID=34915 The KCMO was acquired by the Atchison, Topeka And Santa Fe Railway in 1928, mainly to gain access to the west Texas oil fields. The Santa Fe then sold the Mexican portions. SEE ALSO |
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