Ogden Storm Buries Cellars and Fatal and Theft Reports
A heavy Ogden rainstorm on the 22nd flooded cellars causing property damage. A buggy runaway injured Mrs. Bagley. J P Hanson’s Ephraim store was burglarized. Frank Ehebar fell from a Salt Lake City building and fractured his neck. George Rasmussen attempted suicide. Mra Jane Bradford died in Salt Lake City. parole denied for John Douglass. Local crimes include a Park City gambling crackdown and rail safety efforts near Morgan.
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Ogden
John Hi. Bagley
J. P. Hanson
Ephraim
Frank G. Ehebar
Salt Lake City
George Rasmussen
John D. Douglass
Weber County
W. H. Parrent
McWhirter Brothers
Zion
Denver
Mary O'Brien
W. H. O'Brien
Park City
Global News Summary From Distant Fronts and Disasters
A wide wire of reports notes Japanese workers seeking U S entry via Mexico, Pacific shipping updates, a new liner named George Washington for Hamburg America, and a large appropriation bill passing quickly. International disasters include a Hong Kong wreck with thirteen sailors lost, and a Russian court martial delivering death sentences. Local tragedies report a mother killing her children then herself, a fatal mine explosion in Collinsville, and a Queensland oil tank blast aftermath. Political notes mention Oklahoma compulsory education and segregated schools, Dutch peace conference readiness, smallpox in Missouri, and Honduras declaring war on Nicaragua. cultural touchstones recall Rembrandt’s birthplace fire and a physician’s critique of Thaw trial reporting.
Nevada and Idaho mining boost and regional turmoil
The article reports on mining activity and growth in Nevada and Idaho with new ore discoveries in the Eureka Muldoon district and Goldfield. It notes Nevada leading wealth and population growth, Ely water settlement, railroad washouts affecting the Oregon High Line, and planned rail connections from Goldfield to Ely and Austin, plus local crime and public health developments in Oregon and Washington.
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Nevada
Union
Eureka
Muldoon
Idaho
Goldfield
Ely
Ely Water Company
Georgetown
Francis J. Henney
San Francisco
White Pine
Neville
Band of Health Commissioners
Robert Fechner
Halis, Wash
Mineral Hill
Halley
Wonder Nevada mining town grows near 1000 residents
Reports on Ramsey Com stock at Ramsey Nevada outline deepening cross cut and plan to reach the 1000 foot level this year. Los Angeles oil experts tour near Newhouse's well northwest of Fillmore Utah while Idaho's Hailey district draws escalating interest.
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Ramsey
Nevada
Los Angeles
Newhouse
Fillmore
Utah
Idaho
Hailey
F. A. Heinze
Park City
David Keith
Thomas Kearns
Silver King Company
Montauk
Daly-Weet
Mark City
Utah Legislature Battles Over Institute and Bills
Utah House refuses to report the act creating the Utah Institute of Art and adjourns on Washington's birthday. Senate actions include a $5,000 bridge fund for Rio Virgin in Washington County and a Salt Lake census option. Multiple measures pass or stall, including burglary penalties and a state capitol plans bill, while Governor Cutler vetoes a misde meanor ordinance bill.
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Utah Institute of Art
Washington
Senate
Miller
Rio Virgin River
Washington County
Cutler
Hulantakt
Totton
Hower
Thompson
J. M
Critchlow
Pedersen
Richards
Beogarding County
WW. J. K
Kuehler
Heber M. Welle
House
State Board of Examiners
United States
Capitol
Salt Lake
W. N. Willlame
Moffat Plans Denver to Salt Lake Air Line Venture
The Rail road Man's Magazine praises David H. Moffat for pursuing a Denver to Salt Lake air line across the continental divide. It notes huge preconstruction costs, tunnels through granite, a Main Range tunnel near James Peak, and bold financing as Moffat pushes a grand but costly railroad scheme.
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David H. Moffat
Colorado Railroad
Denver
Salt Lake City
Continental Divide
Union Pacific
Rio Grande
Railroad Man's Magazine
David Moffat
Moffat
New York
Colorado
Burlington
Main Range
James Peak
William Cook
Train Run On California Special Reported A Winner
A Chicago railway conductor recalls a fast run on the California special last Thursday night leaving Bloomington late and arriving on time at LaSalle Street with three minutes to spare. He notes a misaligned range and a nurse-like exchange with the cook and engineer, plus a promise to fix the stove and supplies.
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Dad Smith
Union Depot
California
Bloomington
LaSalle Street
Smith
Ile
Primitive English Railroad In The Lake District
An unusual one train line in England runs with two officers sharing roles including managing director and chief engineer. The train stops at will and may derail guidance. when observed, the train is halted to restore position. A farmer’s daughter once stood at a station and the train paused for a good night farewell.
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Lake District
England
Hoket
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Utah State News
Jane Gardner Hradford
Second Company of Pioneers
Utah Credit Men's Association
National Credit Men's Association
National Association
Hicage
Morgan
Krauss
Ogden Iu
Hinley
Evanston
ER. DD. R. Thonpton
Board of Pardons
Charles Botha
Botha
San Juan County
Keerchief
Henry Shelton
Hem
Beaver Dam
Box Elder County
Hagiun
Obock
C. O. Norman
Union Paella
Devil's Gate
Oregon
Railway Age
Moffat Road
Kremmiing
Steamboat Springs
Chading
Dumphey & Nelson
Orman & Cook
A. T. Day
Horace H. Vows
Wan Rine
Jude George
Armstrong
Ogden & Northwestern Railroad
Brigham City
Hot Springs
Hawaii
Mexico
Stevan Packet Company
Woval
Hong Kong
West River
Hone Hing
Mra. J
Mandel
Conneraville
Ind
Limeriwine
Collinsville
M18
Nora Turner
G. H. Turner
Farrisburg
Robert Kennedy
Hague
Netherlands
W. J. Salts
Phelps County
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Tukum
Russia
Ben
Honduras
Nicaragua
Bonilla
Leyden
Rembrant
Garber
Ohio
Alexander Green
Piqua
Green
Spain
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Turkey
John Cuchippe
Wichlina
Kans
Roosevelt
Flora McDonald
Chicago
Webster Guerin
Moreh O
Mexican Coal & Coke Company
Aloe Trielly
A. le Brannon
Ko Cox
Dy. J. W. Boall
Malden
Konet
Secretary of the Interior
Dewand
Treasury
Algeria
Mwatamdetil
Honolulu
B. F. Bishop
HH. L. Holestein
Carter
Northwest
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Jacksonville
Ore
L. Tichner
Pacific Coast
Portland
Tichner
Carroll G. Dorman
Butte
Fred Engle
Dolman
Esther Mitchell
Seattle
George Mitchell
Shulla
Green River
Pinedale
Nevada Northern
Lane City
McDonald-Ely
Arth
Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company
Umatilla
Pendleton
Walla Walla
Taterest I
Roper
Hiaine
Wael
Addie Roper
Austin
Clark
Balt Lake
Wonder
Albion Mining Company
Alta
Gold Springs
Jennie Gold Mining Company
Jennie
Cactus
Beaver County
Malcolm McDonald
Rosebud
Brown Palace
Ming
Abe
Rameay
Sagebrush
Bune
Tose’s Wells
Las Vesas
Tonopah
Inifteen
Park
Congress
Galveston
Parks
House Committee On Labor
Howe
Hollingsworth
Hott
San Juan
John Y. Smith
Marks
Callister
State Land Board
Arthur A. Sweet
Dleo
Butehera & Grocera’ Association of
Railhoap Wonder
Air Line
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