Safety feats praise for Union Pacific and Short Line
Montpelier reports Chief Dispatcher Titan praises safety gains as Nam pa Leader Herald notes New York exhibitions award Union Pacific and Short Line top safety records. Abbott returns from safety sessions in New York praising teamwork, 1200 safety meetings monthly plan, and block signal innovations.
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Oregon Short Line
Union Pacific
America
R. D. Titan
Nampa Leader Herald
New York
United States
Abbott
Pocatello
National Museum of Safety and Sanitation
Grand Palace
New York Central, In New York City
Union “Pacific
Union Pacific System
Dr Poynter May Be Honored for Idaho Board
Friends of Dr. Paynter of Montpelier learn he may be chosen by Governor Alexander of Idaho for the superintendent post at the Blackfoot insane hospital. The governor reportedly appointed a favorable board, and Dr. Paynter, an old-timer with wide Southwest Wyoming ties, stands in line for the position.
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Poynter
Montpelier
Alexander
Idaho
Blackfoot Insane Hospital
Paynter
Wyoming
Judge D I Craig Returns to Duty After Vacation
Judge D I Craig of Evanston returns from a six week Los Angeles vacation. Clerk Carl Cook notes a letter from Judge Craig appointing an adjourned court day for February 2. The judge reports good health and readiness to resume duties as friends in Lincoln County welcome his return.
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Carl Cook
D. I. Craig
Evanston
Los Angeles
Lincoln County
Ferris Hotel Changes Hands In Rawlins Reopened
Wednesday last the Ferris hotel in Rawlins changed management. New lessee W R Conway a veteran hotel man takes over and plans to reopen the hotel soon under his direction. The move is expected to be a boon to travelers and the traveling public.
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Rawlins
W. R Conway
Proposal Aims to Relax Proof Requirements for Bounty Pelts
The article argues for changing the new predatory wild animal law to allow a county officer’s affidavit alone to prove pelts instead of requiring the county clerk and another official. It notes disfavor of waiting while two witnesses must be present and held pelts for review by county commissioners, a process worsened by summer decay.
Auto Truck for Freight Gull Whitman Boosted to Buick
Gull Whitman was up from Opal last week where he received a Buick truck. He plans to put it in service for bile during the largest portion of the year.
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Gull Whitman
Opal
Entertains Alter Society Ladies at Home
Mrs Thos Sweeney hosted the Alter Society at her residence on Wednesday afternoon. Guests included Mesdames Matthews Mack O Boyle Hailey Payne Stewart Sammon Brady and Jones and the Misses Angelo Clark Savmys and Miller.
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Thos
Sweeney
the Alter Society
Mmes Matthews
Mack
O'Boyle
Hailey
Payne
Stewart
Sammon
Brady
Jones
Angelo
Clark
Savmys
Miller
Glass window shatters at Fist National Bank building
During the past week a large plate glass window at the Fist National bank cracked in, the cause unclear. The building shows no signs of warping or settlement and this marks the second such incident recently. Red glass is costly, and repairs are underway.
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Fist National Bank
Destitution Cases Reported Around Kemmerer
Several cases of extreme poverty arising from sickness and unemployment are noted near Kemmerer. The Cleveland family on the flats faced near starvation, found by Special Officer Joyce, with Ben Bell acting as county purchasing agent arranging aid. Some cases stem from dissipation, drawing less sympathy.
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Kemmerer
Ben Bell
Cleveland
Taick
Joyce
Bread price rises spark nationwide price moves
Reports from Chicago show a push to hold bread at 5 loaves per price and Cipyenne keeps six loaves for a quarter while loaf weight falls from sixteen to twelve ounces. Wheat export to England and France causes scarcity with Chicago prices up to 1.09. Idaho wheat futures traded as low as 9 cents a bushel. Kemmerer maintains ten cent loaves with no price hike noted.
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Chicago
Cipyenne
England
France
Idaho
Kemmerer
Lake County Bill Defeated in Cheyenne House Battle
The bill to create Lake County from parts of Lincoln and Fremont in the Green River watershed was debated in Cheyenne on Thursday. An amendment referencing the explorer who spent one winter in the upper valley was removed, and the measure was defeated.
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Lake County
Lincoln
Fremont Counties
Green Hiver
House of Representatives
Cheyenne
Californian Excursions and Oregon Line Features
Fragmentary text notes low rates to San Francisco via Oregon lines. Mentions agents and papers for sale at the office with unclear dates and details. Contains many garbled terms and requires confirmation.
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Oregon
Aree
Los San Francisco
Phuarele
Two Terms of Court in Lincoln County Proposed Bill
Senator J W Chrisman pushes a bill to authorize two annual terms of court in Lincoln county. The plan shifts the terms to begin on the first Mondays in May and November, replacing the current May start. Taxpayers complain fourteen prisoners languish awaiting a fall term, and supporters say the change will ease backlogs.
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J. W. Chrisman
Lincoln County
Blacker Heads to Cheyenne for Mine Inspector Post
State mine inspector George Blacker left Saturday night for Cheyenne to visit during the week. It is likely Kendrick will appoint a new inspector for the southern district this week. Friends praise Blacker for his proven loyalty and effectiveness, while several others compete for the position. a governor change could still favor a likeable successor.
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George Blacker
Cheyenne
Kendrick
Blacker
Altho
Big Piney Seeks Winter Forest Service Headquarters
The people of Big Piney join Supervisor Beam of Afton and the Ogden district in requesting a winter headquarters at Big Piney for the Wyoming National Forest. The proposal would aid many users in the district and is unlikely to be denied by the Forest Service.
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Big Piney
Beam
Afton
Ogden District
Wyoming National Forest
Forest Service
Purchased Clothing Stock Sale Entrants Pivot to Dry Goods
George Sharp and Abe Bloom purchased the remainder of stock for sale by the New York Salvage Co. They paused their autos to interest buyers in a dry goods venture. The boys were offered a bar again in the stock takeover and have made good in their new line of business.
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George Sharp
Abe Bloom
New York Salvage Co
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