Unsafe mail contracts threaten Star route bids and confusion
The writer argues the Post Office Department must enable intelligent bidding on Star route mail contracts. He cites rock springs to Pinedale freight, 115 miles from the railroad, hauled for $1.60 per hundred pounds vs a proposed $1.08. He doubts contractors will cover variable daily tonnage and urges a minimum weight with an excess rate to protect both public and contractors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postoffice Department
Parcel Post
Rock Springs
Pinedale
Post Office Department
Opal
Department
Theao Star Route
Flood prep at Weaker Points in Winter Range storage plan
Division Engineer H. Osborne reviews flood protection steps for the Idaho division as snow melts. Rock and dynamite stored near Nugget canyon and west of Fossil with timber and rails for temporary relief, plus logs for piling to guard tracks. Sheep feed moves delayed. several herds endure heavy losses from blizzards, one man perishes, and weather holds back relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Osborne
Idaho
O. L
Kemmerer Taat
Osborne
Pocatello Yards
Nugget Canyon
Fossil
Oregon
Richfield
Hill City
Idaho & Norchern
Nampa
Emmet
Granger
Rock Springs
Colorado Desert
Linwood
Point of Rocks
D.C. Maupin
Lou Graham
Graham
L'Vint
Rocka
Bitter Creek
Wansatter
Haing
Cow Creek Sheep Co
Rawhas
Daly
Red Desert
Parley Bennion
Ice in Tunnel Causes Traffic Trouble in Cold Weather
The Moyer Hiltii reports ice buildup in the tunnel from freezing water cutting across tracks. Water drains to cement trenches during warm periods, but continued winter conditions worsen ice, and plans are in place to install improvements to mitigate the trouble.
Visitor From Havre Prominent Railroad Man Visits Kenimerer
VD Jamieson of Havre Montana brother of Mrs. William Woods spent several days in Kenimerer with his daughter Lown Medaioaun. A former Great Northern railroad train master for eight years he appeared unexpectedly, drawing interest from local residents and business circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamieson
Havre, Mont
William Woods
Kenimerer
Lown
Medaioaun
Great Northern
Government bridge plan delays Snake River crossing
The article condemns the lack of a government built bridge over the Snake River, arguing the delay hampers cross state travel and Lake reservoir expansion. It warns that without a bridge, river navigation and gate opening at Vile rye are jeopardized and youths face travel hurdles.
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Cheyenne
United Stats Ft
Jarlomm Mole
Snake River
The De Luxe Train Announces Extraordinary Pacific Run
The Oregon Short Line plans a premier De Luxe train from Chicago to Portland or Seattle. It promises a top tier Pullman coach set including an observation car a picture car with library a modern diner barbers and attendants. The schedule notes a March launch with full amenities for all travelers and no berth limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Itis
Chicago
Porton
Seattle
United States
Union Pacific
Meee
Joel Telling
Stapes
Atoll
Piiire
28 Feet of Snow Buries Kemmerer Rotary Train
A late January storm delivers record snow on the Oregon Short Line system near Kemmerer, Wyoming. The Conroy tunnel of United States Coal Co. reports 4 feet of compacted snow, forcing the rotary snow plow and crew to halt operations until the storm abates. Additional deep cuts require future clearing as crews await better conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Wyoming
Wicenary
Oregon
Kemmerer
Conroy Lennel
United States Coal Co
Jremain
Charley Wassung Named Postmaster After Long Coal Career
W A Wassung, long associated with Union Pacific Coal Co as chief clerk, will sever ties to become postmaster under the Democratic regime. He leaves the coal company Saturday night with the exact start date pending bond adjustments and final arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Wassung
Viitus
Union Pacific Coal Co
Wassung
New Train to Stop at Key South Division Towns
The service will call at Stranger Kemmerer Montpelier Memmon and Pocatello on the division. It is possible the DeLuxe train may carry local passengers for interstate travel who are willing to pay the higher Pullman north fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stranger
Kemmerer
Montpelier
Memmon
Pocatello
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F. H. Chapin
Mgr
the City Drug Store
C. A. Christmas
Editorial
Postolice
Errle Fan
Jackson Lake
DE Luxe Fn
Conroy Branch
Charley
Wille Joe
Ions
Optien
IHDS
Kemmerer Savings Bank and ‘Trust Co
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