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J D Wood Killed by Railroad Engine in Salt Lake
John David Wood of Challis, a noted mining magnate and livestock dealer, was killed in Salt Lake City when run over by a Union Pacific engine in the Oregon Short Line yards. The accident occurred after he left his sleeper and crossed five tracks. The body, found 65 feet from the Butte train, was severely mangled. Initial murder theories were dismissed. only $4.65 and a lost watch prompted speculation before officials proceeded with burial arrangements.
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John David Wood
Challis
Salt Lake
Union Pacific
Oregon Short Line Railroad
Mr. Wood
Murray C. Godbe
R. M. Bell
Butte
J. A. Kirby
Wood
Chauncey Manspeaker
Gillispie
Justice Hanks