Editorial Warmth and Warnings on Rail Crisis and Rabid Coyotes
A Salt Lake Tribune editorial defends President Wilton amid rail strike fears, urging federal action to avert disaster. It cites rail statistics from 1914 15, notes earnings and employment costs, and argues government intervention to keep trains running. The piece also reports a rabies outbreak among desert coyotes near Great Salt Lake prompting calls for dog muzzling measures in Weber County.
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Salt Lake ‘Tribune
Prezents & Long
Wilton
Rallmad
United States
The
Tribune
Willer
Board of Arbitration
Natria
UrAh
Tife
Meelth
Salt Lake
Great Balt Lake
Orezon
Neva¢s
Utah
Boteléer
Weber County
Geographical Scope of US Rail Network
The article outlines the vast United States railroad system with 257,569 miles of track and a total including yards and sidings of 291,000 miles. It notes the US holds about two thirds of the world’s rail mileage and compares the scale to global links during wartime.
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United States
Cnsineries
Duc Tog
United Sitates
Entres
Awitches
Aldinga
Rabies Reported in Weber County Skeptics Question Claims
Skeptics question rabies reports in the Weber County area after a dog was killed at North Ogden following a raid on a nearby town. The animal's head was sent to the state for testing as investigators pursue confirmation of rabies in the region.
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Utah
Nevada
North Onden
Ilver
Lock
W Toan
Suppressing Court Records Draws Press Opposition
An article laments a court habit of suppressing important proceedings and notes public demand for open records. It cites a divorce from early spring with no public entry and hints at wider tampering risks in the courthouse system, urging accountability from those involved.
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Court House
Focal Newspapers
Wbla
Free Souvenirs at Utah Today Show
Readers are treated to free souvenirs in Utah with a screening featuring Mys teries of Myra and a two act Charlie Chaplin program. The event highlights classic entertainment and a promotional giveaway.
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Utah
Myra
Charlie Chaplin
Pasteurization Backdrop in New York Baby Plague
Pasteurization checks disease during the infantile paralysis outbreak in New York. The drive centers on pasteurizing all butter and milk to prevent further deaths, with Blanchard Butter highlighted as a safety measure.
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New York
Candidate for Commissioner Shows Long Local Service
An Ogden Weber County candidate appeals for a two year county commission term. He cites prior legislative service, a severe auto accident that paused his career, and deep ties to farmers and city residents. He backs state wide prohibition, better schools and roads, and serving the underdog while pledging faithful, capable stewardship.
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Ogden
Weber County
Lfe
Toffer
Notice of Property Settlement With Mary A Lee
A B Condon and wife Mary A Lee state they will not be held responsible for any debts contracted by Mary A Lee. The notice is dated August 29, 1516 and appears as an advertisement formality.
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Mary A. Lee
Utah Stock Prices on Local Mining Exchange August 30 1914
The Utah mining market shows K. Silver and Alta Corsol dated as leaders with rapid gains. Silver moves from 45 to 55 cents on 1,700 shares, Alta Corsol climbs to 30 cents, while Emme Copper weakens to 60 cents. Numerous other listings and bids sweep the board across private wire quotes from J. A. Hogle & Co. brokers, detailing various stocks and prices at Washington Avenue, Alta Con, Albion, Cottonwood Metals, Dragon Con, East Prince, Iron Blossom, New Quincy, and more with varied bids and asks.
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K. Silver
Alta Corsol
Emme
Rod Bioscam
New Quincy
Booth Hecla
J. A. Hogle & Co
Washington Avenue
Alta Con
Albion
Cal Ext
Cottonwood Metals
Sp. East
Prince
Iron Blossom
Queen
Major Evans
O. K. Silver
Bells
Mt I. Byndicate
South Heels
Vnti Biarchard
Ci. Wilbert
Ata Can
Colorado
Emma Copper
Iron Dlossom
Printe Can
Prown
OL. Syndicate
Tar Baby
Wilbert
Non-Union Men Protest Rail Labor Rule
Washington Aus Sir Robert T Frasier led unorganized Tailway workers in a protest sent to President Wilton against a proposed off-hour base day for interstate train operations. He warned of industrial disruption if 80 percent of railroad employers are not mobilized to recognize and protect workers demands. Frasier cited petitions from 110,000 organized workers opposing a strike and urged rapid action.
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Washington
Aus
Robert T. Frasier
Wilton
Wilson
Frasier
Ralimad
Yny
Prater
Peaster
World markets mixed as rumors delay strike impact
Rumors from Washington that a strike order may be postponed buoy trading in New York equities with the List gaining to a new record as rail shares recover. Motors firmed led by Studebaker while United States Steel regained losses, and Anglo-French 5s sugar notes showed irregular demand amid dull sugar markets. Omaha and Chicago livestock and hog markets show higher cattle and hog receipts with varied prices, highlighting a busy regional trading day.
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New York
Washington
Motors
Studebaker
United States Steel
Union Pacific
Chicago Grain Market Rally After Downgrade
Chicago grain market moved sharply higher after a downgrade caused a spiral. Traders anticipated further declines as early week preparations pressured corn and wheat, with the market showing a mixed outlook into Monday.
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Mallway
Pantages Offer At Orpheum Opens Tomorrow For Three Days
The Orpheum presents a three day program headlined by La Beala Bex tette with Grand Opera excerpts. Acts include Johnson Howard and Lisette as tramps with red noses, Charlie Mason Company in a clever farce Whate Who, Harry Bree, The Fire Morimonds in a brick balancing show, Titian Besarts on cornet, and Matt and Jeff in The Indestructible Yat caper. Box office now open for seating.
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Royale
Charlee Mason & Company
Harry Bree
Offie
Harry
Fire Morimonds
Titian Besarts
Matt
Jeff
Wheat Prices Dip as Strike News Spurs Delays and Recovery
Opening wheat prices ranged from 8 4 to 7 tower with September at 1.42 to 1.4214 and December at 1.45 16 to 1.46. Prices dipped then nearly recovered to the prior finish while oats moved independently. Trading stalled in provisions due to strike threats, with land values edging downward amid a cautious market.
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Wilson
She Innee
Police dispersed crowds at San Francisco theater showing Mysterioa of Myra
Special police helped keep crowds from blocking streets in front of the Utah Theater as the Mysterioa of Myra played today and tomorrow. Free souvenirs offered to attendees.
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San Francisco
Utah
New York City Rail Traffic Knots Up Before Labor Day
New York City rail traffic surged as a looming general strike threatened to disrupt service. Officials estimate up to 350000 out of town and a similar number of vacationers may depart before September 4, with passenger volumes typically heavy for Labor Day. Railroad executives anticipate food trains to run to meet demand.
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New York
New York City
Hero
Milk Crisis Looms If Transport Strikes Hit City
Overnight warnings show a threatened railway strike could cripple New York milk deliveries. Milk firms plan to deploy trucks and wagons to serve babies and children, while police canvass food stocks and vessels to keep essential supplies moving. Chile authorizes a mechanical industrial school.
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Rrivaton
New York
Cerrica Falta
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