Rail traffic updates and new railroad incorporations plague Ogden
A series of rail official visits to Ogden and nearby yards is reported, with inspections by S P and Union Pacific leaders. News notes include shipment of forty four carloads of canned beef to the Russian army, coal supply improvements for winter, and a serious foot injury to Andy Hanson. Infrastructure plans announce steel laying for Laramie Centennial line and Grand Encampment extensions, plus a Short Line Idaho branch and the Minidoka and Southwestern railroad incorporation with 85 miles from Minidoka to Cassia county and Twin Falls irrigation linkage.
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Ogden
Chicago
South Omaha
Kansas City
Ogden Toay
Short Line Railroad Company
Idaho
Minidoka & Southwestern Railroad Company
Pocatello
Minidoka
Lincoln
Snake River
Cassia County
Little Salmon River
Great Twin Falls
E. E. Cabin
Wm. Ashton
G. K. Smith
CG. H. Jenkinson
F. M. Schumacher
D. FE. Burley
E. @. Manson
Truste e Missing Charged Over Missing Trust Funds
New York reports Peter Forrester a former grand commander of the Knights Templar of this state has been charged in a warrant with failing to account for a 26500 trust fund. The warrant arose in the Lucinda Dougherty estate matter, Dougherty having died September 1, 1889, with the complaint emerging at today’s hearing.
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New York
Peter Forrester
Knights Templar
Lucinda Dougherty
Forester
Brotherhood Social Hosts Prize Winners At Ogden Event
Last evening the K of P hall hosted a Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen social gathering in Ogden. Guests of honor were a notable group of ladies, with prizes awarded after a card party and a spread of collation. Prizes included a derby set, a watch charm engraved B R T, a tray, and tin car train, awarded to Mrs. Dorsey C. M. O'Hornett Miss Ethel Karr and William Light respectively.
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K. of P. Hall
Ogden
Brotherhood of Railroad
Fickle Kentucky Senate Invites National Senators to Speak
Frankfort Kentucky January 20 the senate concurred in a house resolution inviting Senator M A Hanna of Ohio to address the Kentucky general assembly. A prior resolution invited Senator Gorman of Maryland to address the legislature.
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Frankfort
Senate
House
M.A. Hanna
Ohio
General Assembly of
Kentucky
Gorman
Maryland
Becraft’s Bowling Team Takes Two Of Three In Tight Meet
Becraft’s team won two of three games at Acme Bowling Alleys scoring 1946 to 1944 over Thomas. B West led in total pins with 442 while Baker hit 191 in a single game. Shupe’s and Morton's teams prepare for Friday’s league clash.
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Becraft
Acme
Thomas
B. West
Baker
Bing
Morton
Shupe
Aie
Willard
Todd
Heath
Address by Mrs. Kate Waller Barrett at Methodist Church
Mrs. Kate Waller Barrett spoke at the Methodist Church last evening on Crittenton homes and rescue work. She described early interest after a fallen girl and urged Christian charity for women seeking to reform, calling for equal chances to livehonestly and noting a second address this Sunday.
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Kate Waller Barrett
Methodist Church
Bogolers Investigation Prompts Grand Jury Standstill
In St Louis on January 20 the grand jury probes a new lobby scheme by House members to secure boodle money for a pneumatic delivery tube project from Union Station to the World's Fair grounds. The panel waits for J W Peebles of Boston as he may testify about a $10,000 approach to pass the ordinance.
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St. Louis
Grand Jury
House of Delegates
Union Station
J. W. Peebles
Boston
Peebles
Inquiry on Armor Plate Bids Questions Collusion Claim
Rear Admiral O Neil states there is no collusion between the Department and manufacturers in armor plate bids. He testifies before the House Committee on Naval Affairs in Washington on January 26, addressing the inquiry into any preliminary understanding among bidders.
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O'Neil
Washington
House
Flour Ad Promises Consistent Bake from Riverdale or Phoenix
The ad from Ogden Milling & Elevator Co. promotes Riverdale or Phoenix flour as reliable for bread rolls biscuit and pastry. It argues that when standard flour fails customers should choose these brands to avoid criticism.
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Riverdale
Phoenix
Ogden Milling & Elevator Co
Navy and Steel Contracts Probe Amid Suspicions of Backroom Deals
Rear Admiral O Neil reports to the committee that since June 1 1897 there has been no collusion or prior understanding with bidders on armor contracts. He notes no knowledge of an agreement between Secretary Tracey and Carnegie and cannot confirm any improprieties. He adds bids were equal and limited to two heats, with no overbidding patterns or concessions evident.
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Navy Department
Steel Companies
O'Neil
Tracey
Carnegie
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S. A. Hutchison
Chicago and Northwestern
W. L. Park
Wyoming
Union Pacific
M. Ward
Roth
Tivanston
Southern Pacific
Rock Springs
Andy Hanson
Fred A. Miller
Laramie and
Hahn’s Peak
Laramie
Centennial
Grand Encampment
Brotherhood OF Railway Trainmen
Kentucky Senate
Hurst's
Zoe
Begraft
Thomas Ene
Bogolers
Dever Kina
Meridian
Wis
Erste
F. A. Decezs
Little Falls
Wold
Geo. F. Cave
Hkodol
C. DeWitt & Co
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