Mormon Church Power and Political Influence in Utah
The article discusses the Mormon Church’s growing power in commerce and politics in Utah. It alleges consolidation of control over railways, sugar companies, theater, ice, and utilities, with President Smith holding multiple leadership roles. It also references criticism before a congressional committee and concerns over a potential political influence across western states. It mentions Shoshone power, Zion cooperative ventures, and proposed transportation projects amid regional development hopes.
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Aing An Nauranes Company
Ite
Church
Utah
Smith
Union Pacific
Salt Lake and
Los Angles
Ballion, Beck and Champion Mining Company
Uso
Bnitting
West
Commercialism of the Church raised by Mormon leaders
An article accuses Mormon church leaders of swelling wealth via tithes and establishing a strong commercial monopoly. It claims funds are directed toward public influence and expansion beyond humble religious aims, portraying church leaders as consolidating power and resources.
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Idaho
Dyambien
Hossa
Adele Memmi
Polygamy Noted As Practice Among Some Mormons
An early report cites words about polygamy among members of the Mormon community. It references a manifesto and describes a list of prominent individuals who reportedly entered polygamous marriages recently, signaling a potential public uproar as the matter becomes a major topic for the coming years.
Tommy Did It and the Boston Protest Over Rockefeller Gift
A garbled clipping notes protests by Congregational ministers in Boston and New England against a Rockefeller gift. It hints at hostility to the donation and mentions the impact of unspoken pressures on public or church affairs. The text is fragmented and unreadable in parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy
Caldwell Tribune
Tom Law
Boston
Reat
New England
Great Copper Empire and Snake River Railway Plans
Surveyors push copper mining rail route with aims to connect Vinson and Baker City. Backers of Iron Dike and Northwestern Railway shape for route along Snake River. sale of railway company property imminent to launch interurban. Rumors tie Standard Oil to the project amid mortgage talk, with the Snake line promising lower haul and better climate for ore from Seven Devils mines and Ballard’s Landing as the natural shipping point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinson
Baker City
Iron Dike
Fold
Northwestern Railway Company
Snake River
Railway Company
Nine Id
Romer
Nein
Standard Oil
HH. Rogers
Qornucopia
Cornucopia
Ladd Motnla Company
J. B. McDougal
Ballard'a
Seven Devils Country
Landore
Peacock
Old Peacock
Helana
Decorah
Blue Jacket
Pacific & Idaho Northern
Connell
Idaho
Coonel
Miley Renee Mile
Salt Lake Mormons Plan 45,000 HP Power Plant
A new company proposes building a power plant on the Shoshone river with 45,000 horsepower, aiming to sell to Salt Lake City within two years. Directors expect sale to the municipality at a reasonable rate if a commercial market forms, challenging the Utah Light and Railway Co. The project is distinct from the Shoshone Falls power company with its own river rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah Light & Power Company
Salt Lake
Vouth
Utah Light and Railway Company
Salt Company Rivalry Spurs Idaho Salt Market Showdown
In Boise on March 22 a Salt Company representative and delegates from the Great Western Salt Company—the plant bought by the Idaho Wool Growers Association—met amid a price war. The Great Western cut stock salt to 2.50 per ton f o b and pushed lower table-salt costs. The trust plans further cuts, while shoop men vow no more excessive prices and back their claims. The reduction already saves Idaho residents thousands of dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Idaho
Land Salt Company
Salt Trust
Great Western Salt Company
Idaho Wool Growera Association
Gongerns
Great Western
Trust
Shoop
Sulphur Dipped Solution Promoted by N F Kimball
Oks Slee p expects a shipment of Flowers of Solphur a premium sulphur product. It promises better results with less quantity than ground sulphur, claiming 24 pounds of the dip equals 36 pounds of ground sulphur. Correspondence solicited from N F Kimball of Welsor La.
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Kimball
Welsor
Fragmentary OCR snippet observed in local column
Readable fragments reference individuals and place names in a likely parish or town column. The text mentions Linas, Ada, Nonten, and Pahl, suggesting a community notices item with names and possibly events or updates. Further context is needed to identify the main subject and outcomes.
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HE Weiser
Baturtay
Ecreatay
Consmaniea
Welver Digital
Wolser
Abarch Joe Company
Cassie Chadwick
Hoch
Chicago
H. A. ‘Holmes
Far East
Woryice
Salilon
Dailthy
Is Mormon Shuroh
Thio Committee
Ohder Oath
Tabernacle
Bmurthwaite
Salt, ‘Lake
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Oharch
Thole
Smarthwaite
Bishop Godard
Ogden
Gotland
Man
God
Woodruff
Godard
Mlf
Ace
Zion
Coperative Mercantile
Over & Aa & Bank
Trost Oc
Utah Sugar Co
Idaho Sugar Company
Leatthe
Anilshine Company
Battal Bench
Deseret Nowa
Balt Go
Presi Dent Smith
Washington
Halo
Mobler
Ice 2
Fmion
Tom ‘Far Beyahi
Portland
Kiowhork
Great Copper Empire
Iron Fist
Selt Lake
Mormons
Nishing
St Candoo's
Linas
Pahl Maniele
Nonten’s
Allie
1. S
Ical
Scranton
International _Correspondence Schools
Stewart H. Travis
Igor
Klastes
Benadt
Arthur Fox
Weiser
State Street
Waterhouse-Anderson Bidg
P. O
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Ollagy To
A. J. Hopkins
Soe
Weiees, Itebo
Whiser
Pis
Nottie Ca
Weiber, Tall
Dalle
Bommer Block
Shirley
Sonto
Edward R. Coulter
Harles W. Luge
U 8
East
Ideho Btreet
Pythian
M. Harvey
Bendea Abstractor
Stoxat Orica Borunma
DR. R. Gla
Phi
Rewidesa Weber
J.B. Towrrentorra
J. E. Tourtellott and Comp
Fale Building
A. M. Curl
Puayx Hamam
Ayers Blogk' Weiser
Cam. &. Peverredl
Inter-Mountaineyy OF Civil Eng
D. A, Utter
Weistt OU
Wiser Mini, Development Co
Walsey
Aranal Ontire
Viny Ight
Ball Wee
P. Rounds
Rap W. Becretary
Myrtlic Lodge
Pythias
Hall
Viaitine Wellcome
Bert
Coulter
Molin
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