Sugar Tariff and Gamblers In Sugar Trade
The piece discusses a Sugar Tariff raise by Congress and its impact on prices. It contends a 16 cent duty shifted Cuban sugar into the American market, enabling gamblers to corner sugar and profit by price manipulation. It criticizes the tax for rewarding speculators while the public bears the cost. The column also notes political someone Mabey and Tops, praising appointive conduct and the district attorney's role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Hollenbeck
Americas
Vesuvius
Leavenworth
Sing Slug
Dougherty
Duchesne Lawyer M B Pope Chosen District Attorney
Governor Mabey appointed M B Pope of Duchesne as district attorney for the Fourth Judicial district. Pope, active in Duchesne for about six years, has been in a law partnership with R R G Porter for two years and is regarded as a self made, capable lawyer with strong judgment. The Uintah basin area supported several worthy contenders, but Pope was chosen a wise successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L A. Hollenbeck
Fourth Judicial District
Mabey
Utahounty
Utah County
Uintah
Duchesne
Fnally
M. B. Pope
Duchesne County
Mr. Pope
Pope
Tan
Oir
New
Trainman Dies in Wooded Tragedy Reported by Barber Bild
Barber Bild notes a tram accident in the woods resulting in the death of a trainman. Widespread confusion over details but appears to involve a maid or maids and a brief mention of the incident’s location and timing. Authorities are proceeding with inquiry as witnesses are sought.
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McCormick and
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Balsa Glasshare
Hawkeye
Charles Brunger
Max Gorgon, Mgr
Troyal
Duchesne Lumber CO
Satisfeld
Lake Bay
Lareyeay
Peppard Seed Co
Buchesne, Utah
Cage
Schonian Furniture Co
Duchesne, Utah
M. Weiss. & Son
Roosevelt, Utah
Die
Utah
Golden Rule
Barber Bild
E. H. Peterson
Prop
Eagle Brand
WM. Utterman
Seedsman
Grand Junction
Colorado
Paige, Utah
Imen
Compass
Athletic Union
Ribbad Union
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