Moffat Tunnel Faces Prolonged Soft Ground Delays
At the Moffat Tunnel portal engineers report persistent soft ground delaying progress. West end incurs heavy timbering costs as soft rock dominates an estimated 6,000 to 7,500 feet beyond the portal, threatening total expense but not delaying completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giemtness
Moffat
Weer
Moffat Tunnel
West
Nortal
James Peak
W. P. Robison
Robinson
Upper Blue Bencil District Water Exchange Upheld
Utah Supreme Court sustains the decision allowing the Upper Blue Bencil District 18 to exchange water from Rack Creek for water from West Fork of Lakefork River to irrigate 18 000 acres. The ruling, written by Justice Frick, upholds the Fourth Judicial District court in a case appealed by the federal government for Indian wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Line Bench
Rack Creek
Duchesne
Lakefork
State Supreme Court
J. E. Frick
N. iKhnball
A. J. Weber
District Court of Fourth Judicial District
Supreme Court
Utah
Rock Creek
Uintah Basin Students Organize BYU Uintah Basin Club
Uintah Basin students attending BYU in Provo organized a Uintah Basin club led by Lloyd Oaks as president Theora Johnson as vice president Josephine Hacking secretary treasurer Prof Wm F Hansen social leader Meld Merrill reporter Fern Ross Uintah Basin newspapers. A first autumn hike to Mock Canyon included a bonfire and a program with vocal and instrumental music readings games and entertaining stories Reflecting a lively campus social scene with plans for hikes classes and parties and members visiting Vernal Salt Lake City for conference and fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah Basin
B.Y. U
Provo Miee
Lloyd Oaks
Theora Johnson
Josephine Hacking
Wm. F. Hansen
Meld Merrill
Fern Ross
Ethel Vernon
Donetta Richards
Beil Fair
Salt Lake
Public, Service Bureau
Fourth Ward
Martin Curtis
Vernal
Mock Canyon
Elmer Timothy
Ferdaandé Ellingford
Roosevelt to Duchesne road project funds sought
The surfaced road from Roosevelt to Duchesne will cost about 240000 dollars. Duchesne County’s share is 60000 dollars with the federal government covering the rest. The road hinges on voters approving the bond issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Duchesne
Duchesne County
Uncle Sam
Provo Candidates Travel After Basin Campaign
L Baker and J Tucker of Provo Democratic candidates for district judge and district attorney spent a few hours in town enroute home after a strenuous campaign through the basin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y., L. Baker
J. 2. Tucker
Provo
Oil Development in Colorado Reports Mixed Production Shifts
The week ending Oct 4 sees Colorado crude output averaging 1,348 barrels daily in Craig district, with Florence field at 235 barrels. Preparations for Fort Collins shipments progress, including new loading racks, pipelines, and side tracks by Colorado & Southern and Union Oil. Gas flows, tests, and drilling updates unfold across Delta, Berthoud, Pueblo, and Boulder areas as refiners plan expansion and new plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coloradea
State Immigration Department
Craig District
Florence
Fort Collins
Colorado & Southern Railroad
Midwest Refining Company
Union Oil Company
California
Fort Collins Dome
The
Midwest
Union Company
Whittaker
Casper
Mutual Company
Colorado
Qchifo
Pueblo
Mid-Colorado Oil Company
Eckert Dome
Delta County
Syest
Berthoud
Wall Creek
Duchesne to Fruitland road link improvements urged bonds
A call to vote bonds to fund road work between Duchesne and Fruitland. The plan ties Roosevelt and Duchesne into a connected route from Vernal to Salt Lake, with the Duchesne Fruitland segment the focus of improvement efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Duchesne
Vernal
Salt Lake
Fruitland
Utah Crops Show General Decline in 1924 Report
The Agricultural Department notes a statewide drop in most crops as of October 1. Only barleys show increased production this year, with detailed figures for corn, winter and spring wheat, oats, barley, potatoes, apples, commercial apples, sugar beets and other staples compared to 1923.
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Utah
Frank Andrews
Tax Returns of Duchesne Countydecrease in 1924 receipts
Duchesne County reports lower estimated tax returns for 1924 at 157 307 37 compared with 1923 158 421 The county auditor filed with the state board of equalization detailing expected receipts by tax category including state school county general county school and road levies and local city amounts for Duchesne City Myton Roosevelt City and other districts
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Duchesne County
State Board of Equalization
Duchesne City
Myton Town
Roosevelt City
Vote the Bonds for Duchesne County Roads
A public notice advocates road bonds in Duchesne County. It argues federal aid funding will improve travel and reduce driving costs, enabling more people to save and eventually buy cars. The piece urges readers to vote yes on the bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duchesne County
Four Bound Over in Vernal Murder Case
Ernest Trujillo and Harris Murray both 18 are bound over to the district court for first degree murder in the killing of Thomas Nhoades, rancher of Farm Creek. Elnora Vans 17 and Nellie Trujillo 16, found in the same cabin, are bound over as possible accomplices. They face trial at the December term. murder is not bailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Trujillo
Harris Murray
Thomas Nhoades
Farm Creek
District Court
Justice of the Peace
N. J. Hansen
Vernal
Elnora Vans
Nellie Trujillo
Road bond vote eligibility rule clarified
Property owners who paid taxes last year are the only ones eligible to vote for road bonds, according to a brief notice. The ruling specifies eligibility criteria for the upcoming bond election.
Institute At Duchesne Brings Strong Attendance And Activity
The Duchesne teachers Institute last weekend drew near full attendance with Prof. Nuttall and Miss Brown of B Y U leading grammar and primary sessions. Roosevelt Orchestra provided music and a Friday night social featured piano and violin solos. A county teachers association formed with Randolph Jensen president and Mrs Florence Bates vice president amid debate on attending versus staying to teach. Attendees will receive full pay but no bonus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duchesne
Nuttall
Miss Brown
Roosevelt Orchestra
Ernest Burgess
Barras
June Johnson
Randolph Jensen
Florence Bates
Galt Lake
Utah Schools Show Steady Progress Says Inspector
State school inspector JL Williamson reports steady progress in Utah high schools and junior highs with rising student numbers and more completing full high school courses. Teaching standards improve and teachers display growing professionalism as Utah Education Association plans meetings in Salt Lake City October 23 to 26.
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JL. Williamson
Finistij
Myr. Williamson
Utah Educational Association
Salt Lake
Prosecutor Heads Home After Vernal Murder Charge
B Pope district attorney reports Ted remains from Vernal then returns home after three days of prosecution in the murder case of Thomas Rhoades.
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B. Pope
Vernal
Prove
Thomas Rhoades
Legislative candidates named in Roosevelt convention
A Democratic county convention committee selected John H. Davis of Roosevelt to run for the legislature against Owen Bennton of Mt. Emmons. Committee members are AL A. Hollenbeck Clarence I. Johnson and Hugh Barnes. The La Follette party nominated A. E. Edwards of Myton for the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
John H. Davis
Owen Bennton
Mt. Emmons
AL. A. Hollenbeck
Clarence I. Johnson
Hugh Barnes
la Follette Party
A. E. Edwards
Myton
Voters Hear Democrats and Republicans In Uintah Basin
Democratic and Republican candidates toured Uintah Basin last week drawing sizable crowds. George H. Dern led as governor candidate with James W. Funk and others, refuting GOP debt claims and touting Democratic progress. Leading GOP speakers included J. P. Parker and M. B. Pone stressing efficiency and law and order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah Basin
George H. Dern
James W. Funk
J. Wi. Robinson
L. L. Baker
Fourth Judicial District
James B. Tucker
Mr. Dern
Dern
J. P. Parker
M. LB. Pone
Ir. Parker
Parker
Hanson
Jensen
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West Fortal
Upper Blue Bencil District
G.Y. U
Bakeis and Tucker
Ohio Company
Haystack Dome
Boulder
Meyer
Texas Transcontinental Companies
Discovery
Moffat Dome
J.B. Harrison
De‘Beque
Denver & Salt Lake Railroad
Public Utilities Commission
Prairie Oi & Gas Company
Craig
Pareo
Wyoming
Denver Chamber of Commerce
American Gasoline & Refining Company
Wellington
Fort Collins Refining Company
Texas
Colorado & Southern
Nellie Trujito
Elnora van
Nhoades
Roosevel State Bank
Roosevelt, Utah
iGeorgeo
Paps
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