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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1897
Page
2
Liverpool plans to join Edinburgh over the Stevenson memorial. The Spanish governor probes the death of Dr Rais in a Cuban prison amid murder claims. Argentina reports a 4,093,000 population with Buenos Aires as the largest city in South America.
Gov Wells appointed Elias A Smith to the Semi Centennial commission with John A Murdock resigning. Additional members named include Jacob Moritz W A Nelden Emily Katz John D Spencer and Cora Hooper. Tennessee Exposition commission nominees list John W Judd George D Pyper George A Smith Lulu Baldwin HL Driver D N Peery and Harry T Duke.
Athens dispatch reports the Empiermate voice on King George's stance in the Crete impasse. The king rejects autonomy and any suzerainty solution, insisting Crete’s path must reflect national will, resisting powers' pressure. A separate nearby report details a fatal duel between brothers George and Calvin Holmes over Miss Sliggs, with Calvin wounded and George dead.
In San Francisco the Supreme Court yesterday upheld Rudolph Spreckles in a long fight over a gift of 000 shares of the Pashau Planting Co value 5000 and dividends 600 monthly. Claus Spreckels and Anna Spreckle sued in 1895 to revoke the gift claiming Mrs Spreckle did not consent to the community property alienation. Judge Slack previously ruled for the son.
Tennessee moved to curb whitecap outrages with a Senate bill later passed by the House declaring their conduct a felony. Punishment is three to twenty one years in prison. Governor Taylor had offered reward for the murder of William Whiley and wife at Sevierville. The public offered a separate reward of seven hundred fifty dollars for captors.
The Treasury directed clearance papers for the Bermuda at Bermuda now in Bernandina. The captain swore the vessel would not transfer cargo or take on extra crew before destination. The steamer sails for a West Indies port with munitions of war.
A Port Louis telegram from Mauritius reports Tanatave Madagascar states the life of General Gallient was targeted by a plot that spurred Ranayatont III’s exile to Reunion Island. Investigations continue amid arrests and claims of conspirators. French officials say palace searches uncovered a cache of papers linked to foreign intervention schemes.
Flood conditions worsen across the region with Mrs Vieille Maxsey drowned after attempting to escape rising waters. The Missouri River and surrounding creeks fall or rise unpredictably as repairs are planned and rail service remains severely disrupted. Thousands of hogs and cattle drown. rail bridges and public works suffer extensive damage.
The Montreal paper publishes a sharp article likening the tariff to a Chinese wall against Canada and argues that if the United States shuts its doors, Canadians must defend their interests. It suggests the government should act firmly and hints at a Canada US retaliation policy.
The Creole reports six dead bodies found on a boat recovered from the Ville de St Navarre route after a voyage with signs of recent distress. Captain Gager notes no earlier sighting of a waterfilled craft and describes clothing and travel supplies aboard, including seamen trousers, shoes, a nursing bottle nipple, soothing syrup, and bread.
Provo city council approved an ordinance granting Rio Grande Western Railway a franchise to run through Provo on Tipple Street and Tracks along First Street. The franchise becomes void if construction begins within six months and 20 miles are completed on the Park City extension within two years. The bill was prepared by the city attorney with the railroad aid telegraph committee following an earlier committee report.
From Sancti Spiritua, a Sun dispatch notes alleged Cuban torture and death of Joafa Cantaires, mother of the Interior secretary, while Spanish accounts claim Lenore Cantarres burned to death in an accidental lamp incident. The report signals one of the darkest pages of the Cuban wave history.
TB Rainwater, a farmer near Richmond Missouri, killed his wife and five others in a fit of rage then fatally shot himself. He also wounded two others and spared one son-in-law’s child, with no prior trouble reported.
A fragmentary discussion on mountain folk in the hills, noting their adherence to propriety virtue and morality, a frontier hospitality, tough honesty, and traditions around marriage, funerals, and religion. It contrasts rural customs with broader civilized standards and observes peculiar fashion and social norms.
The piece notes Imerson or Timersons early fiery address titled The American Scholar, praising its logical progression and passion. Dr Nichols called the speech an intellectual declaration of independence, highlighting its historic impact and the scene of crowded, breathless aisles at the event.
The article describes the teredo, an marine borer that attacks wooden ship hulls and even intrudes between cable wires. It recounts how this worm earned a grim reputation by corroding wood and iron in the Atlantic region, while noting hopes that it leaves no lasting history in Atlantic depths.
The Philadelphia Record notes Scrapple’s vivid pecuniary insult to Philadelphia and a surge of humor from critics. Ex Postmaster General Bissell, visiting Philadelphia, develops a craving for the mysterious merceau and orders a local dealer to ship a pan of scrapple weekly to his Buffalo home.
A brief exchange in the Indianapolis Journal features Timmins and Simmons discussing Scotch dialect stories. Timmins jokes about their knowledge, while Simmons asserts the readers’ interest and potential markets for such tales.
An old gardener recalls the hall bedroom as a spacious option versus a tent, noting it is damp and leaky in rain but offers more space. He compares it with A tents, emphasizes reduced guard duties, and reflects on its acceptance in certain eyes.
In Butter Street police court yesterday morning Alice Brawer a tall handsome blonde wearing diamonds was arraigned on intoxication charges after police from Stith avenue found two women fighting in Sixth avenue one trying to lead the other home The accused was said to be the wife of a man named Walsh though she used a different surname The court found her guilty but suspended sentence.
Someryville Journal notes an auction of Went Wortha furniture is planned today as times are tough and bidders worry about high prices. Local residents debate preferred tables and bargain options amid tight finances.
Fragmentary note describes a visitor panel in a mining event space and mentions funding concerns and a bazaar. The text is garbled with missing words and names, making precise details and entities difficult to extract.
An enterprising Canadian advertises in a Dominion paper highlighting willingness to meet public needs. The notice mentions washing ironing and going out today as part of daily work presented by Jim Kellet in association with Informa and the public in Dominion.
The item notes that Westside did not make a favorable impression, with a remark about a rider not liking the display. It adds a humorous aside about someone accidentally sitting on his hat during the event.
Scattered chatter links Jeannette with Yonkera amid talk of a renewed engagement while references to a Tad Allee and a collection of rings appear in faded notes from the Statesman.
In a crowded discussion at city hall the deputy marshal Jim Springman, known as a man of many adventures, recounts a near drowning during the Civil War when anvil and ropes were involved. He also notes he never let go of the anvil despite going overboard.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss theories of early exploration and claims about who discovered America. References to Columbus, Welsh legends, and a 11th century Buddhist manuscript are mentioned as challenged origins. The tone questions national prestige in mapmaking and exploration.
The flag of Denmark known as Dannebrog is described as the oldest national flag in use since 1229. The piece notes its long history and status as a symbol adopted by the Danish realm.
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