04 Aug 1898
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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1898
Page
1
Reports from several towns describe a fire in Mt Pleasant causing an estimated $40,000 in damage, with other incidents including robberies in Summit County and a sedate note on contagion spread. Military movements pass through town en route to quell Utes raids and local rail-station plans surface in Grand Valley.
A Salt Lake Tribune summary notes Prince Bismarck has died peacefully at Friedrichsruh ending a century of German diplomacy. It cites his influence on Blaine and others and hints at ongoing European shifts as the paper discusses peace terms with Spain and potential U S territorial holdings. It mentions gun accidents in Utah and travel deaths, reflecting a broad late July 1898 news snapshot.
A 1897 Utah veterans group meeting in Spanish Fork proposes a state society for all Indian Wars veterans. A convention of delegates from Utah counties is set for Provo Lake Resort on Aug 24 25 1898 to form the Society. Each county appoints one delegate per ten veterans, at least one.
An old notice invites members and delegates to attend an annual Camp Fire meeting at a fixed location in Springville Utah. Signed by WM. Westwood, chairman and T. A. Brown, secretary, dated July 20 1898.
Pioneer Day celebrations Monday July 25 featured songs recitations and amusements. A setback occurred when Indiana raiders attacked an emigrant camp stealing a girl and a chief scalp was recovered after a pursuit. Evening events continued with a dance until sunset.
Franchise promotion notice for a large biography titled Gladstone His Yale and Public Services by Thos W Handford. Claims a 600 page work with numerous engravings and endorsements. Ads commission rate 60 percent, credit terms offered. Address Dominion Company Dept 86 Dearborn Street Chicago.
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