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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1899
Page
3
A massive census effort plans to tally seventy five million people across three million square miles of the United States. About 5000 enumerators will be hired for the short data-collection phase, with clerical work extending over two years to publish results.
A jumble of reports notes Governor Tanner visiting Yellowstone Park, the capture and execution of several assailants of President Heureaux, improved yellow fever conditions at the Soldiers Home in Washington, and a fatal train crossing accident near Rumbe ld. The item also covers lumber price surges since July, a Brarndt child murder suicide, a Chicago actress's suicide, Vera Cruz fatalities, and diverse international and domestic incidents. Miscellany includes bridge orders for Japan, a possible oil exchange in Kreandlaco, Texas cotton sales, and U.S. diplomatic actions abroad.
Commander P. 8 St John of the Britta warship Weacock, arrived from the Em presa of Japan, criticizes General Otis for mismanaging the Philippine campaign. He says Otis is a silly old man with no knowledge or ability and predicts 6000 American fatalities, citing press censorship. He warns that Otis’s leadership could lead to a virtual American defeat with rebels holding Manila and nearby areas.
Advices from China aboard the steamer Ciopress of Japan suggest quiet surface, but deep political strife in Peking. The empress dowager clings to power as palace factions clash with ministers and eunuchs. An edict orders sweeping reforms across state departments. The Pekin Lien-Tsia railway shows profit yet no new lines until Lu-Han completion. once proven profitable, additional routes may follow.
Reported clashes unfold as Dominican government dispatches Gen Francisco Suriano from Monte Larteta to attack. General Pacheco’s camp at Dajabon loses troops to desertion, revolutionists seize fords on the Yagua River, cutting communication between Monte Christi and the interior as Don Ivan Isidro Jininiz’s movement grows daily.
San Froncinco Utah volunteers vote to return home in a body by special train. They will reach Salt Lake City on August 39 with a stop in Ogden for greetings, then march to Liberty Park for a program. Departure from the Presidio is set for August 17 in the afternoon.
In a report tied to U S Senator Beveridge’s Manila arrival Mia Cleveridge, accompanying her husband, allegedly fired five shots at rebels during a perilous drive. Beveridge reportedly drew a revolver to repel the assault as U S troops protected the carriage, prompting a rapid retreat. Also noted is a State Department update on naturalization papers for three Italians lynched at Patuttab.
A collage of travel tales and social notes recounts a jokey hotel boot mix up in Ireland, moral snipes at class and wealth, rail service updates on the Union Pacific and Rio Grande lines, and a provocative debate on humane discipline for children at a recent congress.
Letters from Susan Wymar and Margaretha Dauben praise Pe-ru-na for relief from female complaints and change of life. They share personal cures and urge others to write Dr Hariman in Columbia, Ohio for a free book for women.
A testimonial from women in Texas and Louisiana describing severe female ailments eased after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letters claim dramatic improvements after several bottles, praising the medicine and recommending it to others with similar troubles. The writers mention doctors’ failures before trying the remedy and note personal gratitude for the product.
A powder to shake in your shoes relieves corns bunions swelling sore feet and ingrowing nails. Sold at all druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents with free sample mailed to Allen & Olmsted LeRoy N Y. The note recalls a distant town’s horse shoe industry and practical road conveyance from a decade ago.
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