Reservation Killing Near Whiterocks Spurs Local Fallout
James J. Cook shot and killed Joseph A Pettit near Whiterocks. Cook claimed self defense after Pettit challenged him at Pettit’s ranch. Pettit, a Salt Lake widow’s husband with five children, died from a forehead wound. Cook surrendered to Sheriff in Carpenter’s care. preliminary hearing slated. Nearby items note community notices, visitors, and local business updates.
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James J. Cook
Joseph
Pettit
Whiterocks
Cook
Vernal
Sherif McNeill
Carpenter
A .V. Grimsley
Agares
Cooke Delares
Grimsley
Salt Lake
Resolutions of Respect for William R Hacking
The Uintah Stake Choir adopts resolutions on the death of William Ralph Hacking, expressing deep sorrow and sympathy for his wife children and parents. They request minutes, copies to families, and publication in the Vernal Express, hoping for divine comfort.
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William Ralph Hacking
Uintah Stake Tabernacle Chur
Uintah Stake
Vernal Express
David Manwaring
L’fter Hanson
Moate
Grog Davis
Kate Caidfr
Thomas Bingham
Inventor Giovanni Farina and Cologne History
An Italian named Giovanni Farina created eau de cologne. He tried to sell his trademark for 3760 in 1902 but the scent later changed hands, reportedly selling for 200 900 in a subsequent sale.
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Giovanni Farina
Farina
Motor lifeboat with gasoline engines described in detail
A historical note describes a motor lifeboat with a 84 foot length propelled by two gasoline engines delivering about ten miles per hour. It lists an 18 inch propeller with a balancing clutch, two fuel tanks of 25 and 75 gallons, and a 100 mile operational radius as discussed in Popular Mechanics.
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J.J. Cook
J. A
Jdennie
EfFe Johnson
Mr Allan
Isa June Pack
Howard Lewis
Quincy
Gem Business College
Howard
The
Geo McKee
Rangely
George Reently
Oma Fia
Jos Hardy
Lander
Wyoming
Harry Veatch
Myton
Harry
Eva
Ada Kelly
City
R Kelley
Ashton
Foster Hillman
Tatehen Furniture
J R Wilson
Misa Ada Daniels
Opera House
Miss Daniels
Madison Square Co
Mr. Tracy
Theodore Homestead
Vernal Dry Co
Peter Hanson
Interior Department
Washington DC
Agent Hall
Daniel
Sam
Siga
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Napoleon
London
Air Mercont
Mogan Shakespeare
Walter
Reynolds
Romney
Charles Surface
Motor Lifeboate
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