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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1902
Page
1
Utah papers report a push by local business leaders to establish an experimental dry farm in Sanpete county. Other items note scarlet fever closures in South Bountiful, large beet payments by Utah Sugar in Lehi, and smallpox concerns in Provo and Salt Lake City amid quarantine efforts.
A Berlin semi official statement says Roosevelt was invited to act as arbitrator by the allied powers after talks with Great Britain and Germany. Washington expects Roosevelt to accept, with negotiations continuing and reservations aligned between the two powers.
Arthur Jennings of Florence Cole age 27 negotiates with an eastern institute to sell his oversized head. Price includes 1000 down and 1060 to his relatives after death. Brain fever at age three caused head to grow to 36 inches in circumference and spine issues force a cane. Authorities call the case without parallel.
In Denver, Dr DC Benjamin Andrews, president of the Nebraska university, criticizes Washington's Venezuelan policy. He argues the Monroe doctrine has been snubbed, Britain and Germany gain footholds, and the U S should have issued a Cleveland‑like warning. He accuses Britain of duplicity and predicts ongoing British animosity toward the United States.
Ten persons killed and twenty seven injured in a rear end collision at Byron California between the southbound Los Angeles owl train and the Stockton flyer. The Stockton engine plowed into the last coach of the owl, crushing Fresno passengers and trapping others as scalding steam poured from the boiler.
A dispatch from Glace Bay dated December 21 announces successful wireless telegraph communication between Cape Breton Canada and Cornwall England. inaugural messages including one from Canada’s governor general to King Edward VII have been transmitted to the kings of England and Italy. A message to the London Times was sent in the presence of MP D Parkin.
Chicago vivisector W Pyron Coakley reports success using a seven to eight inch hollow needle he calls organozone to pierce the heart and inject fluids without fatal harm. Separately Porto Rico education chief Samuel Lindsay notes even the poorest schools meet or exceed some U S grade standards and an American free public school exists in a Porto Rico municipality.
President Castro signs a document naming Mr Bowen sole Venezuelan representative to seek settlement of the dispute. Bowen may act without restriction to protect Venezuela’s interests. Washington awaits Britain Germany and Italy replies to the arbitration offer before a possible ambassadors conference in Washington. Bowen would depart La Guayra December 23 aboard the Caracas arriving in New York December 29. No talks in Venezuela.
The steamer Modoc of Messageries Maritimes collided with the French cruiser La Acache Treville as it departed Toulon. It grounded on rocks near the Mourillon arsenal and lies in a dangerous position with 223 passengers for the East Indies and many sailors bound for China station ships aboard.
A December 18 dispatch from Tashkend reports a devastating earthquake in Andifan Russian Central Asia. Three officials, two soldiers and 160 natives, mostly children, were killed. About 300 natives and 17 soldiers injured. Nine thousand native houses and 130 Russian residences destroyed.
Teresa Banta sues for divorce from her Yaqui husband G N Rodriguez in Los Angeles courts alleging the marriage was forced at Clifton Arizona by a revolver on June 22, 1390.
Secretary Hay reports partial replies from Britain Germany and Italy on arbitration terms Britain favors safeguards while Germany seeks many adjustments delaying agreement Italy supports arbitration but will align with senior partners The French claim to reargue debts with a joint tribunal delays final arbitration A grand jury indicts Colonel Arthur Lynch for high treason tied to the South African war. Trial slated for January 20.
The Senate held an executive session to discuss the Venezuelan affair and potential Monroe Doctrine implications. Senators Teller Cullom Bacon Lodge Stewart and others urged watchfulness, noting Britain's and Germany's debt-collection measures had not infringed the doctrine yet.
Antonio Tadaci a 17 year old Italian was acquitted in Reading Pennsylvania court for the July 4 shooting of John Trayer Edward Harman and Samuel Sitzel two men had attacked him after trying to start a fight Tadaci said he acted to save his life and claimed self defense as the reason for the killings
Thousands suffer as crop failure leaves 400000 destitute. The Anglo German church in St Petersburg plans to feed and clothe Finnish parish schoolchildren. Pastor Francis appeals for help, warning conditions exceed those of 1867 when over 100000 died.
George Lechner shot and killed William Hayden in the Odd Fellows hall at Como Colorado on Friday. Lechner surrendered to Town Marshal Dunbar. Hayden, about 40, was a well known professional pool player active in mining camps of the west. Lechner is son of the famous Park County pioneer George Lecher and has worked in the Silver Hill district for years.
Dispatch from Port au Prince reports December 16 turbulence as General Nord in control amid firing and political realignment. Saint Foyt Colin seeks asylum in the United States delegation while most congress backs Senor Pierre. Foreign residents at risk is minimal.
A Cincinnati to New Orleans train on the Alabama Great Southern was wrecked two miles south of Moundyville Alabama early Tuesday. Officials say train wreckers removed a rail near a trestle, Longsoeer Larkin saw the rail missing but too late to warn. The locomotive left the track, toppled the trestle, and plunged into the creek. Mail baggage and express cars plus two coaches piled up. clerks Kelly and Rigga and Fireman Durr were severely injured. No passengers were hurt. two sleepers stayed on track.
Reports from Puerto Cabello state the British cruiser Charybdis was hit in the bow by Venezuelan cannon fire from Plaza Grusuel during the December 13 bombardment. The German cruiser Vineta was struck twice and its officer reportedly killed by rifle fire from shore. The Vineta then left for Willemstad Curacao with flag at half mast, likely to bury the dead.
Chris Lemke a wealthy Felix farmer hanged himself Tuesday after killing brother Claus Lemke who did the same Saturday. Both men age 30 and 31 left families and sizable property valued at about $16 000. Claus died in an old house while Chris took his life at a barn after funeral rites.
A review of diverse items notes a western Nebraska snowstorm the worst in years and a Virginia outing spoiled by bad weather. It cites Finland hunger, Hungarian deaths near Bilazveny, Italy Venezuela claims, a Pechaville fire, gas explosion fatalities in New Jersey, and political fights in Detroit and Cuba. Other items cover taxes on soft drinks, Colombian press aggression, and Don Carlos rumors.
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