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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1908
Page
1
A chaotic OCR fragment reports a legislative defeat by a narrow margin in a South Cato Island assembly, a major fire damaging wholesale infrastructure with a specific loss, and assorted political and social items including unemployment relief, bank actions, and local incidents.
A new endurance horse race is planned from fogde Utah to Denver Colorado with a distance of miles. The owner of the winning horse could receive $500 and a chance to meet any horse in the world for a $25,000 long distance prize. The story claims the best horses have superior endurance and stamina compared to breeds elsewhere.
Uintah County commissioners met with full attendance to address road development Linwood country and cooperation with Sweetwater County to extend to Green River City. Officials approved bonds and salaries while funds and refunds were allocated. county officers reported heavy workload and a notable forest fund split.
About fifteen Uintah county sheep shearers met at the law offices of McConnell and Wilson to discuss raising prices for spring shearing by one cent per head. Marion H. Roberts presided as the group voiced wages have been too low with last year’s contract at eight and a half cents.
Senator Sutherland notes Utah Republicans back Roosevelt in the President's Message. He believes Roosevelt could poll more votes than any Republican. Other senators expect Taft to be the nominee with the message aiding or not harming his bid. Bourne predicts Roosevelt renomination and re-election.
Efforts cited to secure a division of the Uintah Forest reserve for Vernal residents show promise. A recent letter from Senator Reed Smeets signals the division will be created, making Vernal the headquarters for one half of the area.
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