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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1903
Page
1
Hooper Young Confesses Murder in New York Slaying
William Hooper Young pleaded guilty to murder in the second degree for the September killing of Mrs Anna Pulitzer. He was sentenced to life imprisonment after doctors found no insanity in legal terms but noted medical instability. The crime involved brutal stabbing and disembowelment with evidence found in his rooms and a trunk shipped to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hooper Young
New York City
Mra Anna Pulitzer
Justice Herrick
Youngs Counsel
Young
Anna Pulitzer
Mra
Express
The Smoot Protest Pamphlet Against Senator Smoot
A sixty two page protest pamphlet against Senator Smoot advocates Mormon church supremacy in civil and spiritual matters. It accuses the first presidency and twelve apostles of political influence and polygamy, citing church doctrines and actions since 1890. Signers include W M Wade, P L Williams, TG B Critchlow, E Wilson and others in Salt Lake City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smoot
Burrows
Committee On Elections and Privileges
First Presidency
Salt Lake City
W M Waden
P. JL Williams
TG B
Critchlow
E. Wilson
CC Goodwin LU Colbath
A Nelden
Clarence T Brown
Ezta Thompson
John J Corum
J W Lellach
W. Montberry
H C Hill
H Lewis
George R Hancock
George
Thousand Natives Lost as Tidal Wave Strikes Society Islands
Terrific storm and tidal wave devastate Society Islands and Puamoto group in January. Estimates place fatalities around 800 to 1,000 with 400 survivors landed at Papette. many residents left destitute, seeking shelter, food, and clothing. Relief ships from France, with Italian support, push to aid, while vast copra and pearl shells valued at millions are reported lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lfe
South Sea
San Francisco
Mariposa
Tahiti
Society Islands
Puamoto
Tabita
Papetee Tahita
Excelsior
Papette
Threes
Hao
Hikuera
Makokau
Hikuera Island
Durance
Zelee
Calabria
Papeete
Ilmeo
Encelstor
Pam
Senate Protest Over Smoot Seated Sparks Utah Rally
Senator Burrows of the privileges and elections committee has received a protest from Utah citizens against seating Senator elect Smoot. The committee may refer the credentials and protests to its panel, with hearings possible if charges warrant, after telegraphic notice from the Ministerial association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake Herald
Washington
Burrows
Privileges and Elections Committee
Utah
Smoot
Senate
Ita
Smoct
Nail Driver Foot Trap In Pittsburg Mills
Polish immigrant Anton Merhoon worked at Schoenberger mills when four countrymen attacked him in a room. They nailed his right foot to the floor with a four inch spike and left, locking the door for hours before he was found near death. He had refused to resign his job. Uribe, former Colombian revolutionary, dies by suicide on January 30 aboard the Para at Kingston Jamaica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Merhoon
Pittsburg
Merhoon
Schoenberger Mills
Mernoon
Para
Kingston
Jamaica
Colon
Uribe Uribe
Tragic Fire Claims Two Girls in Wallington NJ
Two young sisters died in a house fire in Wallington New Jersey on Saturday after being locked inside by parents at work. Neighbors initially could not enter as flames raged before the charred bodies were recovered. The children's father Frank Zabolusky worked at a bus house and their mother at a botany mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallington
Frank Zabolusky
Botany Mill
Colombia urged to await Panama canal concession lapsing
General Uribe Utiba published a letter on December 12 advising Colombia to await the lapsing of the Panama concession in 1904 which would give Bogota a free hand on the canal issue. Vara reports indicate a possible new revolution opposing the Panama canal treaty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uribe Utiba
Colombia
Panama
Vara
Fall in Spring Bed Leaves Elderly Man Unconscious
John Chase, 85, once a successful Manhattan manufacturer, was found in his Hempstead room after several days unseen. His foot was caught in a spring bed. while freeing himself he fell partly from bed and struck his head, leaving him unconscious for three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Chase
Manhattan
Hempstead
Needs of Hawaii Estimating Public Works Funding
Superintendent Henry E Cooper has provided Governor Dole with estimates for Hawaii's needs. Over the next two years the Public Works Department seeks 600000 for bridges roads buildings and operating costs with a proposal to cover part of the funds by loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry E Cooper
Dole
Hawaii
Cooper
Fabulous Riches Taken From a Mexican Mine
Edward M. Sturges, a Mexican district prospector, claims a $150000 gold haul in six weeks from a Torres mountains strike near Cos Nacozari. Based in El Paso, he says ore samples run 3600 ounces per ton, attracting a Douglas stampede.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward M. Sturges
Mexico
Reir Douglas
Diriz
Torres Mountains
Cos
Nacozari
Raifrong Sturges
el Paso
Texas
Douglas
Brazil Captures Puerto Alonzo in Acre Dispute
Rio de Janeiro reports Brazilian forces under Colonel Ibanes seized Puerto Alonzo on the Rio Negro near Acre. About 300 prisoners were sent to Manaus and freed by the governor. Brazil offers arbitration. Bolivia demands military action to seize Acre, with Mirazil planning a strong southward push after notifying Peru.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acre
Brazil
Bolivia
Rio Janeiro
Manaus
Rio Negro
Amazon
Ibanes
Puerto Alonzo
Helivia
Pando
Mirazil
Peru
Regal adviser leaves Geneva to rejoin Saxon princess
The adviser M Giron will depart Geneva for Brussels to join his family after breaking relations with the crown princess to avoid hindering her reunion with her children. The Saxon court under emperor Francis Joseph reportedly refused a divorce and permission to see her children, prompting the breakup. Her lawyer sought clemency in Dresden but only secured a small annual allowance and a pledge of no legal action if she returned home and abandoned Giron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saxony
M Giron
Geneva
Brussels
M. Giron
Wmmperor
Francis Joseph
Tdnt
Drexden
Giron
Nevada Man Falls Four Hundred Feet in Mine
Charles Karlstein a Golconda Nevada miner fell 400 feet in the shaft while at work. He struck shaft sides, was found unconscious, both legs broken and driven up into the body. He lies in a Salt Lake hospital in dangerous condition but may recover, likely crippled for life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Charles Karlstein
Golconda
Salt Lake
Italian Anarchist Trial Opens Over Leopold Assassination Bid
The Rubino trial opened in Brussels assize court for an alleged attempt to kill King Leopold on November 15. He fired three shots as the king returned from the cathedral after a memorial Mass. Rubino denounced modern society and declared himself an anarchist, aiming to remove rulers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rubino
Leopold
Brussels
Henriette
Russels
Sultan orders mobilization of 240 900 men to redeploy troops
The Figaro correspondent reports the sultan has ordered mobilization of 240 900 men and requisitioned all steamers of Idsrei Massousieh company to transport troops to reinforce the second and third army corps at Adrianople Salonika and along the Bulgarian frontier. The dispatch is said to complicate the situation in Macedonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Figaro Nat Philopolis
Idsrei Massousieh Company
Adrianople
Salonika
Fi Pero
Bultan
Macedonia
Utah Legislators Pass Senate Bills in Early Session
The Utah Senate approved multiple bills including a prohibition on sales of intoxicating liquor to labor camps within incorporated areas, and measures by Lawrence on mining claims leasing, July tax deadlines, and county franchise powers. Additional actions include officers’ salaries, bond provisions, and a substitute for county commissioner powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Johson
Lawrence
Cities
Towan
Towax
Loosa
Beiog
Senate approves multiple bills and adjourns early
Senate clears several measures including No 67 on vetoes and No 54 on claims while extending powder storage rules. Barrett and Gerrett bills pass in house with amendments. S B No 61 substitute for H H No 1 advances. House suspends rules. many new bills introduced. adjournment until Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Lawrence
Gounall
House
Barretts Pharmacy
Gerrett
Barrett
Chipman
Bir Molyneux
Senate and House Action in State Legislature Today
Senate motions include veto message on moral senate bills Nos 2 and 3 and tax relief for state leads Indian vyiduata. House Bill No 26 by Brink passes senate unanimously. conference committee to harmonize differences. HB 28 for burial of dishonorably discharged personnel advances after deferral. Bounty amendment to Laersen bill. HBEB 26 amendment concurred. lodging homes added to protections for hotels. Agriculture College visit invited. delegation to meet BEDB committee set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Wella
White
India
Brink
Belog
House
Blile
Johne
Larnes
Murdock
Frasl
Dent Kerr
Agricultural College
Nash
Morris
Laersens
Peculiar Suit Involves Skin Theft At Philadelphia Hospital
Miss Vera Anderson, 19, alleges physicians at the Womens hospital of Philadelphia stole skin during surgery for a breast tumor. She sues in common pleas court through friend Dora Burress seeking 5,000 dollars for personal injuries claiming a grafted graft removal occurred without consent while she was a patient under Mether.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Anderson
Womens Hospital of
Philadelphia
Common Pleas Court
Miss Anderson
Dora Burress
Bouward
Also Mentioned on This Page
Utah State News
Fairview
Thals
Great Salt Lake
Lehi
Supreme Court
Department of Agriculture
Turkestan
Oregon
Leber Seck
Manti
Utah County
Durham
Sevier County
Henry Smith
Parowan
The
Maccabees
Modern Woodmen
Ancient Order of Forfeaters of
Springville
G M Whitmore
First National Bank of Nephi
James D Pexton
Patillona
Sanpete County
Richfield
Gome
Wallace Naylor
Price
William Boodestad
Bodestad
Nasvler
Hooper Young
Mra. Pulitzer
Ark
Reed Smoot
United States Senate
General Uribe Urize
Pennsylvania
Leade
Georgia
McDonald
Gone
Sultan
UTAWS
Hovsek Senate
Watts
Larsen
Suea
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