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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1899
Page
3
A fragment from a conversation notes a man who faced great hardship yet is presumed to have succeeded on his own merits. The discourse mentions his rich father and public recognition, then shifts to a humorous complaint about a law for people who mock others and stay in bed.
The message shows General Miles replying to Dr Connor’s remarks at a testimonial in Cincinnati last Thursday night. Miles defends his past duty and action, saying he has not neglected his duty to superiors or soldiers and will continue to act for the country’s best interests.
French President Faure died suddenly from apoplexy last night at about six thirty after a day of normal duties. He signed decrees with his ministers in the afternoon and planned to preside at the council, dying in his study at the early evening hours.
The United States Council of Williams reports an insurgent congress member requesting passage through American lines for a twelve person refugee family seeking shelter in Manila. Elsewhere, a few shots hit a railroad bridge near Caloocan but overall hostilities ease as heat wears on troops.
War department telegrams from Manila report injuries and missing soldiers from the Seventh and Twentyeth Kansas units. Adjutant General Washington cites flesh wounds to John Sorensen of Montana and possible death, with others presumed missing or found injured, while notes detail names and conditions of several volunteers.
The commission on codification of the United States criminal and penal laws nears completion with a special report on offenses against postal laws. The Postmaster General urges immediate enactment, citing the subject's urgent need as Congress is informed. Boston area snowbound for two days, trains struck. Colonel Marcus P. Miller promoted to brigadier general for meritorious service earlier at Lollo, a West Point graduate.
A humorous note on Mr Swellington the preacher and his paradoxical sermons. The item mentions a fast rail time from Salt Lake to New York, the Old Band ticket offer, and several business and farm ads including catalogs and warrants, all presented with period newspaper cadence.
The Rio Grande Western railway advertises improved local service to Ogden with three daily departures from Salt Lake City at 10 45 am 12 noon and 7 10 pm and three returns from Ogden at 7 00 am 2 10 pm and 6 00 pm. An accompanying anecdote shows a husband and wife quarrel over reading a letter from mother.
Captain John R Bartlett warns that a trained homing pigeon service could aid coast signaling in naval defense. The report urges establishing experimental lofts at naval districts with dedicated officers and year long training, arguing the concept could be economical and ready for emergencies while matching foreign practices.
Frank J Cheney of Lucas County claims senior partner at J Cheney & Co. offers a guaranteed Catarrh cure with testimonial letters. Notarized affidavit dated December 1, 19th century notes sale by Chemlly & Co of Hall a Catarh cure and invites readers to send for testimonials.
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