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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1899
Page
3
The text describes Moorish life in Morocco with vivid claims about rituals at wells houses and thresholds. It asserts sacri fialions tied to wells houses and requests, noting a burden on outsiders to grant favors and urging generosity to the poor amid various philosophical musings.
The page blends ecclesiastical data with advertisements and notices. It cites Careb T Row as a long-serving church figure, lists church counts, congregations, and finances, and notes Episcopal missions and railway freight orders. Scattered ads promote patent medicines and consumer goods.
A Toronto World editorial argues that expansionist sentiment in the United States threatens Canada’s independence. It warns Canadians to resist pressures that could push Ottawa toward annexation, citing Wilson’s Macon speech and broader continental ambitions. The piece condemns any "great appetite for expansion" and stresses Canada’s aim to remain a free, integral part of North America.
A dispatch from Manila notes Admiral Dewey argues the United States must accept responsibility for Philippine affairs after conquest. He contends the new republics seek true independence, while a resent cabinet resists American cooperation, pushing for a free republic and exclusive monopolies in mines and railways.
Sixty thousand dollars from Wells Fargo Express Company found missing after presumed delivery to the Southern Pacific payroll in San Antonio Texas. Suspects include a longtime driver and an alleged internal dispute, with the money’s fate still unresolved. Also reports a Chicago bridge jumper and a Missouri murder within sight of a depot, detailing the sensational impulsive acts and subsequent investigations.
Washington whispers about possible changes in the senate finance committee. Senator Morrill may seek the chairmanship, trading the appropriations post with Senator Hale to fill the top finance seat, with a chain of succession involving Perkins, Aldrich, and Spooner if the move occurs.
W J Bryan arrived in Omaha from Chicago and pressed that imperialism may overshadow the money question in 1900. He urged Congress to pledge Philippines as a trust until stable government is established, or to allow vote on annexation or independence for Puerto Rico to settle the matter.
The Railroad Gazette reports United States locomotive shops outside railroads built 1,874 locomotives in the past year, up from 1,251. Car output reaches about 104,148 with 1,663 for export, marking a record year for contract builders since 1890 and entering a seven-year growth trend.
Ira Sexton hanged for the Oct 28 1907 murder of Nathan Gtalk sang two songs and proclaimed innocence before the drop. Weather bureau moves to expand storm warnings in the Caribbean. Portamouth Two hymn bodies found under a stump. Rachel Glenn charged with murdering twin children. mother and sister implicated. arrest pending.
A fragmentary preview in the January issue of Popular Monthly promises a graphic article by Osborn W Detguan on the sinking and capture of the Merimaacol and Laprlaon crew at Santiago. It notes authentic portraits of Hobson and others with new drawings, supervised by Mi Delga, plus other features.
The Rio Grande Western announces a new schedule effective February 5 with through connections from Salt Lake City to Denver and Chicago. The Attaubis Express departs Salt Lake City at 6 am reaching Denver next morning and Chicago by the third day, with Pullman sleeping cars and free steplining charter care. The Lehrar evening train leaves and arrives in Chicago by the third day, offering connections to New York and Boston via fast morning trains. Office: 103 West Second South Street Pontoffica corner.
The item advertises a three day travel time by a rail service with a New York train leaving Baltimore at 7 00 am and reaching Grand Central at 10 85 0 m, via Ogden and Chicago with one car change and twelve hours total journey. Tickets and berth reservations are available at 261 Main Street or through N M L Clay, General Agent.
The Rio Grande Western Railway announced special round trip fares between any two stations with tickets on December 24 25 2084 and January 1 1800. All tickets valid until January 4 1800. The service operates in Utah and surrounding areas.
A fond mother asks about a piece of oak in a cake box as a child explains giving it to a starving boy. The dialogue reveals a plea for a panay and a sense of charity embodied by the boy’s act.
The Denver Rio Grande announces new additions to its sleeping car service. Weekly Pullman Tourist sleepers will run to Omaha Chicago New York Boston and St Louis with through service from Oregon Short Line and Utah points. St Louis car departs Ogden via Rio Grande Western railways Fridays. Omaha Chicago New York and Houston sleepers depart Ogden nightly and Salt Lake City for twelve hour layovers. For rates and details contact Noevina or Cushing or any ticket agent.
A polite gentleman asks a stranger in front of a handsome man about identity while comic asides on home life and whisker growth surface. The chatter references social pretenses, laundry costs, and humorous remarks from the Chicago Post.
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