Utah Newspapers Grow In Size And Reach In 1900
The County Commissioners publish a fourteen page pamphlet detailing bond proceedings for sixteen thousand dollars. The Manti Messenger starts its eighth year with January 6. The Mining Review expands to twenty four pages signaling Utah mining prosperity. Salt Lake dailies issue holiday editions, praising Utah’s prospects. Nephi Record debuts January 6 in five columns on four pages, with publisher Henry Adams noted as an experienced newspaper man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mining Review
Balt Lake City
Utah
Salt Lake
Nephi
Western Newspaper Union
Henry Adams
Rich County News Emerges After Randolph Roundup Sale
Ed Beasley and G H Robinson acquire the Randolph Roundup, renaming the paper Rich County News. Government surveyors estimate at least 71 million acres of public land suitable for irrigation, valued at $88,750,000 at $125 per acre, with irrigation potential boosting arable land and farm population capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph
Ed, Beasley
G. H. Robinson
Eighth Birthday Notes For Exranas Newspaper
Comments on the eighth birthday of the Exranas express appreciation from contemporaries. Local papers Vernal Express and Utah State Journal offer praise and optimism about its future under current management.
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Exranas
Vernal Expreee
Express
Utah County Democrat
Vernal Express
Utah
Uteh State Journal
Salt Lake Tribune reports broken Dyer mine option
The Salt Lake Tribune notes a $200,000 option on the Dyer Mining Company near Vernal was relinquished. Ironwood’s FD Nelson, who examined the deal, heads to British Columbia to seek a new proposition for his syndicate. A tender of $160,000 was rejected at bank opening, leaving owners free to restart mining operations.
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Dyer
A. D. Melaon
Salt Lake Tribune
Dyer Mining Company
Vernal
FD Nelson
Ironwood
Michigan
British Columbia
Dyers
Beaton
Ater
Dupetch
Neleog
Ber
Whith Rock Whitlings Agency Fun and Holiday Notes
Myron left the Agency for Salt Lake City on official business. A Q Bosa returned from Vernal due to his wife s illness Misses Dake Malloy and Whitlock report a fine Vernal visit. A December 2 masquerade ball entertained staff and a New Year s Eve Santa event treated Indian children with candy and nuts. Indians are due annuity payments soon, likely boosting local commerce.
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Myron
Salt Lake City
A. Q Bosa
Vernal
Dake
Malloy
Whitlock
O. K
Santa Claus
Themeelven
Theatores
Frese Jottings Show Holiday Dances And Fire Loss
The item notes four school dances over Christmas and New Year Eve holidays. A fire on Saturday night damaged clothing as children played with matches and curtains burned before neighbors donated aid. A Friday benefit dance is planned, Stephen Dudley moves to a new house, a St Valentine dedication is anticipated, and the Jensen Literary Society held a Tuesday evening session.
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Enat
Thore
Stephen Dudley
St.Malentine
Jensen Literary Society
Reward Offered for Lost Cow at Utah Farmstead
Five dollars reward for a blue and white spotted cow named Loat, dehorned and branded on the ribs, with return desired at Jos Timothy's old place TG H Gatron. Also promotion for subscribing to a local weekly herald and eastern farm paper, plus a premium engraving of Utah temples for 1.75 per year via William Winn's barbershop in Vernal with agent R. Caur.
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Har Et Jos Timothy's Old Place
TG. H. Gatron
Utah
Wiliam Winn
Vernal
R. Caur
Preservation effort for Strawtown landmark in Indiana
Private subscription and public appeal drive Indiana lawmakers to save Strawtown, the historic log hut linked to the 1816 capital move from Indianapolis to Corydon. The article recalls Strawtown as a famed landmark amid early statehood debates and the 1819 relocation decision.
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Indiana
Alanapolis
In Sna
Evolution of Indiana Capital: Strawtown to Indianapolis
A historical overview traces Indiana’s capital decision from Strawtown, Corydon, and nearby sites to Indianapolis. It notes the 1819 legislature’s committee, a June 1889 gathering, and the near miss of Strawtown becoming capital. It highlights figures like John Connor and John Tipton, the four land selections, and later shifts culminating in Indianapolis as a thriving seat of government.
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Corydon
John Connor
Btrawtown
Strawtown
Biuffe
Waverly
Morgan County
Eust
John Tipto
Todianapolis
Connersville
Indianapolis
Premier of Austria Appoints Manfred Aldringen as Prime Minister
The new Austrian premier Count Manfred Clary Aldringen won on May 30, 1652. Educated at Vienna University, he started as a clerk and rose to prominence in civil service and the lancer regiment, later governing Syria. He is the younger brother of Prince Carlos Clary Aldringen, from a Bohemian noble family dating to the 16th century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Count Manfred Clary Aldringen
Bors
Hingenfur
S Tyrie
Clary
Carlos Clary-Aldringen
Probate notice announces private sale of hay in Uintah County
In Uintah County Utah the estate of Hansa Johnson deceased names 32 tons of hay to be sold at private gate on or after January 15 1900. Written bids are to be received at the farm in Ashley Present Uintah County Utah with terms of sale to be announced. Administratrix and attorney listed.
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District Court of the Fourth Judicial District
Uintah County
Utah
Hansa Johnson
Ashley
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Frese Jottings
Historic Landrare
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Emperor Frendte Joseph
Leung Mae
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Bright
Tan
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Rudy
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Ertll Zetlave
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Peethem
Hudyan Rewedy Company
Gar Mheakten
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Cal
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Sutare
Tale Sdand Cs
Sedo
Weeter, Lumber Company
Price, Utah
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Continental Steel
Garden City
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Leslie Ashton
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Chicago
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