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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1903
Page
2
Saturday news notes a Salt Lake organization revamps the play Conanton after a previous flop in Omaha. Readers doubt the book’s strength, yet Utah papers seem kinder, hoping the remodeled production will improve the show.
A Colorado paper laments legislative gridlock and warns of unrest as Governor threatens to intervene. Senator Wolcott pushes for seventeen Democrats to be removed via election fraud allegations amid party strife.
The Uintah and Uncompahgre Indian Agent post nears selection with two applicants named St. Collett of Vernal and B R McDonald of Price. Southerland backs Collett and Kearns favors Alc Donald. It is hoped a qualified western candidate replaces the current incumbent, avoiding a distant east politician.
The speaker expects Apostle Smoot to take a Utah seat in Congress but fears ministers and eastern critics may try to unseat him. He cautions that opposition could hinder Smoot's ability to benefit Utah, suggesting a less authoritative replacement might have been better.
A private business letter from George Calder of Vernal Utah to the Vernal Express publisher urges continued subscriptions. The writer hopes Uintah residents will support the paper, praising its role and growth and wishing success to the publication.
The town crier proclaims a public sale on the twenty fourth day of the current month, to take place at Uncle Jake's Big Ball after dusk, with details to be announced for common welfare and community interest.
160 acres east of town with a fenced tract on Ashley creek. Includes three mules, haying capacity of 150 tons, good water rights, a house, barn, corrals, and household goods. Sold by Gio Dssvetr.
A fragmentary diary style dream recalls a yearling male and a dawn debut amid canyon sounds. Indirect imagery links a printer’s awakening, Colorado Cowboy Land, and a marching band echoing from cliff walls as distant train steam and wildfire mood intrude on a waking night.
The article reports Myton’s term as Indian Agent nearing expiry and shows mixed views among traders, officials, and Indians. It notes President McKinley appointed Myton and that local sentiment favors a home state successor, with BR McDonald suggested as a possible appointee.
A Bloomingdale cashier Joslin pockets a five dollar bill instead of a larger note and faces a five hundred dollar deficit. A farmer traveler returns to repay the amount after exposing the mistake, teaching a cautionary tale about honesty and rectifying errors.
The genial steamer captain, famed for promptness, was told ashore of a leak in his Episcopal church. He lit a candle and descended into the cellar to seal the breach, treating the moment with humorous gravity and sailorly wit.
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