Denver Charter Vote Faces Tunnel Bond Debate
Taxpayers vote February 14 on a charter amendment funding a tunnel project through James Peak to connect Denver with the Moffat road. Supporters cite early road completion and mineral wealth prospects, while critics warn of cost and impact on construction plans if defeated.
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Denver
Rocky Mountains
James Peak
Utatoh Lasin
Moffat Road
Pearson
Denver 9
Salt Lake
Pearson Syndicate
Lts
Colorado
Craig
Moffat
Intermountain
Rollinayville
Rollns Villa
Nederland
Boulder County
Scarlet Fever Reported at Ignacio Near White River Bridge
One scarlet fever case reported near the White River Bridge. The family in two tents nearby shows limited risk of wider spread.
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Ignacio
White River
Washington Land Office News Encouraging to Retain Office
Senator Smoot says the Land Office may be kept if the president can reverse his recent executive order abolishing it. A Congress act may be needed if revocation proves impossible since the order had not yet taken effect when a 30 day extension was issued. Separate column notes a Washington order permitting consolidation with the Salt Lake Land Office.
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Land Office
Washington
Smoot
Washleg
Ton
Salt Lake Land Office
Vernal Vagrants Pulled by Police
Bert Keys and V Johnon were arrested on vagrancy charges and jailed. Johnson pleaded guilty and sought clemency. the judge suspended sentence with a condition he stay home unless needed in town. Keys pleaded not guilty at first. witnesses were missing and a hearing postponed. Authorities say more arrests loom as patrols continue.
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Johnson
Nebeker
Johnn
Herves
Dry Fork Keys
Cork
William Preece
Coun'y
Vartalos
Keys
Eaid
Myton
United Sievers Army
Ft Duchesne
Keyy
Maeser Defeats Vernal First Ward In Debate
Maeser wins the Vernal First Ward debate on Should the Panama Cares be Fortified by the United States. The judge’s decision was not unanimous. Two young ladies spoke for Maeser and Vernal respectively, with several male speakers presenting well on the topic. A social time followed.
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Maeser
Vernal
Panama
United States
Vernal First Ward
Misa SteConkle
Miss Buroham
Leo Smith
Irwyne ‘Oaks
Bruce Calder
Johnnie Mease
Moffat Road names new officers in Denver dispatch
Denver dispatch reports W H Wadden of F H Prince & Co Boston named vice president of the Denver Northwestern and Pacific railroad also known as the Moffat road. F H Blanchard of New York City chosen secretary and treasurer in the same selection.
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Denver
Colorado
W. H. Wadden
F. H Prince & Co
Boston
Mass
Denver,Northwestern & Pacific Railroad
Moffat Road
F. H. Blanchard
New York City
Hee Bean
Vernal Wins Debating Match Against Jensen
Vernal Second Ward debating team defeated Jensen with the affirmative on the topic Should the government of China be nonpartisan. Vernal speakers were James Potter Edith Goodrich and Mary Sturgeon. Jensen team members were Josep Dudiey Erma Dillings and Ralph Snow.
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Vernal Second Ward
Jensen
Cidea
Vernal
James Potter
Edith Goodrich
Mary Sturgeon
Josep Dudiey
Erma Dillings
Ralph Snow
Predatory Animals Decline or Rise in Uintah County
Uintah County faces heavy losses from predatory animals with annual stock damages estimated around 40 000 to 50 000. Bounties fund extermination, paying for coyotes wolves bears cats lynx and others, with total payouts over four years near 18 000 and 8 940 last year.
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Uintah County
Uintah
Lynne Ashton
Foel
Ag Lo
Treasury
Aehton
Mack
John Ainge
Lounty
Fuilera
W. BR. Green
Club Foot
Club Foct Fa
Maeser Ward Seeks Water Works System Plan Discussed
Residents of Maeser Ward push for a municipal water system. A proposed pipe line would run from near Garbett corner to tap Upper Ashley canal for clean water, replacing wells and ditches. Proponent claims cost would be modest and self funding through health savings from better water.
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Maeser $ Ward
Garbetta 4
Ashley 4
Fred Carpenter
Community notes from Duchesne Duchesne school plans gym request
A Duchesne area roundup reports Home Dramatic troupe staging Chore Boy to a full house with strong ensemble work. Duchesne band proceeds covered by a Standard Benefit. Eighth grade to perform Gypsy Queen in February to fund a new school gym. Drafts include local bridge work, bond vote for a $10 000 school improvement, canal construction, and a growing auto stage service.
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Bestere
Duchesne Brase
Stephene
Duschesoe
Ernest Paddies
Dan Babcock
Odekirk Brothers
George Odekirk
John Moffitt
Strawberry River
Indian Canyon
Clarence Wilson
Duchesne
Clarence Bhelton
Blue Bench
Pardea
Zelth
Uintah Basin
Blue Beach Canal
Jesse Knight Construction Company
Sea Ua
Visiting His Son at Watson Dan Carpenter Sr
Dan Carpenter Sr visits his son who runs the automobile shops at Watson Kir. Carpenter is a locomotive engineer for the D and R G. He recently injured his arm when his engine failed at Price. His regular run covers Helper to Grand Junction. A special train once carried several million dollars in gold from San Francisco to New York, with Carpenter pulling the engine into Grand Junction ahead of schedule.
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Dan Carpenter
Wataon Kir
Carpenter
la & Locomotive
Helper
Grand Junction
San Francisco
New York
Gypsum Gymnasium Advocated as Futuristic Local Amenity
A movement to construct a large indoor gymnasium in Uintah County gains momentum with Mutual Improvement backing. Plans call for a basement housing a swimming pool and baths, space for basketball and other sports, a dance floor, and possible stage for theatrical events. Estimated cost ranges from 15000 to 25000 with gypsum brick as a cheaper, stronger building material, reducing freight fees.
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Verna
Mutual Improvement Association
Uintah
Vernal Boy Promoted to CocD Position in Trinidad Island
Johnnie Blankenship, after six years with Uintah Railway, is promoted to lead the teamstore in Trinidad Islands off the Venezuelan coast. He will earn 1300 dollars annually and relocate by steamship from New York, joining Barber Asphalt interests in oil transport duties.
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Johnnie Clankenship
Uintah Railway Company
Uintah Baraln
Ouray
AEO
Jobnile
New York
Trinidad Islands
Utah
Blankenship
Sewell
Barber Asphalt Association
Will Gall
Ulotah
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Gilpin
Clear Creek
Boulder
Summit
Eix Wilca
St. James Peak
Bert Keys
V Johnon
Mount Mountain
Leo Thorns
Ashton
Kelly
Jewkes
Exstate
Osaka
W R Green
Boundas
McHee
Diamond Mountain
Jack Londons
Deep Creek
Maeser Warg
Cate
City OF Duchesne
Mutual Improvement Apaeclathan
Bacement
Vernal Boy
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