Poisoned at Duchesne as eight fed on arsenic chicken
Eight people traveling from Ashley to Provo were poisoned after eating two chickens treated with green paint powder containing arsenic. At Fort Duchesne the hospital treated the victims. six remain in danger or ill, while four show improvement. Names include Seth Pell, Jennie Warr, Rogie Evans, and Samuel Pell among others. The chicken had roamed near a wearity area prior to slaughter. The source notes a police inquiry into the case.
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Salt Lake
Duchesne
Utah
Campig Grounds
Flagg
Trogg
Ft. Duchesne
Ashley
Provo
Seth Pell
John Duhamel
Misa Anne Pell
Euthan Pell
George Warr
Jennie Warr
Rogie Evans
Samuel Pell
Ashley Valley
Pollim
Pock
Kamas
Railroad survey seen near Fort Duchesne in Utah
Freighters report a surveying outfit five miles from the military post following a line laid ten years ago by Colorado Midland projectors. They aim to relocate a railroad route directly from Grand Junction to Salt Lake City through the reservation. Rumor states a new line may be built within a year and that Burlington may bid for Colorado Midland at next month’s sale.
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Fort Duchesne
Utah
Colorado Midland Railroad
Grand Junction
Salt Lake City
Burlington Railroad Company
Colorado Midland
Salt
Government sues to eject defendants from gilsonite land
United States Attorney Judd filed a civil action in federal court against Le Sieur and St. V. Le Sieur on Uintah Indian Reservation near Remington lode. The government seeks to eject the defendants from gilsonite land and to enjoin any further taking of gilsonite.
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United States
Judd
United States District Court
Plant and le Sieur
St. V. le Sieur
Uintah Indian Reservation
Remington Lode
Defendants Ordered to Show Cause on August 2
The defendants were ordered to show cause on August 2 why an injunction should not issue and, in the meantime, they are ordered to desist from taking out and selling gypsum from the lands until a hearing of the matter.
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Salt Lake Herald
Asphaltite deposits spark westward ownership disputes
The Salt Lake Tribune notes two companies claim control of major gilsonite deposits in Utah's Uintah region. Gulsonite Asphaltum of St. Louis allegedly secured eight claims on a vein near Ft Duchesne, while the Assyrian Asphaltan of Chicago emerges as residuary legatees from misaligned boundaries. Royalty payments tied to The Strip are alleged to be unpaid with no accounting.
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Umatah
Engineering and Mining Journal
Gulsonite- Asphaltum Company
St. Lows
Tiatah
Ft. Duchesne
Congress
Uintah
Assyrian, Asphaltan Company of
Chicago
Ancampshire
Uintah Reservation
Salt Lake Tribune
Visitors in Heber and Vernal figures in Wasatch Wavelets
A list of visitors in the Heber and Vernal areas includes M. Batty of Vernal and relatives of H. D. Nichelen. Atha Davis of Whiterock agency Uintah County arrives after family in Provo and schoolgoing children. Mrs Davis visits with Mr and Mrs Martin Ford for two weeks and plans to return in two to three days. Mr and Mrs John N. Davis arrive from Vernal via Chicago after Mrs Davis accompanied her husband home from a two year mission. They will stay in Heber briefly before Pioneer Jubilee and then travel to Vernal. Mr Davis praises his mission experience and expresses no regrets about the service.
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Wasatch
Burg
Ding the 4Th
M. MM. Batty
Vernal
8. D. Nichelen
Atha Davis
Whiterock
Uintah Co
Provo
John N. Davis
Heber
Cheago
Davis
Chicago
Lia
Mill Ward to Celebrate Pioneer Day Jubilee
Mill Ward residents plan a Pioneer Day celebration beginning with Sunday school at 10 a.m. in the grove. The program features songs, recitations, and speeches through forenoon, followed by athletic events from 2 p.m. and an evening dance at the hall. Neighboring wards are invited to join the festivities.
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Millward
Warda
Reasons Why Chamberlains Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy Best
A compact marketing claim list praising Chamberlains Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy for rapid relief from stomach pain cholera morbus and dysentery. It asserts unique efficacy against chronic and epidemic dysentery and cholera infantum with safe pleasant use and widespread adoption at Vernal Drug Co.
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Chamberlain
Vernal Drug Co
Sutton’s Bold Run for Justice Across Mud and River
Vincent Sutton postmaster of Ore town Tillameck county chose to surrender himself to federal authorities rather than be brought in. He walked 43 miles through treacherous mud and swollen rivers in freezing conditions to reach Sheridan, carrying little food and his own fear. Judge Belliniper sentenced him to eight months and a fine equal to the embezzled sum of 155 dollars, balancing mercy with justice. Also noted: future lifeboat balloon concepts to aid sea rescues and a test proving buoyancy sustains sinking vessels.
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Vincent Sutton
Oretown
Tillameck County
United States
Sutton
Oregon
Blafe
Portland
Witda
Yeimeem
Horsa
Marshal Grey
Bheridan
Jas
Sheridan
Lise Sutton
Wogian
Rivera
Bellinges
Bellin-iper
San Frantisco
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Yarral
F. S. Luethi
TL. Johnson & Lone Bult
J. T. Mkcconnell
Antorney
LAW & C
Ghrguit
Oceind Johnson & Bons
Marah & Leutht
Frank D. Hobbs
Lata Register U8
Lani
Balt Lake City
Ullah
Peter M Baum
Baum & BF
Markp Braffet
Weet of Piles ‘Trading Company
Tre Malo Street
Price
GHAS
P. Gable
Wil
Gap Merch
RA. Jensen
Wyoming
Prica
Ft. Buchasna
Ito
H. Meadows
WM. McIntyre
Sumner & Winn
Midland
Lutte
Mill Ward
Big Ocean Greyhounds
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Cindinsat
Sumner
Ashley Co-Op
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Uintah Headquarters
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TL. Johnson & Sons
E. Wilkins
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