End of 68th Congress Near as Campaigns Loom
Weekly panorama from the National Capital notes the closing of the 68th Congress, Coolidge staying in Washington for the Republican convention in Cleveland, and speculation on the vice presidential nominee. It covers La Follette’s independent bid, Japanese protests over exclusion, Navy spending plans, soldiers bonus insurance, Democratic hopefuls, and Coolidge's garden party woes.
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Cleveland
Coolidge
Washington
White House
Frank O Lowden
Iinois
James G Harbord
Who. E. Borah
LaFollettes
LaFollette
House of Representatives
Middle West
Japan
Hughes Thoro
Congress
War Department
Alphonso
Gaston
Megny
Ralston
Indiana
Giant Wigwah Captures Indian Runaway Gang
In a 1924 tale, Jasper, Zebbie, and Mr. Owl evade pursuing Indians with help from the Giant Wigwah. He arrives with a gun, ropes, and a plan, captures the four rescuers, binds them, and leads the party toward his castle, while the boys and Owl observe.
Bernal Express Entered as Neconicings Matter at Verona
A brief notice records the Bernal Express entered as neconicings matter at Verona Utah under the act of Congress of March 3 1879.
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Verona
Utah
Congress
Chamber of Commerce call to Vernal and Ashley Valley
An editorial urges Vernal and Ashley Valley citizens to fully support the Chamber of Commerce with monthly contributions and personal help. It argues that a well functioning chamber brings back money to the community, invites new residents and merchants, and warns against neglecting local business booster efforts. It asks who will be first to join.
Soft Soap Justice Delayed Trials Highlight Crime Rates
A nine year lapse saw four men indicted for District of Columbia second degree murder tried and acquitted. Local jail cases show delays in first degree murderers. Hundreds of liquor cases linger due to trial delays, police efforts failing. In Chicago a bereaved father shot the accused after repeated continuances. The piece contrasts U S delays with Britain’s swift justice and notes the American Bar Association’s plans to curb delays.
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District of Columbia
Jangulab
Hays
Wahsington
Chicago
Great Britain
American Bar Association
Public sentiment and crime delay in justice
All success to their efforts. it i a high time that the people had a demonstration of the consequences that should attend closely on the commission of every crime. In smaller communities murders are Infrequent, but when they are committed, we are confronted with the same problem as larger citle. Much of the law's delay can be avoided if Judges will not permit trifling by attorneys who seek to postpone trial of their client wait public sentiment has cooled off Few rural communities have any complaint against their Judges who are closer to the people and with few exceptions will not permit any temperazing with Justice. But the delay in larger centers has no psychological effect that af fects the whole country and tends to lcense crime in every communi ty.
SERVICE ON THE JURY
Jury service is a civic duty hindered by financial burden as many able citizens avoid it. The piece argues that self interest taints juries, leaving courts with biased jurors and crime rising, while urging sacrifice for fair verdicts and community duty.
Indian 110 Years Old Dies on Conejo Reserve
SAN DIEGO Calif May 23 Joan de la Cruz Pipo said to be 110 years old is dead at the Conejo Indian reservation near Alpine San Diego County according to word received here One of his two sons said Joan never ate flesh of domestic animals or vegetables such as grown by white men and always arose at 430 a m and took a bath in a cold fatroom Until a few years ago he could run up steep trails like a young man.
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San Diego
Calif
Joan de la Cruz Pipo
Conejo
Alpine
San Diego County
Joan
Log Building From 1887 Razed To Build Bungalow In Vernal
A log dwelling built in 1887 by cattle and sheepman Mr Simona was torn down by Sterling Haws last week to make room for a modern bungalow. Vernal residents recall the old house as one of the oldest in the area with bright floor joists and hand hewed wall logs. The structure featured square cut spikes and independent floor joists running on logs inside the outer logs.
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Sterling
Vernal
Harvey Co. Wallinger
Simona
New Suits Filed Against National Surety Company
Seth Pixton state bank commissioner sues National Surety Company to recover 7500 on Myton State Bank bond alleging embezzlement by Burt L. Dart. The action seeks restitution and legal remedy in the state court.
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Seth Pixton
National Surety Company
Myton State Ibank
Burt L. Dart
The Steady Sunscriber Steady subscriber poem tribute card
The poem praises the loyal reader who pays in advance and supports the paper. It celebrates the monthly pledge, the reader’s cheerful commitment, and the office gratitude for steady financial support that keeps the publication alive. The speaker extols the subscriber’s role in sustaining newsprint and community connection.
County money in for roads news item
All counties except Kane and Washington have contributed at least 25 percent of the funds needed to match state gasoline tax for road maintenance this year. The state road commission announced that Washington and Kane counties may use the balance in the road maintenance fund. Washington county has 171228 funds while 7968 is needed to match 50 percent. Kane county’s allotment was 2230 with 31606 on hand.
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Kane
Washington
State Road Commission
Washington and
Kane County
Road tax funds and county matches across Utah outline
Approximately 149000 dollars from the gasoline tax were to be used for road maintenance. Counties were asked to match dollar for dollar, with 26 percent of each share paid upfront and the remainder later. State road commission official W C Nuttall tabulated 60 percent shares and the amounts contributed to date for each county, listing Veoavor through Weber with figures for both share and contribution.
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Variota
Road Commission
W C Nuttall
State Road Commission
Veoavor
Boxeldor
Cache
Carbon
Dagarett
Davis
Duchesne
Emory
Garfold
Grand
Iron
Juab
Kane
Millard
Morgan
Pluto
Rich
Salt Lake
San Juan
Sanpete
Sovier
Summit
Tooels
United
Utah
Wagatch
Washington
Wayne
Weber
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Kiddie Rhymes
Jasper
Mr. Owl
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Zobbie
Wigwah
Zebbie
Coure
Wilewah
Conan
Ble
Illustro Syndicate
George H. Marribon
Violet Harribon
Chamber of Commerce
Ashley Valley
Nnk
United Basin
Aighttis
Conejo Reserve
Uintah State Bank
Golden Rule
McCormick
L. H. Woodard CO
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