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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1897

Page

2

Brigham City residents lead Utah sheep shearing feats

Frank Pett sheared 201 head and Lore Larsen 308 sheep in one day in Brigham City. The roundups reflect brisk livestock work as Utah towns report large yields and agricultural activity across counties.

Frank Pett Brigham City Lore Larsen Union Pacula Coal Company Diamond Coal and Coke Company Utah George Murphy Round Valley Rich County State Land Board

Debauching suspects tarred and feathered in Missoula trap

Charles Chadwick and Frank Sparks, railroad worker and a local man, were seized by indignant Missoula citizens after bail release for debauching young girls. They were tarred and feathered and rolled in sand near the city outskirts and warned not to return.

Charles Chadwick Frank Sparky Butte Mont Frank Sparks Missoula Chadwick Sparks

Legislature Irritated by Texas University Management

In Austin a House resolution proposes a committee to probe State University leadership. The document accuses professors of opposing the institution, pre teaching heresy, and indoctrinating students with Republican faith. It calls for dismissal of any Northern professors found at the university.

Austin State University

President Preston Addresses Tariff at Credit Men's Convention

President Preston in Kansas City bluntly supports a timely settlement of the tariff question and monetary reforms based on careful plans. He reiterates that the desires will be accomplished in line with President McKinley and Secretary Cage, as stated at the convention.

Preston Kansas City Credit Men's Convention McKinley Cage

Sunken Treasure Recovered Near Thunder Bay Light

Milwaukee report states the sunken hulk of the long lost Tewable has been located off Thunder Bay light at 140 feet. The 267 tons of copper cargo, valued at $140,000 at loss, now worth about $50,600, was recovered after 32 years. many divers risked life attempting to locate it.

Milwaukee Wis Thunder Bay Light Ita

Hawaii Refuses Renewal of Cable Contract

The Hawaiian government will not renew the exclusive contract with ZS Spaulding which expired May 1. It seeks bids from the first legitimate offer as Hawaii eyes a seat on the Canadian Australian cable project. Meanwhile reports from the Empress of Japan describe the Chusan archipelago disaster on May 6 where hundreds of boats sank and an estimated 600 sailors perished. Washington coverage notes the Senate Judiciary committee weighing Senator Tillman’s South Carolina dispensary appeal, with possible routes to the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court.

Honolulu ZS Spaulding Ita Cooper Hawaii Bystom Vistoria Woo Japan Chusan Archippelago China Washington Senate Judiciary Committee Tillman South Carolina Simonton South Carolia Court of Appeals Supreme Court London St James Gazette Matai United States Philadelphia America Boone

Coroner's jury finds McRea killed Robert Gordon in Wyoming

The coroner jury in Cheyenne reports Robert Gordon died from a gunshot fired by Mellen McRea, a Casper stockman, in the ongoing McRea case. The investigation follows the death of one of McRea's herders amid regional tensions.

Cheyenne Wyo Coronora Robert Gordon McReas Mellen McRea

Stormy Peace Conference Sessions Report

Stormy scenes described during peace conference sessions in Constantinople with German obstruction provoking indignation among ambassadors. Latest advices deny direct negotiations between Turkey and Greece, while overall outlook remains worse.

Constantinople Turkey Greece Elmira

Senate finance panel nears path on Hawaiian treaty provisions

June 10 reports from Leadville Colorado describe Mrs Win Holey, 26, jailed for insanity after her husband’s death and news of her first child’s in Salt Lake. authorities cite deep family troubles and inability to help. The Hawaii matter faces potential caucus and multiple options from endorsing Davis amendment to negotiating a new treaty or abrogating the current one.

Hawaii Leadville Colo Mre Win Holey Coeur d'Alene Salt Leake Asne William Reid

Rail terminal shake up eyed for Green River and Granger

Reports suggest Union will abandon Green River for a through terminal at Granger. Passenger crews run Cheyenne to Granger and Granger to Ogden. freight runs Rawlins to Granger and Granger to Ogden, eliminating Evanston division terminal.

Green River Wye Union Face Granger Cheyenne Ogden Rawlins Evanston

Multiple Local Notices From June 10 Listing Bank Closure and Trials

A collection of terse items notes Narigan Ark bank closure with assets and liabilities, a furnace explosion injuring many at a fireworks factory, a police arrest attempt with burglars firing on officers, a jury tamper case involving Josiah Wright, and various international and national notices including riots in France, Berlin leprosy talks, and trade data. Also mentions a hanging date for Renial who killed his Oakland wife and sugar refiner dividends.

Narrigan Ark Oon County Bank Ita Chicago Nathan Shure

Trial of Cleveland Man for Forgery in Common Pleas

Charles N Cunningham faces trial in Cleveland for forging a check for 870 000 bearing Judge E T Mamilton's signature. Defendants claim insanity due to a horse accident in Colorado. brain exam and hospital testimony to support. Prosecution will present witnesses to show a prior Newport prison sentence for a similar crime. The case promises high interest.

Cleveland Ohio Charles N Cunningham E T. Mamilton Snow Court of Common Pleas Colorado Cunningham Newport

Woman Admitted to Indiana Bar Amid Constitutional Challenge

At Anderson Indiana on June 10 Harriet Wilkie of Elwood was admitted to the county circuit and superior courts over protest by attorney John Beeles of the city. The ruling sets a potential legal precedent on a woman practicing law in Indiana as the protest centered on voter eligibility and good standing. Melen Gongar and other women supporting woman’s rights cheered Mrs Wilkie as she argued her own case.

Anderson Indiana Harriet Wilkie Elwood John Beeles Melen Gongar Mra Wilsie Ob

Murder in a Justice Court in Junction City Ark

In Junction City Arkansas a murder occurred in a Justice of the Peace court. W. J Coffee of Toledo was killed by fellow lawyer J J Sheppard after a dispute during a trial. Sheppard is detained in the city calaboose under guard to prevent lynching.

Junction City Ark Jume Justice Court W. J Coffee Tloondo J J. Sheppard Justices Court Sheppad Coffee Sheppard Calaboose

Powder Factory Explosion Near Lostuheim

A powder factory about three miles from Lostuheim exploded, releasing 11 000 pounds of powder. The blast ripped doors from homes at Rosenheim and Stephans Kirchen, uprooted trees, and shattered eleven houses. Despite the force, no wolves were reported killed.

Ind Lostuheim Rosenheim Stephans Kirchen

Poisoning Taints Owensboro Family in Yelvington Case

In Owensboro Kentucky on June 10 Jerome Samenthers his wife and seven children were poisoned by par magreen in Yelvington. Mice damaged the paper allowing the poison to sift into a bucket of water. One child is reported dead two dying and possibly none will recover.

Owensboro Jerome S&menthers Yelvington Parmagreen

Colorado youths die of yellow fever in South America sending sorrow home

Mrs Barrett of Aspen received word that her son and the entire Colorado party to Holia have died of yellow fever. Names listed include Messara William Korn Augusta Tohnewall CL Keefe of Leadville and William Barrett of Aspen. The group had departed for the gold fields of South America months ago.

Aspen Colorado

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