Coronation Debate Sparks Mixed Reactions in the West
A garbled note argues whether to celebrate the “Glorious Fourth” or wait for July 4. It laments the term coronation as odd and hints at native reactions to such grand words in distant lands.
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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1902
Page
2
Senate committee approves Uintah survey and land allotment funds
The Senate committee on Indian affairs reported favorably an appropriation of 128000 dollars for a survey of the Uintah reservation and 12000 dollars for the allotment of land on the reservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Committee On Indian Affairs
Uintah Reservation
Uintah County Race Draws Sheep and Cattle Clash
The upcoming election in Uintah County centers on a primary issue as lines are drawn over sheep versus cattle. The contest is shaping up to be a major political battle with this issue as the focal point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beng
Uintah
Uintah County Plans Fourth Celebration and Community Gathering
Uintah County organizers propose a Fourth of July celebration after three months of inactivity. The plan calls for a community gathering to enjoy a jubilation event, build morale, and celebrate local resilience with a focus on shared appreciation and upbeat activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah County
Roosevelt backed western bloc boosts western presidential bid
The Tirigaion lil bill was driven in Congress by President Roosevelt with support from western lawmakers. It portrays Roosevelt as a codified western president for the region. If renominated, he would likely win a stronger vote in the west than any other Republican nominee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Roosevelt
West
Change in County Superintendent Election Sparks Partisan Debate
A local editorial argues against party lines in electing the County Superintendent of Schools and questions moving the election to the fall as a nonpartisan reform. It notes the bill was introduced by son William Gibson and aims to keep the office nonpartisan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic County Central Committee
William Gibson
Verdict Of Guilty In Mortensen Trial Ends Long Jury Fight
The Mortensen trial ends with a guilty verdict after four weeks to empanel a jury, with plans for a possible new trial or a writ of error. Proponents claim home irregularities may prompt further action while some believe the verdict stands despite defense criticisms of the jury’s access to the crime scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mortensen
Supreme Court
Cout
James Sharpit
Inadequate Defense at Sharp Case Trial
Mortensen received chances to prove innocence after Sharp’s alleged crime but offered only three witnesses. The defense appeared weak and limited in scope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharp
Mortensen
Resolutions Pass House on Indian Appropriation Act
The measure, seeking to amend the Indian appropriation act per the President's suggestions for the Uintah reservation, passed the House amid Senate opposition. It would set aside non nagable lands for communal Indian use and allocate a $70,000 appropriation despite consent to open the reservation. One critic urged veto over a mining firm issue, but support prevailed as the resolution passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah Reservation
House
Senate
Secretary of the Interior
Shell
Mr. Little
Arkansas
Florence
Miis G Satherland
Lattle
Sutherland
Child Nellie Cover Dies After Lung Operation
Nellie Luceal Cover died June 16 at the home of Mrs Jobin Steinmaker one week after an operation for a lung abscess performed June 6. Born November 16, 1900, in Dufur Oregon, she moved with her family to Arizona then Vernal where Mrs Clara Cover’s relatives live.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Luceal Cover
Mra
Mrs Cover Extends Thanks to Neighbors for Support
Mrs Cover expresses sincere gratitude to kind neighbors and friends who helped during the illness and death of her child.
City Council Meet Election of Mayor Pro Tem and Bills Approved
At the Wednesday night meeting June 18 the council elected Leslie Ashton mayor pro tem during Mayor Browne's absence. Bills allowed include Harmston surveying 200 and Beers & Co merchandise 63. The treasurer's May report was audited and accepted. The street sprinkling issue was discussed with John Vope tasked to secure additional water flow promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browne
Mease
Leslie Ashton
IY Harmston
Birch
Ia Beers & Co
Pope
John Vope
County Resolves to Stop Stock Water Pollution
County commissioners at a Monday meeting passed a resolution to curb cattle and other stock polluting valley ditch waters used for culinary and domestic purposes. It warns that any person permitting stock to foul such waters will be prosecuted under the law.
Estray notices prompt owners via newspapers, says law needs fix
The article praises Heber Timothy of Buena Vista recovering his two year old estray heifer after it was advertised by John Laecom of Naples. It argues all estrays should be published in newspapers with wide circulation and criticizes three fence notices that failed to reach owners. The piece foresees a legislative fix and hints at livestock fairness and cost benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Laecom
Naples
Express
Heber Timothy
Buena Vista
Timothy
Ife
Biscont Ha
Bascom
Lina
Best of Lubricants from Tribune on Utah oil deal and Dunbar
The Tribune notes David Dunbar exploits oil trades linked to a Utah Colorado Oil holding. He outlines plans for drilling up to ten wells in a zinc bearing basin to tap the oil field. Current flow compares with market benchmarks and Dunbar predicts a wealthy, capable crowd will fund future development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
David Dunbar
Chargo Crowid
Utah- Colorado
Tito Grande
Idita
Colo. Lewes
Badroeck
Dunbar
Eiough
Notice of Public Land Entry Openings in Utah Townships
United States Land Office Salt Lake City announces that certain township plats in Utah are receded from the surveyors and will be opened for entry under public land laws on July 19, 1902. Agricultural entries are restricted to bona fide homesteads established before March 1, 1898, the Uintah Forest Reserve date. Register D D Hoops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Salt Lake City
Utah
Surveyor General
Salt Lake Raise
Meridian
Uintah Torest
Deasn D. Hoops
Fragmentary political note on retirement from public life
The fragment mentions a glorious country and freedom, a discussion on politics, and an agreement to retire from the political field so a soldier's widow may have it. It references a post office and parties stepping back from politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feailles
Crosastvada
Posthumous Fame Tale Inspires Eccentric Epitaph
A quirky Chicago item notes a man famed after death as a tombstone epitaph hints at a peculiar pet desire. The piece plays with posthumous recognition and a humorous twist on final wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Daily News
Notice For Publication In Utah County
Notice for publication states intent to make final proof in a land matter. The document names several individuals and a county official, with an attorney listed and locations in Utah. It references a legal filing and the candidates or witnesses involved.
Contested Lake Tahoe Tolent Notice Sets July Court Date
A fragmented contest notice cites Joseph Hobown and Robert Moffit as parties in a Utah matter about abandonment and non occupation claims. The document states a hearing schedule around August and July in Manila Utah County, with orders issued for due process and publication in the Salt Lake City area.
Contested Land Claim Notice Amid Abandoned Property Dispute
A formal contest in Utah arises over land claimed by an entryman with allegations that the Kab l Abandonment affected his rights. The notice orders appearance, service, and publication in Vernal Utah to proceed in the United States Land Office at Salt Lake City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lefa
Satksen
Kabl
Walter
Aall
Ani
Manin
Odlork
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