Local Utah News Roundup from Cache to Utah County
Reports from Utah counties describe crop conditions in Cache and Davis areas, a large Fourth of July purse race in Springville, a train tragedy in Provo, and multiple accidents. Notable items include Jonas W. Jones’s sudden death in Wasatch, Annie Jepperson’s fatality near Provo, and a 1000-pound grizzly hunted near Castille Spring.
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Bain
Cache Valley
W. Or. Brown
Righ- Geld
Davis County
Senator Chambers
Summit County
Salt Lake
Jonas W. Jones
Wasatch
Wasatch Valley
Utah
Massachusetts
Cache County
Springville
Provo
Providence
Providence Canyon
Rich Strike at Gregory Mine Stuns Central City
In the Gregory Bobtail mine at Central City a nine level strike yields a five foot thick vein of wire gold, valued at thousands per ton though officials refuse to disclose figures. The find, 950 feet deep, is said to be the richest yet seen in the mine, which has operated for 39 years.
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Denver
Central City
Colorado
Gregory
Lim
Colombo
Indian leaders seek land allotment details near Uintah
An Indiana observer reports Uncompahgre leaders gathering near White Rock to discuss the allotment of land in severalty for the tribe. They question government information, while Colonel Rand lett at White Rock and Chief Chavannow show ongoing dissatisfaction and unease among the Utes and Uncompahgre.
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Indiana
Ouray Agency
Randlett
White Rock Agency
Chavannow
Helan
Fort Duschesne
Debs Seeks Utah Land for Cooperative Colony Plan
Debs signals a Utah cooperative commonwealth project proposing hundreds of acres of Union Pacific land for agricultural and commercial purposes. The railroad would offer land donations within policy to encourage immigration along its line, with transport arrangements set like other colonies. Washington coverage notes ongoing lead ore rate disputes before the finance committee involving smelters and mining states.
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Debs
Utah
Omaha
Union Pacific
LV Debs
Cooperative Commonwealth
Debs Company
Union Pacific Company
Audi
Sioux ask to erect Wounded Knee memorial on ridge near Ping Ridge
The Sloan tribes petition the government to place a monument over the grave at Wounded Knee six years after the battle. The proposed eight foot base with apex monument would stand along a trench where about 120 soldiers were buried. The granite shaft would be funded entirely by the Sioux.
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Rapii City
Witeriota
Wounded Knee
Ping Ridge
On Platent
Washington June 17 altered policy on Cuban combatants
The article notes a shift in the Spanish government’s stance regarding Cuban combatants and the US president’s reaction. It mentions changes in tone and reticence in addressing atrocities against Cuban civilians, reflecting ongoing tensions between Spain and the United States over Cuba.
Draft Treaty for Hawaiian Annexation Reached in Washington
Washington June 17 A draft treaty for annexation of Hawaii to the United States is being prepared by Judge S y and Mr Hateh. It will go to President McKinley for approval, with decisions on tariff impacts and pension provisions for the late queen and princess. The plan contemplates annexation as a U S territory with crown lands and assets transferred, and debt assumption by the United States.
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Hawaii
United States
Washington
S Y
Kinte
Hateh
Nawaiian Teinister
McKinley
Senate
Raveniles
Liliuo Kalaol
Awalso Stra
Oster
Onala
Iawall
California
Indian Service clothing contracts rebid after fraud probe
Washington June 17 The Indian Service cancels old clothing specifications and orders new bids to be opened in New York on July 15 or 17 Commissioner Jones led a thorough probe into how the previous call was framed. It alleges bidder collusion and possible employee removals. The report will go to Secretary Hoss. Hartisburg Pa June 1 9 The anthracite miners committee reports deplorable faults in coal region conditions over about two years. Miners average three strikes per week and many support long‑time households.
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Washington
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Jones
New York
Indian Bureau
Uhss
Hartisburg
Fire destroys stables in Missoula deadly blaze
An incendiary fire ripped through stables in Missoula destroying horse stock and stable buildings. One worker died trying to save the animals while a bystander suffered severe burns. authorities report a rash of similar fires in the city over recent weeks. Citizens consider forming a vigilance committee as officials investigate suspects.
Portland Officials Probe Railway Collision Near City
In Portland Oregon an inspection tour of the Greyonail Way and Navigation company ended with a derailment after a private car struck a train engine near a city landmark. Charles A Rathbone, brother of Port Captain Rathbone, is among those mentioned in the incident.
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Portland
Dane
Greyonailway & Navigation Company
Kid Charles
Rathbone
Ohiyon Railway & Navigation Iompany
Laels
B Dunn
Furgmon
Barney Barnato Dead in Sudden Suicide on Board
London reports the South African diamond king Barney Barnato killed himself by leaping overboard from a ship near Madeira after a long era of extreme wealth and speculation. His death follows a boom era in Kaffir and Transvaal investments, triggering questions about the South African stock market’s integrity.
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Monte Cbristy
Goa
London
Darnsy Durnate
Tundal
Sland
Madeira
Barnatos
Barney Barnato
South Africa
Cecil Rhodes
Harnett Isaacd
Thorne
Garnato
Barney Barnate
Attavenith
Intercat
King
Kaffins
Llansvaal
Paris
Hulin
Africa
Ransvaal
Harney Darnatos Snielde
Hia
Hoya Found Dead Near Tafarette Colorado
In Tafarette near Lafayette Sun, Leroy Kail ten years old son of Ldstor Kail and Martie Cornelius were found dead in a field June 17. Authorities believe they died from ingesting poisonous plants, possibly wild yams.
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Tafarette
Colo
Leroy Kail
Ldstor Kail
The
Lafayette Sun
Martie Cornelius
Ald
Toulmlaer
Seid
Ths
Anarchiata in Italy Spark Reawakening Debate
Rome on June 17 reports Marquis di Badini noting an anarchist reawakening in Itay with Socialists opposing outrages yet publicly supporting them. He argues governments must protect society with all possible measures against anarchist bands.
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Rome
Marquis di Badini
Itay
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Wenger
Austin Peterson
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Re Hoya
Italy
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Utah Central RY
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J McGregor
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