Lengthy Colorado Tunnel Aims to Link Regions and Boost Wealth
The proposed 6.04 mile tunnel would connect the eastern and western portals near Tolland and Vasquez, lowering grades and cutting 27.63 miles of steep track. Elevations reach 11,660 feet at Corona crossing with construction anticipated in 36 to 42 months and a cost of 6.72 million dollars funded by bonds. Trains would run by electricity, with a pioneer tunnel already hosting light, power lines, and water transport, signaling a vast boost for Northwestern Colorado and Northeastern Utah resources and future railroad connections.
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Tolland
Denver
Vasquez
Corona
Continental Divide
Moffat Road
Thru Tunnel
Pioneer Tunnel
Western Slope
Colorado
Utah
United States
North America
Massachusetts
Salt Lake City
July Outing at Trout Park Planned for large turnout
The Fathers and Sons outing for the week of July 16 aims to field groups of about ten for economical transport and meals. organizers expect around 650 attendees with Boy Scout involvement expanding to conclaves and merit tests while ensuring a varied, improved program from prior years.
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Trout Park
Arrests in Helper for contributing to delinquency of a minor
H L Harlon and Eugene A Blakely, locals from Blue Mountain region, were arrested in Helper on information from Uintah county authorities. Brought to Vernal, they faced Juvenile Judge Fred G Bingham with County Attorney J T McConnell, assisted by Calder and DeMoisy. They were fined 100 dollars each and jailed until Thursday morning.
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H. L. Harlon
Eugene A. Blakely
Blue Mountain
Vernal
Ashley Valley
Helper
Uintah County
Carbon County
Duchesne
Richardson
Fourth of July Festival Promises Big Town Parade and Program
City readers unite for a full day of celebration starting early with a patriotic program at Vogue theatre led by speaker Hos. Thes. O'Donnell. A comic parade leads by Josh Parkins and Rube Kane with the mayor and royal guard, followed by clowns and local groups. attendees urged to arrive by 9 30 for a day of fun and community togetherness.
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Mina
Mike
Vogue
Es Eyiae
Cahy Park
Vogue Theatre
Haire
Hos. Thes
O'Donnell
Josh Parkins
Hig Rube Kane
Royal’ Guard
Poltes Force
Fire Department
Old Pioneer Teacher and Bee Keeper Dies
William B Powell, early Ashley Valley settler and former teacher and beekeeper, died peacefully at his son John A Powell’s home near Jensen on Green River after midnight. He had declined a Vernal trip earlier, awaiting his son’s arrival. The death appeared natural with no struggle as he rested on his bed.
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William
Powell
Green River
Ashley Valley
Post Office Inspector Tullis Leaves Utah Route
Superintendent J. T. Tullis of the Price Vernal Star mail route, longest in government hands, was in Vernal on an inspection trip. He has been promoted to post office inspector with Denver headquarters starting July 1, overseeing Colorado Utah Wyoming and New Mexico. Frank Davis named superintendent to replace him.
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J. T. Tullis
United States
Frank Davis
Tullis
Uintah Basin
Denver
Colorado
Utah
Wyoming
New Mexico
Mr. Tullis
Basin
Vernal
Oh Dear Land Rise to a Bright Unbroken Future
Fragmentary verse praising a nation, envisioning a peaceful future while recalling past famine and oppression. The poem mentions war, slavery, civil strife, and native oppression, then urges resilience, unity, and noble progress under a hopeful light. It blends historical pain with aspirational renewal.
Relation of Press to Utah Road Program Outlined at Meeting
State Road Commissioner Henry H. Blood outlined Utah and federal roles in an ambitious road program aimed at a connected system of improved highways. He noted federal aid totals, cost shares, and the impact of public lands on Utah’s federal proportion, plus the need for skilled engineering staff to handle growing project scale.
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Utah
Henry H. Blood
Nephi
Utah State Press Association
Express
Union
Congress
Nevada
Large Crowd Attend Quarterly Conference
Nearly 1000 people attended each session of the quarterly conference held Saturday and Sunday. Speakers included John R. K. Young of Blanding Utah and E. J. Young Jr. of Vernal, George B. Young of Gusher, Dr. Harvey C. Hullinger, and Russell Harrison. Harrison spoke on his Northwest mission. Young described pioneer struggles. Hullinger, at age 98, shared early church experiences.
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Stake
John Rk, Young
Blanding
Utah
E. J. Young, Jr
Vernal
George Eb, Young
Gusher
Harvey C. Hullinger
Eivil
Russell Harrison
Stake Presidency
Harrison
Northwestern
Gatates
Young
West
Two Ford Cars Burn Saturday at Conference
At Uintah academy building on Saturday morning two Ford cars owned by Jacob N. Lybbert and Arthur Manwaring burned after a fire started in Lybbert’s car. Quilts inside caught fire. flames spread to Manwaring’s car but engines and gasoline tanks survived. No insurance details disclosed.
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Ford
Jacob N. Lybbert
Arthur Manwaring
Uintah Academy
Mr. Lybbert
Fiat
Manwaring
Fie
Kneale Accepts Navajo Reservation Superintendent Post
A. H. Kneale, longtime Ute Indian Agency administrator at Fort Duchesne for nine years, has accepted the superintendent position for the Navajo reservation in New Mexico with headquarters at Ship Rock. He earned wide respect for his work with Indians and whites, despite some local opposition, and will move to a larger field.
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Ship Rock
New Mexico
A. H. Kneale
Fort Duchesne
Kneale
Mr. Kneale
Department
Bfg
IMF
Mrs. Kneale
Prof E A Jacobsen Leaves for Coalville to Start New Duties
Prof E A Jacobsen, three years principal of Uintah academy and superintendent of North Summit school district, departs for Coalville Utah to become head of the new Uintah County high school. The church school will close and reopen as the Coalville High with modern facilities. He leaves amid best wishes from students and the community for his new role and continued service to education.
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A Jacobsen
Uintah Academy
Uintah Courty High School
Coalville
Utah
Jacobsen
Vernal
U. A
The
Express
Mrs. Mullie Ohms Seeks Express in Voltage Oregon
Mrs. Mullie Ohms of Voltage Oregon writes asking for the Express newspaper to be delivered there. She enjoys her old home paper and reads all advertisements.
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Mullie Ohms
Voltage
Oregon
the Express
Moffat Tunnel Bonds Sold At Par In Denver
The Moffat tunnel commission announced the sale of 6,720,000 five and one half percent bonds to R M Grant & Co Inc of New York for par plus a 216066 premium. This completes the financing step to begin work on the famed project.
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R. M. Grant & Co., Inc
New York
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Post Office
Allen Banner
Red Man
Stalin
Newton
James E. Talmage
John Wells
E. A. Jacobsen
Moffat
Moffat Tunnel Commission
Bank of Vernal
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