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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1901
Page
3
The Utah Legislature session saw numerous House and Senate measures introduced and debated. Bills cover railway fencing, adult drug sales, child education, tax changes, board duties, public printing, and county finances, with several amendments and committee referrals noted. The day included passed bills on tax relief for judgment creditors and exemptions, and discussions on election law, licensing, and public notices.
Former United States Senator Stephen M White dies in San Angeles at 4 AM after stomach ulceration. Born January 10 in San Francisco, he rose from a Santa Clara college upbringing to district attorney, state senator, governor acting, and U S senator from 1903. He led the national convention effort in 1888 and chaired the Chicago convention in 1890. Governor General Wood informs Washington Cuba's constitution was presented and relations to be reviewed.
Independence day is marked by processions meetings and rejoicing in Havana. A parade of 10 600 school children passed by while Senor Capote presided and praised the United States. Senor Ayans remarks were revolutionary and he urged Cubans to lead their own martyrs to development. Commentaries on independence and national progress followed as public sentiment grew. A mob lynched Colin Tharclatt after he assaulted a 13 year old girl, while Samuel Maddox aimed at the girl’s father and died earlier. The piece notes the rising move toward independence and lingering violence amid unrest.
A long list of Utah items includes a planned weekly fre brigade in American Fork, Richfield franchise petition by Rocky Mountain Bell, a Winter Sporters mine boom with miners earning 85 daily, and a Parowan funeral for Dr Karl Maeser attended by nearly a thousand. Also noted: a Salt Lake City boxing fines, a fire in Richfield, anti polio relief ask, and local projects from electric lights to rail plans.
The week in Congress featured a irrigation debate led by Mesate Mondeli and Wyom iey King on funding arid land irrigation at federal expense, with Cane predicting costs over 5 million. The Senate rejected a conference report on the Twary academy appropriation 18 to 43. The House advanced civil appropriations and deficiency bills while the Senate worked on the post office and diplomatic appropriations, with debates on naval and army funding and Philippine and Cuban amendments shaping the session.
Telegraphic instructions report Chinese court edict proposing degradation of General Tung and exile for Prince Luan and Duke Lan while beheadings target Hao Chen tu u Halen and Ki Halo. Vatican mentions death by action as no disgrace. Separate notes predict McMillan case outcomes and potential dismissal of vaccination-related charges.
An eastern manufacturers' journal correspondent, after a month in the south and southwest, reports widespread prosperity among merchants, railroad men, planters, and laborers. He highlights active railroad building, vast timberlands, and inexpensive arable lands that could yield cotton per acre, arguing the region offers rich development opportunities and that young men should consider relocating from the overcrowded East and North.
Impartial observers say American coal may secure a lasting demand as European buyers test anthracite and bituminous samples. London gas firms report higher gas yield per ton from our coal while European preference for 70 to 80 percent carbon could limit demand for lower carbon European coal. France imports more than it consumes and Belgium and Germany also seek coal, with Pocahontas steam properties noted as favorable.
The article notes rising coal prices in Wales and France with sporadic strikes in coal basins. It blames ocean freight costs and measurement confusion for weak European uptake, while arguing American coal matches Welsh quality and will attract European buyers once freight and market hurdles are addressed.
Uncle Jose Fuller recalls Governor Marmaduke as a tall West Point graduate who loved children. The Civil War veteran hosted youngsters at the governor's mansion, allowed them to roam, and even held child parties on festival occasions. He treasured a painting of children in military play, reflecting his humane side despite war memories.
A fragile tale tracing the Marys Lamb incident linked to a Vernon origin. It recounts a girl nursing a newborn lamb found near Worcester Mass, its bond with Mary, the lamb’s schooling mishap, and the spread of the wool yarn legend tied to Boston church fundraisers.
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