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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1899
Page
2
Reports show labor forces to double on the Utah & Pacific railroad project and a near completion of a new roller mill at Carawaen. Funding approved for Hole Lake City public building at 150000 dollars. Weather records note 208 inches of precipitation, 10 clear days, and temperatures from below zero to 81 degrees.
March 10 dispatch from Victoria describes a central China insurrection where rebel forces defeated imperial troops on January 23 with heavy losses. Rebels seized Kuyang Meng Sheng Shachou and Kanchon, massacred residents, burned towns, and killed the garrison commandant and about 200 others amid widespread atrocities.
Vancouver reports Capt Slater from London aboard the Limpress of India in poor health. He sailed from Manila with Admiral Dewey and discusses the long effort to subdue the 1200 Philippine islands, noting a two year projection and the colonization challenge ahead.
Paymaster General Carey Ho A visited the subtreasury and presented a warrant for $3 000 000 drawn on Washington. The money will be shipped to Cuba to pay Cuban troops. Carey travels with regular guards to transfer funds to General Tiolkeabavana in Cuba in securely boxed consignments.
Reports from Honolulu show Princess Kalutaulta gravely ill with rheumatic heart disease. Physicians attend her bedside and say she will die within twenty four hours, with one doctor warning death could come at any moment. The article notes Kathlant laa’s long illness and the sudden turn worsened by rheumatic involvement.
Colonel William P Slubbell of the fourteenth regiment reports in New York that Porto Ricans seek independence. He warns of an insurrection among natives, citing covert plots, and notes demonstrations suggesting others welcome removal of colonial rule. He blames inland friction on suppressing a secret society allied with Ku Klux influences.
A ten million dollar mining deal unites Boston and New York financiers with the United States Mining Company. It plans to consolidate several mines in Whoagham Cth including the Old Jordan, with capital of 61000000, and will introduce new machinery to develop and reorganize operations. Work is expected to begin promptly, with 611 people reportedly involved.
Washington reports from navy department officers that Admiral Dewey will not seek relief at Manila. He has not indicated any intention to apply for relief soon and the department believes he does not plan such action. There is no basis for rumors that Admiral Schley or another admiral has been chosen to command the Atlantic station.
Washington March 12 The administration weighs changes in Cuba's government with a civil shift in many features. Military heads would stay, but civilian officers would fill cabinet and subordinate roles under a largely civil framework.
A March 12 report lists U S war deaths from May 1 to February 28 1899 with 220 killed in action 125 died of wounds and 4 dying of disease. A Havana published letter by General Maxling Gomez to a Porto Rican official advocates aid to Porto Ricans possibly by force stirring dissension.
George Teatty, proprietor of the Treastty Vandy glesa factory at Duns kirk, was arrested on multiple complaints charging discharge of workers for union involvement and threatening another employee for union membership. He posted bond for his appearance in each case.
Utah Legislature adjourned at 12 08 this morning without electing a successor to Senator Frank J Cannon. For the next two years Senator Rawlins will be the only Utah representative in the United States Senate as the joint session failed to choose a successor on the final ballot amid lengthy speeches and multiple party alignments.
An observed figure described as an honest man is highlighted for his integrity at a local event, praised as a model of virtue and leadership within the community. The account emphasizes moral character and public regard.
Manila dispatch reports the marking navigation steamer Nustri Zeno del Rie han arriving with quiet conditions in the area though skirmishes occur near outlying districts. Negros commissioners landed on Priday land at Baculd and are praised for their work since St Paul troops arrived March 4. Colonel Smith and officers were warmly received by natives. The Goocalla battalion landed at Cebu and is quartered in the city.
The Sacramento assembly exonerates Milton J Green political manager by dismissing contempt proceedings for refusing to name candidates aided with Grant money. The investigation is closed and the committee discharges the incident.
A New York based accountant returning from Savana reports that Cuban representatives seek annexation and urge the United States to keep its army in Havana to ensure smooth governance and continued functioning of the capital.
Citizens in Tacoma convened at the chamber to denounce police incompetence and organize a patrol. A subcommittee sought Sheriff M Us to lead the vigilantes as the community vowed to defend the city during wartime tensions.
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