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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1901
Page
4
Reports from across the world note 200 General Campbell troops in Durban South Africa. The U S and allies face political changes in Cuba Peru and Canada while industry and culture progress with libraries, land openings, beef contracts, and rail labor issues.
A New York dispatch reports George J. Gould has gained control of the Rio Grande Western and expanded the Denver & Rio Grande system to form a through route from Denver to Salt Lake City. The move aims to give Missouri Pacific a Pacific coast outlet and connections for western traffic, with further Colorado lines likely to join.
A proposed 107 mile route from Oodeowin to Lintoe via Kelton and Promontory mountains would be abandoned for a new road or cut off. Estimated cost over 1.01 million, saving 39 miles and reducing curves and grades. Mo Hayes to order construction next month. upper Great Balt area expected to be included.
The London Chronicle reports Lord Kitchener and General Botha negotiating amid a stalemate over amnesty for rebel leaders in the Cape Colony. Kitchener offered self government on cessation of hostilities and property compensation of £1,000,000 with state loans for rebuilding. Botha opposed granting full citizenship to domiciled blacks and raised concerns about Jewish capitalists, while assurances of equal rights to Jews and Christians were discussed.
Favorglla notes late winter reports show winter wheat generally in favorable condition in Ohio Kentucky Indiana and other regions. Fly damage feared if dry conditions persist. some states report plowing under poor stands from last fall. Michigan and southwest Missouri report good wintering with expected gains, while Texas Panhandle sees acreage rise and weather limits pest damage.
A Thursday consultation among Count von Valdersee General Barrow and General Wogack led to a disengagement plan. Russian and British troops agreed to withdraw from the disputed Llen Talo area and suspend railway siding work until a diplomatic settlement is reached. General Barrow accepted the stipulation and the withdrawal proceeded.
The will executor of General Morrison’s estate reports life confirmation of Harrison’s assets totaling 340000 including real estate and railroad bonds. Belag Codahy Bidiuager shelf Johnson of Imllas Lexas notes the appraisal while County Attorney Simmers confirms a confession by Culahy kidnapper Vile.
Representing the Hall of Town and the House committees on military affairs, Will Tease will tour the Philippines early next month to study the situation firsthand for debates next winter. Several other representatives, including Representative Overstrest of Tudiona, may accompany him.
Articles of incorporation filed in Utah establish the San Pedro Los Angeles Salt Lake Railroad company later named Sam Padre Tron Angelea Salt Lake. The firm vows a railroad between Los Angeles and Salt Lake with notable backers led by William A Clark and Reed Smoot. Names of incorporators include Clark, Whittemore, Gibbon, Kearns, Smoot, and others from Utah, Missouri, Montana, Indiana, and California. The charter extends the corporate life to 10100 years under state action.
Director Miriam denounces irregularities in the ninth census with measures to punish offenders. St Marys and St Charles counties faced the worst padding including 500 names in one district. Enumerator A Abell arrested. penalties up to 5 000 dollars and two years imprisonment.
The new Maryland election bill aims to curb illiterate voter disenfranchisement by ending ballot clerk help in the voting booth. Democrats say the reform protects ballot secrecy and limits corrupt influence over voters.
Reports state Horr Sympathizera, J TP Mionber, Minaber and J A Neuwoudt were shot at De Aar for treason and murder. A four-day martial sentence followed the wrecking of a train near Taan basch, five men killed, General Kitchener confirmed the verdict as the garrison paraded and prisoners were led away. Two others received five years penal servitude.
Judge Jesse Halden rules in a labor dispute that any man may work at a labor job of his choosing. The Albert I case from the Lathers union involved alleged assault by a member against James Kally after Kally refused to stop work amid a strike.
Washington scientists report two radium filled phials emitting persistent glow and X ray like light. Experiments by T. W. Smillie suggest radium could revolutionize lighting, offering continuous illumination from a tiny powder priced steeply but potentially economical with large supplies.
The article describes petroleum sprays used to light locomotive fires atop a coal bed, with air from a Westinghouse receiver feeding the spray. It notes the bed is moved to ignite the surface in about fifteen minutes. A trivia line then cites rabbi Solomon's three foot beard as a sign of wisdom among Jews.
Naval intelligence notes England’s famed ship designer Sir William White is removed from his post after years of service amid controversy over the royal yacht's capsize. The vessel toppled at her dock due to weight distribution errors and unsafe design, with Watts projected as his successor in the British construction corps.
Sir William White to receive pension and retire from service as discussion notes a yacht built on plans claimed to ensure safety under all conditions reported by the Boston Herald.
Wig Birprise uncovers a hidden bottom in a tool chest owned by Ed Win Tancher of Unadilla NY containing gold and securities valued at $60000. The fortune was turned to authorities and the heir, Recherick Anche, travels from Kanang City to claim his share and search for further deposits amid his father’s possessions.
A garbled notice claimed the United States would pay $1000 as a dowry to a white man who married an Indian wife and a tract of land to be added. The Interior Department now reviews the hoax as officials warn of deception and mercenary schemes.
A readable fragment describes Washington burial sites and a tomb at Mount Vernon not matching his original interment. It notes the coffin has been moved twice yet remains nearby, situating the estate within national memory and visitor interest.
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