Great Uintah Railway warehouse burned in Vernal blaze
The Uintah Railway great warehouse at Dragon burned to the ground just before 6 pm after a spark from a passenger engine ignited gilsonite stock and fuel tanks. Many freight cars were saved. losses exceed $15,000 with insurers and the company pledging prompt adjustments and rebuilding efforts.
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Uintah Coasin
Dragon
Uintah Railway Company
Ulintah Railway Company
Vernal
Laursday
Woelussen
Longacre
Fost Everything Fir
Uintan Railway
Mail Routes Dragon Vernal and Price Vernal Continued
Telegrams from Washington announce the Dragon to Vernal and Price to Vernal mail routes will continue. Edward D Samuels notes no discontinuance, praising Utah Senators and local officials for pressing the case to keep Vernal as a key Uintah Basin supply and growth hub.
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Washington
Cpril
Edward D Samuels
Utah
Star
Dragon
Washington DC
Vernal
George Sutherland
Washigton
Price
Report Questions Cannibal Beliefs Among Pacific Islanders
A fragmentary story mentions Kaimtoka Moors and a debate on cannibalism among Pacific Island groups. It notes claims of islander tribes including Samoans Tongans French Islanders and Savage Islanders not cannibals while Fiji and Solomon Islanders are labeled as man eaters. The piece suggests renewed customs in the Society Friendly and Savage Islands with numerous Mormon missionaries, but doubts the report’s truth.
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Kaimtoka Moors
Samoa
Vernel
Society End Kriendly Islands
Growth in Vernal Electric Plant Demands New 250 KW Unit
Ver nal Electric Power and Light Company orders a 250 kilowatt generator to meet rising demand surpassing the current 320 kilowatt capacity. Machinery will ship from the factory and be installed by September, with Myton set to gain the power plant and transformer assets. Proposals for reinforcing the Uintah Telephone line include 725 cedar posts, with bids due May 29, 1910.
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Electric Webt and Power Company
Charlea Johnson
Salt Lake City
Bhew
Myton
The
Uintah Telephone Company
Vernal
Moffat
Fort Duchesne
Roosevelt
Myton Rample
Board of Directors
E. H. Bercher
Local notes from Vernal and surrounding towns
In Vernal and nearby communities various updates include staff changes at hotels and mines, a timber contract secured by Joe Waters, repairs to a power line to Kennedy, and a civil engineer away for weeks. A two year old recovered from poisoning amid family mystery, and a boy narrowly escaped lye injury. Names from ranches and towns appear, plus a large gilsonite freight fire near the freight house with extensive damage and heroic containment efforts. Children’s Day service planned at the Congregational Church with recitations, songs, baptism, and a sermon on Follow Jesus.
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Joe Waters Haw
Grant
Itheman
Vernal
There
Kennedy
Longacre
Congregational Church
Jesus
Hermon
Death of Ross Odekirk Reported in Vernal Telegram
A telegram from Vernal dated May 10 1916 confirms the death of Ross Odekirk. The notice explains his burial arrangements with his brother John and Earnest traveling to Rock Springs to retrieve the body. It notes Odekirk had recently begun serving a two year forgery sentence with William Pearson and mentions family members and guardians.
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J Ii. Odekirk
Tawilins
Wyoming
John
Raching
Rock Springa
Diamond Mountain Road
Ross
William Pearson
Qdekiyk
J and One Child, His Wife Has Been With Her Parents Mr. and Mrs I Lullins
Deep Creek
Rosa Ode Kirk G
Progress on Bridge and Local Elections Highlight Week
A slow progression on the new bridge was noted. An election last Saturday in the district approved a $10,000 bond for school purposes. Mrs Firth hosted the Guild on Wednesday and the annual election named Mrs J Rt Lewis as President Mrs Bickerson as Vice President and Mrs Bjornson as Secretary and Treasurer. Friday afternoon Mrs Medaria held a 600 party for newly elected Stand ard estera officers. Refreshments and prizes went to Mrs Trith and Mrs Bjornson. Mrs J A Portle hosted a large party Tuesday with games tea cream and cake.
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Mra Firth
J Rt. Lewis
Mra
Bickerson
Mra Bjornson
Medaria
Estera
Mra Trith
Mre Bjornson
J. A. Portle
Prussian Iron Cross Honor So Earned
The iron cross is a Prussian knighthood instituted March 10 1813 by Frederick William II for distinguished war services. The decoration features an iron cross with a silver mounting, with the grand cross awarded for decisive battles or brave fortress defense or capture.
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Prussia
Frederick William II
Three Hodgkinson Children Perish In Utah Fire
A family moving from Vernal to Duchesne loses three children in a tent fire that destroyed the dwelling and goods. The oldest girl Afton died after rescue attempts, the baby suffered burns, and the younger boy Gilbert died soon after arrival at Theodore. The grieving parents and relatives endure great sorrow.
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Hodgkinson
Duchesne
John Sledgkingon
Yong
Naples Ward
Vernal
O& Wagon
Theodore
John
Waeh Hg
Gilbert
Woo
Cuiluron
Bayh
Drothers
Albert Wedgkinson
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Board of County Commissioners
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Chan DeMolsey
Uintah Basin
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Oscar Glenn
Temple Mine
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Mackey Mack
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Geo Hahn
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Fred Nichols
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