Mining Laws and Road Bills Target Utah Session
Utah lawmakers plan several mining reform measures led by T J Parmalee and William Archabald with state mine inspector Pettit. Gilsonite hazards prompt calls for better ventilation water supply and daylight work rules. Five road bills proposed including convict labor uniform construction wide tires and state engineer supervision. Utah seeks federal aid for road work as Uintah and Roosevelt school updates and local social events fill regional life.
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T. J. Parmalee
Carbon County
William Archabald
Summit County
J. E. Pettit
Pettit
Utah
Gilsonite
Gilsonitte
United States
Jensen Jottings From Vernal Utah
Winter shutdown at Gold Placer Mining Co avec coal hauled by Heber Wall and Al Wilkins. Vein opened on Brush Creek with coal selling for 250 dollars per ton. Local reports include accident injuries and community news plus a lost black fur glove on State road.
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Gold Placer
Heber Wall
al Wilkins
Brush Creek
Gold Placer Mining Company
Vernal Pelto
Indian allotment ruling opens Duchesne river lands to entry
Washington announces a ruling that three Duchesne river farms between Myton and the Indian village are not Indian allotments. Land office records mislisted original allotments. the lands will be open to entry with no special preferences for the claimants. County attorney T W O'Donnell and partners pressed the appeal with the general land office. decision followed after extensive briefs.
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Indian Department
Washington
Uintah Reservation
T. W. O'Donnell
Tom Birchell
C. 3
Cook
O’donnell
Birchell
General Land Office
India
Congress
Allotting Commission
Luceta Jackrabbit
Duchesne River
Myton
Roosevelt Ditch Work Drains Roosevelt Population
Roosevelt Utah November reports the town nearly empty as crews from Dry Gulch Ligation work on the Lake Fork and US Air ditches. The shortage of residents stems from ongoing irrigation projects and related labor.
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Roosevelt
Utah
Lake Fork
Western sheepmen oppose wool tariff changes
Utah sheepmen protest any tariff revision saying cuts could ruin many outfits and cost thousands of dollars. Congressman Joseph Howell has urged Ways and Means to hear western representatives on conditions in the West, arguing eastern lawmakers misunderstand west ranching costs and profits.
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Australia
South America
Utah
Wyoming
Nevada
Arizona
Union Pacific Railroad Company
United States
West
Congress
Joseph Howell
Committee On Ways and Means
Washington
Attempted Felony Arrest in Naples Precinct
Willard Williams was arrested November 16 on an attempted felony charge. A hearing was moved from Justice Olsen to Justice Christensen’s court, with a later date set. Williams, about fifty, is in custody on $750 bond, alleged to have attempted a felony against his niece Pressle Evans on November 14. Her mother, Mrs Williams Serly, notes the girl’s age as about fourteen. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is sold here by Vernal Drug Company.
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Ryan
Myton
Willard Williams
Jacob Olsen
Naples
Justice Christensen
Williams
Pressle Evans
John Dvane T Waples
Mra
Serly
Fifth St
Wheeling
W. Va
Chamberlain
Vernal Drug Company
Fat Doctor Cleary Skips Town Owes Debts and Scatters Gossip
A Utah born osteopath Dr. Geo W Cleary vanished last Saturday leaving unpaid bills including a $15 hotel debt and $9 in other charges. He reportedly fled after a shell bag dispute with Dr. Hirsh and a court appeal over a service bill. The tale includes rumors of relatives and past fights as residents wonder where he went.
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Geo. W. Cleary
Dragon
Green River
McClelland
Cottage Hotel
Bob Johnson
Missouri
Utah
Cleary
Provo
W. J. Fuller
Fuller
Justice Court
District Court
Henry Erekson
How to Treat a Sprain
How to treat a sprain with Chamberlain's Liniment. The liniment relieves swelling and lameness, reducing inflammation and soreness so recovery occurs in about one third the time of ordinary treatment. Sold in 25 and 60 cent sizes by Vernal Drug Company.
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Chamberlain
Vernal Drug Company
Uintah River Irrigation Company Increases Capital Stock
An amendment filed with the secretary of state adds to the Uintah River Irrigation company articles of incorporation increasing capital stock from 6000 to 7500 shares par value 3 each.
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Secretary of State
Uintah River Irrigation Company
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William Wiscom
Alf Johnson
Springville
Ed F. Harmston
Charles Shirtieff
Uintah
Bert Smith
Thera
Lois Bennion
Owen Benniion
Don B Colton
Stake
Samuel R. Bennison
Nelson Merkley
Andrew Dudley
Hugh Snow
George Ainge
John Harpers
M. P. Johnson
Wood
Robert Atwood
William Oakley
Ward Murray
Robert Herricks
Inporsart Ruling
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