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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1894
Page
3
A British naval officer attached to the Chinese squadron writes of the Yalu engagement aboard the Chen Yuen. He details horrific injuries, severed limbs, a gun crew decimated by shells, and a tower shattered by enemy fire, with a surviving gunner awarded 11 000 taels. The narrator suggests European rulers would renounce war if they witnessed such scenes.
An accident near Black Bear creek injuries a family group traveling for plover, with Mr. Thomas Stewart fatally burned and several others badly burned after powder ignited in a wagon. The party, including L. G. Slade, Mrs. Slade, their daughter, and the Stewarts with four children, sought help at a nearby store but Stewart and two children are not expected to live.
Acting Chief Dunwoody of the weather bureau issued a six map chart showing the West India hurricane origin and progress from September 4 to September 9. Coast observers report no ships damaged due to warnings and rice interests benefited with light damage. Charleston stores moved goods early, saving about one million dollars in property.
Authentic dispatch from Provo describes pursuit of murderers of Sheriff Burns. Officers report firing, siege conditions, two rifles lost, possible wound to Rofford, and plans to continue on foot. Also notes emigrants heading to Ashley Valley and a boxing champion proclamation.
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