Colorado Park Irrigation Company water rights dispute hit
A 1920 deposition by A L Gray from Randlette Utah explains the Colorado Park Irrigation Company forming in 1907 to divert Uintah River water for lands near Randlette. It details injunctions by Indian Agent Hall, efforts with Senator Teller and Senator Smoot, and claims relief secured through Interior Department rulings for homesteaders. Smoot is blamed for none of the water rights. Also includes a political ad noting Republican county convention remarks and Democratic County Central Committee commentary.
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A. L. Gray
Randlette
Utah
Colorado Park
Uintah River
Randlett
White River
Aald
Smoot
Public Land Commission
Congress
Henry M. Teller
Colorado
Teller
Secretary of the Interior
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Uintah Indian Reservation
Coloado
I. Gray
Taft's tribute to Senator Smoot
An unsigned 1916 Utah opinion piece praises Reed Smoot, Sanctioning his Senate leadership and urging Utah voters to reelect him. The author cites Smoot's experience in farming, mining, manufacturing, banking, and his role on appropriations and printing committees. The piece argues for a Republican Senate to support Harding’s policies and warns of the consequences of Smoot’s loss to Utah and the nation. It concludes with a paid notice by T W. O'Donnell of Vernal, Utah.
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Harding
House
Senate
Mr. Harding
Aco
Senate of
United States
Utah
Reed Smoot
House of Congress
Smoot
Congress
Union
Traiff
Washington
Geare
Open Letter to William Spry Exposing Misquotes and Land Board Records
A critic accuses William Spry of misquoting the state constitution and details alleged mismanagement by the prior administration. The letter cites specific bank deposits, bond purchases, loan totals, and revenue figures from the State Land Board, contrasting them with current administration records and arguing improved finances and reduced debt after wartime costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Spry
State Land Board
Provo Commercial and Savings Bank
Land Board
Farmers and Stockgrowers Bank
Road and highway build figures in state administration
The record compares eight years of road work with about 31 miles of hard surface and 374 miles of earth roads cost roughly 2.4 million dollars. Since 1917, 147 miles hard surfaced and 840 miles earth roads under contract cost about 8.7 million dollars. Costs vary by state with 1920 averages around 30k per mile for hard surface.
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Hatchtown
University of Utah
Green River
Capitol Grounds
Colorano
Idaho
Nebraska
Iowa
Illinois
Virginia
New York
Pennsylvania
Nevada
Wyoming
Utah
State Road Commission
Dixie Power Company
State audit shows smaller force increase than guess
A reader comments that the constitution interpretation was 60 percent off, estimating 165 new state employees while auditor records show 77. The writer criticizes past public policy choices on prohibition and progressive laws, suggesting public opinion guided past actions.
Overhead claims in 1920 road work disputed
The text argues that a 242.87 percent overhead rate cited for March 1920 road work is incorrect. It notes a $9 million expenditure under this administration, about four times eight years of prior effort, with overhead under 4 percent. It also states federal estimates routinely allow 10 percent overhead.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Colorado Park Irrigation Company
State of Utah
Uintahiss
Edgar A Manker
Wolfhoe
Democratic County Central
Taft
Senator Smoot
The
Salt Lake
Wilson
Senata
la Follette
Saventeen
Savventeen
South
T W. O'Donnell
Uintah County
Vernal
Spry
Bamberger
Business Administration
Green River Irrigation District
New Hope
Lynndyl
Orom
Orem
Couras
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