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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1901
Page
2
The Vernal public schools plan to reopen Monday for all ages, urging parents to keep children in class and pursue yearly progression. Debate rises over water supply for Abey Creek and a new liquor ordinance aimed at habitual drinkers and minors, with city officers expected to enforce the measures.
Vague signs point to a strong showing for a local candidate as election day nears. Citizens discuss possible changes and the political climate heats up in preparation for the upcoming city vote.
Telegrams report President McKinley assassinated amid shock and unrest across the United States. The shooter identified, the country grieves, and calls for swift action against anarchists grow as citizens demand safety and justice.
Official certificate stating the August 1 to August 31 1901 financial results for Uintah County Utah including balance overdrawn figures for various funds and a verification by County Auditor George A Davis dated September 20 1901.
The event featured tug of war races egg and spoon jog and sack races plus pig racing and a rooster chase. Miss Grace Abston and Lf Belcher won the main prize in a ballroom style contest with judges Mira Murden Bennion Mr Sawyer and Mrs Cora McAndrew. Proceeds were about zero dollars.
Milly King of Los Angeles wins a twenty four hour bicycle race in Salt Lake City defeating Justin Dawson and Oleana Tar ville on the pancour. King completes 473 laps and covers 11 miles in the final hours. Terrible Swede repeats with three laps behind.
A local theater project by Mr Wotlman and partner unveils a company built for a round of productions. It features a theatrical and musical lineup including a farce, a western drama My Lady, and the romantic comedy The Greatest Lover, with a large cast led by Lyne and Jack and Gracy Mae Wath.
The company lists leading roles for Miss Martina, Kate Overton, and Lurmtaut Lady Tenbelle with Firn Tanna and Philpa the Kannach in key parts. Veterans Hutchinson and Maye headline a strong cast including Anna Anetha and Grace Brandon as versatile performers.
The record lists attendees including O D Allen and other officials. Witnesses named include Lyne Lindermngy and Sarah Hiatt. It notes sales and fees, a health official, and a fatal shooting case where Carver confessed to involvement in the death of Tubert Crahais at an unspecified location.
A formal Vernal City ordinance revises Section 85 of Chapter 27 to regulate the sale and service of intoxicating liquors. It tightens penalties for vendors and patrons and enacts enforcement provisions with effective date upon approval and publication.
After a flood nearly destroyed the inland town of Isat Siptember, 6000 people faced ruin and millions in property loss. Within seven days a rebuilt railway bridge opened, tracks and warehouses were restored and the town entered a period of renewed industry and hope aided by national sympathy. Efforts focus on flood protection and land raising to five to six feet to safeguard future growth.
A historic account describes Montezumas Well located 15 miles northeast of Camp Serle in Arizona Territory. The pool is about 60 feet deep, with a reported uniform depth of 80 feet in most areas and a deep shaft plunging around 500 feet, emptying into nearby Terser Creek. The site features limestone walls and tunnels used by night watchers, with no fish in the pool and a suggested geological formation linked to subterranean water pressure.
A historical report describes experiments linking music to physical endurance in patients and schoolchildren, noting harp music improving exercise capacity. It also recalls archaic tobacco laws and Sabbath smoking restrictions, detailing penalties for bringing tobacco to taverns and allowances for travelers on long journeys.
Notice invites sealed bids for trenching and ground work near Long Ware wall including a ditch and site preparations. Bids due by 10 o clock Monday September 5 with 4 percent provisional allowances. The right to reject any bid reserved.
The text presents a fractured notice for publication with scattered names, places, and dates. It references multiple personal names, locations, and a dated cue in a garbled format, suggesting a formal public notice or legal filing distributed across pages.
Fragmentary OCR item mentions Linh County Court, Kernal Street, and an attorney Rowe. Lacks clear action, party names, dates, or deadlines due to garbled text.
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