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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1902
Page
2
The Republican slate is led by Judge Wm. M. McCarty for Supreme Judge and Hon Joseph Howell for Congress, signaling party priorities in major races.
Editorial notes that editors view the Democratic slate at the Provo convention as aligned with church influence. The comment implies voters may see the ticket as closely tied to religious leadership and community power.
Tiwarden Bennion was the unanimous choice of the Democratic Senatorial convention held at Price last Monday. Bennion has a strong record in the last two sessions of the State Legislature and enjoys broad support in the senatorial district.
The text notes an injury or fatal shooting at the Oasis saloon in Salt Lake City involving Harry Strong, shot by former partner Miles W Romney. It also criticizes Sunday closing laws as a farce in Salt Lake City, reflecting city conditions and political sentiment.
Fourteen persons killed by shooting in Salt Lake City within ten months is described as an unenviable record for a civilized community, likening the situation to a border town on the edge of civilization.
United County reports ongoing losses from fires as Oregon and Washington see at least fifty hives destroyed and thousands of dollars in property damage. Colorado and Wyoming also endure active fires as the region faces continued blazes.
The Democratic convention nominates Mayor Richard W. Young for Supreme Judge and W. A. King for Congress, calling the ticket a strong combination for the locality.
Lieutenant Peary travels back to his home ward after Arctic explorations begun in 1898. The public expects details on the North Pole location and plans for a future expedition with numerous location notices.
Harden Bennion received the nomination at Price on Monday during the Democratic Senatorial Convention. GF N Warmon of Carbon county got ten votes and Bennion led with the remaining ballots. The southern counties claim the State Senatorship, but the nomination went to the strongest man to counter Republican St. Me Donald of Price, likely the district candidate.
The Vernal Precinct Democratic Party holds a primary on September 27 at 10 a.m. in the Vernal Opera House to nominate delegates for the county convention and to place in nomination a Justice of the Peace and a Constable. The county convention meets September 30 at 1 p.m. at the same venue to nominate a State Representative and county officers.
A hieroglyphic stairway replica will be installed at the Peabody Museum in Cambridge. Comet A 1902 is cataloged for the night of April 15 16 at Geneva NY. US agriculture sends an expedition to Guatemala and southern Mexico to study tropical farming and rubber culture.
A ragbag of curios including a Punjabi ping pong trend, Jacob Pep toff found in Moscow, a New York club shad dinner for Spanish War heroes with a declined invitation, a Philadelphia artist famed for 8000 paintings counterfeited posthumously, a French painter jailed for fakes, London coronation insurance sold along parade routes with contingency clauses.
Queen Alexandra names a valley city as coronation flower and spring table decor trends. Martha Washington may appear on a new postage stamp as the first honored woman. Mrs Seth Low leads efforts to strengthen basket making in Alaska Indiana for stable industry footing. A Denver hospital admits 44 year old Mary Fioira Gitlespie mother of 37 children. Nancy Irwin Butterworth attends her daughter's golden wedding in Athens Town at age 92 showing remarkable vigor.
A sunny quiet corner can host an experiment bed for new plants and shared gardening. The piece highlights hardy favorites like fern and hegunia, plus colorful suitors such as fuchsia and bachelor buttons, noting care for roots and seasons and the value of a green lawn backdrop.
A collage notes Jamaica hopes to export over 1.2 million banana bunches this year while Philpine prison crafts feature pearl inlays. A Philadelphia robber, Madrid crisis reports, Boston Paul Revere ride, and Windlass scammers target immigrants at the Battery. Maine reports show 1101 retail liquor dealers under prohibition and Paris post offices mismanaged and crowded with clerks.
Box plaited coats appear extremely modish with Clover leaf patterns in silks. Soft gray tones with yellow or brown hair dominate. Lashet weaves and elaborate tucking enhance fit. Trailing skirts shorten in back to look younger while red shades strain to compete with brighter rivals, seen as a smart summer fad.
The piece notes panama hats as the season’s craze with bright green aigrettes bending to the front and near flat, white hats trimmed with pink floral wreaths, and delicate white floral borders. It highlights a white lilac hat with white tulled crown, and foliage hats featuring white frosted green leaves and pin dotted ribbons in green, black, or white.
Tadtiens Home Journal notes color meanings tied to virtues and sentiments. Red ruby for courage and love. White pearls and diamonds for youth and innocence. Yellow topaz for wisdom and glory with jealousy noted. Violet amethyst for dignity. Green emerald for hope and youth with color change lore. Blue sapphire for constancy and truth. mentions turquoise as a forget me not claim.
A gentle imported Jersey cow charged at a visiting young woman beyond a fence. The farmer urged removing the ribbon, but the woman kept it, declaring it her red badge of cowrage as the cow lunged again without effect.
A humorous exchange quotes a practical suitor who declares his love after admitting he faked illness to test true feelings. The Chicago Post presents the couple’s dialogue about love and a medical ruse.
In Washington a senator complains about being called a trusty servant of the people and asks an orator to stop the taunts linking him to monopolies. The exchange highlights ongoing political barbs over business ties.
The exchange presents a newlywed couple named Kitty and an unnamed partner. Kitty questions happiness and value while the partner asserts agreement strengthens influence and disagreement reduces it. The tone resembles a Tribune dialogue sketch exploring perception and value in opinions.
A humorous exchange notes that Shakespeare never included an Irish character. Pat argues the omission shows discretion, while Aly Sloper counters that the playwright knew better than to mock an Irishman.
In a brief courtroom exchange, Danks asks if the speaker is a lawyer. The response reveals the speaker is an undertaker, prompting humor about clients returning after service and surprising outcomes in legal circles.
A wry Chicago Daily News quip notes Tinkins as a miserly figure who drinks to numb himself before counting money. The anecdote highlights his habit of intoxication to “see double” as he totals his wealth.
Western and Eastern men discuss a large blaze in Dugout City last week. Only 17 houses remain standing after the conflagration, while the tally before the fire suggests a much larger settlement.
A playful exchange notes a girl named Algy learning to skate under guidance in ten minutes. Ethel remarks patience, saying most girls would take longer, highlighting quick learning and cleverness in a light social moment.
A Lonkhers Statesman excerpt features a man from Chicago claiming endless bad luck with marriages, joking about a sixth wife and asking where luck went. The fragment hints at domestic strife and ironic self-deprecation within a satirical local column.
A fragmentary verse passage reflects on learning a new dance step and the pleasure of companionship. The speaker, addressing a lover, describes hopeful beginnings and emotional closeness as part of the lesson.
In a courtroom exchange, Giles asks if a father influenced his daughter’s marriage choice. Bjones concedes the father tried to prevent his visits, stating the daughter should not listen to him until forbidden by her father.
A quirky exchange features WVevverpay and Neverpay debating a loan amount while Eyetooth-WWell hesitates. The dialogue hints at skepticism about the offer but circles a potential twelve dollar figure. The setting resembles a playful yet uncertain financial back-and-forth.
Puck speaks to Lesra and She-VWell urging endurance as a playful exchange about dancing and performance. The line hints at encouragement amid a stage or theatrical dialogue.
The Osceola State Journal notes Flasher, billed as a society man, faces questions over his credulity as health issues gout and appendicitis hamper his public appearances.
A freckled boy proclaims strong respect for his parents and warns that either could whip him with one hand, cited from the Washington Star.
A brief item notes that aspiring author Too Tad first author Stackson faces trouble from partial knowledge. The quip cites a critic saying he knows enough history to disqualify him as a historical novelist, reflecting a pointed literary aside from Brooklyn Tife.
A brief humorous quote from Lonkers Statesman recounts a visitor named Bridget and a remark about being pleased when she left, illustrating a light exchange on manners and hospitality. The line emphasizes social friction and wit in conversational exchanges.
A garbled street exchange shows a police chant about mercy linked to a grocer’s quip. The fragment hints at social banter in a market setting, with unclear attribution and dialogue.
Readable fragment shows characters discussing a rumored marriage involving Mrs Brady with informal dialect. Source lacks clear names, dates, or places, but implies curiosity about a forthcoming wedding and social response.
The Somerville Journal quotes a dialog about a suitor and a proposed marriage. It contrasts bold claims of blood descent from William the Conqueror with skepticism about the suitor’s wealth and intent. The snippet hints at social status and rumors.
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