| Show UTAH PRESS ASSOCIATION lengthy list of speakers included Territorial Governor West Judge Rawlins and prominent newsmen George Cannon Charles Penrose Frank Cannon and Goodwin Albert Grice of the Democratic Headlight also appeared at the podium and drew resounding applause after detailing the difficulties experienced by one of Utahfew black journalists Union Pacific special train took the newsmen and women to Ogden and Park City on Wednesday Many descended into one of the mine shafts dotting the Park City area and all toured Ogden on the return trip As the convention became business-like the following day such topics as Free Silver Arid Land Reclamation and Equitable Libel Laws drew lengthy discussion and appropriate resolutions The Free Silver issue found newsmen in favor by 16-to-1 ratio the Salt Lake Tribune reported MacSheedy of Arapahoe Colorado was elected president when the Western Editorial Federation was created Joel Shomaker of Manti was named Vice President for Utah whenholder of that office was selected from each represented state Thomson of Brigham City was chosen as corresponding secretary year later having closed the ill-fated Box Elder Voice he was writing for the Rocky Mountain Editor the FederationDenver-based publication Wisconsindelegation numbering 72 referred to as quilldrivers was by far the largest representation fromsingle state at the conclave Other registrants came from California Washington Kansas New York Louisiana Wyoming Arkansas Oregon Idaho Nebraska Arizona and Nevada as well as Washington C Commented the Tribune at the conclusion The meeting of the Press Association here was an unqualified success The boys who had it in charge deserve all credit The guests were free to declare that their surprise and admiration were both unbounded They had no idea that there was suchplace no idea ofcountry like this It is not strange if they go away with the feeling that it isgreat pity that the Americans do not 374 Digital image 2005 Marriott Library University of Utah Al rights reserved |
