Utah Should Seek Statehood Not Partition Says Ogden Opinion
The Ogden Junction argues against partition of Utah Territory into neighboring states. It contends distributing the population would dilute local power, harm territorial influence, and delay statehood. The piece asserts Utah is ready for statehood with numbers wealth and governance to join the Union.
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Thore
Utah Territory
Supreme Control
Seis
Utah
Colorado
Nevada
Idaho
Wyoming
United States
Thia
Congress
Democratic Shadow Looms Over Utah Admission Debate
A fragmented editorial line argues that forming a cluster of states in the Rocky Mountain shadow would empower Democratic influence, risking more mischief than Utah’s admission with enhanced powers and privileges.
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Rocky Mountains
Utah
Democrats Pivot in New York Nomination Battle
The piece notes intense Democratic pressure in New York as Gov Seymour is urged for governor while a champion decliner resists again. It suggests nominating Tilden to shake up politics and notes his potential to free Republicanism from entanglements without affecting duties in Washington after March 1, 1881.
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New York
Seymour
Tilden
Washington
Consolidation Proposal Between Dépatch and Herald
Fragmentary lines hint at a plan to merge the Dépatch and the Herald. The Dépatch appears capable, while the Herald prints a sizable sheet, each lacking what the other needs. The text implies a balanced exchange to unify resources.
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Akgannidus
Herald
A Humorous Riff On History And Political Banter
The piece jokes that history repeats with daily incidents linking Noah to modern farm and shipbuilding progress. It lampoons congressional remarks about theology, politics, and the Greenback vote, hinting at a divine misfit in a future foreign post.
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Honover
Noah
Jerusalem
Temple
Congress
Ayes
Grant remarks spark talk of 1880 presidential path
The London Times reports Mrs Grant and Ulysses grant appear to confect a future US politics scenario. Grant says he would not accept any nomination unless military necessity exists, a stance viewed as electioneering and aimed at Washington society rather than policy.
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Mra. Grant
London Times
Ship
America
Grant
Observations on California Culture and Climate
An eastern journalist views California from Nob Hill, noting the young and old, Buckleys, and the state’s arts scene. He doubts broad intellectual growth, cites a mild climate and fog aiding taste, and predicts Californians avoid Asiatic mysticism while commenting on Wellock and Kearney.
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Ous
California
Nob Hill
Wellock
Kearney
Fragmentary 19th Century Chronicle Snippet on Hair Styles
A jagged excerpt from the Beaver Chronicle discusses a head shaved except for a back portion about two to three feet long. The text mentions a Q and a pig-tail style, questioning how such hair would appear and whether it would be considered a liar scene.
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Beaver’ Chronicle
Ogden Not Utah Claims Stir Over Territorial Letters
Readable fragments show a dispute about Ogden being part of Utah Territory with references to a prominent Philadelphia firm and a received letter. The note mentions Ogden City and tensions over territorial status as of yesterday.
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Ogden
Utah
Yeaterday
Cowa
Firma
Philadelphia
Utah Territory
Ogden City
Grant as Presidential Candidate and Possible White House Resident
The article argues against Ulysses S. Grant for president citing concerns over term limits and dictatorship, praising better statesmanship options and noting Grant’s political and personal controversies while suggesting Mrs. Grant favors no rush to the White House. It references Francis Blair Jr. and comments on military rewards and national welfare, expressing doubt about Grant’s fitness and predicting a long wait before Mrs. Grant visits the White House.
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Sirsa
Grant
Ulysses
Arit Rim
United States
White House
Lewé
Grint
Francis P. Blair, Jr
Washington
Republic
Congress
Sherman
Sheridan
Iancock
Grank
Matches Worthy of Utah Profit Not Heavenly Alliances
A Utah editorial laments reliance on imports and foreign products, urging local production to boost internal sustenance and employment. It argues labor and work force are the main capital and calls for reviving domestic manufacturing to compete with imports.
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Utah
Earth
Sora
Esat
West
Untitled fragment on economic independence and opportunity
Fragment discusses reducing reliance on other regions by using wealth producing elements and seizing opportunities to strengthen domestic economic independence.
Tintic Murderer Re‑sentenced Faces May Execution
Wen Wallace Wipkenson known as the Tintic murderer, told Judge Emerson that when they took his life they would not take much. The date of execution was set for May 16 between 10 am and 3 pm. He chose shooting as the method of death.
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Wen Wallace Wipkenson
Emerson
Enterprising American in Samoa and the Hayes plan
The passage notes a rising American presence in Samoa under the Hayes plan and claims daily disturbances to the extent that locals resist reforms. It jokes about shipping Grant to Samoa and refers to his fraudulency, hinting at broader political critique.
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Tuene
Samoa
America
Grant
Local News Roundup From Rural Regions and Towns
Farm lands scarce in the Southern State. Alton penitentiary grounds to become a park. Over 500 sheep killed by De Kalb county dogs. 400,000 bushels of corn stored at Lincoln. Wood stock hosts a sheep-shearing festival on April 28. Peoria to have a powder-mill. a windmill era noted. Rockford firms trade with Portugal. barb-wire fence industry thriving.
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Alton
de Kalb
Lincoln
Woodstock
Peoria
Bob Ingersoll
Rockford
Church Conference Names New Missionaries
From Wednesday's daily April 01 the General Conference lists speakers Elders Lorenzo Snow and Albert Carrington. Names of missionaries presented include Harry H Cluff James Knell Jacob Revoir Peter Hendrickson and others stationed in Sandwich Islands England Piedmont United States Northern Southern States and more. Elders Brigham Young and Joseph F Smith spoke yesterday before the conference adjourned.
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Moses Thatcher
Lorenzo Snow
Albert Carrington
Thomas Lloide
Wellsville
Chas
W. Hulse
Millville
Ole Source
Mendon
Frank Benson
Logan
Seth Langton, Jr
Smithfield
Wm. Turner
Salt Lake City
Isaac Riddle
Beaver
Andrew Homer
Mill Creek
Norway
Carl Anderson
Coalville
Sandwich Islands
Brigham Young
Joseph F. Smith
Amende Ionor Investigations Corrected by Gilead Publication
In a Sunday edition letter Gilead retracts an earlier claim about a land office probe. He states Mr S. had no commission to investigate, only to report on stumpage interests of Coe and Carter in the Territory. No complaints requiring departmental inquiry were known to officers.
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Citas
W. Staygen
Marshall Family Death Report Under Indian Attack
Report circulated that the head of the Marshall family, once noted for disreputable acts and rumored to have fled the country, was found dead along a Snake River trail. He was scalped and mutilated, with evidence suggesting Native attackers.
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Marshall
Snake River
Gold Hunters Head For Snake River Diggings
A six man mining party leaves tomorrow for the Snake River country to join the crowd of treasure seekers. They bring tools ditches and flumes for water supply and silvered plates for processing. If successful the plan may prove best while failure warns others to avoid the Salmon River area where a map is on display at McNutt's.
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Snake River
Salmon River
McNutt's
New Land District Established in Idaho
The Oneida land district will include a new office at Usford to aid settlers. The office opens for business about May, with C. B. Fox as register and T. F. Singixer as receiver, promising greater convenience and increased emigration to the Territory.
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Tia
Idaho
Utah and Northern Railroad
Oneida
Great Valley
Upper
Snake,river
Usford
C. B. Fox
T. F. Singixer
Paper Rag Drive at Office for Daily and Semi-Weekly
The office calls for an unlimited quantity of white and colored paper rags. Rags must be clean and well collected. Black letters note payment of 3 cents per pound for white rags and 6 cents per pound for colored rags.
Amateur entertainment delights Third Ward audience
Mrs. Sen Watson and helpers prepared an engaging program for a public benefit event announced in the Journal. A full Third Ward Schoolhouse audience praised the elocution and performances, especially the Lady of Lyons selections by Mrs. Watson, Mrs. Herrick, and Mr. Monch, promising a repeat, larger venue.
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Sen. Watson
Third Ward
Lady of Lyons
Mesdames Watson
Herrick
Mr. Monch
Old Gentleman Survives Express Train Accident
E Moyers, seventy, on a Puget Sound to Ohio route, was blown from an eastbound express near Battle Mountain by strong winds while moving between cars. The train stopped quickly. Moyers escaped serious injury and was taken to Elko for care, with rapid recovery reported.
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Silver State
E. Moyers
Puget Sound
Ohio
Battle Mountain
Gentceman
Ife
Elko
Beer firm Buchmiller Wells praised for keg offer
The Dispatch notes with thanks the Buchmiller and Wells beer firm for offering a keg of premium lager. It adds the writer once accepted a treat from a Chinaman in a recent issue, directing readers there for reference.
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the Dispatch
Messrs, Buchmiller & Wells
Messrs. Buchmiller &Wells
Dispatch
Assault on Main Street Ends With Arrest
Two men argued on Main Street when one drew a pistol and struck the other with severe blows to head and face. The wounded man was taken to a drug store for treatment while his ally was arrested and jailed. Court action is expected with further developments.
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Maddy
Boots Bring Fatal Illness in Elmhs Gazette Tale
The Elmhs Gazette reports a grim warning about Thomas Mear who wore painful boots that irritated his feet and skin, developing a malignant eruption that spread to his head and caused his death.
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Thomas Mear
Berger family and Sol Smith Russell dazzle Ogden Theatre
Friday night encore to a full Ogden Theatre left the crowd roaring with laughter as Sol Smith Russell delivered natural, fresh performances. The ensemble featured Kemlo with frosty singing, Etta Morgan on saxophone, and Mrs Anna Teresa Berger on cornet with praise for the entire troupe. The show was commended for clean, chaste entertainment and strong audience turnout.
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Berger
Sol Smith Russell
Ogden Theatre
Russell
Kemlo
Etta Morgan
Anna Teresa Berger Eurpassea
Thea
Borgers
Ogden
Man Cleared In Fisherman Trial Over Blasting Powder Charge
A Weber River resident stood before Judge Middleton on a charge of killing fish with blasting powder. An expert testified the barrel of suckers found near the mouth of the river appeared mutilated. the defendant claimed the fish were wind-driven and caught ashore near Weber. Officials confirmed his statements, noting fish drift from the Weber river into the lake during winds. The man was discharged as the innocence was established.
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Weber River
Middleton
Fox
Arty
Strasburg clock exhibit Draws large crowds at Union Mall
The Strasburg clock model opened last night in Union Mall drawing big crowds despite Bergera visitors. The mechanism amazes observers every fifteen minutes with Father Time, apostles, angels, and a dramatic Redemption scene, ending with Judas and the Devil. spectators linger hours in fascination.
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Strasburg
Union Mall
Virginia City Chronicle
Peter
Judas
Public praise for theatre order after improved behavior
The article notes no violence or disorder at the theatre. Attendees enjoyed an evening without smoking swearing or unruly applause. Marshals Brown and Policemen Keyes and Lucy are commended for prompt action subduing the lawless element among youth and restoring order.
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Marshal Brown
Keyes and
Lucy
Assault and Battery Case in Police Court
George Till was arraigned on assault and battery charges after Pearson refused to file a complaint. Till pleaded guilty and said Pearson had threatened his life and appeared ready to draw a pistol. Till was fined twenty five dollars plus costs.
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George Liill
Pearson
Till
Gillet Firm's Chicago Partner Visits Local Trade Hub
Mr. P. W. Gillet, senior partner of P. W. and E. W. Gillet of Chicago, was in town yesterday to attend to business. The firm serves this region with a large share of baking powder and flavorings used locally.
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P. W. Gillet
P. W. and
E. W. Gillet
Chicago
Messrs
O'Neily Burglar and Escapee Sought by Officers
The article notes O'Neily remains at large while Isw officers pursue him with hopes of capture. Frep For jokes that affinities control the sheep’s actions, a light aside amid the crime update.
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O'Neily
Isw
Frep
Y M M I Society Echoes Past Third Ward Event
The article urges repeating a recent entertainment held at the Third Ward School house by the Y M M I Society. It notes a very large hall could be filled by friends of the ladies in charge and calls for another enjoyable affair.
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Third Ward
Y. MM. M. I. Society
Died In Ogden Child Christiana Teresa Ronzone
Notice reports the death in Ogden on April 8 1879 of eight year old Christiana Teresa Ronzone Funeral held from the Church of the Cloud Shepherd at 4 PM Wednesday April 9 1879 In Salt Lake City the Crane child Robert E son of John and Sarah Crane died April 7 1871 of diphtheria at 805 pm in the Tenth Ward Herald notices this local obituary item.
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Ogden
Christiana Teresa Ronzone
Church of the Cloud Shepherd
Salt Lake City
Robert E
Fragmented humorous column with jumbled exchanges
A scrambled dialogue piece sketches various anecdotes and quips. It mentions a grocer, a pig and moon imagery, Pinchot, a railroad case, a painter, a duel as a settling method, and a Sunday school question about Jerusalem carriages. The text reads like a collage of humorous vignettes and social curiosities.
Harmony and Melody as ideas and echoes of ruin
A reflection contrasts harmony as structure and melody as motion with poetic images. It likens harmony to a lattice and melody to a bird within a golden cage while invoking ancient sites like Thebes Athens Rome and Palmyra as eternal notes. The piece frames harmony as time guided and melody as imaginative impulse.
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Thebes
Athens
Rome
Palmyra
Persepolis
A Phenomenal Barber Story From A Slop
Mr. Sarvis visits a barber slop and, amid odd dialogue about weather and politics, is told his hair needs no cut for months and receives blunt advice on shampoos bristles and pimples. The barber denies frauds and insists on plain treatment, leaving Sarvis with a memorable impression of the shop.
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Castile
Iran
Patent remedy claims sweep the nation in period ad
An 19th century ad touts WH Yoo system and Boschee’s Geo Syrup as cures for serious maladies including hemorrhage and throat ailments. Dr Mosche’s German prescription is promoted as safe for children. The heavily illustrated sale notes unprecedented demand and wide distribution with prices listed as ten cents in large type.
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Boschee
Mosche
America
J- Westy
Ogden
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