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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1879
Page
2
Unclear Text Snippet From Historical Paper
Fragmentary OCR text mentions warlike themes and relieved positions but lacks coherent names, dates, or places. No verifiable events or entities are readable to anchor a factual news item. No clear person, organization, or location can be identified for a proper card.
Fragmentary Musings on Cross Atlantic Nature and Time
The text reflects scattered thoughts on beings and travels between America and England, referencing horses and a sense that things balance out with time. It presents aged, ellipsed phrasing suggesting a philosophical, archaic tone about humanity and animals.
What pin the paper collar New York Herald
The snippet asks playful, nonsensical questions about paper collars, neckties, and other items. It appears as a garbled set of clippings or misread headlines with scattered names and places such as New York Herald Camden, Whitehall, and Toledo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
Camden Mart
New York
Whitehall
Toledo
Jacki Yonkers Gazete
Verh Ye Wbarted to Kill Edwin Booth on Wednesday Night
A deranged individual attempted to murder Edwin Booth after a performance on Wednesday night. He believed Booth had killed another person and aimed to become the executioner in a violent act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Booth
Booth
Hichelieu
Obituary Memoir of a Noted Civic Leader and Veteran
They report the death of a prominent civic and military figure who passed away on Wednesday at the age stated. The deceased authored a famed sentence about defending the American flag and held several high ranking roles with broad political respect across factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dinte Gexadonsx
Ife
Ter
Political drama sways support over army bill riders
The report notes a Democratic speech in favor of the army appropriation bill with riders. It describes a speaker abandoning a position and leaning to one side, asserting that Davis shifting weight influences the outcome.
Fragmentary OCR Reflects Unclear Text on Anatomy and Training
The readable portion suggests a discussion of anatomical terms and training by Rev SZach Chandler. The fragment mentions a vertebral substance likened to cartilage and a presidential term, but most of the text is garbled and unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Szach Chandler
Keeley's Innovations and Critics of Foxian Methods
The passage criticizes Keeley for overreaching with many so called “sturt ling innovations” and claims Foxian invented too much. It argues that focusing on two or three great creations and perfecting them would have better benefited the world than pursuing a maze of cheap inconsequential ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keeley
Edi- Foxian
Local Virginia Chronicle Notes On Pronoun Use
The Virginia Chronicle comments on a local editor using the plural pronoun we in the Enterprise saying a first class journal may refer to our hat and our wife. It questions the impression that only rural papers employed such language and notes regional writings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Couxtar
The
Virginia Chronicle
Ita
California constitutional adoption heated by broad alliance
The upcoming California vote on a new constitution has become the state's most animated campaign. Merchants, bankers, railroads, and capitalists back the measure while many middle and lower class voters, led by lawyers, unions, and reformers, oppose it amid fears of corporate power. The election on March 7 may finalize the organic law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tite Contrez
California
Svenepa
Dled
Phe Rosnit Ia
Nining
Nevada
Unprecedented Parole Record Sparks American Racing Pride
The piece notes Pierre Lorillard and the Parole gelding making an unprecedented showing on English turf. It highlights American hopes amidst British attention and mentions Paolo as a rising favorite in prospective races, signaling a strong start for American bred horses and industry impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre Lorillard
Raghkera
Jeveritz
Paolo
Ijaleg
Amesiva
Amerie
The Herald as Oracle and the Press's Limits
A critical essay mocks the New York Herald for claiming weather forecasting and global influence, warns the paper risks overreaching its journalistic role, and condemns legal decisions that favor land monopolies over settlers amid broader critique of monopolistic power in government and press. The piece contrasts Cromwellian reform with current tyranny of corporate interests.
U P R R Triumphs At Last In Land Grant Ruling
Supreme Court reverses the Schurz decision holding the land grant mortgage a disposal of lands not subject to pre emption. Rails and squatters feud over public lands, with calls to prosecute violators as public policy shifts on corporate land holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Last Resort
Supreme Court
Williame & Young
United States Supreme Court
Schuré
Williamson
Schurz
the Land Office
Menoyolies
Colonization Scheme Aims to Relieve Labor Burden via West East Land Union
The piece reports a New York City created executive committee backing a colonization plan to ease urban labor loads by relocating workers to rich western lands. It argues joint stock potential, declaring millions of uncultivated western acres and unoccupied eastern labor, urging swift action for American workers and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Aloeta
Fel Baler Wilds
New York City
Hanes
Ahas
IF. Denis
Heber Newton
Felix Alder
Joseph Selighan
C. Valuer
E. XN. Smalley
C.D. Wingite
Dre Rslance
George
Saterlee
No Poisoning Found in Debenham Death Probe
A post mortem, requested by the family, found no trace of Laudanum in Henry Debenham's remains and concluded death resulted from excessive use of alkaline liquors. Doctors conducted a thorough search but reported no poison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Debenham
Belief Societies Postpone Weber County Conference
The quarterly conference of the Belief Savigties of Weber County, originally set for May 24 and 34, has been postponed to June 6 and 11. Societies are asked to govern themselves accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elief Savigties
Weber County
Angelvey
Robbery case and arson across multiple localities
News item reports William Ward arrested by Captain McDonnell after luring jewels to a confederate. Pawn tickets recovered from a bottle at 103 Christopher Street. Ward Miller and Frank Allen implicated. Other notes include Andrew Trautz’s hydrophobia death, racial tensions over displaced Southern blacks, a fatal shooting in Taylorville, a store burglary and arson in Bulger, a Spanish brig incident near St Domingo, and assorted state updates from Connecticut and Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ward
McDonnell
Bela S. Squires
Broadway
Frank J. Allen
Allen
Ward
Louis Dalbert
Towad
Squires
Miller
Dalbert
Christopher Street
Fils
Afiller
Jefferson Market
Andrew Trautz
Highland Falls
Epitz
Trauts
Ogden Citizens Meet to Push Central School House
A Monday evening gathering at the Court House in Ogden brought prominent residents together to advocate a new central school building and graded system. Hon F D Richards chaired. L F Monel served as secretary as speakers urged substantial facilities to address growing pupil numbers and inadequate current schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden City
Court House
F. D. Richards
Supt
L. F. Monel
Hon. D. Il
Peery
Joseph Stanford
Job, Pingree
D. M. Stuart
L. F. Monch
Edwin Stratford
Thos. Wallace
Lorin Farr
Dismissal in Morrisite murder case ends Utah atrocity chapter
The district attorney for Utah Territory moved to dismiss the murder indictment of Jeter Clinton linked to General Burton’s posse and the Morrisite incident. He argued insufficient proof to convict and that the case should rest, ending the long Morrisite prosecutions in the Utah Territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frye
Rey
Jeter Clinton
John Banks
J. Clinton
General Burton
Burton
Banks
Clinton
Whiels
James Philip T. ‘van Zile
United States
Utah Territory
Vanxzite
Utah
Ogden City School Trusts urged to fund a central school
Resolution adopted at a court house meeting by leading citizens urging Ogden City School Trustees to call a taxpayers meeting and assess a tax to erect a central school house for a broader education. Signatories include IL. F. Moxem C.F Mippetox RS Watson and committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogd
Citydon
Stanford
Job Pidgree
Court House
Ogden City
IL. F. Moxem
C.F
Mippetox
Watson
Irishman’s bucking horse scene at Carroll & Dee stables
A horse described as a bold, bucking animal escapes at Carroll and Dee's livery stable. The Irishman narrator notes the horse’s Hanoverian look before it bucks a rider into a mud puddle and dashes down Fourth Morris Street. Charles Nelson then lassoes and subdues the creature despite its wild leaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrol] & Dee
Diana
Charles ‘Nelson
A Drunken Trick
A 20 year old man from Beaver named Melyis Messenger shot himself in the leg at Meadow Creek during drunkenness. The bullet lodged in his boot and fractured the bone below the knee, with the injury reported in the Deseret News telegram from Fillmore dated April 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fillmore
Deseret, News
Barnessy Melyis Messenger
Beaver
Meadow Creek
Joe Wasson Forges Idaho Avalanche Under Snowbound Press
Reminiscences recount Joe Wasson guiding Idaho's first paper the Avalanche from a log cabin in Ruby Boise County. Amid fierce storm and freezing cold he heated ink and paper by fire, endured a twelve hour siege, and hauled editions fifteen miles over rough mountains to publish on time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bin
Idaho
Avilaxeke Philitefouler
Joe Wasson
Joe
Ruby
Niles
Boise City
Wasson
Rees
Perineal Resection Aids Desperate Assault Victim
Describes a Monday night assault on Harry G. Wright with facial bruises but severe injury from a urethral rupture. A pioneering perineal operation in the country was performed yesterday by Dr J M Benedict with Drs R D Benedict Hamilton and Thompson. The procedure aimed to reach the bladder via a two inch deep perineal incision to relieve urine retention. Wright’s condition improved after surgery though the case remains high risk and he was held on $1,0000 bail to answer to the Grand Jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
G. Wright
Lyman Shertliff
J. M. ‘Benedict
R.D. Benedict
Hamilton
Thompson
Bie
Wright
Drunk and Disorderly Man Fined in Police Court
A man with an unpronounceable name appeared before Judge Middleton on a drunk and disturbing the peace charge. Testimony showed he broke into the U S warehouse, stayed overnight, and fled by a window losing a goat’s accessory. He was fined $10 and costs and may work off the fine by public labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleton
U. S
Strange Accident Report Cited by Logan Mail
Onis Logan of Logan Utah in April 1879 notes an account of a man injured by a wagon fall causing a sternum fracture. He argues such an injury is not documented in surgical texts and cites Samuel D Grose Surgery vol 1 page 904 for guidance, urging readers to consider the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torron Jaxerson
Pergon
Samuel D. Grose
Onis
Logan
Utah
G A R Party Draws Ex Federal Soldiers Meeting
A gathering of ex Federal soldiers formed a G A R party to organize. Present were Major Bilva Major Stevens Col Hud der Gen Vandevoort and others. Adjournment set to 7 30 pm tomorrow at Dr Conddn s Coffee with Vandervoort Bang and Maxwell of Salt Lake City expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Ary
Bilva
Stevens
Col
Hudder
Vandevoort
Conddn
Vandervoort
Bang and Maxwell
Salt Lake City
Theft charge in Ogden Justice Court visit
A man arraigned yesterday in the Ogden Precinct Justice Court on a theft charge from a house of ill repute. The complainants testified they found $11 missing from their room but could not prove who took it, and the defendant was discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden Precingt
Drummer Makes Glib Counter Offer in Ogden Store
A weary drummer visits an Ogden shop, refusing to shop, then surveys his goods aloud. The merchant grouses about insurance agents as the drummer notes prices, contrasting silk drawers at three dollars a dozen with shirts priced at a dollar seventy-five per dozen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lddk
District Court Proceedings Reported by Emerson
Proceedings in the Third District Court include manslaughter indictments against Evans and Fyans, jury trials in progress, pleas entered, and a case closed. Additional items cover grand larceny, robbery verdicts, petty larceny dismissals, deposits and publications, and adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson
the People
Charles H. Evans
Chas. H. Fyans
Thos
Hull
CG Gwilliam
Hoge
Thos. Read
T. Reed
People
J. J.sagehorn
Utah
William Martin
UH. Wa
Cople
Clas. Smith
Albert Cain
Cutler
The
John. Hastings
Local Entertainment Recap from Gitzo April 2 1879
A detailed report from Gitzo Utah Territory describes a benefit performance of Type 3 FIXAPopy for Prof. Gen. Unpey lost by a morning fire. Miss White portrays Josephine with others in period dress, admired for acting and dress. The chorus fills nearly a hundred singers, and the event pleased attendees, organizers, and the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enston
Luxeriox
Unpey
Miss White
Josephine
Pearek
Corcoran
Gitzo
Prospecting Booms and New Ventures Rise in Silver City
The Avalanche reports lively prospecting in Blue Gulch and surrounding areas with many claim locations. Tunneling Florida Mountain is revived, a town site near Blac Gulch may host a forty stamp mill, and rumors speak of a rich ledge near Oro Fino and Red Jacket. Lawyers handle cases amid scarce money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver City
Idaho
Blue Gulch
Knott
Boonville
Florida Mountain
Blac Gulch
Oro Fino
Red Jacket
Ira
Ogden Chief of Police Responds to Woman Affair Rumors
A local Ogden sheet reports Chief Wat Brows acted quickly to assist two women whose property was damaged after an assault on their premises. The officer investigated after the women requested help and rumors linked one woman to a local physician. the writer defends scrutiny of critics while condemning gossip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden
Cama
Phyelttah
Thieves Arrested After Junction at Bingham Canyon Raid
Sheriff J W Turner and aides trapped a gang of horse and cattle thieves in Bingham Canyon this week. Charles Earnest and Nelson Simmons were captured and sent to Salt Lake City for charges. James A Fitzson, accused of theft from North Bend, Panpete County, was pursued via Provo. Constable Moore in Park City helped recover the horse and arrest the suspect who will face examination soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Turner
Aids
Bingham Canyon
Charles Earnest
Nelson Simmons
Salt Lake City
Justice Pyper Tivilay
Shes Turver
James A. Fitson
North Bend
Panpete County
Itr
Turner
Provo
Moore
Park City
Gibson
Salt Lake
Sherif Turner
Erquirer
Police Court Proceedings Close of Session
Yesterday before Judge Middeton Simon Wheeler was fined 25 dollars and costs for drunkenness and resisting officers. Mr Warren received a fine of 31 dollars for disturbing the peace under circumstances of extreme aggravation.
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Middeton
Simon Wheeler
Warren
Baker Weds Alice Wilks at Antioch Ledger Note
J Big Baker postmaster of Antioch married Miss Alice Wilks daughter of T N Wills. Both residents for years with the bride from Napa valley eleven years ago. The couple, respected in the community, are wished happiness and prosperity by the Ledger and locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Big Baker
Alice Wilks
T.N. Wills
Napa Valley
Baker
the Ledger
Walter Baker
Ogden
Grand Army of the Republic Post organized in Ish area
The Grand Army of the Republic Post No 3 in the Department of Ish was organized last evening in Dr Condon's office with Paul Vandevoors Senior as Commander in Chief. Officers elected include I B Stephens Commander, L B Adams Senior Vice Commander, P Warden Chaplain A S Condon Surgeon, I J Bond Quartermaster Sergeant, J F Mitchell Officer of the Guard C A Barrows, with J Varney port praising the meeting as highly enthusiastic and pivotal for the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Ish
Dr Condon
Paul Vandevoors
Tce
Order In the United Siates
Gék. Bane
Salt Lake
I. B. Stephens
L. B. Adams
P. Warden
Sirgeon
Condon
Reds to Meet Deserets in Territorial Championship Opener
The territorial championship series opens next Thursday at Salt Lake between the Reds and Deserets. Nineteen prize pennants and a $250 purse are at stake. The Reds have organized, electing Albert Barker as manager, and will wear white caps with red trim, knit shirts, short sleeves, red belts, hoses, and white flannel pants. The club expects victory and aims to challenge last year’s champions.
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Salt Lake
Reds
Deserets
Apa
Albert Barker
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