Accused Cashier in Ogden Faces Embezzlement Charges
News from Ogden reports Dr. J. S. Graham, cashier for the Central Pacific Railroad at this point, arrested on charges of embezzling about 13 000 with total defalcation estimated between 42 000 and 44 000. He waived examination, bound over to grand jury, and remains under custody as investigations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D Fy. J. S. Graham
Central Pacific Railroad Company
SL. Graham
Thomas Marshall
McNutt
City Council Minutes Discuss Water and Bridge Projects
The City Council met at City Hall with Mayor Herrick presiding. Petitions include rights to springs water at Taylor’s canyon and a request to replace a narrow bridge on Main St. with a larger one in line with the Ogden bridge. A reservoir site north of the springs was approved for purchase. Water supply and street work recommendations were accepted and orders issued. The meeting adjourned to September 5, 1879.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Herrick
Edlay Hampton
Taylor's Canyon
Committee On Claims
R. C. Miller
Ogden
Farr
Isaiah L. Stewart
Ogden Canyon
Ogden River
Committee On Water Supply
C. W. Orth
John Rackham
Sebree, Ferris and Holt
John Boyle & Co
Flil Meader
Carroll and Dee
Chas. Impey
H. D. Lewis
Committee On Public Works
Weber Canal
Fourth Street
Committee On Water [Supply and Public Works
Committee On Streets
Main
W. H. Peterson
Wie
Second Street
Local Rumor Echoes About California Governor Prospect
Ogden Junction reports chatter on August 27 1879 that Keo and Beanvetsy predict Perkins will become California governor. The Hayes plan involves Bro Arhy in a Huntsville trip and reference to Elen's garden with Bonner’s stance.
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Keo
Beanvetsy
Perkins
California
Hayes
Bro
Arhy
Huntsville
Garden
Elen
Bonner
Phowlane Indications Spark Debate Over Oxiier Index
The oxiier Index, deemed anything but first rate by Montana’s leading papers, faces criticism from major city editors amid evolving standards and reader expectations.
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Montana
San Francisco Shooting Scrape Featured In Small Editorial Run
A tight issue summary notes limited editorial matter as writers yield space to major news from San Francisco including a shooting scrape and related telegrams. The piece emphasizes space constraints and prioritizes breaking events over commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Pithy Moral Lines Address Kasrocu and De Young
The remark pairs a warning to Kasrocu with a biblical judgment for De Young. The author notes that transgression carries a hard path and sin brings death, suggesting the work has spared some better men than either. The text reflects a moralizing tone and evaluative stance toward the named individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kasrocu
de Young
Ballots in San Francisco to Feature Over Eighty Names
Iris stated that the upcoming San Francisco election ballots will list more than eighty names and measure about two feet in length.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iris
San Francisco
Insult Priors Clip Ogden as Insignificant Town
A Mauissutete advertising sheet from Virginia City disparages Ogden as an insignificant one horse town on the Central Pacific. It derides Ogden’s supposed envy of prosperity and frames the locality as unworthy of success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia City
Ogden
Central Pacific
Maine Campaign Speeches Rework After Davis Denial
Terremax Davis denies Senate candidacy as reported by the Parola Star. The denial reportedly complicates Zach Chandler’s Maine campaign, forcing changes to speeches prepared for the senatorial race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terremax Davis
Parola Star
United States Senate
Zach Chandler
Maine
Widower Clas Jarrett Marries Three Women in One Month
Clas Jarrett of Buena Vista Texas became a widower and within a month married three women across three counties as a consequence of his freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clas. Jarrett
Buena Vista
Texas
American dominance in sports and prize fighting criticized
A historical column laments American superiority in shooting rowing walking horse racing and other games while condemning prize fighting as a national blight. The piece argues the United States lags in restraining prize fighters and appeals to readers to curb the sport to preserve national character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
S. F. Chronicle
Lying Texas Lynching Tale Ends with Woman Spared
An account claims Hank Parsons was killed by a black man near Bonny Texas and a mob rode to free a prisoner. They found a beautiful quadroon woman instead and, faced with a dilemma, whipped her lightly and spared her for trial rather than lynching.
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Texas
Bonny
Texs
Hank Parsons
Labor and wage visions from Rev Henry Ward spark debate
The article recaps Rev Henry Ward critiquing labor wages while touting gains of workers in Wheeling. It notes a nail factory output, seven thousand 100 pound nails weekly, and workers earning forty to sixty dollars weekly yet still spending quickly. It emphasizes the need for worker organization to secure future prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bercuts
Henry Ward
Henry
Wheeling
Yyarlouy
Editorial on Mormon immigration and US port policy
The piece cites Secretary Evarts and argues against excluding Mormon immigrants from US ports. It defends religious toleration as a constitutional principle and questions treating Mormons as probable polygamists, noting most immigrants are not criminally inclined and urging careful policy rather than blanket bans.
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Northwest
Evarts
Cabinnet
Artitle
Cerberus
Maine
United States
England
Department of State
Port
New York
Utah
Religious Intolerance Against the Mormons Expounded
A defense of the Mormon community condemns prejudice from pulpits and presses in the Republican heartland. The piece argues the Saints endured persecution and built a commonwealth, yet face criminal labeling, loss of due process, and opposition to arms. It warns sustained injustice threatens liberty.
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Griminiala
Tyranny and Republic Clash Across the Nation
The passage argues tyranny cannot coexist with a republic as one must prevail. It warns rulers will determine which force gains ascendancy and that current precedents set now will affect future cases beyond the Mormons, testing national unity.
A Murderous Editor Sparks San Francisco Outcry
A dispatch reports Charles De Young, editor of the San Francisco Chronicle, shot Edward Kalloch after a public dispute over libel and defamation. The piece denounces the act as cowardly and fiendish, condemning violence by the powerful against outspoken critics.
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San Francisco
Charles de Young
San Francisco Chronicle
Kallok
Kallock
de Youngs
de Young
Chronicle
Chas. de Young
Kalloch
Ang
Iis Troducers
Lave
Kate Chase Sprague and the Electoral Commission Effect
The piece claims Kate Chase Sprague influenced the 1876 Electoral Commission decision through her husband ex Governor Sprague and ex Senator Sprague of Rhode Island. It alleges President Hayes used her as leverage to secure the presidency with a $50,000 salary, and suggests Conkling prepared a speech against the commission but was swayed by her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Chase Sprague
Hayes
Ierald
Utica New York
Senator Conkling
Conkling
Impartial Court Faces Uncertain Ruling In Certiorari Action
The writer notes Serene Corgt has conducted the certiorari case fairly, overruled the motion to quash, and began hearings. They question if such neutrality will continue, voicing concern about a justice of the peace favoring one side on interlocutory matters. Boreman remains on the bench and may influence executor release votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serene Corgt
Wwe
Weather Turns Cooler With Noted Seasonal Ease
A speaker remarks that the air has grown noticeably cooler, signaling a shift toward autumnal conditions. The observer notes a marked drop in warmth and a crisp feel in the atmosphere.
Nosteller’s Stomach Bitters and Rheumatism Remedy
Early rheumatism warning urges preventive use before chronic. Nostetter’s Stomach Bitters is recommended to purge irritating principles from blood and ease muscle and joint inflammation. Avoid toxic remedies and rely on this safe, effective digestive corrective for bowel liver and stomach ailments linked to rheumatic symptoms.
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Nostetter
Eureka Coal Burners War Sparks Mass Shootout
The Eureka county clash at Fish Creek involved a nine-man sheriff posse and about one hundred armed Italians. Five Italians killed and six wounded with several prisoners taken. Coroner Smith and Dr Thomas moved to the scene as rumors spread and orders to muster troops were reissued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Fish Creek
Hureka
Smith
de. Thomas
Sherif
Simpson
Billy Martin
Joe Toomey
Rod Brown
Marshall Rich
Jim Porter
John Storey
Sabine
A Tricky Lhief
City marshal arrests a light fingered thief after a man leaves a parcel in John Mason's saloon on Fourth Street. The package contained a pair of pants with a stolen-tag removed, traced to stores until officer William Brown captures the suspect. The thief remains jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mason
Fourth Street
Ionest John
Tribe's
William Brown
Returned with 400 chickens after North trip
The party of Carroll, Wright, Tyler, Clayton, Boyle and Perry returned yesterday from the North with 400 chickens. At Willard their photos were taken, one horse only shows due to focus on the boys, they lost some provisions but arrived in Ogden healthier and hopeful for another trip.
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Carroll
Wright
Tyler
Clayton
Boyle
Perry
Sountrea
Aratl
Willard
Ogden
Supreme Court Opens Hearing on Isabeas Corpus in Utah Territory
At 10 o clock yesterday morning the Supreme Court of the Territory of Utah opened with Chief Justice John A Hunter and Associate Justice P H Emerson present. Judge Boreman did not arrive and the certiorari hearing was deferred until Saturday at 9. Before adjournment, Mr Rawlins for the executors requested a writ of habeas corpus which was issued. Executors will appear in court this morning to attend the hearing and other proceedings in their case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tron
Dennett
Sutherland
Plainsiff
Starkness
J. L Rawlins
Hagan
Supreme Court of the
Territory of Utah
John A. Hunter
P. H. Emerson
Boreman
Rawlins
Three men held after Salt Lake depot arrest
Three men were found at Salt Lake City depot Thursday night and arrested by officers. They appeared before Commissioner Alexander yesterday, were bound over to the Grand Jury, with bonds of 190 each that could not be posted. They remain in jail awaiting further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
Brown
Tha Enpie Tal City
Denver Browns Arrive In Salt Lake City
The Denver Browns checked in at the Walker House in Salt Lake City on Mhuya day night. The group numbers about sixteen and presents a fine looking, genial act of gentlemen. Hobay will play with the Deseret after arriving on the same train. The Brows were out for practice yesterday afternoon.
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Denver Browns
Mhuya
Walker House
Salt Lake City
Ora
Hobay
Deseret
Miner Johnson Jr. Killed by Cav near Silver Reef
Dispatch from Silver Reef reports that on Thursday Johnson Hainville Jr. a miner at that locality was instantly killed by a cave in the Necunpisal ring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Reef
Johnson ,Hainville, Jr
Aptesy
Frightful accident in Kaysville injures two Bennett girls
In Kaysville two Bennett sisters, aged 13 and 11, were cutting willows when the elder's ax severed two fingers of the younger's hand. The child was taken to Ogden for treatment where the wound was dressed. She refused chloroform before the operation and showed no distress during the stitching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaysville
Thos. Bennett
Ogden
Allen
Williams
Bathing Party at Hot Springs Led by Noted Teachers
McCarty leads a morning excursion of ladies and gentlemen to the hot springs with Prof. Geo Bloom, swimming teacher, and his assistant John Lowe. Bloom will instruct rising generations in lifesaving and diving techniques while Lowe supports the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nels. McCarty
Geo. Bloom
John Lowe
J. F. Beisel & Co
Ogden Nine Triumphs Over Imported Club In Exhibition
A picked nine from Ogden settled areas played an exhibition at 3 pm lasting over two hours. The Ogden team edged the visitors 56 to 15, a lopsided score that the locals hailed as a lively, spirited contest.
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Ogden
Ogden Boys
Aga
The Diference Journal Purchases New Power Press
The publication has acquired a power press and a token hourly hand presser, enabling regular mailing to subscribers. This change aims to end disappointing deliveries and restore reliability for readers and sponsors of the Juxetax.
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Juxetion
Ite
Sul Scribera
Deadly misinformation about medicines for stomach diseases
A vintage ad promoting Brown's Family Medicines boasting cure claims for diarrhea dysentery cholera and stomach disorders. It urges readers to consult druggists and touts supposedly safe remedies with several brand names and pseudo medical assurances.
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Iad
Tig
Erarka
Duows
Venteras
Alloef Brown
W. McNere & Co
Darvin & Sox
Oden
Funeral Procession for Fish Creek Victims Draws Large Crowd
The Eureka Zeader reports a funeral for Fish Creek fight victims as one of Eureka’s largest. A 4 PM cortege began with 230 townsfolk walking, followed by hearses and coffins, then carts of mourners. The half mile procession trailed Main Street to the cemetery amid widespread onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka Zeader
Fish Creek
Eureka
Bateman Sts
Infant saved after drowning scare in Huntsville street ditch
A Huntsville infant son of Mr. Charles Wright fell into a water ditch in front of his residence on a Saturday Inat. He drifted downstream before being rescued as his father raised the alarm and arrived nearby. The peril passed without death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wright
Huntsville
Wilson grape grows from single vine in New York
Mr. Robert Wilson on the bench shows a remarkable fruit, naming it the Wilson grape. From one vine last year he gathered 173 pounds of fruit and expects a larger yield this season. Bunches reach four and a half pounds, averaging over two pounds per cluster. He aims to supply roots to the community and also grows earliest peaches ripening around July fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wilson
Wilson
Deceased Eliza Benson Dies After Short Illness
Eliza Benson of Dolton Lancashire died July 26 after a few hours illness. Funeral held July 11 at North Ogden. Nine year old Robert Edward Terrett of North Ogden is mentioned. Miss S J Quinlin provided lines in Deseret News copy.
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Bessov
Dolton
Lancashire
Eliza Benson
Mil
Durnett
North Ogden
Weber County
Robert Edward
Samuel
Elizabeth Terrett
Ith
Deseret Vewe Pleasy
S.J. Quinlin
Fatal Farmhouse Duel in Kansas Over Debt Dispute
A violent confrontation in Kansas between Michael Burns and Dobbins over money owed ends with both men dead. Dobbins fires first after a taunt, Burns replies, they exchange shots in close quarters, Dobbins dies at home and Burns dies the next morning. Nearby reports cover Cuban aid meetings, Irish riots, Democratic pressure on Sherman, and health board updates with nineteen new cases and eight deaths.
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W. A
Fizne
Kansas
Michael Burns
Milegeen
Herve
Dobbing
Hone
Burns
Dobbins
Barns
No Case Opinions Mark Jury Selection Scene
The dialogue from the Graphic mocks a juror who claims total ignorance and apathy about public affairs. A speaker asks if he has any knowledge or opinions, and the juror repeatedly says none, prompting applause before declaring he is accepted as a juror.
Provo Woolen Mills Ad Promotes Various Garments
An advertisement by John Cutler, agent at Ola Constitution Building Salt Lake City, invites customers to buy home made snawls plain and tilled, ers white, grey and fancy frangels lins soys cloths jeans yarns and more at the Provo Woolen Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provo Woolen Mills
John Cutler
Ola Constitution Building
Salt Lake City
Eastern medicine deemed inferior to Western cures
The Ucn Serrier axp New Coxzs claim eastern medicine fails against western diseases and promote Bronx's Vsontanis Lives Virus as the sole remedy for constipation biliousness sick headache and torpid liver. Eureka Rave Pints fail to cure chills when taken as directed. For sale by J. W.3scNutt & Co. Ogden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ucn
Bronx
J. W.3scNutt & Co
Ogden
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He Ogden
Mr. Graham
Ar. Graham
Harris
James Forbes
Graham
Ogden Ineara
Marshal Young
Salt Lake
Max. Grahiamn
City Council
Ogden Junction
Peorte
Lhief
Isabeas Corpus
Ase Hall
Ile
Teo Ehwell
God
Christ
Cubens
Liberte Hall
Cuba
Lineox
Ireland
Washington
Ohio
Sherman
Special Agents of the Treasury
Grant
Muarnis
Board of Health
Jonn W. Ont
Estray
Auluata
Peterson
Charles Rot Dex
Diatrict
Poundkeeyet Morgan Compiz
Brad
Brandon Leite
Logan, Avg
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