Immigration Debate and Treaty Principles in Congress
The discussion centers on Chinese immigration and the Burlingame treaty as Congress weighs a restrictive bill. The writer warns against abandoning treaties or acting with prejudice, urging careful, dignified policy that preserves international relations and national honor. The piece stresses treaty contracts, future implications, and the need for prudent action rather than reckless exclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Senate
Dtr
Willis
Bes
House of Representatives
Reduetio Tnd Absordum
California
Senate Race Echoes in South Carolina Debates
The article argues Gov. Zelarion Bi. Vance, the new South Carolina senator, defeated six years ago by Augustus K. Merrimon, and portrays Merrimon as aligned with Democratic factions and Union-skeptic Bourbon positions. An extracted wartime letter from Vance is cited to challenge his current stance and reveal shifting political loyalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Caroina
Zelarion Bi. Vance
Augustus IK. Merrimon
Sferrinot
Yut Morrimon Ias
Anti polygamy petitions stir debate in Congress
The piece notes widespread petitioning by women across the Union urging enforcement of the 1862 anti polygamy law. Idaho and Oregon signatures reach Senator Mitchell, with critique of stronger penalties and calls to avoid broad, sweeping measures.
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Andalia Exchange
Congress
Union
Idaho Territory
Boise City
Mitchell
Oregon
George Reynolds
Supreme Court
Utah
North
South
Creation
Idaho
Michigan Legislator Nominee Wrestles With Identity
The fragment discusses Zach Chandler Lina receiving a party nomination for U S Senator to support Christiancy. It frames the nomination as foreordained and critiques the aspiring candidate. The text mixes praising and critical tones about Michigan politics and wealth, birthmarks, and national figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zach Chandler
Lina
Michigan
U. S
Senate Passes Amended Anti Chinese Bill
Tax Senate approves an anti Chinese bill with a minor change. It implies the Johns may need to stay home or travel only on the equads of fifteen.
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Senate
The Mongolian versus Africa in American race politics
A blunt comparative piece argues the Chinese and Mongolian populations are preferable labor and political assets to African Americans. It claims Africans hinder national welfare, praising Chinese industriousness while denigrating black literacy and citizenship.
Plague Still Appears in Europe Amid War Strife
Fragmentary note states plague persists in Europe during the war. It claims the illness has lingered for three months of conflict and will not be halted until it has decimated populations including Russians Germans Austrians Turks Danes and other plebeians, with hoped relief for both victims and survivors.
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Israel
B. Vanck
Dewite
Europe
Wisconsin Senator Prices Honor Over Wealth
Matt Csnrester, newly elected Wisconsin senator, must abandon his legal practice valued at 50 000 dollars to serve. He will receive 5 000 dollars a year for the role, a high price for honor that he seeks for prestige.
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Matt Csnrester
Wisconsin
Matt
Land of infinite possibili ton and perilous threat from Jixdl
A fragmented narration notes vast possibilities and limited realizations in Atssea, warning that the Jixdl are threatening possession as the nation, compared with a milder winter climate, barters civilization for survival amid rising risk and rapid change in governance.
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United Statea
Oneida to be Overhauled and Moral Debate Ignites
A northern editorial argues Oneida Fourierists face a public crackdown amid debates on polygamy and morality. It notes Oneida's wealth and order but condemns promiscuity, urging congressional action to regulate marriage practices nationwide. It contrasts Oneida with Mormon polygamy and questions religious liberty versus social morality.
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Utah and Northern Railroad
New York
Pope
Oneida
Congress
Washington
Supreme Court
United States
Reynalds
District of Columbia
Caravans Return to March After Reynolds Ruling
The piece argues the movement should halt before Congress while noting the New York Legislature could act. It questions whether Albany will back a bill with a proviso excluding Alabama, and suggests the caravan should resume its march following the Reynolds Supreme Court decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
New York
Albany
Supreme Court
Reynolds
Typhus Threat Overshadows Plague in Europe
Observers note typhus appears to surpass plague in impact across Europe with Lut slight differences in outcomes. The writer warns that any sudden attack would prompt immediate reflection and a search for coffins, indicating grave public concern.
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Europe
Cox Las Pix as a Humorist Paragrapher
The text jokes that Cox Las Pix is a first class humorist and would make a good paragrapher. It also quips that the Chinese may have to go to Ireland where the Irish are not in control.
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Cox Las Pix
Ile
Ireland
Corinne Nimrods Defeat Ogden Club in Exhibition Match
Local Feb 15 report notes Corinne Nimrods beating Ogden in a mixed exhibition, with a large crowd enjoying pleasant weather and a near full attendance. Official scoring lists many players and clubs, including Corinne and Ogden, as a decisive match with a return duel likely to settle the score. Also mentions Austrian cabinet reconstruction efforts failing for now and American merchants' Mexico trip returning via Galveston.
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Ogderr Secordt
Corinne
Zach Caaxmer’s claim on Tilden as top fraud
Zach Caaxmer labels Tilden the greatest fraud of the Nineteenth Century, noting the accusation while adding that Zach is overly modest by half.
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Zach Caaxmer
Tilden
Zach
Michigan News Notes Mixed with Local Incidents
Michigan reports 75 agricultural societies with a 3 dollar annual fair fund. Detroit to dedicate a new board of trade building on Feb 22. Fires in East Saginaw and West Bay City destroy lumber and shops. State debate over transferring the St Mary's Falls canal to the federal government continues. A Clinton county husband shaves his wife's hair as a joke. A Lenawee family loses home and mother dies. five children left. A New Albany woman fined for eavesdropping. A Washington county man kills his daughter in a drunken frenzy. Indianapolis men Merrick and Achey executed for murder and gambling debt. Evansville medical row over dwarf brain specimen ends violently. Salem store workers rumor wage cuts.
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Michigan
Board of Trade
Detroit
Jesse Hoyt
East Saginaw
West Bay City
Courim Bros
Iea
Park
Trombley
United States
St. Mary's Fall Canal
General Assembly
Caplain
Clinton County
Ila
Deerfield
Lenawee County
New Albany
C. P. Hill
Washington County
Wm. E. Merrick
John Achey
Indianapolis
Medical College
Evansville
Jim Porter
Masons Trapped in Lock Up After Late Lodge Meeting
Ogden Mason ic lodge members were locked inside the Driver building after a late meeting. They escaped with no injuries when a night watchman and a bystander helped, while the incident sparked street talk about their liberty and moral standing.
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Ogden Masonic Lodge
Ats
Nerve Inquietude and Ita Remedy
Nerve inquietude is treated by strengthening the nerves, with sedatives or opiates only in dangerous cases. Long-term use of artificial palliatives is discouraged. Palatable Bitters are praised as a tonic improving digestion and vitality, which calms the nerves through better assimilation and secretion.
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Lostetter
Third District Court Proceedings and Divorces Feb 1879
Proceedings in the district court on Thursday February 31 1879 before Chief Justice Schaeffer include Maggie McGough versus R L McGough with a decree of divorce granted. Orders for files and papers in John Thompson et al versus Jas Robinson et al sent to the Second Judicial District on change of venue. Various motions and demurrers heard including Rh B Fripp versus Jas M Smith and Hattin McKnight versus James McKnight. Demurrers to complaints overruled in several cases with defaults and amendments allowed. Robert Mullhall writ of habeas corpus granted discharge after hearing. Court adjourned to ten o’clock Friday morning.
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Maggie McGough
R. IL
Robert Mullhall
Shaughnessy
The Popularity of Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery
The piece argues that genuine medicines exist as counter to cheap imitations. It praises Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a standard remedy in South America and the U S for serofulous eruptions and eruptions. It claims rapid action on stomach liver and blood and quick relief of bronchial symptoms.
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Christina
Pierce
South America
A Remarkable Heault Promotes German Syrup
An advertises that German Syrup is the only remedy for severe throat and lung conditions including consumption and pneumonia. It claims many doctors failed and cites 60 dozen bottles sold without complaints. The note urges consumptives to try a bottle and lists price and outlets.
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All Druggista
America
J. W.mcnouyt Ms ‘Inhant Court & Cy
Ogden City Council Members Elect Meet for Bonds and Oath
City Council of Ogden city met in the City Mall on February 4 1879 to qualify for offices by filing bonds and taking oath. The Recorder Marshal Assessor and Collector also qualified with Lester Herrick presiding. Minutes from the previous meeting were read and approved. Mears Sebree Ferris and Unit were granted a three month license to deal in wagons and agricultural machinery on Fifth street. Unfinished business was deferred to committees. The council adjourned to February 7 1879 at 2 p.m. in City Hall.
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Ogden City
Fel
Lester d. Herrick
Mears, Sebree, Ferris & Unit
Fifth Street
Tarzar Leaves Deseret News Chief Post for Eastern Trip
T. E. Tarzar, business manager for the Deseret News, passed through Ogden yesterday en route east. He will be absent for several weeks to attend to paper interests and wishes him success in both his travels and business.
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T. E. Tarzar
The
Deseret News
Ogden
Valentines and Scandal in Saloye Daily GILEAD
The excerpt laments press ridiculed by valentines satire and laments public taste. It notes Reynolds' case adjourned till June and Tooele election delays. It also reports the death of S. F. Nuckolls, a known mining man, to be missed in the community.
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Reynolds
Bro. George
Tooele
Gilead
P. S
F. Nuckolls
Third District Court Proceedings Presided by Chief Justice Schaeffer
Friday sessions report overruled notion for a new trial. Orders include bond for costs against Homer Thompson, default entered for Anna Selinellve, demurrers argued in several cases, one trial with judgment for plaintiff, amendments allowed for Waterman case, and adjournment to Saturday 9 30 AM.
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R. B. Tripp
F. ME. Smith
Homer Thompson
J. B. Meredith
Anna Selinellve
C. W. A. Schnell
B. F. Grant
Susan Grant
N. Williams
Waterman
Wm. B. Folsom
Rice
Walker Crothers Store Promotes Big Bargains on Main Street
A prominent mercantile firm on Main street, Walker Crothera, announces special bargains across lines as it highlights a history of cash stock purchases and low prices. Henry Sadler of Salt Lake joins as manager, with expectations of improved business and public confidence.
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Walker Crothera
Main Street
Henry Sadler
Salt Lake
Frm
Train Ditch at Quarry Injures Ogden Youth
A C P freight train from Ogden derailed at the Quarry station eighteen miles west of Cor iune. Early reports claimed several injuries, but later confirmation identified George Ensign as the sole casualty with a broken leg. A relief train reached the scene but details remained incomplete at dusk.
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C. P
Ogden
Coriune
George Ensign
Tearn
Murder arraignment of Joseph Dudley in Ogden City Hall
Yesterday at 1 o clock Joseph Dudley was arraigned before Justice Middleton on a murder charge. He pled not guilty. The circuit examination is set for Monday the 24th at Ogden City Hall with Dudley remanded to the sheriff.
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Joseph Dudley
Middleton
Ogden City
Woman offered hush payment to stay silent two hours
A woman was offered one dollar per hour to keep silent for two hours. After fifteen minutes she asked if the time was nearly up, revealing uncertainty about the duration of the quiet period.
Law and social aid clash over a theft incident
In a city scene the Nelson household faces a theft where a man tried to steal coal from a saloon yard. Onlookers pursue him while authorities note charitable relief networks meet basic needs, arguing prompt punishment for law infringements.
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Elodety
Nelson
Bey Cy
Seven Social Balls Promote Week of Union Clubs
Nappy Dancers and Union Social Club announce a week of events including four grand balls and several fairs. Tonight the Union Social Club hosts a regular weekly soirée and the Washington Birthday ball is planned for Thursday by the AFL and UM. Friday features the Firemen and Brass Band party, promising high spirits and satisfaction. The Calico Masquerade closes the week at Union Hall with one of the season’s greatest revels.
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Union Social
Washington
AFL
Union
Union Hall
Suicide at Terminas Epston Juxetion Reported
Robert E Crandel formerly of Montana died by self inflicted gunshot in a room at Terminas Epston Juxetion. He had lost horses and arrived destitute in poor health. Me sra Miller and Shaw cared for him. A jury led by Joseph Warren Esq found a verdict consistent with the facts.
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Epston
Robert
E. Crandel
Montana
Third District Court Actions Docket Tuesday Proceedings
The Third District Court, Judge M Schaeffer presiding, saw demurrers to complaints argued and submitted in multiple cases. Several motions were overruled or granted, with defendants given periods to answer, while others were dismissed for want of prosecution. The session adjourned to tomorrow morning at 9 o clock.
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Third District Court
M. Schaeffer
BF. Grant Ys
Susan Grant
A. Williams
F. Cotmings
Torney
Thomas Hawkins
Arriet Re*kins
Isis
Ansa
G. Lees
K. Pamony
Miurrer
P. E. Chandler
George K. Howard
Hannah S. Lapest
T. Dae
W. A. Rooks
Obadiah Embot
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RTL
GLOBE
Alcramassene
Decccanecnescomes
Total
Vienna Presse and
Frienders
Mexico
Galveston
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Salem
District Court
Schaeffer
City Council
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Valentines
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Supremé Court
Messrs. Editors
Towale
Terminas
Teemines U.& 8
Dee
Animala
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