The theatre and its early modern stage debate
A long critique argues that serious drama by Shakespeare and peers refines society, while vulgar nude burlesque spoils morals. It condemns scanty attire and sensational acts as fostering vice, urges theatres to reject such exhibits, and warns of moral decline from sensational entertainment.
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Shakespeare
Schller
Rheridan Knowles
Banin
Maan
Heaven
Earth
Hell
Lesat
Local clergy and public debate over temperance
A fragmented notice cites Rev W U purged on drinking claims, arguing the issue is not the occasional drinker but the openly heavy bebber, with critics weighing weekly vs daily consumption and public perception.
Empire's path in Utah drifts between rail routes
The article debates whether imperial influence in Utah trends north or south as railroads advance in both directions. It notes rapid railroad progress toward Ogden and suggests extremes may neutralize, leaving the seat of empire between the divergent forces.
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Utah
Bogarnys Aso Carver Eyes Ball Shooting Title
A描sic fragment notes Bogarnys Aso Carver aiming to win a ball shooting contest with a prize fund and exemptions from taxes. The report mocks pigeon shooting and references barefooted boys in the crowd as part of the scene.
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Bogarnys Aso Carver
Glaea Balla
Thera
Supreme Court Decision on Reynolds Case Critiqued
The piece critiques the U S Supreme Court ruling in Reynolds v. United States. It argues the decision is strong as social policy but weak as a judicial decree, challenging the definitions of religion, constitutional provisions on religious liberty, and the court’s method in interpreting the 1862 statute. The writer cites Jefferson and Webster to argue for plain language over fiat interpretation.
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Supreme Court of the United States
George Reynolds
Waite
Reynolds
Congress
Trowson
Supreme Court
Artemus Ward
Noah Webster
Thomas Jefferson
Stiol
Acta
Cheyenne Massacre Brings Out Civil War Era Outrage
A historic report condemns the Cheyenne massacre near Fort Robinson on a Thursday night. It describes nearly 150 Indigenous people shot, killed, or left to die while en route to a reservation, and criticizes U S policy and military action as a betrayal of humanity and justice.
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Fort Robinson
Interior Department
Chicago Times
Gifta
Indian Bureau
War Department
Paige
Germ Theory of Disease and Diphtheria Debate
The article traces opposition to new ideas and champions the germ theory of disease. It discusses Princess Alice's diphtheria death, potential contagion, and alleged transmission by kisses, then reviews experiments by Tyndall and others, noting microbes in blood and the role of spores. It calls for inquiry into the theory's implications for pathology.
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Alice
Darmatadt
Jourmal
Lear
Capi
Iesec
Linneus
Tyndall
Joseph G. Richardson
Philadelphia
Oertel
Nassil
Diptheria
Escalante Murder Account Provokes Local Response
Local readers in Eagle Valley and Spring Valley publish a letter defending John H. Boynton after Deseret News reports on the murder of Washington Phipps near Escalante. Citizens state Boynton is a quiet, peaceable man and request justice if the initial account was unjust.
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Escalante
Deseret News
Ihéyurder
Washington Phipps
John H. Boynton
Recalanléylon County
Eagle and
Spring Valley
Phipps
John FH. Boynton
Collision of five sleighs on Main Street near Tabernacle
Five sleighs collided on Main Street near the Tabernacle last evening. A large heavy sleigh and a smaller lighter one were involved. the smaller suffered more due to losing a runner and part of the box. No one was blamed. Night darkness and unbellied horses contributed to the accident.
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Main Street
Tabernacle
Mutual Improvement Associations Hold City Meeting
Last evening the Young Men's and Young Ladies' Mutual Improvement Associations met at the County Court House. After an engaging program the group adjourned for two weeks to Friday evening the 24th, when F. S. Richards will lecture on An Evening in Italy.
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Iouse
F. S. Richards
Italy
Where’t o Trade at Wright & Son’s Establishment
William H Wright and Son advertise a full stock of new and attractive merchandise. They are well known and attentive to patrons, inviting customers to call and prove their claims.
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Wm. H. Wright & Son
Skaters On Sidewalks Churn Utah Town Gown
A Utah city newspaper column urges action to curb dangerous sidewalk skating by youth on Main Fourth and Fifth streets. Writers praise many youths yet condemn reckless speed that endangers pedestrians and disrupts public decorum. They call for effective measures to stop the practice.
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Main
Fourth
Utah
Relief Society Conference Session in Weber County
The Relief Society and Young Ladies Quarterly Conference met at the Tabernacle with sessions on Thursday and Friday. District sports reports, brief addresses by presidents, and remarks by Mrs. M. I. Horne of Salt Lake were featured as county authorities spoke on standard topics. A good spirit and large congregations marked the event.
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Relief Societies
Mutual Improvement Associations
Weber County
Tabernacle
M. I. Horne
Salt Lake
Idaho Supreme Court Journal Notices and Schedule
Idaho Supreme Court entries indicate no immediate business on the day noted with adjournment until the following Tuesday. The court plans to remain in session during the legislature to provide terms of court in counties and sections where legal changes may be needed.
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Supreme Court
Sth
Ad. Journal
Mth
Ldglia Statesnan
Rag Recycle Fees Offered to Households
Community notices promise payment for rag collection with two rates for colors and whites. Households may earn a few pounds annually by contributing clean rags to the daily or semiweekly publication’s subscription system.
Subscribers warned on legal duty to pay before stopping paper
The notice explains that sending the paper to a subscriber who asks to stop does not excuse payment. Even after publisher is notified papers remain uncalled for, the subscriber must settle all charges in full. The publisher will not discontinue delivery until the account is paid.
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Hirh
Soldier Fen ton Found Dead Near Fort Douglas
A soldier named Fen ton was found in the road between Fort Douglas and Popper's slaughter house in Salt Lake. He died from freezing before aid could reach him after wandering from the city Friday night. Utah Southern Railroad extends plans south to Chicken Creek Juab County with further extension to Fris co, 130 miles away.
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Fenton
Fort Douglas
Popper
Salt Lake
Stll
Utah Southern Railroad Company
Chicken Creek
Juab County
Frisco
L. 3. Tills
J.T. Little
Notice to Sunday Schools in Weber County
A meeting of the Sunday School Union of Weber County will be held in the County Courthouse on Saturday evening the 18th at 6 30. The Stake Presidency Bishops and counselors and all Sabbath School workers are invited. The Fourth Ward Sunday school choir will provide music and the Second and Third Ward schools may sing. R Battanrysa County Superintendent L F Moxcu Assistant
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Sunday School Union
Weber County
County Court House
Stake
Fourth Ward
R. Battanrysa
L. F. Moxcu
Twe Quarterly Conlerchces at Ogden Tabernacle
The regular quarterly conference of this stake of Zion will be held at the Ogden Tabernacle on Saturday and Sunday the 18th and 19th inst. Meetings begin at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Some Apostles are expected and bishops and saints should attend. Sunday at 6 p.m. the Y M M I will meet at the County Courthouse. attendance is urged.
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Stake of
Zion
Ogden Tabernacle
A. Will
Seventies meeting drew good attendance at Ward schoolhouse
The Seventies held a well attended meeting at the Ward schoolhouse in Ogden City with several quorums represented. The session was lively and adjourned for two weeks at 6 p.m. The Seventies are invited to return. Ros Stowe presiding. Josurn Lawson secretary.
Rheumatism Relief Promised by Bitters Remedy
Suffering for a Life Time , Persons afflicted with rheumatism often suffer for a life time, their torments being almost without remission. Bitters is approached by users as genuine relief, cooling blood, regular body function, and removal of impurities. It also aids stomach, liver, nerves, fever prevention, appetite and sleep.
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Loxtatster
Advances in Weather Prediction and Medicine Promoted
The U S Signal Service showcases weather forecasting via science and reliable storm signals. Dr R V Pierce claims a Golden Medical Discovery treating lungs and other ailments with testimonials, urging readers to seek hisPierce Memorandum and Pellets for constipation.
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U. S. Signal Service
Harvey
R. V. Pierca
Vierce
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Deodshir
Prosecution for Bigamy Barred After Two Years
The text argues that bigamy cannot be prosecuted after two years from the second marriage under Revised Statutes. It cites sections 1583 and 1044 as limiting indictments to within two years of the offense, implying that two-year limits shield parties from bigamy charges. It notes territorial laws lack adultery indictments for husbands with prior wives.
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Eptror
Joncroxz
Nan
United States
Supreme Court
Break from Dubuque prison sparks deadly escape attempt
Ten convicts fled a Dubuque penitentiary yard during a mass breakout. One shot in the bowels and likely to die. five recaptured. John Donohue remains at large. Other items note political race moves and storm-signal plans for railroads, plus local incidents from Canada counterfeit bills to drownings and a fatal lamp explosion.
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Dubuque
John Donohue
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Relief Society Conference
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Illino
Chicago
Northwestern
Gena Myers
Sigmal
Washington
Meena
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Bank of Canada
Mary Finkenhour
ota.Delphas
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William Crawford
May Marshall
Crawford
Miss Marshall
Gen. Sherman
Waz Department
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Casey
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Van
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