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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1879
Page
2
A historic arrival is hinted as Ulysses the First departs from Maanghai and plans to exhibit himself to American admirers, with the event anticipated before summer ends amid national enthusiasm and irony.
Rome dispatches report four soldiers and several civilians killed during tax collection protests at Calatabiano Sicily. Troops move from Catnina to suppress disturbances and restore order amid public anger over taxation.
A Ogden reader Nina Shurtliff presented the editor with a fine bouquet of roses. The blossoms perfume the editorial room and brighten the newspaper office, bringing fresh cheer to staff.
Pomery’s Democrat recounts Eliza beth Beecher visiting the regiment on its arrival at the depot in Montreal. Beecher appeared in full uniform with black chapeau and freshly curled white plumes, epaulets with silver erosa, a plump hat cockade, a glossy standing collar, polished sword handle, and buckskin gauntlets.
At a colored men meeting at the Cooper Institute last Monday night strong appeals supported the Southern emigrating negro project. Dr Newman endorsed T B Conway's plan to run a steamboat down the Mississippi to gather the exodus, with Boston and Philadelphia each raising five thousand dollars. Conway cited Gen Butler’s promise of twenty one thousand acres in Wisconsin and other backers pledging cash to settle emigrants on land.
The San Francisco Glock Report rebutts Alexander Delmar's claim that the Comstock lode is depleted. The editor cites over five hundred mining men and asserts the lode’s prospects are better than in three years. The Steck Report states Delmar lacks mining knowledge and has not visited the Comstock in eighteen months.
The periodical has grown in size popularity and interest since its establishment and now becomes a necessity in most Sunday Schools and leaseholds across Utah Territory.
The piece discusses how before printing the Catholic Church controlled letters and teaching. It notes apostasy rare and asks about freedom of thought and wider knowledge of language. It argues extended literacy would broaden observation and improve evidence for doctrines through written exchange.
A historical argument claims Roman Catholicism seeks temporal power through education and political alignment. It asserts papal protection fosters Catholic colleges to indoctrinate youth, undermining liberal government and urging compulsory state education free of sectarian influence to prevent church control.
A stenographic report of Frank lin S Richards lawyer's defense speech from the Dudley trial is published, following earlier excerpts. The article presents the opening arguments and defense strategy, preserving the speaker's ground and aims for readers.
The defense portrays a complex sequence from a contested marriage. The defendant hunted for truth after a lover's confession and a family tragedy. In Draper the deceased allegedly threatened the defendant, who then fired in self defense to save his life.
The defense contends the killing of Henry Wadman by Joeple Dinsley was self defense. They argue Wadman threatened Dinsley and others, and describe a five year affair between Wadman and Dinsley's wife that escalated to danger for the defendant.
Sad notice records the death of A J Shope, son of Efre and Mig, after a throat illness. He passed Monday evening following a sudden decline. Funeral held yesterday at Shus residence on Main Street with Elders Winslow Farr Adaastings offering comfort to the grieving parents.
The Dudley murder trial proceeds with opening statements and lengthy witness testimony. Prosecutor Beatty argues the seduction theory, presents the whip as a deadly weapon, and details the killing scene and Dudley’s actions after the shooting.
A ne tésaily aims to form a driving park association to establish race track and exhibition grounds for public benefit. A committee reports on ground prospects at an 8 o'clock meeting in Judge Lighes office, urging full attendance of riders drivers racers and stock raisers.
The Utah and Northern Railway enlarges its Logan shops to house new machinery and increased work. The yard now has 16 locomotives and over 300 cars, plus a 25 horsepower engine and a hydraulic press for wheel work. Mr. Noht Croft leads the shops as chief mechanic and overseer.
The Walker Brothers announce a 20 day sale to clear out goods before a building renovation in Ogden. They report years of successful mercantile operation and invite customers to inspect as prices are cut to cost. An asphalt walk is being laid in front and the building will undergo improvements.
The Salt Lake Tribune notes a prominent advertisement by Kiesel & Co Wyden Utah urging retail trade cooperation. The piece praises their enterprise record and highlights Ogden as a key rail hub influencing northern and western distribution.
Yesterday afternoon a severe thunderstorm passed over Salt Lake City. Lightning struck the yard of Watson Brothers on South Temple Street, spooking three teenagers who were nearby. They were knocked and hurled by the blast, one hit on the head, another on the knee, all shaken but none seriously injured. Authorities suspect sparks drew by stone-cutting tools nearby.
A June 9 1874 communication from Evleny is withheld due to missing signature making publication inappropriate. The note explains authorship cannot be disclosed and content cannot be published.
Police report cattle thieves tied to a Millard County incident as Sheriffs and deputies pursue two men James Steel and James Ch. The suspects allegedly fled toward Nephi jail after a confrontation. Officials from Weber County and Lake City coordinate effort to capture them.
A long list of emigrants bound for Liverpool and New York outlines names, destinations, and routes. The roster includes families and individuals heading to Salt Lake City, Ogden, and other western and eastern destinations, with notes on returning millionaires and numerous surnames like McKenzie, Robertson, and Adams.
Travelers from Ogden head daily to the iron and salt springs bathing resort at the port of They Mountain Notai for a delightful bath and a pleasant return trip.
Fragmentary ad copy hawks various tonics and patent medicines with dubious claims. It mentions Potasi eu purifies the blood and River, Brown's Liver Pills for headache and liver complaint, and Brown's Estee hn as axle GincER. Traders listed include To Wes McNutt & Co Ogden Utah and western dealers.
A wagon and harness are offered for sale at the theatre corner in Ogden. Lumber will be accepted as payment. Enquire of B. M. Bond.
Salt Lake City listing describes Valley House near the temple area with convenient street car access. Emphasizes neat, comfortable, and cheap options and mentions PL Sorensen as proprietor.
Fragmentary OCR mentions a past date and a community event or action involving named people and a notice. Details are unreadable, but the piece resembles a brief local record or public notice from yesterday morning.
In this city on Monday June 15, Andrew Jackson son of Andrew Jackson aged five years, and David Henry son of Me 17 months, with other family members named. Funeral at residence at 02 Tin 32, at nine o'clock.
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