Strikes and Depression in England Threaten Labor
A report outlines how English strikes stem from wage pressures and rising production costs as American imports erode traditional iron and cotton industries. It cites reduced labor demand, curbed coal output, and potential spillover effects to the United States, warning of deep economic distress and social impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Sheffield
Great Britain
Eurh
China
Amd
America
Brackoves Poised for House Speakership Amid Strong Support
Kentucky figure Brackoves appears set for a House Speakership run with a Democratic caucus mobilization near ninety votes. If the caucus holds, a majority requires seventy four votes, and Brackoves’ path hinges on solid backing or potential shifts as rumors grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brackoves
Kentucky
Ceme
Ifis
Bow Warns in Ogden Aims for Speaker Role
Bow Warns, an enthusiastic Ogden politician and Kentuckian, pledges to rally the town if Blackburn moves nearer the Speakership. The note recalls a shift from Randall support to the current stance as the race develops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bow
Ogden
Blackburn
Wea
Randall
Precautionary measures urged to curb diphtheria in Ogden
A city council call urges strict regulations to confine diphtheria, citing actions in Malden and Denver. The piece argues for exclusions of contagious cases from schools and limits on public funerals to prevent contagion. It notes recent child deaths and appeals to action by citizens and city leaders to protect the vulnerable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden
Malden
Massachusetts
Board of Health
Common Council of
Denver
Colorado
Political party influence taints Michigan Republican convention
A newspaper letter rails at a Michigan Republican convention for turning judicial and educational appointments into partisan stepping stones. It cites candidates and officials, questions loyalty to party over public duty, and condemns efforts to bracket courts and schools with party favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Supreme Court
United States
Laos
Wallace
California
Iowa
Sack Penderling
The Fraud as a Vetoist and the China Question
In this defense of executive veto power and constitutional limits, the writer argues against altering or abrogating the Burlingame treaty and warns that Congress, not the President alone, holds treaty-making authority. He condemns political opportunism and urges vigilance against power erosion while predicting party dynamics and the 1876 election outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
F. Hayes
China
Lincoln
Grant
Washington
Tayex
Congress
Senate
Mayed
Thorizex
House of Representatives
Mr. Hayes
Haine
Tao
Scylla
Conkling
Republican Party
Pacific
Democratic Party
Thurman
Hendricks
Tikien
Vasy Seb Nga
Wena Peel
Delaware
Pdrtisan
Tilden
Aft. Tilden
Sr. Tilden
Mr. Bayard
Presidential Question Dominates Eastern Journals
The eastern press ponders the coming presidential canvas with speculation and criticism amid party leaders. The piece notes intense attention to Seth Pattias and the political machinery likely to be mobilized in the forthcoming struggle, with outcomes uncertain and influenced by undecided votes and tendencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth Pattias
Acquittal of Gen Burton Noted by Local Press
The trial of Gen Burton ends with a jury verdict of acquittal after two days of deliberation. The paper, citing the jury’s independent judgment, states the evidence pointed toward innocence. Three indictments were filed, but one failure undermined the prosecution’s case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton
Hind
Iong
Themenclves
Aoiotherwine
Wil
Ogden City Council Acts on Licenses Roads and Staff in 1879 Session
Ogden City Council met at City Hall with Mayor L. J. Herrick presiding. Actions included license grants for local trades, street and road petitions, new officers and policemen appointments, a land claim decision, and a poll tax proposal for able-bodied residents aged 21 to 50. The council adjourned to March 21, 1879.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden
More
L. J. Herrick
J. W. McNutt & Co
Haguer Dealers
Middleton
Stanford
Stratford
Allee Hill
Seventh Street
St. R
Committee
J. H. Surles
Barbara
Watson
LeQuarrie
Canfield
Josiah Leagitt
W. KR. J. Stowell
D. Moore
Sidney Stevenz
I. M. Bond
Marian Bowring
D. Alexander
Eccles & Co
Matesal
T. C. Chamberlin
W. Starris
J. G. Chambers
Slaterville
Oxden
Joshua Williams
Ma Williams
Alma Keyes
David M. Moore
G. Crawley
Joseph
Weat
Ogden City
Jas. M. Brown
Eden City
Advice for Consumptives From Dr Memeyer and Dr Pierce
The article urges fresh air and open windows for lung sufferers and warns against crowding. It promotes Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pure Pellets for relief and claims half of lung complaint deaths could be saved in six months with this regimen. It promotes Dr Merce’s Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo, NY as a treatment institution with pamphlets on consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul ~Memeyer
Dr. Pierce
Merce
Invalids
Faculty of Invalida
Buffalo
N, Y
Fire destroys horse benched on Fourth Street
Yesterday morning a stable near Fourth Street owned by Mr. Joseph Wheelwright caught fire from a stove pipe passing through the kitchen roof. The building burned despite neighbor and water efforts. loss to Wheelwright around $400 with tenant Mr. Hallstrom noting no valuables saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Wheelwright
Fourth Street
Wheelwright
Hallstrom
Third District Court Proceedings and Jury Selection
In the Third District Court Chief Justice Schaeger presided as the People versus John Dix, arraigned and pled not guilty with a jury trial and a guilty verdict for assault and battery. The marshal was ordered to draw ten additional petit jurors for the February term from names listed. James D. Bergin and James H. Colefored were admitted to citizenship as court adjourned to Friday at 9 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third District Court
Schaeger
The
People
John Dix
Box
T. F. Thomas
W. B. Barton
J.grant
C. Wilkins
Louis Cohn
Robt. Morris
Adam Sfunter
Wm. Griffin
Aaron Keyser
Geo. Romney
James D. Bergin
James H. Colefored
Beginning the War Caldron Herald reports tension and a street shooting
The Herald notes anti-Chinese sentiment rising to alarming levels. A Celestial person walking quietly was shot at by an unknown assailant at night. The ball missed the target but nearly struck a bystander on the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Hisktoor
Letters on Ann Eliza Young and Zina Williams in 1879
A Sunday March 9 clipping reprints Mrs. Charlotte Godbe’s response to Ann Eliza Young’s epistle. She defends Zina Young Williams, praises her honesty and motherhood, and argues sympathy for women driven to public life while urging scrutiny of polygamy laws. Chartotrz Gonir Saur Lace Cyty, Mar. 7, 1879.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Godbe
Ann Eliza
Ann Eliza Young
Zina Young Williams
Zina
Washington
Gonir
Mar
Death of Firstborn Child Brightens Funeral Notices
A company member Ms Frank J Cannon and his wife mourn the death of their firstborn daughter born recently. The funeral Sunday morning drew many respects and sympathy from friends. The writer prays the child’s soul rests in eternal comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaction
Frank J. Cannon
Not Symptoms but the Disease in Medical Treatment
An argument that true medical success lies in eradicating the disease itself rather than masking symptoms. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is praised for reaching root causes, curing indigestion fever and ague liver complaints rheumatism and digestive issues by addressing underlying conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan
Marriage Bells and Local Ventures In Salt Lake City
The piece reports Estrox Jusotiox and Birdie Clawson wedding at the bride’s home with a quiet ceremony and large plans for the couple. It notes a business partnership between Stephen R. Marks and Arty Young opposite the Big Co op, plus lively local commentary on Robert Williams and the Burton trial verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estrox
Metropolite
Birdie Clawson
Syrum 8
Clawson
Loren Cummings
Deseret National Bank
Elie
Stephen R. Marks
Salt Lake
Crove
Robert Williams
Y¢Na's Lion
Destructive Fire Destroys Factory and injures Workers
Dense clouds hung over the southeast district as a blast from explosive powder rapidly destroyed a workshop. Three workers were injured with one severely burned, others singed. the blaze spread to the entire building and its equipment. Fire brigade arrived late due to a broken wagon, and the loss is estimated between $1,000 and $1,500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Depot Hotel
Cundolb
Price
Local Well Boring Progress Near City
Postmaster Stephens has paused an east bench well project and started a new bore about a quarter mile closer to town. By Friday morning the depth reached seventy feet with water around three to five feet, and workers plan to resume with expected water rise to five or six feet. The Tiffin well apparatus is reported successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens
Stevens Brothers partner Isaac Stevens marries Agnes Gillespie
The notice extends congratulations to Isaac Stevens of Stevens Brothers on his marriage to Agnes Gillespie. It wishes them lasting happiness and a blessed life together, hoping their union leads to bliss, prosperity, and gentle aging with memories of earthly joys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Stevens
Stevens Brothers
Agnes Gillespie
Third District Court Proceedings in Killitt Case
In Friday session Judge M Schaeffer presiding, People v Frank Killitt for grand larceny with count for receiving stolen property. Defendant discharged from custody and sentenced further suspended. case removed from calendar but subject to reinstatement for judgment and sentence. Win Brown admitted to citizenship. No session this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third District Court
M. Schaeffer
Frank Killitt
Peppie Va
Challenge to shoot pigeons at Utah event in 1879
The notice offers a prize of 150 dollars for a challenge at Apo Coxixns Utah on March 8 1879. Participants must shoot from 21 yards at 15 to 2 pigeons within an 80 yard boundary using 3 spring traps with the loser paying damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Apo
Mar
Information Wanted About Moses Deming
A notice seeking information about Moses Deming aged about 75 who once lived in or near this city. Address Gov K Krigger Olive Commercial Advertiser 264 Randolph Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses Deming
K. Krigger
Olive Commercial Advertiser
Randolph &J
Chicago
Burglary at Salt Lake Store Noted in Deseret News
A burglary occurred after 7 30 on Saturday night and 20 minutes to 1 yesterday morning at John C. Cutler's store in Salt Lake. Thieves entered via a boarded door connecting the Cutler and Loesch and Ellerbeck warehouses. They bore through a board to slip in, forced the safe, and escaped with about $300 in cash including two $100 bills and a small amount of postage stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deseret News
John C. Cutler
Loesch & Ellerbeck
Sudden Deaths Strike Widely Respected Local Lady and Mr Cunningham
Early yesterday morning Mrs LG Porter from bed suffered a cramp and died despite aid. She was esteemed by many. Mr Tim Cunningham died suddenly at noon yesterday from heart disease, shocking the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LG. Porter
Tim
Cunningham
Dudley Murder Trial Set for Next Wednesday
This morning's Herald reports the trial of the young Dudley for the murder of Elenry Wadman at Plain City is scheduled to begin next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley
Elenry Wadman
Plain City
Married in March by C F Middletons
Notice records the marriage of Isaac Stevens of Ogden to Agnes Gillespie of Prove ous, performed in March 1879 by C F Middleton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stepnexs—Gillespie
Ely March Sth
C. F. Middletons
Fay
Isaac Stevens
Ogden
Agnes Gillespie
Prove Ous
Not Berry died in city with scarlet fever cases
Fragmentary notice reports several deaths in a city including James and Emeline Berry and others aged from newborn to fourteen days. Causes include scarlet fever malignant form typhoid and jaundice with dates March 7 February 21 and January 11 1868 1879.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berry
Croup
de Coy
Si Ot James
Emeline Berry
Wweaks
Chia City
Martin, Son
Marila Cole
Flo
Annie Woodward
Saral
Woodward
Anc
Franklin
Idaho
Deaner
Marek
Frank J
Mattie
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