Taxpayers back central schoolhouse plan in district meeting
At the adjourned First School District meeting in the Tabernacle, trustees proposed a central graded school to replace undersized buildings. Voters approved a tax of three fourths of one percent, setting a 15000 dollar cap for construction, with speeches from local leaders and a vote of 96 to 46 in favor.
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Tabernacle
Stanford
Ile
Messrs
Lorin Farr
3. Rose
L. Anderson
J. Pingree
W. A. Wade
A. D. Rogers
D. Alexander
L. F. Monch
Mosors
R. S&. Watson
Orth
J. Hall
G. [Fill
Eaid Central School House
Rt. S. Watson
Lorin’ Farr
Evely
Farr
Meating
Sine Die
JosEra Stanford
Jon Pingree
Dr. M. Stuart
Asden Town Votes for Central School House Plan
A May meeting of Asden voters at the Tabernacle backed a central school building with a 0.75 percent tax on all taxable property and a cost cap of 15000 dollars. Superintendent Monch moved the plan, gaining final approval by a narrow margin after debate.
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Asden City
Tabernacle
Monch
Fragmented OCR Note on Votive Press and Telegraphs
A garbled report from OGDuN Junction discusses Chrexeo vupers Giles patronizing a small newspaper. It notes nourishment issues and the paper’s decline. Edison claims a new velocraph device will let the Guarder veto or oppose Congress’ bills once perfected.
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Chrexeo
Denigetatia
B. Juyed
Bags Edison
Congress
Young Leet Morr Leads Pennsylvania Peace Society
Seven year old Leeretta Morr is named President of the Pennsylvania Peace Society. The piece cites her long life ahead and calls for a peaceful stance as she nears her centennial, noting hopeful sentiment without fear.
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Leeretta Morr
Pennsylvania Peace Society
Revival in U S Business Across Commercial Centers
The recent week shows business activity in nearly all commercial centers rising compared with the same period in 1979 by 29 to 1 percent, signaling an encouraging nationwide economic revival.
Uncertain Russia Political Status Draws Mixed Reports
A reader notes the unstable portrayal of Russia's politics with St Petersburg shifting between tyranny and reform. The author questions whether the current status is truly oppressive or hopeful, highlighting conflicting observations.
Acquittal Deepens Public Contempt For Tatwace
The acquittal left Tatwace in a worse state as the crowd had already believed him guilty. The Presbytery’s ruling failed to align with facts and intensified the public scorn, ending with the sense that Tatwace’s day is past.
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Tatwace
Presbytery Council
Tamage
Purveyor of 3formonism Lectures in New York
G Wasa Gatraviten, a pious promoter of purity, lecturing in New York on 3formonism urges Congress to demolish the whole institution and hints the end would come quickly. He is known in Ogden and nearby and hopes to raise funds for a chapel here amid idle bricklayers and other sympathizers.
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G. Wasa Gatraviten
New York
Congress
Gal
Ogden
Tata
Editor Opinion Questions Secession Tie to California Vote
In today’s Virginia Chronicle an editorial in the Enterprise criticizes the “secession element” as a root of misfortune and stock market breaks. The writer jokes about Pilate and Confederate links, implying overhauled records could expose figures behind political turmoil.
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Virginia Chronicle
California
Pilato
New York Sun Urges Democrits to Unite Against Grant
The New York Sun calls on Democrats in New York to unite to prevent a “king” from being crowned in the United States. It argues Grant’s nomination would mean election unless New York’s electoral votes are blocked. The paper urges strong party unity to keep him out and avoid prolonged control of the White House.
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New York Sun
New York State
United States
Gary
Grant
New York
Snn
Party For
Endless Fraud Exposed in Bank Directors and Glasgow Bank
The piece warns of widespread bank fraud by directors and financial officers, citing Glasgow Bank as a prime example. It notes investors faced enormous losses, with shares valued far below pay prices and funds already paid unrecoverable by many holders. The article criticizes naive investors and calls for accountability.
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Ton Glasgow Bank
Ick
Education Against Ringism and the Call for Intellectual Cultivation
A critical essay argues that expediency corrupts virtue as elites shape power while the mass must pursue intellectual cultivation. It warns that dependence on rulers breeds conformity and urges schooling, informed public judgment, and independent thought to resist demagogues and preserve individual merit.
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Dove
Rniilé
United States
Zion's Musical Society May Bring Ogden Closer Music Ties
The article praises regional musical societies and reports a meeting in Salt Lake City to organize Zion's Musical Society with John Taylor as president and branches planned across the territory. It urges Ogden to form a local chapter to foster vocal and instrumental music and unite local musicians with leading performers.
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Nong
Oyen
Philiaratonic Society
Philharmonic Society
Salt Lake
Herald
Council House
John Taylor
Zion's Musical Society
D. 0. Calder
Georges Careless
G. Thomaz
John Daynes
Mark, Crotall
D. M. McAllister
D. F. Whitney
Hl. G. Whitney
Henry Gardner
Fyr Ogden
Nidinbers
Reckless Financial Scandals Target Small Investors
The article alleges bank directors fraudulently dumped failed securities on ordinary buyers, selling at premiums of 30 to 40 percent before exposure. It claims vast debt of £680,000 is saddled on innocent tradesfolk, retired clerks, and small investors who trusted the offerings.
Editorial turmoil on Indian Territory reform and civilization motives
A Chicago Times editor argues for reorganizing Indian Territory with a territorial government and possible military aid following violence at Muscogee with revolver incidents and racial tensions. The piece rails against Christian post traders and cites famous crimes to mock the notion of civilized Indians and the paternalist approach.
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Chicago Times
Hayes
Muscoges
Mississippi
Massachusetts
Butcher Freeman
William Penn
Miner Sam Badge Fatally Injured in Paradise Valley Cave
In Mount Kos District a rock bank twelve feet high collapsed at the tunnel mouth, fatally injuring miner Sam Badge employed by Paradise Valley Company. He was crushed by debris and sustained internal injuries. a doctor was summoned, but the prognosis is grave.
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Sam Badge
Paradise Valley Company
E Ming
Mount Kos
Lim
Wid
Indiana and Midwest News Chronicle From 1870s Dispatch
Indiana reporters describe ongoing Brazil strike and busy corn harvests. A Greenville accident kills a house builder Morgan Augerbright. New Albany plans to abolish assessor office under a new law. Revd A Killpatrick committed to insane asylum. State hogs and Chicago tie as Indianapolis packing center. Supreme Court backlog delays cases by about 1,100. Gold mining fever shifts to Brown County and Arizona. Investors push shares in New Albany and Brown County amid oil and land talk. Franklin farmer Moses Kennedy uncovers thirty reptiles while plowing. John Bolton entangled in a crumbling marriage scheme ending in misdirected trunk. Dubuque seeks pontoon bridge. Iowa justice warns against jailing tramps. Fires, suicides, and debauched acts pepper the year. Indian Territory hosts 2,000 settlers. Louisiana reports thefts and stagnant city spending. New Orleans crops hit by drought. railroad work progresses toward New Orleans. District of Columbia upholds Pacific Railroad funding act, securing a government-backed sinking fund.
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Indiana
Brazil
Morgan Augerbright
Greenville
New Albany
A. Killpatrick
M. BE
Greenburg
Indianapolis
Chicago
Supreme Court of the State
Brown County
Colorado
Arizona
Leadvilla
Tucson
Moses Kennedy
Franklin
John Bolton
Evansville
St. Louis
Iowa
Dubuque
John Derscheid
Eagle Tornship
Burlington & Northwestern
Washington
Charles Marble
Laura Oliver
Mar
Mahaska County
Justice Brennan
Sioux
Indian Territory
Watt's Vuperanix Siiuuax Wage Rexuwser Hair Restorer
An archival advertisement touts Watt's Vuperanix Siiuuax Wage Rexuwser as a powerful restorative for hair. It claims to restore gray hair to color, whiten and cleanse the scalp, cure dandruff and hair loss, and nourish hair for moisture, softness, and gloss. The text asserts safety, economy, and endorsement by medical men and authorities, noting wide popularity and global use.
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Watt
Stata A Asayer
Masagg
Ilusetta
Jlall
Deaneus
Advertising Pays When Business Is Slow
A Massachusetts tale of a boy selling corn shows a mother teaching that inaction brings no sales. The boy explains no one asked for his corn, while he asserts it is none of the mother’s business. The anecdote argues that avoiding advertising harms a business.
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Massachusetts
Woman Burned Alive as a Witch in Novgorod Village
From the St Petersburg Messenger: Agrafena Ignatjeva, widow of a soldier, was burned by peasants in Vratshevo, Novgorod government. Accused of witchcraft, she allegedly tormented epilepsy sufferers. A gathering of villagers sealed her hut, nailed doors, and set it ablaze with over 200 onlookers. A bribe to the police was offered and rejected.
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Agrafena Ignatjeva
Vratshevo
Novogorod
Fragmentary Humor and Oddities in a 19th Century Page
An assortment of odd lines and snippets appears, including jokey remarks about boots and memory, a comically garbled laundryman phrase, romantic dialogue, a moonlit beach image, a pickpocket trying to explain events, and a magistrate’s weary question about law.
Bendire court martial ends in amicable settlement
The Bendire court martial at Vancouver concluded with an amicable settlement between Col Otis and Capt. Binde, funded by the government, as findings await official promulgation from Washington. The Portland Standard notes the investigation prevented further disgrace and saved thousands of dollars.
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Bendire
Vancouver
Col. Otis
Department of Dakota
Capt
Bendice
Washington
Portland Standard
Horse Attacks Wagon at Depot Y Demands Repair
A horse hitched to a light wagon at the depot Y restrained by a post. The engine passing caused the horse to wind around the post, breaking wagon shafts and injuring itself. Spectators reacted as the damage occurred. Repairs estimated at twenty five dollars and one week.
Mr 3B Young Leaves Salt Lake for Europe Tour
Gone, Mr. 3B. Young, with friends, traveled from Salt Lake yesterday morning and departed for the East to visit Europe where his musical education will grow. He goes with best wishes from many friends and supporters.
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B. Young
Salt Lake
East
Europe
Engine derailment injures engineer near turntable scene
After dark on Monday one of the U N R R engines was badly damaged as the engine crossed the turntable the latter gave way sending the locomotive downward. The engine was raised at noon yesterday and road employees began repairs.
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Ward
District Court Dismissals and Plea Allowance May 12 1879
Monday morning session presided by Judge P Wi Emerson. Hull versus Gwillliam appeal dismissed at plaintiff's cost. United States versus Overton et al defendant granted 30 days to plead on motion. Forney versus McDonald cause dismissed.
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P. Wi. Emerson
Thomas Hull, Sr
WU. B. Gwilliam
United States
G.B. Overton
Edward Forney
A. McDonald
Rich Yankee Forks country with rich mines and growing Bonanza town
The Yankee Forks region shows vast potential with estimates of 750000 dollars in sight at surface level on Unknown and General Custer mines. Two men can process ore for two days to drive ten stamps while other sites like Estis mountain lie five miles up Jordan Creek with high value claims. Bonanza town grows with two hotels two stores a saloon and a meat shop as freight costs from Ogden remain high at six to seven cents a pound.
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At Exchange
Yankee Fork
Custer Coafort
Jordan Creek
Estis Mountain
Montana
Bonanza
Utah & Northern Railroad
Ogden
Funeral for Edmund Allard Follows Kelton Hill Death
The body of Edmund Allard 23 was brought to Ogden yesterday with a Terrace workers delegation. Funeral services were held at the Catholic Church by the Firemen Brotherhood Reverend Father Smith officiating. A large crowd attended the burial at Ogden Cemetery.
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Eimund Allard
Kelton Hill
Ogden
Terrace
Fireman's Brotherhood
Father Smith
Edmund Allard
Death of a veteran Captain Sunt Hunt founder of Munts yitte
Death reported for Father Jefferson Hunt of Oxford Oneida Idaho Territory born January 20 1803 in Bracken County Kentucky. Son of John and Martha Hunt he founded Munts yitte in Ogden Valley and died in the gospel faith leaving a large posterity.
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Jefferson Hunt
Oxford
Oneida County
Idaho Territory
Sunt
John and
Marthe Hunt
Bracken County
Muntsyitte
Ogden Valley
Ilo
The Shurtliff Case Emerges In New Phase
The Shurtliff case gains renewed public interest as defence testimony mounts. If credible, the defendant could not have been in the assumed hamonner at the time of the arrest, boosting confidence in an acquittal.
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Williams
aiEed Hamonner
Life of S Misfortune: John McGinley’s Theatre Empire Lost
The Times-Review notes the late John McGinley of Windemuca died after a career as founder and owner of numerous Pacific coast theatres, two hotels, and a costly residence. All were destroyed by fire and misfortune, ending an iron-spirited career.
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The
Times-Review
John McGinley
Windemucca
Pacific Coast
America
Prest. Daniel H. Wells Returns From Bear Lake
Daniel H. Wells returned from Bear Lake last evening and went directly to Salt Lake City. He arrived in good health and spirits and reached the city in high mood.
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Daniel H. Wells
Bear Lake
Salt Lake
Educational Institute Meeting Adopts Next Session Program
A report from Louax County dated May 11 1879 describes a well attended educational institute session with Miss Mattie Blair Mr Joseph Howells Aseie Thompson and William J Apperley delivering lessons and discussions. The body approved a long program for the next meeting including readers geography essays arithmetic and Latin. Adjournment was set for the second Saturday in June.
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Evitor
Jexglion
Educational Institute
Mattie Blair
Joseph Howells
Aseie Thompson
William J. Apperley
Leadon
Misa Snellgrove
Gov. Barber
James P. Low
Joseph A
Smith
J. E. Carlyale
Joseph Wilson
Joseph A. Slaith
Jos. A. Sait
Sao’y. Louax
Cueho Go
Change at Schlesinger Establishment Undergoes Remodel
Mr Woolner successor to Schlesinger and Co has remodeled his large establishment. Rooms cleared partitions moved and cleaning instituted. The stack increased and the proprietor plans to have everything arranged for business transactions.
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Woolner
Schlesinger and Co
Train Delayed After Cow Strikes Freight at Verdi
A Westbound passenger train fell four hours behind schedule after a freight at Verdi ran over a cow. Thirteen cars and two engines were ditched, but no one was seriously injured as the train reached Omlen yesterday morning.
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Omlen
Verdi
Utah's New Secretary Arrives for Oath of Office
The News reports Arthur L. Thomas, Utah's new secretary, arrived with Governor Emery on Tuesday. The oath of office was administered in the courtroom at about four o'clock Tuesday afternoon.
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Arthur L. Thomas
Gover Emery
The Trunk Factory changes hands at Salt Lake
Mr J W Snell has obtained proprietorship of the trunk manufactory at Salt Lake formerly owned by Mr J N Clometshaw who is retiring as superintendent.
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J. W. Snell
Salt Lake
Mer J. N. Clometshaw
Going Away
The many friends of Mr Cole Ludlai report he has recovered enough to walk but remains in precarious condition. He will travel to the Atlantic Coast on doctor advice to seek a full recovery of health and strength.
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Cole Ludlai
Ife
Atlantic
Emigration Ship Departures Announced by The Millennial Star
The April 2 1879 issue notes Second Emigration Company to sail from Liverpool on Saturday May 24 and Third Company to depart June 28.
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Liverpool
Civil Calendar Postponed By Third District Court
The civil calendar of the Third District Court is postponed due to extended criminal business and will reconvene next Monday morning.
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Third District Court
Ogden Seen as Utah’s Brent Commercial Center
Local businessmen describe Ogden as Utah’s premier commercial hub due to its strategic location, strong railroad interests, and enterprising merchants shaping the city’s economy.
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Travenixe
Ogden
Brent
Utah
Last Hours of Wilkerson Before Execution at Tintic Depot
May 6 report says Wallace Wilkerson, convicted killer of Baxter, is moved from the penitentiary to the Utah Southern depot in heavy irons. He appears weak and tremulous as the coffin for his imminent execution is carried past him. Wilkerson asserts he killed Baxter in self defense but offers little beyond that. Governor Emery accompanied Marshal Shaughnessy to Provo for unknown reasons.
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Lacy
Wallace Wilkerson
Baxter
Tintic
Yyshal Shaughnessy
Utal Southern
Wilkerson
Gov
Emery
Marshal Shaughnessy
Provo River Tents Flood Victims and Local Tragedies
Reports from Utah county recount a large crowd traveling by Provo River, claims of three child deaths from diphtheria, a petition for Governor to reprieve Wallace Wilkerson, and a fatal storm injuring Leonard G. Pickle in Lehi. Another accident near Sayson left James A. Shelton dead after a fall from a horse.
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Provo
Provoyores
Wallace Wilkerson
Utah County
Leonard G. Pickle
Lehi
James A. Shelton
Sayson
Surrender and arrest warrants tied to 1856 murder case
Dan Seegmiller and Howard Spencer surrendered to authorities with others providing surety. Warrants had stood for three years for five men accused of complicity in the Dr. Robinson murder of 1856, a case that stirred local fear and rival rumors. Bond for some surities set at 10 000 dollars.
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Zerald
Dan Seegmiller
Howard Spencer
Shaughnessy
Dr. Robinson
H. B. Clawson
Morris
Russell
Seegmiller
Spencer
Fatal Cartridges Kill Miners in Sutro Tunnel
The Virginia Chronicles reports two miners GC and CG Claquette and J A McCandless were instantly killed while priming cartridges in Sutro Tunnel. No one was near them when the explosion occurred, possibly caused by cleaning a giant cap of sawdust. They had worked about five weeks. bodies mangled, a rare fatal tunnel accident given ongoing blasting and inexperience among workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Claquette
J.A. McCandless
Sutro
Salt Lake City Streets Near Temple Block
A fragment notes street cars passing a house near Salt Lake City temple block with mention of Nest comfortable and cheap amid lim J P Soxexeay Propte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Death of Jonathan TNotson in Bradford England Emigrant
Jonathan TNotson aged 62 years 1 month 9 days died of pneumonia at his sister Mrs. Henry Crawshaw's residence. He emigrated from Great Horton Bradford Yorkshire England and had been a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints for 31 years. He endured last sickness of 16 days without murmur and died faithful in the gospel awaiting resurrection. Funeral services were to be held in the Fourth Ward Assembly at 3 this afternoon with friends invited.
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Tittersex
Henry Crawshaw
Jonathan Tnotson
Great Horton
Bradford
Yorkshire
England
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Fourth Ward
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