End of Year Notes From Ogden Junction
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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1879
Page
2
William M. Beecher Speech Sparks Senate Session
In a lengthy session the Lavsi of Reps discussed a Warner bill amid filibuster attempts. Opposition leaders faulted the measure and pressed for reforms as speakers attacked absenteeism and political compromise. Nearby, reports noted steamer passengers C. B. Garrison and Writ on the same vessel and a California colony advert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocea- Melly
Disgust at California Constitution Interview Reflects Election Frustration
In an interview about the California constitution, an unnamed speaker decries the election process as theatrical drama. He laments delays and criticizes public involvement as foolish and useless, noting a sense of frustration with the four week campaign and “dramatic pirate” interruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bovercavis
Californis
Tike Boucicauttt
Local News Snippets From Western Metropolis Tour
Fragmented OCR notes describe July timelines, a notable figure named Grant, and plans to reach Ogden by the twenty fourth. The text hints at humorous content, travel pacing, and a possible reporting bias for San Francisco, with references to performances and sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leani
Grant
San Francisco
Ogden
Cannon pamphlet reviews Reynolds decision and religious liberty
George Q. Cannon Utah delegate in Congress issued a fifty seven page pamphlet titled A Review of the Decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in the Case of George Reynolds. It argues religion extends beyond mere belief and defends polygamy as religious practice while condemning murder and thuggism as crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Q. Cannon
Utah
Congress
Supreme’ Court of the
United States
George Reynolds
Cannon
Sougust
Supreme Tribunal of
To Land
Reynolds
Jefferson
Madison
Blackstone
Vattel
Supreme Court
Jeremy Taylor
Warner Silver Bill Sparks Congressional Debate
The lower house, pressed by the Warner silver bill, debates unlimited coinage at 412 grain silver dollars. Proponents say it benefits miners and bullion producers by converting metal into money, while opponents urge a government fixed standard and bullion pricing free from market manipulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Warner
Haya
Warner silver bill would safeguard double standard of values
The author argues against allowing silver to fall to a secondary role, stressing that Congress must fix silver’s weight by law to preserve a double standard. They claim debasing silver by gold interests would hinder its use as money and markets, while Warner’s bill could benefit the masses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
Eastern mother of Edith Freeman near death in prison cell
A correspondent reports Mrs Freeman, mother of Edith Freeman killed by her father under religious delusion, is dying slowly in an upper cell. Her bloodless lips and red eyes reflect deep anguish as she refuses food and moans day and night during confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sistory Nag
San Francisco political feud over Rearnet exposed
The San Francisco Examiner, a Democratic paper, attacks Rearnet for past dirty work and questions his usefulness. It predicts relentless coverage by the Chronicle and notes Rearnet can only respond in limited venues while the Chronicle will continue extensive scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rearnet
California
San Francisco Examiner
Democratic
Chronicle
Ind
Kearney
Republican policy drives bond sales and national credit
A Tum Inter Ocean opinion argues the government sold high interest bonds years ago but now asks citizens to buy low rate bonds at face value, crediting Republican policy for the nation’s life, credit, and even phonographs, while humorously denying it for babies.
Editor Builds Suburban Home with Indiana Trees
Evitos Steagy of the Chicago Times constructs a fine suburban residence for himself and his young bride. He surrounds the house with mature trees from Indiana, including a sixty foot red maple transported by a Platform car. The anecdote underscores prosperous editors despite public opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evitos Steagy
Chicago Times
Indiana
Wheat crop improvement and revival noted in Asponte Prew report
Asponte Prew shows wheat yields larger than usual and steady business revival. It notes the disappearance of Tabage from sight and argues Congress is becoming unpopular. Laborers hide employment and overall affairs are in a healthy state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asponte
Congress
Miraculous escape of boy from moving locomotive near Humboldt Wells
A Humboldt Wells traveler recounts a narrow brush with death as a young boy named Smoker chased a switch engine in the yard. The engine backed toward him, he was pushed back by a bystander, and the child escaped with no injuries, later faulting the engine as a "darned old fool engine."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt Wells
Wella
Englebrecht case compromise rumored at 8000 dollars
Reports state a compromise was reached in the Englebrecht case for eight thousand dollars. A crowd watched Deserets defeat Red Stockings 10 to 6 in the third championship game as the Deverets controlled play. Physicians warn diphtheria is rising in prevalence and growing more malignant, urging stronger precaution. In court, the Wells Fargo express car robbery case against W G Williams resumes after a prior ten year sentence. bonds were set at 5000 after failure to obtain 20000 sureties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Englebrecht
Deserets
Red Stockings
Deverets
W. G. Williams
Wells Fargo
Williams
Caution Issued Over Unauthorized Chicago Journal Solicitor
The Chicago Journal of Commerce cautions the public about an unknown man calling himself J. B. Carey alias J B Kenyon acting as a solicitor for the paper. He claims authority but operates without any official authorization from the company. Accredited solicitors carry issued authorizations bearing the official stamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Journal of Commerce
J. B. Carey
J.B. Kenyon
Iown
Kansas
Nebraska
Nevada
Chicago Journal of Commerce Company
Death of Mary R. Eccles Aged Ten in Eden
The obituary notes the death of Mary R. Eccles age ten daughter of J. H. and Mary R. Eccles of Eden. She died the evening of the 19th after about two weeks of diphtheria. The family moved to Ogden recently and the other two children are also ill with the same disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary R. Eccles
J. H
Eden
Ogden
Leerms
Mary Rey
J. I
Mary Jadhmond Eccles
Williams case advances as bonds set at five thousand
Third District Court met Friday with Associate Justice Emerson presiding in the People versus Wm. G. Williams case. Bonds were reduced to five thousand dollars. Edward Covington and Francia D. Clift were noted for a jury trial in progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Emerson
People Va
Wm. G. Williams
Edward Covington -Ya
Francia D. Clift
Compromised Engelbrecht case ends nine year fight
The Lerald reports the long pending Engelbrecht case from the May Sunday paper ending in a Friday compromise. A $40,000 judgment is fully settled by a $3,000 payment, with the corporation paying and defendants discharged from further liability. This likely closes similar suits against the city or its officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lerald
Engelbrecht
ACC
Notable travelers depart for Salt Lake after dinner
The party including Mr Afostte Moats Tratener, Press WeB Prevon and George Thatcher Bay with his wife left Ly last evening. After dining at the Union Deputy Hotel they proceeded to Salt Lake City, heading west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afostte Moats Tratener
Prevon
George Thatcher Bay
Eam
Union Deputy
Salt Lake
Railroad Brakeman Jonathan Hunt Killed Near Independence
Jonathan Hunt a 26 year old railroad brakeman for the C P died after being found fatally injured along the track near Independence station. He leaves a wife and two children. Funeral services were set for 2 o clock today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P
Jonathan Slunt
Independence Station
Toandy
Hunt
Jonathan Hunt
Ile
Phonograph exhibition by Prof Smith in Ogden
Prof Frank L. M. Smith announces a phonograph with Edison improvements. Exhibitions will be held at the vacant store on East Main Street between Fourth and Fifth, two doors south of Driver's drug store, on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday the 26th 27th and 28th insts. All day and evening. Curious residents may see this remarkable instrument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. M. Smith
Ogden
Edison
Main Street
Driver's Drug Store
Court Proceedings in Third District May 23 1870
Friday proceedings report a jury verdict for Edward Covington over Francis D. Clifts for 230 dollars. Other cases include Wm Cooper v James Duncan submitted, and May 24 continued matters and injunction hearing set for May 31 at 9 30 am. Jury trial in progress for Hannah Lapish v B C and C F R R Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third District Court
Emerson
Edward Covington
Francis D. Clifts
Wm. Cooper
James Duncan
A. C. Ivina
N.C. Boatman
J. Woodmansee
J. B. Kelly
Wm. Burrows
E. FP. al
Guest
Hannah Lapish
B.C
Stealing and Arson At Terrace Involves Tarred Douglass
A Terrace cabin owned by B. Eldred was robbed of 90 dollars on the 19th. Douglass of Hill California was tarred and feathered then beaten by Chinese workers, later blamed and returned to Terrace where he allegedly set Eldred’s cabin on fire. He is to be brought here if found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terrace
Eldred
Lampblack
Douglass
Hill
California
Montello
Lover startled by intruders and eerie vigil in bachelor rooms
A young man at a city bachelor flat recounts how after a ball night an unseen caller whispered questions and threats. A brilliant light revealed a ghostly figure, then the man fainted. He later learned he had repelled six burglars, aided by friends and a rubber garden hose plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morpheus
Moaster
Great Metropole celebrates 1833 jubilee plan outlined
Energetic preparations for an upcoming celebration mark the Great Metropole effort to hold a national jubilee in 1833. The article recalls Washington era events from 1783 including the formation of the Society of the Cincinnati and pivotal peace milestones, urging unity and public memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Newburgh
Society of the Cincinnati
General Knox
New York
Congress
Machine for Moving Grain by Atmospheric Pressure
The Toledo Blade reports Alfred Wilkin of Toledo perfecting a novel grain lifting device using atmospheric pressure. An air pump, a siphon pipe, and a perforated cylinder lift wheat and corn from ground level to the fourth story of a building, demonstrating astonishing capacity and sparking talk of a revolution in bulk grain conveyance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ohio
Alfred Wilkin
Great Westinghouse
Fe. Wilkin
Wilkin
Phonograph Exhibition Promises Curious Evening
The article describes the phonograph as a funny device that sings cries whistles and does much more than expected from metal. Professor Smith is courteous and will exhibit the machine today and tonight in the vacant store south of Drivers inviting all to witness this wonderful instrument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison
Smith
Seutleman
Driver's
Peron
Notice to debtors and creditors before departure
The writer states they will leave for England soon and asks all indebted parties to call and settle promptly. They request any claims against them be presented for settlement at once, noting affairs must be straightened before leaving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Enjoy Life With Perfect Health From August Flour
Read about August Flour claiming health benefits to prevent dyspepsia liver complaints and related symptoms. It advertises three doses as a proven remedy and offers sample bottles for sale. The piece emphasizes a beautiful world and urges readers to try the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giveen
Remembering Stonewall Jackson at Chancellorsville
A vivid reminiscence portrays the Battle of Chancellorsville with Stonewall Jackson’s death wound, Jackson’s Confederates driving Sickles's line, Pleasanton’s mounted command, and Major Keenan’s decisive yet doomed charge to delay the foe. The narrative laments historic bias and honors unnamed heroes who faced overwhelming odds for the army’s sake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chancellorville
Light Brigade
Balaklava
Stonewall Jackson
Stoward
Eighth Pennsylvania Cavalry
Pleasanton’s
Jackson
Lever
Bduglar
Sickles
Eleventh Corps
Stonewall
Twooker
General Pleasanton
Keenan
Arnold Winkeelried
Pleasanton
JackaOl
Ches
Ant Woeni
Counterfeiting ring suspect tied to Nevada mint run
Detectives in Winnemucca and local officers watched four men led by Frank Schulata, suspected of running a counterfeit operation aimed at free coinage opposed by Secretary Sherman. Schulata, working for Charles Gentner, allegedly minted counterfeit silver alloy ingots. iron melting pot and metal pieces were seized from blankets. He was arrested and jailed for examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Winnemucca
Frank
Sherman
Schalata
Charles Gentner
Witter, Creek
East Range
Bys
Glen
Connaze Schulata
Geniner
Eureka
Hzs
Sehalata
Pryor
United States
F.R. Kelley
U.S
Windle
Snuff Use Among Daughters Leads to Health Concerns
The passage notes daughters using snuff bottles constantly in rooms, with boarding school scenes where depriving them triggers snuff use and servanta substitutes. It mentions three sisters currently under medical treatment for nervous and digestive disturbances linked to snuff.
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