Twelve States Vote On Fourth Of Next Month
Ogden Junction surveys upcoming elections in twelve states. Connecticut Louisiana Massachusetts Minnesota Mississippi New Jersey New York Virginia Wisconsin and Pennsylvania are named with party slates, incumbents and key races noted. The piece highlights gubernatorial contests U S Senate and state offices, with party dynamics and historical vote tallies.
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Union
Connecticut
Senate
House of Representatives
Louisiana
Taylor Beatty
Louis A. Wiltz
Manitaxo
James Gary
T. Hamilton
Greenbackers
Howard Meeks
Miasicnusetts
John D. Long
J. Quincy Adams
B. F. Butler
Long
Talbot
Butler
Pillsbury
Ott
Ife
Ed. Rica
Minnesota
Gary
Greenackers
Wm. Meighen
Mississipi
Law Givers &c
Nenrasea
Amasa Cobb
Supreme Court
E. Wakely
New Jersey
New Yeurs
States of the Union
Congress
L. Robinson
Corsa
Tammany” Ring
New York City Democracy
Robinson
John Kelly
Republican Party
Conkling
A.B Cornell
Soule
W. G. Curtis
Harper's Weekly
Iartis Lewis
John W. Mears
Assembly
Wisconsin
New York
Wm. G. Smith
J.G. Jenkins
Empire State
Mystakes
Ogden to Welcome Grant as Nation Reflects on Legacy
The article argues Grant’s role in saving the Union is central to his fame while criticizing hero worship. It notes Ogden’s planned reception, advocates respectful welcome without showy tactics, and contrasts with the era’s spectacle. It also reports on spiritualist fraud exposure by editor Mabbett and Rev. Osborne in Vermont.
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Ogden
Salt Lake
Grant
Republic
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
Thomas Jeffsrson
Abraham’ Lincoln
Europe
Mary Eddy Huntoon
Eddy Brothers
Spirit Vale
Vermont
North Adams
Mass
Mabbett
Transcript
Osborne
Baptist Church
Webster Eddy
Eddy
Reform and war talk mix as Ute policy draws critique
The Inter Ocean criticizes Interior Department indecision over Ute relations, noting General Sheridan’s impatience and alleged missteps by officials. It laments vacillation in Indian policy, praising neither side while acknowledging some truth in the Eastern press commentary.
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Shéridan
Interior Department
Sherman
Schurz
Sheridan
Inter Ocean
Ingersollian Reformers Criticized In Salt Lake Paper
A religious publication in Salt Lake City condemns Ingersollism as a sneering attack on Christianity. It argues the movement seeks to reform church music for profit, labeling its organizers as mercenary and intolerant.
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Salt Lake City
Musical Press
Fann’s Discoveries Travelogue Draws Readers
Leo Maefell presents Dae. Fann’s explorations from lofty philosophy to ground level scenes in the Amazon’s primeval forests. The vivid tropical voyage promises relief from the dryness of prior philological essays and invites public engagement with fresh imagery.
Grand Jury Address Opposes Polygamy and Civilizational Change
Judge Hunter cited the U.S. government advancing civilization and moral influence while declaring polygamy cannot exist within the same limits. The text suggests polygamy and government once coexisted, and the judge did not fully explain why they cannot continue to do so.
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Grand Jury
Hunter
United States
Jie
Election Season Promises Stir Early in Voter Climate
Voters face a forthcoming election next Tuesday with heightened interest. The piece notes Democratic hopes appear dimmer though political life remains active and uncertain amid early campaign chatter.
Shooting Scrape in Bingham Ends in Death of John Kemple
In Bingham, a Saturday night shooting leaves John Kemple dead after an altercation with Alex Moore. Moore fled to Salt Lake, later surrendering to Constable Allen and is jailed. miners threaten lynching as rival accounts of self defense circulate. Funeral held in Salt Lake City with about 200 miners attending.
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the Herald
Bingham
John Kemple
Alex Moore
Moore
Theidoor
Allen
Salt Lake
Constable Allen
Stoore
Greceased
Fred
Salt Lake City
Public Restraint Urges Officials to End Intimidating Tactics
The piece denounces mean and sneaky official practices used to intimidate citizens. It condemns door to door inquests on private residences, especially involving children, and calls for lawful, daylight methods and a reform of the officer’s appointment approach. It urges the replacement of such officials and adherence to the law.
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U. S
United States
The Petit Jury Draw and Excusals Listed
A list of thirty six jurors drawn for service is published. Several individuals were not served or excused, including J B Kirby Thos igs ham Jay Watson and G I Cannon. Absent names include Elnathan Els dredge Alex H Allen WB Dod dridge and others. The jurors were excused until 10 oclock yesterday morning.
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J.B. Kirby
Thos
Igsham
Jay
Watson
G. I. Cannon
A.G. Fell
L. Newman
Gee
H. Steed
W. P. Hart Gee
Goodrich
Wim
F. Poll
Elnathan Elsdredge
Alex H. Allen
WB. Doddridge
E. H. Orth
Thos. Carter
Frederick Lockley
Pieres Quirk
Jos. Burkett
J.8
Lewis
K. Matthews
Joseph Cogan
J. Midgles, Jr
B. Tibbetts
J. F. Wilcox
Enoch Farr
Geo. Goodrich
John Cottam
Thos, Singleton
Jacob Gibson
R. M. Power
Royal Barney
J. D. Wood
Jas, Leatham
Wm. E. Neal
G. G. Griffith
A. Burnham
Samuel Nelm
Popular Fragrance "HACKME TACK" Sold by McNutt Co
The day’s favored scent is Hackme Tack offered by J W McNutt & Co a wholesale and retail druggist. The notice promotes the perfume as the cellar and shop choice for fragrance needs.
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J. W. McNutt & Co
Draggiste
Oclllviyr
Bar Medley on Territorial Judicial Districts Meeting
A meeting at Judge Williams's residence discussed redistricting the Territory's judicial districts. F. Middleton was chair, H. A. Kenner secretary, with speakers advocating Ogden North district, separate districts, or a fourth judge. A committee of six was formed to draft resolutions.
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Williams
F. Middleton
Kenner
Highes
N. Tanner, Jr
S. A. Kenner
Joseph Stanford
A. S. Felshaw
Higbee
Mesars
Richards
West
Tanner
Court Proceedings in Third District Oct 28 1879
District Court sessions presided by Chief Justice Hunter and Justice Emerson include embezzlement demurrer overruled in the case against J. F. Graham, murder pleas by James Moray and David Phillips, larceny pleas by Schwefel and Scott Johnson, and guilty pleas with fines in Shurtleff and Handley cases. Court adjourned to 10 yesterday morning.
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District Court
Hunter
Emerson
the People
J. F. Graham
James Moray
E. D. Hoge Apears
Merman Schwefel
Harry G. Wright
Lyman Shurtleff
David Phillips
Frank Scott
Edward Johnson
The
People
House
Lyman Shurtiff
Brigham Shurtleff
Funeral services for child of Mr and Mrs Reeve
The funeral for the little son of Mr. and Mrs. John Reeve was held at the parents home yesterday. Elders D M Stuart Geo Bywater Jos Parry and Bishop Winslow Farr offered words of comfort. The bereaved couple are surrounded by sincere sympathy and hope for a reunion in a brighter hereafter.
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John Reeve
D. M. Stuart
Geo. Bywater
Jos. Parry
Winslow Farr
Runaway Horses On Main Street End Without Injury
A span of horses bolted on Main street yesterday afternoon dragging a wagon with a lady aboard. She clung to the lines until a man jumped onto the wagon tail and she surrendered the reins, the horses were controlled shortly after.
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Main Street
Little Girl Injures Head In Fall In Third Ward
A girl in the Third Ward slipped on loose floor joists laid temporarily on a foundation and fell striking her head above the left eye. Dr. Anderson sewed the gash and the patient is reported doing well.
Emigrants From Liverpool Reach New York
The company of Saints who left Liverpool on the 18th were in New York this evening and planned to depart for the west that night. Dispatches from Elder W. C. Staines say the ocean voyage was speedy and Staines intended to start home on Saturday the 1st prox.
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Company of Saints
Liverpool
New York
W. C. Staines
West
Ocean
Elder Staines
Not the Right Staff The deputy marshal in focus
The article criticizes W. A. Luge once labeled as a hoodlum and racketeer now presented as a U S deputy marshal in Cooke County. It questions Marshal Waters' choice and notes his twenty year history of lawbreaking and public disturbance in the region.
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Cook Bay
Posta
Mars Ahats
W. A. Luge
V.S
Cooa
Marshal Waters
Molasses Production Nears One Thousand Gallons in Sunset
Nearly 1,000 gallons of molasses were produced in Sunset Arizona during the past season.
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Sunset
Arizona
Sickness and Mortality in Ogden Urges Cleanliness
In Ogden this summer the infant mortality rose while sickness spread as the city grew. The article urges residents to remove filth from yards, out houses, pig pens, and stables and to keep surroundings clean. It calls for stricter hygiene and enforcement to restore Ogden as a healthy Utah settlement.
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Ogden
Utah Territory
Brutal parent warned over brutal beating of child
A city resident living near Eighth Street is accused of beating his child with a strap that bore a large hook. Neighbors protested but were told to mind their own business. The letter urges law intervention and urges parents to discipline with love rather than brutal force.
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Eighth Street
Third District Court Arson and Assault Cases Placed On Docket
Judge Emerson presiding in The People v William Douglas on arson in the first degree and guilty plea to arson in the second degree. sentence to be passed Thursday. The People v N V Jones continued to November 8 for assault with deadly weapons. The People v Wm Price ended with a hung jury on assault with intent to commit rape. Price remanded to custody.
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the People
Willian Douglas
People
N.V. Jones
S. Wm. Price
Sesault
Price
Our Future Architect Heads to Chicago for Study
John Burton son of Bishop Burton leaves yesterday for Chicago to pursue architecture studies under a Disaster artisan. The ceiling is one he shows natural aptitude for.
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John Burton
Bishop Burton
Chicago
ROUND HOUSE TO BE BUILT ON DEPOT GROUNDS
Ogden progresses on a new round house at the depot grounds with materials already on site. The project, greeted as a welcome boom, will be vigorously pushed to completion, signaling growth for the city and its citizens.
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Tate
Ogden
Woman with Bloody Face Seeks Help at City Hall
A woman, about 45, led a child toward the city hall with a bloody, exhausted appearance. She claimed her mother in law foully beat her during a drunken quarrel. Police planned arrests for both parties as bystanders voiced sympathy and denounced the husband. Sheriff Huntsman captured cattle thief Joseph B. Peck at Scipio Millard County.
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Swarman
Peter Huntsman
Millard County
Utah
Joseph B. Peck
Scipio
Huntsman
Robber Captured After Horse Theft Arrest
Sheriff William Brown received a telegram from Lewis & Co. of Kelton about a horse theft. The suspect William Williams was found on a U P train car and confessed to stealing the horse, selling it at Corinne to a man named Lees, and to taking about $65 from the till. Messrs. Lewis & Co. were to come to Ogden last night.
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William Brown
Lewis & Co
Kelton
William Williams
U. P
Corinne
Lees
Messrs. Lewis & Co
Ogden
Fire alarms Main Street bakery blaze
Firefighters and local residents rushed to a bakery on Main Street yesterday after flames issued from the roof. A vigorous water application subdued the fire, caused by a defect in the bike oven or Aue. Ogden warns frequent escapes may not persist.
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Main Street
Ogden
Sudden Death At Commmercial House In Colfax Visitor
A Colfax California doctor identified as W G Lamb registered at Keeney House collapsed while seated at the Commercial House and died yesterday afternoon. Authorities suspect consumption. Zeigler, the host, arranged for the remains.
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Keeney House
W. G. Lamb
Colfax
California
Commercial House
Zeigler
Arrest of John Fowler on polygamy charge
Yesterday Deputy Marshal Young arrested John Fowler on a polygamy charge. Fowler posted bonds to appear in court in Salt Lake and was released. Attorneys Richards and Williams were hired for the defense and all interested parties travel to Salt Lake this morning.
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John Fowler
Marshal Young
Fowler
Salt Lake
Messrs. Richards & Williams
Appointment notices from Millennial Star clip
From the Millennial Star dated the 13th, Peter Reid is appointed to labor in the Newcastle and Durham conference under Elder Geo Crane. Henry Rampton is appointed to labor in the Nottingham conference under Elder Davitt C. Dunbar. Wm Barnes is appointed to labor in the Manchester conference under Elder John Rider. Henry Greenaldes is appointed a traveling elder in the Liverpool conference under Elder James J. Bunting. James Houston, a local elder, is appointed to travel in the Glasgow conference under Elder Hugh Findlay.
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Peter Reid
Glasgow
Newcastle
Durham
Geo. Crane
Henry Rampton
Lator
Nottingham
Davitt C. Dunbar
Wm. Barnes
Manchester
John Rider
Kenry Greenaldes
Liverpool
James J. Bunting
Jas. Ilouston
Hugh Finday
Infant funeral thanks from Jens Brevz family
The Brevz family express heartfelt thanks for sympathy and respect shown during the illness and funeral of their infant. They say the kindness will be gratefully remembered. October date appears obscured in the message.
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Ho. Sexatjoy
Jens Brevz
Exrep Jireve
Occar
General Grant Visit Draws Mixed Reception at Depot
A train carrying General Grant arrived to a large crowd at the depot. Grant, fatigued and joking about a back complaint, greeted locals with limited remarks while Gov. Emery and Gen. Kimball offered comments. Salt Lake turnout lagged but depot throng filled the scene as Grant proceeded to Pullman’s private car.
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Grant
Two Ways of Saying It in Virginia City Chronicle
A Nevada justice, Knox, is depicted alternately as a blundering sportsman hunting on Pyramid Lake and as a noted hunter and naturalist praised for his devotion to nature. The conflicting reports frame a debate on public perception and media influence.
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Virginia City Chronicle
Justice
No. 1
Justice Knox
Pyramid Lake
Chinaiman
Knox
Nevada
That Little Affair In Ogden City 1879
An eyewitness account in the Ogden scene recounts a drunken man pursuing a woman on Franklin Street near Third and Franklin. The author asserts the man did not threaten or touch her and swears the version given to rebut a prior sensational report.
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Franklin Street
3Rd
Ogden City
Third
Franklin Streets
Warwick
Sacramento Joe and Henry T Williams Explore Regional Enterprise
A pleasant call from Henry T Williams editor of the Pacific Tourist New York City and Sacramento Joe, a longtime guide to Gen Saunders, indicates interest in regional enterprise. They travel the country studying opportunities and meet local supporters in this section.
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Henry T. Williams
The
Pacific Tourist
New York City
Joseph G. Garrison
Sacramento
Joe
Gen. Saunders
Coldwater Silver Chief Canyon Width Measured at Eight Feet Eight
The report notes the true width of the Silver Chief Canyon in Coldwater is eight feet eight inches based on a tape measurement. This detail emphasizes the canyon’s precise girth as recorded.
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Coldwater
Silver Chief
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