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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1879
Page
2
A tongue in cheek inquiry wonders if cats can reason. The writer admits uncertainty but suggests the local felines appear morally inclined, all cultivating the same mewy behavior as a form of intelligent conduct.
A Desocratic friend noted that the only way the Inter Ocean editors could ensure a red pager was by each wearing the blond shirt, reflecting a whispered plan about their appearance.
The Times reports Sprague declined to comment amid ongoing inquiries into a controversial matter. Officials noted Sprague's composure and said previous statements have not clarified the issue.
Fragmentary text describes a community waiting for rains to improve conditions. The readers are urged to stay under shelter as the beaver population faces uncertain water flow and limited theatrical events.
The article notes that the dispute between heirs and executors seems unlikely to be resolved soon, with a decision postponed until the current generation has passed away.
The first issue of the Logan hoeter will appear on Thursday September Mth. Editors say patronage from Northern friends ensures the paper will be well located and supported.
A fragmented text discusses creating a new government office for the benefit of a prominent figure, possibly U S Grant, and mentions appealing to Dame Navnro for a solar system and a grant trade proposal. The passage reads as a political satire or early 19th century style note with unclear specifics but hints at governance and endorsement requests.
A commentary notes the current bread shortage and credits American help, comparing it to a stern parent teaching a neglected child. The piece emphasizes gratitude for relief and frames relief as essential to stability amid hardship.
The writer from the New York Tribune argues that if San Francisco’s upcoming election makes the city fall under Republican control it would be an unforeseen boon for that region. He shares the view that locals should endure any outcome and refrain from further protest.
A chaotic political clash in San Francisco recalls the De Young Kalloch episode as rival factions clash over a shooting. The gunman killed a man, with the event likely triggering an official elevation and a public row over danger and influence.
The speaker asserts no place for communism in America and urges Workingmen to vote for preferred candidates in the upcoming election. He argues citizens must exercise their rights as free voters and hold themselves accountable for chosen leaders.
A weekly payer is planned to start in Logan Utah Territory by the Ogden Juxetloy Palishing Company. It will issue the first opmon Piper in Klahbo Nkihe Warts. The World editor appears well informed about names of firms but shows uncertain geography and misspellings in the article.
A Washington correspondent accuses Secretary Sherman of using official envelopes for personal speech content. The piece critiques his focus on presidential candidacy and alleges improper use of government materials, questioning honesty and alignment with legitimate authority.
The Yasnen lorn Herald notes a mass departure of workers toward Dakota Utah and other regions with Montana as the principal focus. The exodus stems from premature population influx and lack of district machinery, leaving hundreds jobless and many planning to return next year.
A St John’s N F dispatch summarizes the 1878 Franklin search party landing near Depot Island on Madsen’s Bay. It details Schwatka and companions surveying coastlines, sledge journeys toward King William’s Land, river discoveries, and wrecks including the M A Ross with crew saved by whalers.
The piece notes California tilted Republican by a wide margin, with about 15 000 lead, predicting three Republicans and one Democrat in the congressional delegation and a tightly contested Legislature. It warns fusions rarely pay and calls for Republican restraint to avoid Newton Booth’s return to the Senate, criticizing backers of defectors and traitors.
The notice asks if school trustees may use surplus tax revenue from building a school to furnish the building and beautify grounds. It argues they may, or even must, apply any available school funds for needed furnishings amenities and grounds within reasonable, lawful bounds as both building and grounds are part of the realty.
The 1880 U S Census law sets that the Interior Secretary shall appoint state Supervisors of Census who will name county enumerators. Districts will cap at 400 inhabitants, with work beginning the first Monday in June 1880. Compensation ranges per item include two cents per inhabitant and per death, ten cents per farm, and fifteen cents per production establishment.
The Aveveta Chronicle remarks on Nellierant Sartoris death rumors and a missed tribute. It recalls past telegraph errors over Earl Russell and notes editors withheld a "lovely" piece awaiting confirmation, doubting the current tale and implying Sartoris will never learn the intended praise.
A crude exchange in Leadville pits local papers against a jibe from the Jigedle faction. Accusations claim Reveille published a dispatch to boost notoriety while an advertiser’s theft claim biases coverage. The quarrel centers on perceived deceit and journalistic posture.
A murky report from California asserts Kallocl has won the San Francisco mayoral race. The text reflects a deteriorated public mood and laments societal decline as part of a broader commentary.
The speaker claims the rival is unfit for any role and suggests imprisonment as fitting punishment. They refer to Po Young's supposed bullet as having served well, while disassociating from De Young and casting harsh judgment on local figures.
In San Francisco a vaunted captain reportedly eloped with the daughter of an English nobleman. The aged parent pursued but arrived too late. The child was married, and the elder blessed the union despite the scandal.
A garbled 19th century style report notes Nosgoo Conkling chosen chairman of the New York Republican Convention. It suggests a strengthened hold and party integrity, with cautious praise for his leadership and character amid internal scrutiny.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a Sherman boom and Looms with heat misery under windows. It references heatache and an exchange claiming no comparison to heat and base drum sounds during an acute attack.
The notice questions why the telegraphic content in the Weaver Chronicle appears ill or bilious, hinting at a sickly state of the paper’s telegraphic matter and wondering if the complaint afflicts most issues.
The ancient performer Anna Hicks onvon plans a second attempt on San Francisco stages with a self written play created with Californians. The project marks a return to the footlights with a contemporary collaboration.
A silvery voiced speaker at Saratoga mounted a hostile verbal assault on a Republican male. The incident shows the neohe? Senator did not acknowledge Sprague or Jae, making little real impact or wake among observers.
Jay Le Torry, St. Laulobe Domogeat correspondent, asks the gentlemen equipped with the government paper for facts on Mormonism. The piece promises ungarnished information and aid from experts to provide lay unfettered truth in his letter to the paper.
A boy named Kearney was thrown from a horse on the State Road and had his left elbow broken. He was treated by Dr. Anderson and returned home in good condition. District Court heard motions in a church case against heirs and executors, overruled the defense, and adjourned for recess. A miner, James, injured in a Great Basin mine accident, received city treatment. The Gmahans consider baseball games with the Deserets, and others returned from trips including Wells, Fox, and Cannon.
Local prose celebrates Ephraim E Myers for his recent joy as his wife bears a fine little daughter. The piece praises his long service as Logickeeper in the Juxetian office and wishes the family happiness, with playful asides about his duties and the new arrival growing in health and virtue.
Mortuary repost by John Craig sergeant of signal corps U S A lists causes of death for Malt Lake Cuy for August 1879. Includes apoplexy Brights disease convulsions infantile fever diphtheria fever typhoid fever spinal meningitis gastritis brain inflammation marasmus phthisis debility tumors and other causes. Demographics show 25 male 24 female decedents with ages under one year to over twenty years and origins Utah United States England Scotland Germany Finland Panama and Joseph EB Tarton Registrar of Deaths. Meteorological notes include barometer readings temperature rainfall and wind data for the month with instrument elevation.
The text notes Ayones of the city authorities facing Justice Middleton over a late contract securing sewer work after a minor drinking incident. He was fined a sum and clothing, with jail time implied for default, and probable speculation about a future display of authority, all tied to a prior eight day period.
A pamphlet titled United States Land Laws is offered as an exhaustive compilation of laws rulings decisions and state acts of Congress with agricultural mining and other land references The 165 page book edited and published by DM Talbot Sioux City is priced at 10 cents per copy and praised as a valuable resource for land questions Read it and save attorney fees by investing in the pamphlet
Peter Later of Harrisville reports lively threshing in Marrisville with a fair average small grain crop and poor corn prospects. A local boy Bishop G Taylor suffers a knee injury from whittling, risking amputation without care. Two horses were stolen near the C T track, no suspects yet. Overall health and happiness are good.
Tuesday morning proceedings before Chief Justice John A. Hunter include actions against Carina Mining Co. in two cases: a motion to amend return of service and a judgment for Elias F. Gabel as plaintiff. Jas Tucker versus F W Billing set for argument on referee report. The care of the Church case referenced elsewhere.
A visitor who first saw Ogden from the depot admits underestimating the town. A local guides him along Fourth Street revealing a thriving core and promising growth. He notes a need for streetcar connections to let travelers glimpse the heart of the city.
The text lists elders released to return to Utah with a company departing from Liverpool on September th. It names C t lygare president of the Scandinavian mission, John Larsson, H Nielson, J F Olgson, J Pyitsada, Jens Nansen, and i Andersen. Also mentions BR Dansie, William Englanis, Jonathan Midgley, and Will star from Great Britain due to health reasons.
From the Millennial Ster on August 18 the arrival at Liverpool of three Utah elders aboard the Wisconsin is noted Neils Wilhelmsen takes a leadership role in the Scandinavian mission Ole Sonne to labor in Denmark and Erastus Snow to engage in ministry in Great Britain.
Fragmentary note mentions a threat tied to a "cgat-tally" and expresses indignation and surprise about sending Salt Jukers back home. The garbled text lacks clear names or places to identify a precise event or date.
A local tale recounts a man with an antique pistol firing at a dog on a southern roof of the Optica area. The first shot exploded powder. the second misfired. After the dog abandoned the scene, it died of fright as a dog experts jury concluded. The event ends with a note on the man’s learning value.
A country friend s mare breaks away from a wagon and roams Fourth street grazing the plants at Trof Fowler s yard. Professor entices the beast with a sales pitch and the scene ends with the mare returning and a plan for a tall brick fence.
Judge H K Williams leads the Church side as arguments in the motion to dismiss the salt of the Church vs. the Executors et al continue. A three year old girl remains missing after being last seen in a light hat and green gingham dress. Return to Bishop Raleighs, 19th Ward, or share information on her whereabouts. Elder Orson Tratt returns from eight months in Great Britain in good health. The Ryne lay School Union meeting was held Monday evening in Fourteenth Ward assembly rooms with representation from Farnige’s and Warrisville Sundayschools.
A report from yesterday morning warns that a Spanish woman, recently arrived from Montana, is enticing and transporting young girls to Montana for houses of ill repute. Authorities fear she is the same culprit who abducted several girls last year with some returning harmed or dead. Citizens are urged to report her.
A. Stratford of the track TION starts as head of the mechanical department for the Logan reader, our new paper. M. d. P. Smith accompanies him to assist with the first issue and will depart about a week to resume duties in the job department.
Dr William reported yesterday the cancer tumor was removed from the right eye of Newton Tarr with a hopeful prognosis for a permanent cure and immunity from the disease.
A letter from Paris Idaho reports Jesse G Stratford canvassing for the Jexenion in Bear Lake Co noting good success and that the Juxebox is a welcome visitor. Weather turns very cold with frost stirring potatoes. A windstorm last week damaged roofs and haystacks. Stratford is in good health and spirits.
Citas W Stayner warns readers planning to file final proofs on land claims that a new rule requires a notice to be published five consecutive weeks before proving up. He offers to furnish blank notices free via his Salt Lake City box 587 address.
Judge Williams' motion to dismiss is argued as Judge Unagan unleashes sharp remarks occupying the session. Judge Hagan resumes today and the panel will render a decision after briefs are filed by each side. Chief Justice Hunter will set a decision date. The article also notes changes in Wasatch snow expectations and miscellaneous city notices.
Rochester New Yorks top Bitters Ball Club has agreed to three games on a large guarantee with the Deverets plan. The visiting National League outfit features Dug Allison Andy Leonerg Richard Higham and others with a decade of professional play. Dates will be telegraphed from Dubuque soon and the Deseret club will face a national game.
A small Ogden circular touts Té as having the largest Northern circulation and vastly more readers than any Ogden paper. The piece is exposed as false and bluffing, with makers inviting inspection of books and mailing lists to prove claims. The critic warns that deliberate lying signals a business near collapse.
A townsman Mr. Driver received a letter from his father dated August 20 in England. He is in good health and recently reunited with his wife and young son who began a journey from Ayden to join him. He plans to travel to Dorey next. Reports from Britain describe conditions as deplorable. We look forward to his safe return and the genial countenance of our fellow townsman.
Thursday, Sept dth 1879 Chief Justice Hunter presiding. Louis Linmian vs G D Sehell act demurrer to complaint argued and submitted. S J Jonasson in Salt Lake City demurrer to complaint argument in progress.
The Deserce News complains the Prove aurer has not appeared recently and requests a report on the inquest of the next-door fiddler. The paper is asked if it will become Enquirer like and publish gossip.
The General Maxwell speaks about Beaver district discrepancies and missing funds, defending actions and arguing for fair treatment by critics. The long interview covers accusations, the Pierrepont autograph claim, and his stance on current political clashes with Ogden allies, framed as a steadfast defender’s view.
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