17 Sep 1879
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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1879
Page
1
Formerly chief Fasile Supreme Corrs identified as KK Williams and Wes Williams listed at Fourth Street. Listed amounts include £7. Property and personal details are minimal in readable text.
Wide coverage notes a Democrat split in Syracuse shaping the fall race between Robinson and Cornell. Papers contrast conventions, discuss Tammany influence, and flag potential shifts in party support while detailing related political tensions across New Orleans and New York.
In Bent a reply from Minister Von Putt Kammer addresses Catholic schooling rights, while reports from Africa and Asia describe slave abolition in King Jesa’s domain, British plans in Kandahar, Afghan unrest, Russian influence, and looming military operations.
The Massachusetts convention yesterday nominated Mel Thutler for governor and Wendell Phillips for lieutenant governor. The governor-general and Dincess Louie hosted a select party at the government house in Toronto yesterday. A drought continues in Roumania and a partial flooding may hit many districts unless the government assists the habitats.
Fragmentary exchange shows Worner Boole and Yoien in a tense moment. The deeps voice questions why metal was not warned earlier, a clash of urgency and confusion amid unknown threats.
United States Deputy Marshal Richard Stevenson was shot and killed Saturday while transporting a captured horse thief to Kingman. The thief escaped to the Indian Territory. Stevenson died after being shot in the breast during a struggle in a carriage.
The Third district court met Thursday with Chief Justice Hunter presiding. Multiple cases were heard or referred for testimony and advisement, including Wells vs Wells and Sayles vs Southern Railroad, with several demurrers and motions held in abeyance. The People vs Erratta saw partial vacatur allowed, and several entries were placed on the trial calendar as the court adjourned.
A San Jose printer was discharged and pushed down stairs by a furious foreman after a misread note livened up a speech at the Workingmen's State Convention. The tirade mocked Azariah MeMuck and prompted jeers and chaotic interruptions from the crowd. The widow of MeMuck reportedly seeks the printer responsible.
A fragmentary humorous column notes a short negro resembling a white man, asks about excusable homicide in a law recitation, a bribery remark by a legislator, and a lampoon about a paragarpher and literary editor. A reader asks a farmer about a watermelon orchard, winter-killed crops, and a pleasant smile.
A Gold Hill man with a gambling habit is aided by his wife who uses a rigged faro game to recover his wages. She borrows $200, rings drinks, and over months drains his losses, repays the gambler, and builds a life of wealth. The couple rises to prominence in Estrets, Virginia.
An advertisement offers a free remedy claimed to cure youth errors and nervous weakness. It states the medicine originated in South America and is directed to Reverend Jodern T. Inwan of Station J, New York City, with a mail response instruction.
Promoter offers guaranteed earnings of 12 dollars per dig at time made by the Industrious. Men and women lured to join with vague claims of quick money and “cheap diet” and “terine tras.” The notice urges fast action addressed to THUR & CU in Auguata for more details.
A dubious ad promises wealth by working evenings from home with claims of high earnings and private offers. It urges sending address and payment to a Portland Maine address and hints at a yearly or daily return, portraying a pushy opportunity with misleading assurances.
An advertisement touts a tonic that stimulates the liver bowels and kidneys cleansing blood impurities and renewing vigor. It claims a single trial will prove its remedial quality and persuade even the hesitant.
The advertisement promises free at home consultation by letter from H T Helmbold a Philadelphia druggist and chemist. Readers are invited to provide name address post office county state nearest express office age sex occupation marital status physical details illness duration complexion hair and eye color gait in their inquiry.
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