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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1915
Page
7
The article details Albert Geddes being declared entitled to part of the Eccles estate amid disputes over William David Eccles and his second marriage. It notes conflicting testimonies about trusts, residences in Oregon and Ogden, and questions the moral implications of the arrangements.
In a heated courtroom, Maggie Geddes and David Eccles figures dominate testimony as defense and prosecution clash over alleged polygamy and hidden child claims. Letters alleged to prove deceit are read while Gibbs and church confidences surface. jurors hear pleas to honor David Eccles’s memory and decide amid long-running family disputes.
The document argues for David Beales defending his name against accusers tied to a plural marriage claim involving Margaret Geddes. It contends Beales’ oath, office in Ogden, and beliefs in plural marriage must be weighed in Utah conditions, not in Kentucky or New York, with strong appeals to moral martyrdom and religious duty amid public scrutiny. It reflects a heated, era-specific defense of polygamy and personal reputation.
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