15 Feb 1894
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Newspaper
Lehi Banner
Location
Lehi, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1894
Page
1
A London visitor writes warmly about Utah, praising the climate, mountain scenery, and hospitality of Utahns. He reflects on canyon and mine visits, the timeless majesty of the mountains, and urges pride in local papers and community progress.
The article laments threats to the sugar industry amid wartime politics. It argues the Democratic House harms national progress and warns Lae is at risk as markets wobble and plans crumble. It notes the death of Mrs. Ned Cox in the city from unspecified heart-related causes.
The writer argues that foreign policy should remain nonpartisan and condemns House actions on the Hawaiian issue. He notes party lines and an endorsement of Cleveland's policy, criticizes Minister Stevens and Willie, and suggests the Senate's upcoming report would guide wiser legislation without hot-headed conduct.
In Lehi Tuesday night Mayor Ellingson presided with all members present. A concert license remittance of five dollars was granted. another request was tabled. Reports showed eight arrests to Feb 15 and license revenue of 159.35. 23 animals were impounded with seven sold for 43.50 and 14 earned for treasury. Treasury totals and billa payments are listed, and petitions and land issues deferred. Public safety and judiciary actions were noted, with several bills approved. Observations from Salt Lake about bread and work protests framed the piece.
The article notes quarries south of Zion Hill and near Zions Hill, with plans for stone deposits and possible mineral land status. It reports on the Utah & Moxleac Onyx Co preparing to ship onyx for City and County builds, bond talks, and new vein developments from Jordan Dam to Big Hollow. It mentions workers, bonding talks, and anticipated development, plus local industry and education news in Lehi.
A Salina Press summary reports the Midwinter Exposition drawing nearly 200000 attendees in its first weeks. Highlights include the Palace of Fine Arts display of American French and German art and an outstanding Pacific Coast collection. The Northern and Southern Citrus Fairs vie for attention, while lighting and architecture of the Exposition impress Eastern visitors. A hot spring cave near Mount Ablate attracts curiosity and a landslide reveals it to the world. A ball for younger dancers occurs with some policy issues at the Isla event.
The report traces early press origins from the Acta Diurna to Mercurian Aulicas and notes the first newspapers in Britain dating to 1609. It highlights India's multilingual presses and their high circulation relative to print numbers, mentioning the London Gazette and Great Plague era publishing.
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