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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1880
Page
2
The piece mocks a June state election for presidential electors, noting neither national conventions will have occurred and implying voters will choose a presidential candidate by name unknown at that time.
A satirical broadside mocks Moody and Sankey followers as the so called Sanitation Army, predicting their return to England after poor reception on American shores. The piece uses mocking tone to describe the movement and its supporters.
The article notes a journalism class about to start at Cornell. It suggests that those outside the press know how to run a paper, so current gentlemen of the press will be enrolled at the Alma Mater in Ithaca to relearn the craft.
A Parisian journal reports the Prefect of Police commands about 50 000 officers with a 20 000 000 franc yearly budget. The Municipal Police budget runs at 14 000 000 francs, Central Administration 1 500 000 francs, and Paris Commissariats 1 300 000 francs.
The piece describes Queen Victoria’s crown and its immense gem total. It lists numerous diamonds and pearls with values reaching about $500,000, noting the laborer’s hunger in England and Ireland and calling the crown a worthless bauble.
The piece notes a $300 water pitcher shipped at government expense to a foreign prince and questions who truly owns the United States. It mocks the ex president’s eight year power lease and ridicules his control over the nation, calling him an imperial figure by force of opinion and navy.
The article cites the Chicago News noting Syracuse salt producers yield about 3,000,000 bushels yearly, a fourth of U S consumption, sold at 12 cents a bushel. Foreign salt costs 3 cents per 100 pounds tax and still dominates 3,000,000 bushels imported. Packers use foreign salt for butter and meat preservation, while home producers decline. Between 1872 and 1877 two-thirds of Syracuse creameries failed despite $5,000,000 in capital and labor attempting profitability.
A polemical treatise tracing the Jesuit order from its 1540 founding by Ignatius of Loyola to its suppression in 1773 and restoration in 1814. It portrays Jesuits as a covert political machine corrupting church and state, sowing dissent, civil strife, and undermining public schools across Europe and beyond.
A government report accuses Wells, Fargo & Co. of running a large private letter express system on the Pacific coast, with SF headquarters and 400 to 500 staff, rivaling the postal service. It calls for government monopoly over mail, applauding no action against the firm and praising its Western contributions.
In San Francisco the Citizens Union defeats the subsidia d Ass and its Democratic allies amid Republican control of the institution. The piece questions partisan reporting and urges readers to adopt independent coverage rather than paying for partisan reports.
Foreign ambassadors in Constantinople declined to appoint a panel to assess the sanity of Col. Komaroff's assassin. Paris health remains below average with 1,208 deaths last week as typhoid fever and smallpox spread.
W.N. Bates reports from Canyon on March 27 1880 about rail delays near Belle Marsh 136 miles from Ogden due to high water and fallen bridges. He notes handcars a trolley and a road crew under Wim Toombs and G Payne working to transfer iron and clear tracks while wildlife such as geese ducks deer and antelope appear near the rails. Tracklaying progresses slowly amid snow covered material and rising immigration as the northern settlement push continues with the waterborne railway edging toward completion.
A major washout hit the Utah Southern Extension in Chicken Creek canyon caused by a lake overflow. Three miles of grade were washed away leaving unusable track. over 100 men work to repair with trains expected to run by tomorrow evening. Roadmaster Yeavitt and Superintendent John Sharp led the response and transfer of mail and express during repairs.
The Laramie Times reports on an accident involving a freight train where a brakeman's fifty dollar check was hidden in a trunk in the caboose. The trunk and contents were destroyed but the check was found intact on the engine pilot. Engineer Dan Breesa quips that such things happen regularly.
The visitor is Major William F Cecil of Monterey County California en route to Tanwell County Virginia. Cecil has held prominent political and financial roles, was a 1860 Charleston Convention delegate with R K William, served in the Virginia Legislature, and is famed for integrity and patriotism. He visits Utah for several days hosted by Dr Peary.
Improving, Captain Western who was mortally wounded in the fracas with Dr Le Compte at Fort Douglas on Friday morning is set along favorably. Dr F D Beneditt, who returned from the Yard shortly before 3 pm today, provides the latest update as investigators probe the shooting cause.
In Oantx Utah on March 29, 1880, Sheriff Brown and a debtor faced a levy over sixteen dollars. A neighbor provided the required funds and secured the lien with one litter of eight pups, to be kept in good condition, as security for the judgment.
The McKenzie Reform Club held a largely attended regular meeting at the theatre last evening. Vice-President Farrell chaired the session as programs included Browning's String Band, readings, poems, and songs performed by Mrs. Pierce. Prof. Max Bogan provided piano accompaniment andfulfillment of duties, with the entertainment deemed successful by the audience.
A placard found pinned in a sanctum proclaims I wish to speak for the millions of all political parties and in their name to declare that the Republic must be strong enough to protect the weakest citizens James G Blaine. The device was sent to the wrong office and favors a Blaine boom with a preference for Grant designations.
Last Sunday the wife of A J Stout of this city was thrown from a wagon during an Easter ride through Ogden canyon. She suffered a badly fractured right arm and serious internal injuries. Initial hopes faded, but under Dr Condon she recovered markedly and is much better today.
The passage jokes about The News and The Jexerrox forming a mutual admiration society. They plan a rotating laugh exchange with one paper joking tonight and the other tomorrow. The Herald muses about joining the craze to have someone laugh at its jokes.
Proceedings in the District Court show Free Silver Mining Company v Norton et al on motions to dismiss and amend. Norton and two other defendants receive forty days to amend, thirty days to plead after, and extended time for some to plead after hearings. Shaughnessy v RC Chamberg trial adjourned to resume Tuesday at 10.
A New editor's appointment in Idaho is debated as a non regular post while Mrs Belya A Lockwood, a Washington woman lawyer, made her Supreme Court debut amid criticism for alleged lack of knowledge and a Georgia blackmail suit she filed against Senator Efill.
Mr William Skeen of Plain Sty sold his thoroughbred Stambletonian Rodolph to Mr Dudley Chase of Harrisville for about a thousand dollars. Skeen remarks the price was cheap for such a splendidly built, blooded horse.
A garbled note reports Merz Bont High opening an informal establishment on Fourth Street this morning. It mentions a regular opening forth-morrow, wishing the young friend luck and noting his experience and energy. Call for details.
An April meeting is urged to decide on bonds of 250,000 for a canal from the Jordan River to supply water to Salt Lake City. The piece notes broad public support and warns against delaying the project, citing prior disasters and potential fire safety needs. It also mentions a tragedy near the Tithing Office with a dying man found by watchmen and later dying at City Hall, identified only by diary fragments and possible assassination hints.
A gentleman seeking investment options meets a Count and the Ogden center figure as the Count parries inquiries with boasts. The man reveals ample cash on hand and hints at large influence while Ogden’s reputation grows in the exchange.
Omaha-based correspondents report expectant surveyors will focus on the Ogden to Portland route for a broad gauge line this year. The route likely passes through Boise City with plans tying into the Afghanny Northern and Fontana lines and a Western connection.
Special Commissioner Caine announces that abstracts of service, pay, and mileage for jurors and witnesses in Territorial criminal business for February term 1880 are with the Territorial Auditor for payment if legally due. Some mileage amounts were reduced, some certificates for non subpoened witnesses were disallowed, and certificates for examinations before U S Commissioners are suspended pending further guidance. Two certificates for Grand Jury attendance are suspended. some defense witness certificates are also disallowed. Sant Laxs March 31, 1880.
Ogden poised to lead in mining as new developments spur hope for early ore production. Prospective plans include an arastra roster and other ore reduction methods, with assays to follow. Prospects rise as explorers camp near the snow line and a new mining company forms, promising economic growth.
The Utah Central Railroad announces a conference train departing Ogden Sunday at 6:50 AM and arriving Salt Lake City at 9:40 AM. Round trip fare is $1.50 and the ticket is valid only for that train.
A reader urges immediate action on a new water supply to protect business districts O and residential areas. The letter argues that about 25 000 dollars could provide sufficient water for fire protection, saving insurance costs within years and sparking a public meeting to advance the plan.
Proceedings in the Third District Court on Saturday with Chief Justice Hunter presiding. Frank Dyer and S.R. Dickson et al. moved for judgment on referee's report. judgment entered accordingly. Dismissed as to defendants Crouch and Richley. Court adjourned at 10 o'clock Thursday morning.
Messrs. F. C. Grannis and Joby Curlew left yesterday evening by the C P express bound for San Francisco to view sights and enjoy themselves. Four young ladies planned to form an escort of honor, but were not able to meet them.
An ad notes J H Ecerts proprietor offers new and second hand furniture for sale on South Street. Local listing highlights items and shop name for potential customers.
An offer for a free liberating work by Dr E B Foote labeled A Free Book of nearly 100 large octavo pages on cures. It covers scrofula diseases of the breathing organs men women aches pains heart troubles and many other diseases with evidence of curability. Sent for three cent stamp to the Murray Ho Por Co address 120 E 28th Street New York.
In this town many suffer from indigestion dyapepsia sour stomach and liver complaints. For 75 cents Shilohs Vitalizer is sold with a guarantee to cure. Available from W McNulty Co. and C C Ormaby in Logan.
Pneumonist Elisa R. Smith, widow of Willard G. and Mulds Ol in Smith, died March 18 in Littleton Morgan County Utah. The infant aged two months was her child.
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