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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1880
Page
2
A fragmented notice argues that teen behavior and urges to curb indulgence by youths like bi magee and Garbotta could shape Europe’s peace. It suggests intoxication and illicit pleasures provoke actions that threaten nations, warning about the influence of “abetalners.”
The piece surveys the U S Pension Office founded in 1833, its relocation history, and the classes entitled to pensions. It outlines eligibility, widow and child benefits, quarterly payments, agency structure, and 1878 and current pensioner statistics with forecasts for fiscal year totals.
The revolutionary central committees of St. Petersburg send to the families of the killed workmen in the Czar's winter palace a sum equivalent to 2500, signaling that Nihilist hostility targets the oppressor rather than the workers. The rhetoric likens radical means to a remedy for evil.
The Utica Observer declares confidence that fraud will fail and the Democratic party will campaign with hope. It foresees union in ranks and a convention ticket by two thirds, urging all to work for the people's cause and a Democratic White House in March 1881 if the administration proves beneficial.
The piece argues that Senate control hinges on Indiana's 15 electoral votes and last November's party shifts. It notes Democrats hold a Senate majority of twelve with several defections upcoming, and that Indiana must vote solidly for the Democratic candidate to prevent Republican takeover and ensure a Democratic federal administration.
The piece alleges Democratic fraud in California South Carolina Florida and Louisiana affecting the 1876 election with a claim that Tilden would lead by 39 to 9 if those votes were counted. It asserts Hayes won due to administration manipulation and calls for historical reflection on the illegal results.
Reports indicate several diphtheria cases in the Third Ward area with health officials urging precautions and vaccination efforts. Local clinics are increasing outreach and monitoring for potential spread within the community.
B Whitehead of Pyramid Lake Nevada writes to the Reno Evening Gazette opposing the renomination of Samuel J. Tilden at the Cincinnati convention. He recalls Democratic strength in the early republic, laments later eras, and argues the party should not renominate Tilden.
The piece argues against Samuel J. Tilden as Democratic nominee, declaring the Cincinnati convention would propel him to the White House only to ruin the party. It laments intraparty strife, notes electoral history, and warns that Tilden’s nomination could fail Democrats like 1872-76. It cites Washoe County delegates and critiques the party’s leadership and strategy.
George Peanopy, born February 1795 in Danverse Maine, rose from poverty to prosperity in Baltimore then London. He amassed wealth as a banker broker, funded Baltimore science and literature, supported London working-class revivals, donated to Harvard, aided Southern U.S. schools, died in London 1869, his body returned to the United States aboard the Swar Monarch.
The Chicago News mocks Col. Robert G. Ingersoll describing him as a buried liberal whose stance on Chinese immigration is narrow minded and puritanical. It portrays him as an itinerant orator with mixed feedback on free thinking and labor issues.
Fragmentary remarks link Jauss Gillesme and Dlaine to a Gicaga convention and a possible Senate outcome. References to the Pine State senator and Grant imply shifting alliances, though details are obscured by garbled text.
An April protest from Salt Lake City Republicans denounces the Utah Territory central committee for overstepping authority and failing to call a territorial convention. They urge Republicans to elect delegates to a territorial convention in Salt Lake City on April 20 to select a new central committee and representatives for the Chicago national convention.
Pursuant to the April 5 1880 call a county convention of Salt Lake Republicans is set for Thursday 8th inst at 11 oclock a.m. in the Federal Court Room Salt Lake City to choose thirteen delegates for the Republican territorial convention on April 20. M T Burorss chairman J F Baapirr secretary temporary organization.
An Ogden Opera House review praises Thorn and Parsis for a clever illusion show. The highlight is the flying cage trick with a live canary and a later cabinet routine exposing spiritualist manifestations. A stage committee inspected the act and the rope tying feats, provoking amusement from an audience member who tied a volunteer. The piece ends urging good attendance for the final performance.
A damaged fence near the Court House is reported finished and being hauled from Stevens Brow to the court yard where it will be positioned to improve appearance. Salt Lake visitors this week will have theatrical attractions such as the Grand Duchess Sorcerer and other pieces to choose from.
The Bilver Reef proprietors were arrested for libel at the Christy Mining Company’s suit. Salt Lake papers report the alleged libel targeted Henry B. Lubbock, superintendent of avid mine, with a Wednesday article republished Sunday with names altered. The suit claims publication harms Lubbock while the defense cites published geological facts about the mines faulted section.
The jubilee conference began at 10 o'clock in Salt Lake City with church authorities on stage. Apollo F. D. Richards spoke about unity and mercy among Latter day Saints urging leniency toward mortgage holders and generosity from the wealthy. Elder Nuttall read a favorable financial report as the meeting adjourned to reassemble at 2 p m.
Special Commissioner John T. Caine issues a notice to holders of per diem and mileage certificates for attendance on the Third District Court during 1878 and 1879. Certificates must be deposited with N W Clayton in Salt Lake City within thirty days for receipt and examination. Territorial warrants will be issued pro rata for services found legal after the investigation.
The advertisement highlights John G Chambers as a reliable news and book dealer and stationer. He offers newspapers magazines stationery albums scrap books pocket knives and other useful items plus baseball and croquet sets. Known as Uncle John he is praised as a pioneer in the city with a growing trusted business.
A frame building in Monroe Utah housing the People’s Store was burned between 1 and 2 o’clock yesterday morning. The fire spread quickly destroying stock and contents. Saleaman Madsen and family escaped. losses estimated at 7000 dollars. Indications point to incendiary cause amid widespread indignation.
A young man, unnamed, was arrested for drunkenness last night and brought before Alderman Stanford today. He was fined $4 plus costs.
In Corinne Utah girls display sharp presence of mind by keeping a wedding ready yet delaying the groom. A quick proposal arrives after a ten minute wait as a small red haired man with a paper collar steps forward and is accepted.
Telegraph bulletin from the Salt Lake Stake reports William Ty Taylor elected to fill the First Presidency vacancy after Elder A Rockwood's death. Remaining church authorities stay in place.
Dr Banks McKenzie, famed temperance lecturer, angered Reno residents during a fundraising meeting by mocking doctors who prescribe alcohol and denouncing pledge signers. Two San Francisco supporters were applauded while McKenzie later apologized at the next gathering.
A Ogden citizen exposes circulars from a Royal New Brunswick Gift concern offering six tickets for a prize drawing with capital prizes of 10000 dollars. The note urges forming clubs to buy groups of tickets, promising large returns while routing funds through mail fraud. Authorities warn the public to refuse and safeguard money.
An article notes Ogden keeping its level while a fifteen puzzle causes trouble. It recounts J. C. Wheeler, a railroad conductor from Los Angeles, driven insane by an overdose of the here disclosed remedy. He asked the superintendent to discharge his brakemen who could not solve the puzzle. He raves with little hope of recovery.
A report from Bingham dated yesterday describes a Victor mine blast around 3 p.m. A worker named Guss Reamer suffered severe facial, chest, and left arm injuries when a black powder charge and a giant powder fuse exploded after he returned to the hole. He is expected to recover.
Salt Laka spends hours drafting a love letter and accidentally spills ink. He circles the blot to claim the note can kiss, and the lady is gullible enough to believe it.
Pay on Thursday's daily, April. Conference adjourned. A special received at p m today from Salt Lake City shows the conference met at 10 am and sat in continuous session until 1:30 am. An immense congregation heard the twelve apostles and counselors testify to the work, then adjourned to October 6.
Fragmentary text notes vanished snow and banishment of Thamayd from the atregie, with mentions of new sand and summer’s dust surrounding a central event. Context and specifics are unreadable, making precise reconstruction impossible.
A Utah Republican meeting denounces the central committee and its delegates, calling them untit men. Hollister condemns party tyranny, vows disenfranchisement, and a new committee is formed. Thirteen delegates are chosen for the Territorial convention amid division in the Utah Republican faction.
A readable line notes that Mr A conference will take a plate at the Ogden Tabernacle on Sunday. The fragment suggests a church gathering or missionary event in Ogden with a scheduled Sunday meeting led by Mr A.
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