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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1879
Page
3
In April during the XLVI Congress Morgan plans to defend Southern members amid criticism. He argues federal interference reaches beyond Congress to state and local elections, placing American citizens under overseers akin to slavery. Voorhees had called attention to this concern. Executive session followed.
The House debated a committee bill on exchanging subsidiary silver coins as legal tender up to ten dollars. A motion to refer to the banking committee failed 88 to 97, and the bill was postponed until tomorrow. Varying dates and procedural changes followed amid partisan exchanges.
International news reports on British actions in the Ekowe relief column, Zulu resistance and martial law, with notes on Lord Chelmsford and 15 000 to 20 000 enemy forces. Dispatches from Pietermaritzburg describe strategic plans and column movements toward Ekowe.
On Wednesday afternoon 16th 1879 the first day of April term opens before Judge Emerson with cases including William A. Rooks versus Obediah Em body and People versus Bf M Swartz indicted for obtaining money by false pretenses. Arraignments and pleas set for tone. court adjourns to 10 the next morning. Thursday sees continuances and ongoing jury trial in burglary case against Charles Smith and Albert Cain.
Reports indicate a mill blast at Gallatin seriously injures several workers. Other items note a French factory fire in Angoulême with deaths, plus various parliamentary and political moves abroad and in the United States.
The copy extols Caruantic Pints as the best purgative pills for family use. It cites scientific and medical backing, stresses vegetable content, and claims safety for children and weakened constitutions. It emphasizes mild, thorough cleansing and healthful action of the digestive system.
Deciad advocates advance in treatment while promoting Doschee’s German Syrup for coughs colds and severe lung diseases. Dr Bosche’s prescription claims rapid relief with safe use for children and widespread sales across America including J W McNutt Ogden Daly.
A quirky note describes Lent restrictions on dancing while mentioning fish balls as a cultural dinner remedy, reflecting a mood of longing and hunger as evening nears and dinner plans falter.
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