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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1880
Page
2
The article argues for a complete reconstruction of the national Indian bureau due to widespread corruption and weak oversight. It criticizes centralized Washington control, praises Secretary Schurz for dismissing Commissioner Hart, and calls for a competent commissioner and decentered administration to curb abuses and protect tribal rights.
Washington correspondent reports Blaine’s rumored candidacy as second on the presidential ticket is denied. John Russell Young seeks appointment as minister to China to succeed Seward, whose early retirement is forecast. The Czar’s 25th anniversary will be celebrated with less pomp than anticipated due to the empress’ ill will.
The piece argues for universal free public education and cites Utah LDS involvement, noting Ogden City currently funds $1.50 per child with parents covering the rest. It urges elevating tax support to fully fund schools, praising local civic spirit and ongoing educational growth in the territory.
The Merrisburg convention shows broad support for Grant despite strong opposition from Dow Cameron's machine. The piece argues Grant seeks a third term via political maneuvering after three years abroad, suggesting Republican divisions and shifting views on re election amid machinations and party factions.
The article surveys Germany in 1880, noting a dismal present amid a beautiful past. It blames Bismarck’s protective tariff for treasury strain, rising deficits, and state debt while praising militarism, orthodoxy, and a shift from liberal to conservative rule under renewed church ties. It laments the decline of unions and liberal power as reaction dominates.
No clues have emerged about the perpetrators of the recent burglary at Stanford's tetore. Police urge residents to report suspicious activity as investigators review surveillance footage and gather evidence for possible suspects.
A local correspondent recounts a trip to a legislative session, questioning the meaning of parliamentary “freedom” in the House. He critiques the bill to remove political disabilities of women, notes rhetoric about Victoria, and defends legislators as upright and capable despite partisan friction.
Tuesday morning Mr. Wilson discovered a break in at Stanford's store in Doory.Ste vens.black with entry through a back window. jewelry, hardware, and clothing valued over $100 were stolen while drawers and shelves were disturbed. No clue yet. a passerby heard a horse clip past at eleven o'clock.
Davit Jones of Capen replies to Paterson Esq. in Ogden offering a fair shooting match with agreed grounds and rules. He notes Paterson’s challenge set location and target terms and promises to arrange a satisfactory match with any stake, despite leaving Ogden the morning of February 6, 1900.
Not Deception Used. It is strange so many people will continue to suffer day after day with Dyspepsia Liver Complaints Stomach ailments General Debility etc, when the remedy at our store is Vitalizer offered free of cost if it does not cure or relieve them. Price 78 cents. Sold by J W McNutt & Co Wholesale and Retail Druggists and C C Ormsby Logan. octse ly.
Third District Court proceedings of the Supreme Court were held on Friday with Chief Justice Hunter and Associate Justice Emerson presiding.
The court reports multiple actions including The People v Kennedy Handley on assault with deadly weapon and requests setting the case for trial early. other cases include People v Moore murder and motions for witness attachment. Court adjourned to Tuesday at 10 o clock.
Henry Keyser found guilty in a cattle theft case. Defense contends Munter and Kemingway cooperated with him, aiming to pin blame on Keyser. Prosecution argues ringleaders should be jailed. verdict returned after brief jury delay. sentence set for Thursday at 10. A possible appeal expected.
The town records the death of two year old Willard West son of Jos A West and Mrs Josephine West after a week of diphtheria illness. The obituary laments the loss, praises the infant’s potential, and seeks comfort in faith and heavenly hope.
Burglars entered the residence of Norma TH on Repcon street in Boston while the Wie family dined. Valuables valued at ten thousand dollars were taken from a Glen location noted in the report.
A Idaho scout Joe Bush, aided by Dr McKennio and Dr Re Kenzie, advocates whiskey as medicine after a severe exposure at Warm Springs. He is taken to St Mark's hospital as donations of 18.65 pour in from a Theatre collection. A separate death and a street knife scuffle also appear in the report.
A city resident allegedly invited a young girl to view rooms for rent and placed an arm around her waist while asking rude questions about her employer. The girl reported the incident to her mistress, who vows to expose the offender if the tale proves true.
The column reflects on death as an absolute equalizer visiting rulers and paupers alike. It contrasts scenes of sorrow and loss with hopeful faith, describing death as both a terror and a beacon, culminating in a vision of consolation at the sacred portal beyond.
The San Francisco Evening Post reports actor W. Crosbie and his wife Emeline Young, tied to the Bella Union theatre, suffered heavy financial losses. Crosbie filed for insolvency after the venue’s debts rose, the sheriff seized the property, and the business now awaits sale with slim chances of a buyer.
A counterfeit five dollar note circulated in the west is described as well engraved and deceiving to nonexperts. The fake claims to be from First National Bank Samaqua Pa and shows the word owing near the top right on the back and thousand on the lower right, aiding detection.
One hundred twenty three thousand bushels of wheat spilled yesterday when the Imperial mills elevator blew down in Chiguga. The elevator, valued at about $100000, was a total loss. The wheat loss totals $65000 and the mill loss $80000 with no insurance.
Yesterday a large congregation gathered at the Richards home to witness the funeral of Willard West. Elder D. M. Stuart spoke with evident emotion, offering solace and faith in God to comfort the bereaved parents Mr. and Mrs. West as the body was laid to rest in the cemetery.
The first issue of the Utah Farmer published by Star Printing Company in Salt Lake City in February 1880 promises to supply the best information for farm workshop and household. It aims to protect home manufacture and advance legitimate industry with readable notes and clear printing.
John Hardwick arrested for breaking into a house in the Nineteenth Ward. He claimed amnesia after a saloon visit near the depot. Alderman Raleigh fined him 50 dollars. no larceny intent found, likely to be worked off.
Bisnor T. KR. Cutler of Lehi recently lost a fingertip to fever. This brief notice notes his health and the accident as reported in local records.
A rest house near Virginia City Nevada was gutted by a thief driven by greed. The motive appears to be profit, with no fear of exposure noted in initial police notes.
Notices record deaths from diphtheria and scarlet fever in Willard Utah and in Senneger County Utah. Obituaries describe Nancy Sophia Wood as mild tempered and beloved, with religious reflections. A separate brief notes infant deaths of Samus Boreham William G and Lovina Brett aged weeks to months with dates in January 1580.
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