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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1880
Page
3
Reports from Washington describe factions discussing Grant and Blaine as Republican prospects. Debates focus on veto power versus riders on appropriation bills, with Speaker and leaders debating constitutional principles and economic policy amid party tensions.
In the House of Commons a motion on drainage and waste land improvements failed. The proposal to widen and deepen the river was rejected by 109 to 89, marking a partisan division on public works.
A young burglar from the Second Ward entered the broken window at Low Bros with an accomplice after a noise at Union Depot Motel. The dazed boy, Hadlock, was arrested but later escaped from jail, prompting pursuit and renewed concerns about parental supervision and juvenile crime in the city.
Proceedings in East Lake District Court presided by Chief Justice Hunter include motions to set continuances granted or denied. Trials scheduled with jury empaneled and witnesses examined. court adjourned to 7 p.m. at Sheraton for instruction arguments.
A Salt Lake meeting of citizens, presided by Judge McBride, formed a committee to receive Governor Murray at the Ogden depot and escort him to the hotel with a quiet reception. Gov Murray and Mrs Murray are expected to arrive in a few days. The plan emphasizes respectful, unobtrusive ceremony. The session also notes a House bill allowing convict good conduct credits.
The North Pacific Coast a semimonthly publication from Tacoma Washington Territory debuts with handsome print and varied content on the territory’s history geography education and meteorology Chapter I covers the North Pacific Explorations starting with early navigators including Albus Magellan and Drake and their era.
The 1880 opening reports rising demand for iron and its products, breadstuffs, diverse manufactured goods, and arts chemicals. Prices show only modest increases from last year amid speculation, natural exchange, and a persistent business rush across key sectors.
Gulf state printers adopted a resolution urging Louisiana congressional representatives to press for removal or substantial reduction of duties on printing paper chemicals and manufacturing materials. The movement aims to sustain nationwide agitation until the tax burden lifts to advance public enlightenment.
A distressed report notes brigands who tried to seize a government box and disrupt the Andaluta Madrid railway were captured. The British government will not resume talks over a silver question pushed by the United States at the Parka conference. Archbishop McCabe Dublin reports rising distress and urgent famine relief needs. A French leftist leader calls for cooperation with the cabinet amid cabinet challenges.
The piece warns of winter illnesses affecting lungs and throat and touts Dosches's German Syrup as the best remedy. It claims broad expert approval and reports over 950 000 bottles sold last year with no known failures, urging readers to obtain it from any druggist.
English judges grow stricter with libel penalties as editor Mortimer of the London Figaro is fined and jailed. The piece surveys rising meat imports from America, 1840 to 1878, and notes Shakespeare’s Aldersgate house felled for warehouses in London. It covers Duke of Portland rumors, Harcourt House screen, and a wintry London with skating on the Thames and parks.
Wm Theison of Columbus was shot and killed by his divorce wife Min Rodewald yesterday morning. Jealousy cited as motive. F H Bowen, a Dubuque journalist, committed suicide by submerging his head in water in a fit of insanity.
An old physician claims a free mailed recipe in German French or English for a vegetable cure for consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and lung ailments and nervous complaints. He invites suffering readers to request the full directions and preparation by sending a stamped letter to 149 Powers Block Rochester New York.
J. W. Ware of North Ogden thanks through the paper for the care given to his wife during illness. He praises Mrs. Jango Eni, neighbors, elders, and all who watched by her bed day and night and helped in various ways. He prays for God to reward them. February 17, 1840.
In Ogden a case, People vs Simon Wheeler, ended with Wheeler discharged after witnesses failed to prove the chain and lock and the two trees belonged to Mr Johnson. Judge Middleton reserved cost decisions for now as Wheeler’s guilt could not be established.
The contract for 100 miles of track construction was let from Fort Worth to Texas Pacific Railroad. Officials expect cars to run by August as work progresses on the new line.
Dissolution of the partnership Stevens and Fyfe blacksmiths is announced by mutual consent. Debts should be settled with J. O. Stevens or P. J. Barritt. Also notes: will pay the highest price for wheat oats and barley. Vienna Vienna delegations sessions closed.
45 acre farm four miles south of Willard offers a house a good well and an orchard. Price nine dollars five cents per acre. Inquire of J S Miller Plain City Weber County February bid lot single line text.
I, W. N. Fife District Poundkeeper Ogden, February 17, 1850, publish a notice of unclaimed livestock not claimed within ten years from sale. One light bay horse colt two years old with white star and left shoulder branding. Proceeding set to highest responsible bidder for the detray.
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