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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1879
Page
3
In Stockton California a severe explosion rocked the city. Authorities investigate the blast as political factions contend with shifting power dynamics including the Greenbackers who appear to hold the balance of influence.
Washington February 24 Senator Blaine replies to William Lloyd Garrison's critique by arguing that Chinese immigration has been managed under contracts and not as free immigration. He cites the Pacific states population, moral concerns, and economic impact on white labor, urging caution to protect American labor and society. The letter also aligns with broader opposition to the anti Chinese bill, noting political context and public debate.
In XLV Congress on February 24, the Senate approved the Navy to accept the Jeannette for Behring Strait exploration. The army appropriation bill passed with reorganization provisions removed. Senator elect Farley credentials were presented. Whiteler signed the Chinese bill. Cameron urged Corbin’s seat dispute. Adjournment followed a day of unfinished business and railroad telegraph-use debates.
The revenue bill moves on May first with the House concurring in the Senate tobacco clause reducing tobacco tax while not concurring in the clause repealing the tax on matches. A separate vote down the line considers a provision that banks insolvent shall not owe tax, and exemptions for provident and savings institutions as adjourned.
A country youth was severely beaten yesterday in Liberty Square amid a violent street incident. Police are investigating the assault and seeking witnesses.
Reports: Gen. Van Roon dies in Berlin. Dems expect an extra session. Arch bishop Purcell finances worsen. Germ Chanzy named French ambassador to St Petersburg. J F Robin arrested for embezzling 14000 in Brown County Missouri. Marcellus Emory dies. Stearn Block burned at Trinity Louisiana with 20000 value. Grant visits Allahabad and Calcutta invitation. In Olivares Antioquia, 29 killed in conflict. Edward Belden completes two thousand half miles walk. Vanessa reaches two thirds. River Garrone embankment fails. floods hit Bayonne Tarbos Bordeaux. Senate rejects railroads telegraph use clause 27 to 31. Banks says Republicans won’t filibuster election supervisors repeal. plan to shift blame to Senate.
A list of hotel arrivals includes numerous individuals and cities such as Chicago Salt Lake City Oakland New York St Louis San Francisco and Philadelphia. Names include Prof Il T Corsin Gen Nathan Kimball Geo M Scott and J W Butler among others.
An advertisement extols Dr Aug Kaiser s Polmonic Elixir as a supreme remedy for throat and lung diseases including coughs colds consumption and bronchial affections. It touts rival opposition and urges readers to buy from J W McNutt Co noting a Prussian Arms seal signature and 75 cent bottle with a trial price of 25 cents.
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