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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1879
Page
2
Ogden Junction reports on June 7 1879 citizens hopeful after the telegraph announces William H Vanderbilt has sailed for home marking a notable transit news item.
Pomeroy's Democrat argues Tuerriva could become strong baseball players thanks to the abundance of diamond fields in Zululand. The remark connects local sports potential with regional facilities.
The Virginia Chronicle reports the latest 1880 political ticket as Hayes and Chandler leading candidates. The item reflects state party tensions and shifting voter support shaping the forthcoming campaign.
The Philadelphia Chronicle voices natural alarm over abolishing the entry and questions who would shield Zach Chandler from Jef Davis amid the debate.
The latest departure in the line is the death of Rear Admiral Mackillop Pasha of the navy who died on Wednesday.
An editorial room encounter features Iliz OFFENBE asking in a pleading tone about the galt sea waves. The phrasing hints at a literary or metaphorical inquiry rather than a direct event.
A jury in a Nonwicu case returns a verdict that beer is not an intoxicating beverage after hours of deliberation. The report notes brisk, even hasty, private conversations with partners leading to contrasting conclusions.
The Chicago Times notes the President is in a veto mood and would strike down the Declaration of Independence the Cincinnati platform or his own acceptance letter if presented by the Brigadiers.
Ewins and Rice, Democratic candidates for Ohio governor and lieutenant governor, are labeled a strong team though their strength could be reduced if Greenbackers run a split ticket. The text notes Ewing as an inflationist and mentions both Rice and Ewing as Union generals.
The article notes Cer Moses intends to marry Susan B Anthony amid strong political sentiment. It hints at a reaction from Moses, suggesting the marriage would trigger significant public and press scrutiny.
Wartenay Reto will address a convention in Cincinnati this month on the subject of Success in Journalism. Tall Western newspapermen seek any points that promise inevitable victory, while most editors in this part of the world would need to see lessons on Failures in Journalism.
The San Francisco Chronicle vents harsh criticism on Dinxi3 K parxey Esq noting repeated setbacks and a rapid loss of popularity. The piece cites multiple circumstances converging to topple Kearney and hopes the looming fallout ends the controversy.
Fragmented OCR notes praise General James Phuields as a long serving public figure. The text calls him an Irish Catholic Democrat loyal to the United States and describes a career spanning soldier, statesman, and private citizen with independent virtuous conduct.
Fragmentary OCR presents William Lloyd Garrison composing in a prison at Biltmore in 1830. The garbled text references high walls and iron gates, confining prisoners, and despairing visions amid broken lines and stray phrases.
A fragmented report discusses how harsh penalties for speaking freely vary by case with references to a Pittsburg merchant and an employee dispute. The text hints at legal constraints on remarks deemed harmful and the consequences of linguistic offenses.
The planned Industrial Exhibition for next January in Mexico is canceled amid broader worries over Mexico’s political instability, economic ruin, and social turmoil. The piece argues the country’s weak governance, heavy debt, and limited commerce hinder major international exhibitions and long-term development.
A regional editorial argues Utah residents must adapt Mormon beliefs or face federal pressure and conflict. It decries opposition tactics, laments press hostility, and questions why believers persist against majority views.
The text rebukes Judge and jurors in the Miles case for not making morality a central issue in sentencing. It argues that polygamy and unchastity reflect broader moral conflicts and questions whether a jury could be impartial given personal conduct histories. John Miles was sentenced to five years in the Nebraska penitentiary and forfeiture of collars to the Federal government.
The piece discusses California politics as the new constitution party grows with nearly two hundred clubs and aims to influence the 1880 elections. It notes alliances between Kearney's workingmen and Republicans, predicts Democratic electors for 1880, and foresees party lines reasserting with a Democratic president possible if the movement stays united.
The article praises Union Hall a3 theatre for promising a revolution in performances. It contrasts prior city theatre rowdy atmosphere with cigar smoke and tobacco juice on floors to be replaced by a well furnished hall a fine stage courteous ushers and an efficient police force, predicting ongoing improvement.
A correspondent reports a letter processed at Washington's dead letter office contained about ten thousand dollars. The sender promises to forward the funds with no government interest charged, and the incident is being reviewed for clearance and recovery.
In Beaver county Pennsylvania Miss Moore a wealthy socialite and niece of Chief Justice Agnew wed a Black coal miner. Doctors report her mind impaired and she is in an asylum. The groom Jones has left town and may not return amid local uproar and threats of social backlash.
An exchange describes a salmon weighing 70 pounds and 4 feet long caught just above the Willamette mouth in the Columbia River. It measures 2 feet 9 inches in girth and 5 inches across the mouth, touted as the largest salmon ever recorded.
A Notunrk marriage is anticipated as an arranged union likely to proceed between the Crown Prince of Sweden and Princess Victoria of Baden barring unexpected delays.
In a small nation overlooked by most, five editors clashed in a duel near Naples. Despite twenty eight shots exchanged, no one was killed. The event highlights the country’s fragile timeline and obscure journalistic culture.
Public journals declare all Governor nominees in Ohio must be citizens. The remark suggests wide debate over eligibility and party nominees as Mentahy appears to hold offices. The passage notes a lack of charitable support for the Ravens in Ohio politics.
A German report claims that the sting of a bee cures gout. The Augsburg Gazette mentions a correspondent reportedly healed after three bee stings as proof.
A man obtained $26,500 from the Michigan Central Railway Company for a Jeg lost in an accident on their line. The payment settles the claim and保 expresses relief at closure of the incident.
The Timby river area two miles south of Dallas sees a locust swarm as weather and agricultural notes report. A Central Railroad foreman John J. Mendorfe at Denison died by self inflicted gunshot on the 18th. A Weatherford restaurant partner wounded a woman in a failed rape attempt. A man named James Bright killed his father near Honey Grove in 1875 and later surrendered. The sheriff faced murder charges and obtained habeas corpus bail set at 1500 dollars.
Wisconsin crops look promising with hops and inland fish planting underway. Silver found in Penoka range and 40 million feet of logs at Stevens Point boom. Wheat, tobacco and timber topics dominate with rail and flood concerns and several fires and accidents reported.
From Wednesday's daily June 4 this notice records final nomestead and pre emption proofs. It lists claims and dates for land allotments in the local area. Authorities oversee recording and validation of proofs.
General Saint Orric was informed that the Act of March 3 1879 requires notice before final proof on public lands. Applicants must file written notices with the proper land office, state land description and witnesses, post notices for thirty days, and publish weekly for five issues. The Register may combine cases for publication near the land.
Yesterday morning a string of top thoroughbreds departed Ogden en route from San Francisco to Chicago. Notables include Lottery Raven Mark GL and San Purdy owned by Schwartz and Jacob and Keane. The horses, trained by a veteran colored trainer, are entered for area races this season.
Obed Taylor Esq a renowned Salt Lake architect is in Ogden to advise school trustees on a new college building. The California era builder designed landmarks in Salt Lake City including the Tabernacle Gunite Wasatch Was aatch building and notable residences. Br W H Perry of Driver Son's drug store has returned to Ogden after visiting family in South Cottonwood.
In old western style Elko Winnemucca paper notes young women awaiting beaux during autumn mating season, growing their wreaths by eating young onions.
The Deseret News reports a Sunday meeting at Isham Tratt's Forest Farm residence honoring the birth anniversary of the eldest daughter Mrs. B W Drigge and Helaman Tratt, sixth son. About seventy relatives attended and all Pratt family members are stated as in good church standing with eighty one grandchildren noted.
Monday session of the territorial Supreme Court with Chief Justice Schaeffer and Justices Emerson and Boreman. Cases heard include Elizabeth Handley v Cast, appeal dismissed, The People v Richard Gough rehearing denied, United States v Reynold affirmed except hard labor. Adjourned to the 5th.
A narrator reflects on a cosmopolitan returning to familiar scenes amid financial worries and moral memory. He visits a restaurant to sample delicacies while pondering former trust and a public notice of Jefferson Adolphus Jenkins arriving at Palais DeSmith.
Sheriff Miller and deputy pursue Frank Schalata the Nevada counterfeiter who eluded recapture after a weeklong chase. From Winnemucca to Honey Lake and Quin River alley, Schalata hid on rocky ridges, traveled 120 miles in two days, and used barley sacks and a demijohn as he fled toward the sulphur mines, with daylong searches continuing Sunday evening aided by Indian guides.
James M. Young longtime baggage agent for the railroad in Ogden passes away while on leave in Salt Lake City. He was the first member of the Episcopal church in Ogden and leaves a wife two children and many friends. He served as a resident agent for the company in Los Angeles prior to his death.
Yesterday at dawn an unknown thief tried to enter J B Goodfellow's Fifth Street saloon. Jack Hardens, in bed in the rear bedroom, saw a man climbing in, fired but the pistol misfired, and the burglar escaped after the keeper fired a shot at the retreating figure.
The Salt Lake Herald notes two games in September and one in August for the inter-territorial championship between the Laramie club and the Deserets. Laramie brings Wyoming’s best players to challenge Salt Lake City’s team as they head toward Denver.
A one year old boy, son of a prominent gentleman, stood in a stable yard path waving a stick as horses were watered. The horses charged forward and knocked him down while others stepped over him. He was providentially uninjured. the episode serves as a parental lesson.
Yesterday morning a Welshman named Jones Morgan was brought before Justice Middleton charged with drunkenness. He was fined five shillings and costs and, released, began lecturing on empty barrels and politics in saloons while drinking too often, likely to end up in jail again before leaving town.
A man paid with a $2.50 gold piece at Mahan’s saloon in place of $5, then passed it to a confederate who fled. Deputy Marshal Young and the proprietor captured the rogue after a scuffle. A policeman then escorted him to jail.
A party of reverends led by Rev J G Butler D D and including Rev Le A Gatwold Rev J McKnight and Prof H Louis Baugher visited Ogden last evening. They toured Ogden Canyon and returned by moonlight then visited Utah hot springs and met local officials. The group plans a California trip returning in about three weeks and praised Ogden and its surroundings.
Early yesterday officers Alma Keyes and Thomas Luty found an intoxicated man asleep in a stable behind Fourth Street stores. He could not identify himself or explain how he came there, but after questioning he admitted being with friends earlier and was released after confirmation of his inebriation.
Citizens discuss possible national independence celebration and city actions. Preliminary rating favors energizing plans for a landmark event with broad participation. Officials consider preparatory steps to ensure a distinctive and brilliant execution.
A Boise City miner Charles Stewart demonstrates a new ore reduction process that allegedly converts refractory ore into bullion on the spot. The method, described as simple and fail-safe, is claimed to revolutionize ore reduction and boost mining profits.
The Salt Lake News reports Milt G. Harlow proprietor of a local minstrel group and his father J. M. Barlow a dentist from the 1th Ward met for the first time in 32 years since Harlow left Lexington Kentucky. Their cordial reunion occurred yesterday morning in this city.
One Dooly, the man who caused trouble at Mahony saloon, was arraigned before Justice Middleton on Wednesday evening. He pleaded guilty to intoxication and disturbing the peace and was fined five dollars and costs.
From East Lake Terald comes news of a $1000 race between Countryman and Billy Day. The event offers £500 a mile or more, best three to five, harness and rule. A likely tie is planned a week from today. Emery aims for a 2.40 tandem test, competing for $500 with a record of 2.47 challenging him.
Mr Mahon seeks to correct the public record about a coin given to him on Wednesday night in place of a $5 piece. The piece was not $2 as stated yesterday morning, but was actually $3.
A fragment reports town chatter about a complete remodel of the Woodsmansee theater in a very short time. The message mentions local events in Salt Lake City and notes a deputy sheriff capturing a thief with a revolver and valuables in Salt Lake City.
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