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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1879
Page
4
Washington reports indicate the President is expected to sign all three appropriation bills agreed by the Democratic caucus, with adjournment anticipated soon. Discussion centers on army funding, judicial expenses, and prohibitions against prepaying or diverting funds, amid various political maneuvers.
The Standard reports a British man of war has been ordered to Mozambique to cooperate with Portugal to suppress the slave trade under a new treaty promoting freedom of commerce and civilization in Africa.
The Great Republic case at Portland reports captain James Carroll erred in entrusting pilot Thomas Doig with the vessel near Columbia bar at night. Doig’s license is suspended twelve months while Carroll’s is suspended six months. captain claims no blame and may be relieved from suspension.
Hy. Ww. U. S Telegraph reports from Washington June 4 that Bayard presented an amended Senate bill repealing parts of the Revised Statutes on jurors oath and anticipated calling it up soon. The district commissioners powers bill passed, Rice's compensation for property transferred to the United States for its Japan missions was approved, and a bill amending judicial districts in Texas was also passed before adjournment.
A river breach between Sermida and Rivere floods near the embankment, causing extensive damage. Reports note German interests in Samoa protected by troops. James Orton Woodruff, founder of Woodruff's Scientific Expedition, died from rain illness. FitzJohn Porter papers sent to the President for Congress reference. Franklin Telegraph Co. stockholders meet in Boston. Jas Farria reelected clerk and A B Chandler treasurer.
A spring arrival of the wandering tramp is noted at Bushnell Indiana with a visible roster carved on a baggage room board. Names such as Mad Jack the Terror Indian Joe Big Dutch Darber Sport and others are listed, prompting questions about what to do with him as warmer weather returns.
An excerpt recounts Stephen Girard testing a former clerk by demanding price reductions. When the merchant refused, Girard paid the full bill and later offered more work, using the episode to gauge honesty. A separate overheard scene at a Westville blacksmith shop features a landlord and tenant debating rent increases.
The Senate amended the House bill to extend time for payment and for special postal service until advertisement is possible, with one year limit. Joint resolution repealing sundry civil bill clauses reported back with Senate amendments concurred. A privilege motion regarding Soward case referred to judiciary committee. adjourned.
The Provo Mrtzs all wool cloths for men's and boys' wear are reduced in price wholesale and retail. Send to John Cutler, agent, Old Constitution Building, Salt Lake City, for samples or call to see them before buying Eastern goods. Located near the temple block Salt Lake City. Street cars pass the house. Neat comfortable and cheap. Propr. m10-Im J. FP Borexsex.
A scattered newspaper clippings style page reviews various curiosities and products. It advertises Gemimar Pulmonio Elixir by Dr. Aug Kaiser as a throat and lung remedy with a Prussian Coat of Arms seal and signature, offered in 75 cent bottles with a 23 cent trial. The piece also parodies slang, sensational headlines, and short comic bits about fashion, crime, and social foibles.
The passage blends a cryptic Dammerung question with a quip about first impressions at a new school. A professor notes the phrase and ties it to fogging the classroom as the schoolmaster introduces himself to students.
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