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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1879
Page
3
A Des Moines report notes brewers and saloonmen plan a July 6 protest to counter temperance pressure. Other items include railroad transfers in Kansas City, Sinai church schism in Curcace, and July trotting meeting entries in Chicago.
Early reports show Brown leading with 252 to Weston 240 Ennis 163 and Marding ... De Cassagnac's insult to the government prompts urgent rule to punish public insults with chamber exclusion. Gambetta resists resignation but accepts an order of the day. In Algiers the government notes no immediate danger and delays interpellation by one month. Quarantine tightens at Gulf ports as the Marion sails to New York and the Diligante is fined for smuggling.
In an extra session of Congress the civil service retrenchment committee was authorized to investigate Island memorials. The Mississippi river improvement bill passed with specified commissioners. The army appropriation bill saw affidavits of 1865 Kentucky election interference. Debate on the coinage bill included amendments on trade dollars and four month enforcement.
A New York City discussion weighs where to place the World’s Fair ground on the island. West End Plateau near Central Park is favored for access, drainage, and views, while Port Morris and Harlem Flats face criticism for distance and malaria concerns. Public opinion grows against private interests dictating site.
The House debated a joint resolution defining section two of the act on arrears of pensions. Several bills and amendments were handled with reports in committee. Debate on exchanging trade dollars for legal tender dollars limited to two hours. Conference report on the legislative appropriation bill discussed. McLane and Warner touched on silver in monetary systems.
Henry W Blair is elected U S Senator from New Hampshire. News from Panama says the revolution ended Sunday. Alfred Badier pilot fell dead on the steamship Nevada in New York harbor. The Loyal Sons of America met in New York with delegates from across the country. The International Trust Company directors in Jersey City were acquitted. An earthquake near Aci Bicily destroyed five villages, killing ten and wounding many.
All wool cloths for men's and boys' wear have been reduced in price at Provo Muitis both wholesale and retail. Request samples from John C. Cutler, Agent, Old Constitution Building, Salt Lake City, or call to view before buying Eastern Goods.
News by mail reports daily arrivals at Fremont homesteads while a proposal to bond Burt County for 96000 dollars to fund the Omaha & Northern Nebraska Railroad passes for vote on June 30. Also noted are fatal accidents, ore yields, trout plantings, and wheat and corn crop prospects across the state.
A story recounts the Cape of Storms gale where the King Ceuric of 1490 tons escaped damage by pouring oil on the sea. Two canvas bags with oil were released aft of the vessel, calming the seas and allowing repairs. The oil method proved effective for two days until the gale eased.
A Des Moines minister asserts no diphtheria cases arise in homes using soft coal. The remarks segue into a discussion of Mr. Gillette of Iowa proposing a congressional bill to reduce U.S. calories, wages, and compensation. The speaker suggests starting with Gillette’s salary of 344 a week plus board.
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