The Attorney General and Federal Justice in 1880
Washington special notes the 1870 act enlarging the attorney general's role. It covers supervision of solicitors, marshals, and district attorneys, with broader duties including distribution of statutes and handling non constitutional legal questions. It criticizes the system's corruption risk and distance between courts and rural arrestees.
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Washington
N. Y. Staatenchung
Department of Justice
Treasury
Internal Revenue
Pavy
State Department
Ssid
Supreme Court
Court of Claims
Department of the Interior
Supretas Court
Dart of Claims
Moe
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Aleeedo
U. S
Durance
Indictments, Trials, and the Treasury Solicitor's Office
The article reviews indictment and trial procedures and notes the Treasury Solicitor, created May 29 1830, as head of government litigation. It cites 1878 figures: 2326 suits filed, 1173 won, 43 lost, with liquidations of 2600 cases yielding about $1,000,000. It recalls the Williams Landaulet episode and mentions the Attorney General's office in the Freedmen's Bank building near the Treasury.
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Ture
Solicitor of the Treasury
Attorney General
Department of Justice
Congress
the Treasury
Internal Revenue
Treasury
Custom House
Williams
Department
Judge Wright
Indiana
Wright
United States
Baltimore
Washington
Federal Capital
Preseas
Freedmen's Bank
Pennsylvania Avenue
U. S. Treasury Building
Temperance Movement Brings Purification to Ogden City
The article lauds a four week temperance reform in Ogden City, praising moral and social cleansing without violence. It notes quiet, steady progress, the avoidance of rum, and cites Dr. McKenzie whose eloquence highlighted the harms of alcohol and urged a disciplined, tempered path to revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden City
Yicissituides
Forborn
Dr. McKenzie
Inner reform and education over prohibition for sobriety
The piece argues true reform rests on inward change through knowledge and Will education rather than coercive bans. It cites regeneration, moral agency, and balanced use of alcohol, warning against total abstinence as sole policy while praising moderation under scriptural and historical precedent.
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Pope
New Bureau of Manufactures Machines and Mines Proposed
A SEW DEPARTMENT is proposed in Congress to form the Bureau of Manufactures Machines and Mines. It would have a commissioner earning 4000 dollars yearly a chief clerk at 2500 dollars and other officers as needed. The department would report to the Interior and study manufacturing mining wages and workers conditions.
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Congress
Bureau of Manufactutures, Machines and Mines
Tte
Ers
The
Interior
Agriculture Department
Jesuit Order's Global Reach Surges Amid 1879 Figures
Avataia Honeanr reports 525 Jesuits currently in the city, including 263 priests and 99 scholastics among 525 members. Globally Loyola’s order totals 10,207 at end of 1879, up 220 since 1878 and 1,524 since 1869, with Gallia at 3,256 members and England at 1,268. Only 2,104 are on missions while 8,103 are involved in education and agitation.
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Avataia Honeanr
Order of Jesuits
Scholastica
Order of Loyola
Italy
Gallia
Germany
Spain
England
Sweoglans Parliament Debates Universal Military Service
The Swedish Parliament considers universal military service with Byarg Swede aged from birth to 40 to serve twelve years in Landwehr and eight in Landsturm. Landwehr covers land and sea service, Landsturm land only. Landwehr split into six and six year cycles with wartime extensions possible.
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Sweogn
Landwehr
Landsturm
Empire Newspapers By Language In A Vast Realm
An ancient empire with 82 000 000 inhabitants and 8 002 955 square miles hosts 603 newspapers and periodicals. Distributed by language Russian 417 Polish 54 German 40 French 10 Lettish 11 Estonian 7 Latin 3 Finn 2 Hebrew 4 Armenian 7 Grusinian 3 Tatario 4 ko. Seventy are official publications. Political journals are scarce with Russian 65 Polish 15 French 3 German 17 and others.
Papal Jubilee Preparations Highlight Rome's Vatican Buzz
Rome bustles as preparations begin for a solemn jubilee honoring Pope Leo XIII. On March 7, 1830, Giocchimo Pecci then elected Pope Leo XIII delivered his first public dissertation. The upcoming March feast of Saint Thomas Aquinas ties to plans to revive his philosophical principles.
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Rome
Leo XIII
Gionchimo Pecci
St. Thomas of
Aquino
S J. Peter
Rescue at Cottonwood Canyon Snowbound Family Saved
Joshua Williams of L. D. Wilson & Co led a rescue party up Weber Valley to reach a family snowed in in Cottonwood canyon. A woman was revived after freezing feet, the husband and two others were brought to settlements after an ice crusted trek. The group had eaten manger scraps when provisions ran out, and Williams’ efforts averted a tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua Williams
L. D. Wilson &Co
Weber Valley
Cottonwood Canyon
Williams
Wales Saint Aid Fund Emigration Notice 1880
A Welsh Saints relief note from February 11 1880 letters says funds raised total about five thousand dollars and authorizes continued collection of debts for P E Fund from emigrants aided in 1878. It urges donors and others to help further emigrate worthy destitute Welsh Saints and repay support through future donations. Signed by Joan Tartor.
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Saut Lace City
Uran
Elvexs
Morris
Anpd Sanveni
Evans
Brethren
Wales
P. E
Joan Tartor
Renewed Efforts for Saints in South Wales Aid
The letter of President Taylor urges renewed fundraising for the suffering Saints in South Wales. Morris & Evans seek contributions from 1878 1879 donors and those helped by the P. E. Fund, inviting instalment or full settlements to aid others seeking Zionward deliverance.
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Taylor
South Wales
Alee
P. E. Fun
Funda
Burglary at Norris Cigar Store in Salt Lake City
Sunday night burglars pried the door of Ed Norris's Salt Lake cigar store and took meerschaum pipes elbar end cigarette holders cigars and tobacco totaling about 150 dollars. One man captured yesterday is believed to have aided the robbery.
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of Ed. Norris
Salt Lake
Beeides Cigara
Thieves Nabbed After Salt House Cache Raid
Ogden and Salt Lake police trap two men in an old South Temple salt house after a theft spree. Pistols from Thomas Carter's Salt Lake store are recovered hidden with clothing, while a brass necklace and undergarments match Ogden loot. Suspects named Moulton and Dutch are jailed. one cooperates, police seek more stolen goods and links to Wilbur's earlier capture.
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Ogden
Salt Lake
Zferadf
Salt House
South Temple Street
Thomas Carter
Gooda
Moulton
Wilbur
Snowslide at Logan Leaves Victims and Aid Underway
Letter details a fatal snowslide near Logan Canyon twenty seven date unspecified. Seventy five men dig through heavy snow with two victims named William King of Logan and Nephi Osterholt from Bear Lake. Community responses include dancing party disruption and immediate relief efforts. Separate report notes Ammon Pitkin of Millville jailed after pleading guilty to incest and awaiting Grand Jury action. Disorderly conduct and drunkenness fines noted amid overall town peace.
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Edwin Stratford
Logan
Losgan Canyon
William King
Bear Lake
Nephi Osterholt
Ammon Pitkin
Millville
A Curious Family Tie Creates Complex Kinship
A letter from P R Weston of Idaho asks about a man who married his mother's sister. The note traces the tangled relations, noting the wife is aunt to her husband, the mother becomes sister-in-law, and the grandmother becomes mother-in-law, making the man his own uncle and his children cousins by marriage.
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Edisor Jonetson
Iére
Weston
Idaho
Coasin
Reform Club Meeting at Woodmansee Theatre
The Reform Club gathering at Woodmansee's theatre featured brief speeches songs and recitations making for an enjoyable evening.
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Reform Club
Woodmansee’s Theatre
Rock Falls at Weber Quarry Injures Workman
William Rice was struck by a falling rock at the Weber Quarry and knocked to the ground. He was found unconscious but by morning doctors reported only a severe head cut and likely nonfatal injuries. He awoke puzzled, unsure what had happened.
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William Rice
Weber
U P Replacing Wooden Bridges With Eight Iron Ones
Le Roy, road master of the U P division, announces plans to replace wood bridges with eight iron structures. Three are being erected west of Omaha as trestling is removed near the first tunnel east of town. The line remains in good condition with patrols and signals to avert any accident.
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le Roy
U. P
Omaha
Driving Park Association Elects New Officers at City Hall
Last evening the Driving Park Association held its annual meeting in the City Hall. Officers for the next year were elected: H. M. Beardsley president, Wm. Van Dyke vice president, J. W. McNutt secretary, Ad Kuhn treasurer. Board of directors named J. M. Langadorf J. W. Nillie Wm. Carroll H. E. Gibson Wm. Brown Jas. Foote. Board of trustees named A. R. Heywood John AM Dee and P. J. Barratt.
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A. Mesting
Driving Park Association
H. M. Beardsley
Wm. van Dyke
J. W. McNutt
Ad, Kuhn
J. M. Langadorf
J. W. Nillie
Wm. Carroll
H. E. Gibson
Wm. Brown
Court Proceedings Docket in Third District Court
Chief Justice Hunter presides as The People versus Henry Newman on assault with a deadly weapon. Defendant’s motion for release on own recognizance denied. trial set for March 8. Neils Anderson versus Ifasatch and Jordan Valley Railroad Company debates non suit. case submitted and held under advisement. Court adjourns to 10 o clock Tuesday morning.
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District Court
Hunter
the People
Henry Newman
Neils Anderson
Ifasatch and Jordan Valley Railroad Company
Bound Over in Robbery Case Ties to Ogden and Harris
Police found stolen pipes and related articles from Ed Harrie and Carter's store packed in an undershirt. Judge Pyper bound two suspects over for $1000 on robbery charges and $500 for breaking into Harris's place, with bonds set at $1500 total each. Ogden victims notified of recovered goods and expected to identify further.
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Salt House
Harrie
Ogden
Harris
Pyper
Knights of the
Jimmy
Surprise Twenty Second Birthday Party for William D. Van Dyke
A party of about twenty friends surprised William D. Van Dyke on his twenty second birthday at his home. The gathering gifted numerous presents and shared games and a bountiful repast before dispersing about one o’clock this morning. Wish him many happy returns.
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William D. van Dyke
William van Dyke
VanDyke
Altera
Olelock
Mr. van Dyke
Boys Injured in Harrisville Wrestling Match
In Harrisville Mr Peter Later reports that two young boys ages ten and eleven wrestled a few days ago. The younger boy was thrown and his arm broken at the elbow. His mother, ill at the time, suffered a severe shock and remains in serious condition. Winter sickness has abated and people expect a good harvest season.
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Peter Later
Harrisville
D M Stuart Honored by Numerous Friends in Loss
The article notes D M Stuart’s many friends show sympathy after his death last Monday in substantial, deserved tribute reflecting his character.
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D. M.stuart
Temperances D Banke McKensie Addresses City Church Audience
Temperances D Banke McKensie spoke to a large Baptist Church audience on temperance. The famed lecturer kept his persuasive delivery and promised daily talks on the theme through Thursday with Wednesday night a benefit. He departs for Carson on Thursday per the Reno Gazette.
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D. Banke McKensie
Baptist Church
Ife
McKenzie
Carson
Reno
Ist
Bold Recruit Robs Watch On Main Street Night
Between 11 and 12 last night a young man and two soldiers walked along Main Street. A soldier grabbed the victim’s watch, broke the chain, and fled with it. The other soldier stayed, identified the thief as a recruit who arrived with fifty others about a week ago, and informed a sergeant.
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Main Street
Zion’s Savings Bank
Paducah Lawyer Held Over In Burglary Case
Rhey Boyd the Paducah attorney is held over by the court of inquiry to answer any indictment by the Grand Jury of the Circuit Court. His Paducah trial drew attention as he pleaded temporary insanity, which was effectively a guilty plea in substance.
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Kentucky
Rhey Boyd
Paducah
Court of Inquiry
Irrigation Position Advice From Horticultural Society
At a San Francisco meeting B B Redding advised tree care practices learned by experience. He said irrigation ditches should be on the north side of trees if possible to avoid sunburn from direct and reflected rays from water.
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Horticultural Society
San Francisco
B. B. Redding
Head
Governor’s Salt Lake trip aides named as private secretaries
In Monday’s issue ed J. Z. Moore of Kentucky is described as the governor Murray’s private secretary while J. B. McGoodwin Esq of Bowling Green Kentucky is named as the governor’s private secretary.
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J. Z. Moore
Murray
Salt Lake City
Kentucky
J. B. McGoodwin, Esq
Bowling Green
Weather and social notes from a private letter
A private letter from J. F. Barry of Snake River reports heavy snow and very cold weather. Stock losses and fire damage near his area are noted. Rumor says ex governor Emery plans a move from Salt Lake to Ogden. The correspondent invites rapid visit to join local society.
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J. F. Barry
McNutt & Co
Snake River
Emery
Salt Lake
Ogden
Third District Court Proceedings in Supreme Court
Proceedings in the Supreme Court include Wot McKay versus John OBrien with judgment set aside and alias arrest warrant to be issued. Niels Anderson versus W and J Cox motion for a new suit over. defendants except. jury returns verdict for plaintiff for 2750. thirty day stay granted to prepare and file motion for new trial and statement. Carl Suistedys and Wat C Rydaleh third finding amended. F M Lyman versus L A Brown motion for plaintiff case dismissed at plaintiff cost. court adjourned to Wednesday 10 oclock.
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McKay
John O'Brien
Niels Anderson
Carl Suistedys
Wat. C. Rydaleh
F.M. Lyman Ya
L. A. Brown
Taken to Salt Lake after Terrace shooting
Garrett Copps, recently shot at Terrace, traveled to Salt Lake City to enter St. Marys Hospital. Dr. Carnahan says Copps walked from his stopping place to the depot, with a bullet through his right side exiting left near the heart. Copps claim describes armed men entering his Terrace saloon seeking to hang him. other reports suggest a threatening rival.
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Garrett Copps
Terrace
Salt Lake
St. Mary's Hospital
Carnahan
Copps
Coppa
Lance
Oaden
Tanbearg
Indian relocation plans reportedly discussed by officials
It is thought the White River Utes may be moved to the Uintah reservation in Utah while Ouray and the Uncompahgres are to be settled near the Jant River in Utah.
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White River
Uintah Reservation
Utah
Ouray Ang
Meyerally
Jant River
Judge Rules Against Bankhead in Union Pacific Damages Suit
Judge Hunter yesterday ruled that the Territory law requiring fences along railroad lines applies to Union Pacific, despite its national charter. The decision bars damages for cattle killed by trains on non-local roads and could send the case to the Territory Supreme Court.
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Herald of Today
Hunter
Helen Bankhead
Union Pacific Company
Anti-Berg G
Io Reply
Congress
Supreme Court of
Territory
Mean Trick Strips Dog Mother From Puppies
John Mahbon keeper of two dogs found his mother dog missing after leaving a window pane open for entry to the pups. He suspected theft or poisoning, but the mother returned with a cord around her neck tied by a robber aiming to profit. The incident saved him the cost of a reward.
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John Mahbon
John
Building Within Fire Limits in Ogden Warned
City council ordinance prohibits wooden or frame buildings within fire limits. A lumber kitchen erected beside Woodmansee’s old store on Main Street east side violates the rule. Ignorance of the law is no excuse and enforcement is urged to prevent further infractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berme
Ogden
Woodmansee
Young freight clerk advised to improve manners
A newspaper note commends civility in clerks at freight offices after a regular customer faced unnecessary trouble. It urges the halffedged junior clerk to be more obliging and courteous to streamline freight dealings.
Wade & Co Druggists in Ogden Edge of Main and Fifth
A Reliable Establishment Among Ogden's notable businesses is W. A. Wade & Co druggists at Fifth and Main. The firm offers paints, colors, brushes, perfumery, and related goods. A stationery department will be added soon with books, school apparatus, writing material at low rates.
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Ogden
W. A. Wade & Coy
Sing Druggists
Fifth
Death notice for Jane Selina Doel with funeral details
This notice states Jane Selina Doel died at age twenty six from diphtheria. The funeral is at the residence at 7 a midnight, to-morrow at 2 o'clock. Friends are invited to attend.
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Jane Selina
Williare
Isabella Doel
Pieneral
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Third District Court
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Maron
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