13 Mar 1880
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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1880
Page
1
A dealer advertises a March 1978 start in jewelry and watch stock, claiming low-cost clearance of bankrupt and auction items. They promise postpaid delivery for $1 to $5 articles, with catalogs listing rings pins cameos chains and more at wholesale prices to clear a large inventory.
A fragmented promotion invites agents to push watch orders with a 9 315.0 receipt. It promises Pure Abyssinian Gold Mantling Case watches, Open Face Genève watches, and Sliver Mantling Case Genève pieces, with prices and upgrade options, plus mail orders and escalating bonuses.
A damaged notice advertises sales of watches jewelry novelties and new inventions. It requires payments by registered mail money order or draft on New York or Chicago and promises refund if not satisfied. It seeks agents and provides delivery terms and conditions from Chicago Illinois.
David Roberts, chief cutter for I. B. Claflen & Co. in New York, arrested after confessing to stealing silks and eating valued at forty thousand dollars. The long running scheme allegedly spanned years with ten thousand dollars worth recovered.
The president urges U S sovereignty over any interoceanic canal across the Isthmus, arguing the United States must supervise and protect national interests, deter European intervention, and ensure the canal serves commerce, defense, and unity of the nation.
Washington debates over Fitz John Porter court martial and rehabilitation after McDowell, Pope, and Lincoln era tensions. Speeches honor Porter's bravery, challenge records, and challenge partisan framing amid congressional inquiries and executive notes.
Horace Davis urged California petitions to repeal the types duty while Pages proposed a similar bill. An insurrection in southern San Domingo on Feb 20 led to the death of Gen Antonio Castillo and six others. The British ship Isabella, waterlogged, abandoned at sea. eight crew landed at St Michaels with the rest drowned. Jules Simon condemned Ferry's education bill as useless and impolitic during debate. In the British Commons a navy funding vote of 44,600 officers and men passed, and five million pounds for civil service estimates granted. The barque Elbana wrecked near Nig-gerhead. Captain Barry and seven crew drowned. The London Standard notes Britain must counter U S canal influence. In Senate Bailey’s resolution directs the judiciary committee to probe the Pacific Railroad and Pacific Mail contracts and recommend steps to block the deal and protect the public.
Disputes and reconciliations ripple through governments as Arab leaders clash with Tilden and John Kelly. In Montreal a grand reception unfolds for Parnell and Dillon while distant ports report Chinese migration and Anglo Irish political maneuvers. A Maine tragedy and local elections color a wide array of 19th century public affairs.
A collection of light anecdotes and jokes from New England life. A Maine court sentences a man to twenty five years prompting his mother to react with disbelief. Bishop Bloomfield’s last illness hints at sermon craft and churchyard themes. A New Orleans alarm clock romance and a Sunday school boy’s front-seat dreams close the reel with playful humor.
Té reportedly planned to retire from the contest before the Toarrisburg convention but reconsidered as the Grant boom gathered steam.
Dr Emil Holub notes relics of an extinct African culture in interior South Africa with old mines and fortifications. Balmain’s phosphorescent paint promises long lasting wall illumination, useful in mines and powder magazines. Other items discuss carbonic acid hazards, a topophone for locating sound, unique foot structure in southern Chinese natives, Great Salt Lake rise, and ammonia production via electricity. A French test shows pressed flour preserving better than unpressed.
A rambling column notes whimsical notions about Nihilicta haven kerosene lamps on the Czar figure and mock headlines. It mentions Ayaan with a cold setting up a rig, skeptical lines about Londoners and Lowell the author, and playful lingo on pirates, women, and dinner quips.
Proceedings in the Supreme Court show multiple motions and demurrers in numerous cases including James Gilmer vs Saginaw Mining Company and Free Silver Mining Company matters. Several trials and orders to amend or transfer, with adjournment until Tuesday at 9.00 am.
The item records Robert Harris weighing a pleasure trip east at month’s start. Lorenzo Snow of Brigham City is in Ogden on business. Iion Jos Rich of Paris in Bear Lake County, Idaho legislature member, visits. Elder Henry Boyle of Payson departs for Tazewell county Virginia as a missionary. Old Utah resident Ifo receives well wishes and respect.
The case of the man Merve for brutality to a child in Salt Lake City was taken up yesterday and carried over until today. The Herald notes only two witnesses, but their testimony was revolting and wide in scope, detailing injuries and cruelties to a child. It is hoped the monster will receive justice.
The Atlantic essay lauds Irving as a man of integrity and charity, linking his appeal to readers to qualities beyond intellect and art. It notes Thackeray’s homage and quotes Scott’s dying wish to be a god man, praising Irving’s wholesome, charming, and sincere literary touch.
An elderly woman in northern Scotland mishears a Bible tale about Solomon’s camels and retorts to a granddaughter that a thousand Cam bells are in fact a thousand Campbells. The quip highlights clan identity and playful mispronunciation.
Wholesale and retail sale offers include home-made Linsey Sheeting Trunks Flannel Sheeting Soares Grey Linsey Washboards Nave Twill Flannel Brooms Double Shawls Brushes Brown Yarns Cotton Bafting Blankets White Yarn and Ac cor sale by J. & Cotter agent at the Ohl Constitution building Salt Lake City.
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