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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1879
Page
2
Yedans Junction notes irrigation concerns for Utah as snow in the Wasatch is below past levels. The piece urges cautious hope for rainfall increases and reassures farmers to make the best of current supplies, avoiding unnecessary worry while awaiting better conditions.
A colonial-era editorial argues that Burmah Indians in Mandalay require strong military rule to subdue what it calls cruel and treacherous natives. It claims English governance must not restrain punishment and forecasts severe retaliation to deter future outrages. It links past Sepoy treatment to anticipated harsh acts.
The piece argues the yoke of the people is supreme law and denounces minority efforts to seize public offices in Tooele and across Utah. It condemns mob rule, urges strict enforcement of law, and critiques congressional inaction on ostracizing or disenfranchising the minority. It warns Liberal elements to respect decrees against them.
The upcoming House and Senate meet on the 18th to organize amid factional splits. Democrats hold a slim edge over Republicans and Greenbacks, with defections and absences threatening their lead. Rumors allege Gen. Garfield aims to disrupt the process by arresting Democrats to leverage a small opposition majority. Randall and Wackburn vie for the post as caucus tensions rise.
A late 19th century commentary weighs Lord Chelmsford’s Zululand defeat, notes rival leaders named by papers, and contrasts civilized triumph with barbarism while predicting shifts in command and public opinion as observers await decisive outcomes.
The article discusses the royal wedding in London praising ceremony and pomp while contrasting it with common sense home life. It argues royal marriages are often statecraft and questions if wealth and ceremony bind vows more than mutual affection. It promotes a simple cottage ideal over palace life.
A Montreal woman named Madama Molland has given birth to four children without intermission between acts, with the husband, according to latest advices, in fair condition. Upon hearing the news he exclaimed Keno and grooned, a reaction reflecting mixed astonishment.
O Leary, the champion tramp, trails three challengers Rowell of England Harriman of Chicago and Ennis of Boston all ahead at present. The match is for the Astley belt and half the gate money with appearances favoring either the Englishman or the Chicagoan to win the trophy and prize.
The excerpt notes Bismarck's growing unpopularity in the Reichstag as his power and influence wane. It portrays him as destructive yet aging, with Germanymoving toward liberalization, making it possible that he may lose reverence as his influence slips.
Jonx McCettovén was presented by the people of Memphis with a gold badge on a Tuesday night as a token of regard for the handsome manner in which he treated those people during the yellow fever scourge. Actors are not all bad men, Talmage to the contrary notwith standing.
The article notes the match now rests between Englishman Rowell and American Harriman with the outcome about even as of writing. It mentions Tisia and O'Leary as prior movers and hints at weariness from walking and whisky affecting the walkist's form.
O Leiney was ditched on Wednesday as he jumped the track in a startling event. Details remain unclear about the surrounding circumstances and involved parties.
Public school fund in Indiana totals 9 million dollars with a million added annually by tax. Greensburg court house tower bears a twelve foot maple. Indianapolis sees about 150 emigrants daily via Vandalia line. Quail numbers fall in Tippecanoe county. Dr G W Starr in Bainbridge burns eyes corking carbolic acid. Baptist church rifts in Jeffersonville over adultery charges against Elder P Simeo. A new county La Fayetta likely formed from Washington and Harrison with Fredericksburg as seat, covering 202 square miles. Indianapolis doctor estimates 500 opium drinkers, 910 pounds yearly, plus morphine and patent opiates. Opium trade figures show 1,500 pounds opium and 2,600 ounces of meriha sold for saloons and state use. Pension arrears payments projected near 1 million for Des Moines office region. Californian letter notes Iowa prosperity joke. Leavenworth hosts champagne factory. Prairie fire hits Pottawatomie county. State Legislature takes a Santa Fe excursion to hear Italian opera. Kansas Pacific extension advocated by business leaders of Concordia. Atchison real estate booms. more building planned in 1879. Carrageenan used in US cooking mostly sourced at Scituate.
The article lists Missouri's taxable wealth at 628 million for 1878 and state taxes collected at 2.3 million. It notes wolves and deer in Jefferson County, migration expectations for Martin County, and various regional events. It also mentions sheriff appointments in Claiborne County, a bishop moving to San Francisco, debt concerns in several states, an Eris Railroad proposal, a Brooklyn street accident, and a New York wave of business failures with total liabilities and assets.
A Malad City letter from March 7 1879 reports Judge Thompson arriving to hold court and a Grand Jury impaneled amid disputes over county warrants and election voting. It notes tensions with Boise City Republicans and a returning legislator criticizing Democratic officials while urging caution in neighborly criticism.
In Ogden a blast at a powder factory housed in Mr Peterson’s brick building killed no one besides one owner Mr Ayres and burned three workmen. Nearly two thousand pounds of powder ignited while three young women helped drag away kegs as a one thousand pound shipment burned. Loss near $2000. makers expect to resume Granite Blasting Powder production next week.
A wandering man visited a residence and, while the master was away, found breakfast. The woman and a servant girl reported he ate eggs and demanded a kiss. He left with a hammer and no wood cut, while villagers urged summary local justice.
Beaver Utah March 11 burglars entered the rear of Selig Simon wholesale merchants store but were interrupted and fled with little loot. They also accessed C C Woodhouse granary and Frye Hardy schoolhouse but found nothing usable. Selig Simon say the loss is minimal and plan to fortify the building after this incident.
Niels Nielsen and Alfred O. If Fowlka admitted to citizenship. People vs Barney Mowry defense pleads not guilty. no attorney appointed. trial set for Friday March 14. People vs Fred Nunn et al Hendricks arraigned and pleads not guilty. trial set for tomorrow. J D Lomax appears for Hendricks. People vs James Finnerty arraigned. Ben Sheeks for defendant. People vs Henry Parsons found guilty of grand larceny. sentenced to Utah Penitentiary for three years from date.
Mr Ayres, burned in the late powder works fire south of the city, is in comfortable condition with injuries unlikely to cause lasting harm. The firm will erect safer buildings in a creek bed with water flowing over the roof to prevent future fire, and implement important changes before operations resume.
The Third district court drew thirty six petit jurors on Tuesday for the April term. Jurors must appear at 1 p.m. on the second Monday in April, with names including 104 RaMfcFarlane 41 A J Johnson 94 W M Rydalch 185 P Kel tin 89 E Chace and others listed.
Mr J Wl Clemetshaw a trunk maker was arrested for burglary at Mr J C Cutler's store in Balt Lake. Trial proceedings before Justice F Pyper concluded that evidence failed to justify binding over or conviction, and the defendant was discharged.
Three men in a skiff on the river narrowly escaped injury when a massive fir tree toppled toward them as they drifted along. They paddled desperately to safety, the tree crashing down behind them. Booth says the trunk reached nine hundred feet though that may be an exaggeration.
Major Francis Klett U S A offers five dollars for evidence leading to the finding of the person who shot his dog. The dog, valued by Klett, staggered into a round depot hole near noon yesterday and died shortly after from a gunshot or pistol wound. The shooting is deemed malicious and Klett will pursue full legal action against the offender.
The recent challenge from Mr. Adams of Corinne will likely be accepted at once. Ogden club offers Mr. Patterson of Salt Lake the first chance, else a club member will contest with the Corinnethian. Mr. C F Ludlam has the money on deposit. Let the match take place here.
The man arrested for breaking into John C. Cutler’s store faced a progress hearing yesterday afternoon in Salt Lake. The examination is expected to continue this morning.
Liquor dealers in Salt Lake City petition the City Council to extend saloon hours from ten to midnight. Supporters exceed 1,000 signatures while opponents filed a counter petition signed by Bishop Edward Hunter and 4,154 others. The matter was sent to the licenses committee after a tense council meeting.
A runaway near Hooper city yesterday dragged Mr. Weber Riley under wagon wheels as they crossed the railroad tracks. Riley suffered severe head injuries requiring seven stitches to the skull and multiple bruises before being taken home after treatment by Dr. Condon.
The Joseph S. Dudley murder case against Henry Wadman was called Wednesday in the Third District Court but continued for press reasons. The new term starts April 14, and Dudley’s case is expected to be among the first to receive attention.
A historic meeting adopts articles for a Utah Territory Trade Association aimed at examining advertising and promoting territorial interests. The group restricts religious and political discussion, sets dues at one dollar, lists officer roles, and orders a committee to recruit local business support.
Great improvement is being made on Spring street between Sixth and Eighth under the direction of the street supervisor and Weber canal officers. The canal's course has long encroached on the east side, leaving little margin for walks. A new channel is being built, the sidewalk graded, and head gates and bridges installed at crossings.
A special train bearing Whitaker of Oregon reached Ogden at 4:20 p.m. and stayed about 25 minutes before continuing east. The trip from a town eight miles away took 1 hour 55 minutes, averaging 25 miles per hour. A rumor claimed the honoree pays rail rates at $2 per mile, totaling about $8,000 for Oregon to Washington travel.
Major Klett states he has found the person who shot his dog. The suspect initially denied involvement but confessed after being informed of new details and offered a trivial explanation.
Newly received stock includes a wide range of garden seeds and plants. Mail orders will receive prompt attention from Gro H. Ta 133.431 7-20.
Porter On the inst in 1st Ward of this city dies of heart disease in Auror New York. Born June 1 1838 in Cayuga County New York she joined the Latter Day Saints in Livingston County July 1851 emigrated with her husband to Utah in 1883. She lived and died a faithful Latterday Saint with hope of resurrection. She leaves many friends and relatives to mourn her loss. Kendall child dies of diphtheria at South Weber aged seven months and one day.
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