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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1880
Page
2
The cabinet may urge the chambers to declare martial law in Paris amid threats of disturbances. The report notes imminent action under martial law could be required to restore order and quell potential clashes.
The article states Gnaxe will receive a nomination from the Chicago Convention despite suggesting it may not be a prophecy its outcome is certain. The piece centers on Gnaxe's forthcoming nomination event and the convention's role.
The Tux Czar notes a week without threats or shootings and fears rising public indifference toward him among his followers. He contemplates how the calm may signal disengagement rather than peace.
The gitterx puzzle dominates discussion as a seemingly modern riddle tied to the disputed 19th century contest. It is linked, in the retellings, to the campaign biases and alleged manipulation that affected Samuel J. Tilden’s 1876 presidential bid and the ensuing Rutherford B. Hayes victory.
Da Stoxza preaches on a Sunday at Plymouth Church Brooklyn referencing California troubles and the Chinese question. The talk engages local readers with concerns about immigration and regional turmoil.
Cons C Tarzar city editor of the Philadelphia Times died Sunday from a gunshot wound self inflicted during a period of mental aberration.
In Prussia 232 604 men worked in 1878 with 562 or per cent injured fatally, the highest toll occurring in coal mines.
An old paper suggests a bachelor’s figure of seven dollars a week with solitude may go further than ten dollars a week with twins, noting results depend on how many pool tables exist in the town.
European powers and the United States accept Spain invitation to a Madrid conference in June addressing matters related to the sultan of Morocco.
Official statistics from Saxony show 347 cases in 1879, up 136 from 1875. Of these 298 were by males, 49 by females, with April and May worst at 41 each and February and October lowest at 20 each.
The trempt and severe sentence passed upon Denis Kearney in San Francisco yesterday shows stamina remains in the Bay City. It is refreshing to know the people are not ready to surrender to breath erskites and blunderers whose chief merit is that they don’t do a tenth part of what they threaten. A term in prison may cool his distemper ed blood and make a better man of him.
The Courier-Journal insists on Tilden as the Democratic nominee and argues the fraud case should lead the campaign. It says Tilden must promise to go to Washington and take his seat when elected.
Paol De Ruvoty Farr, noted philologist and philosopher, boarded the steamship Lessing from New York on the 3rd. After three years of study across North and South America, he plans leisure in Germany to publish his findings and continue scientific investigations and will lecture in Cologne Berlin and Leipsic.
D. Riccards works on a new edition of his Compendium an authoritative reference on the faith and principles of the Latter-day Saints. The first edition printed in England has long sold out and demand will be satisfied by the upcoming expanded work.
The article compares estimates of native groups and dialects in North and South America. It cites Jesuit counts of 300 tribes, suggests at least 100 principal tribes with subdivisions, and notes Garcis authority for up to 5 000 languages in North America. It estimates 1 800 to 2 000 languages in South America and about 7 000 000 Indians there.
A Washington briefing outlines the Indian Office under the President and Interior Secretary. It describes five divisions Finance Land Civilization and Records plus a Board of Indian Commissioners, their duties and checks to prevent fraud, and notes gaps between theory and practice amid persistent obstacles.
The piece decries long history of unfair treatment toward Native Americans, arguing white encroachment on their lands, increasing violence, and government failure to enforce humane policy. It calls for honest fulfillment of treaty obligations and watchdogs to prevent fraud by agents and contractors.
A San Francisco correspondent argues for fair treatment of workers amid agitation over Chinese labor. He cites unemployment, rising emigration eastward, and the numerical balance of 150000 Chinese versus 160000 white voters, warning that demagoguery and anti Chinese sentiment threaten the state. He notes white workers cannot compete with Chinese labor and questions land promises as sole solutions.
A respected townsman, William Driver, will depart England with the second company of Utah emigrants granted grants, likely in the morning. The move marks his departure as part of organized emigration efforts.
From Ogden the case People vs James F. Graham for embezzling 42 000 from the Central Pacific Railroad was tried and he was sentenced by Judge Tilford to three years in the penitentiary after an eloquent defense by counsel.
A Salt Lake Herald report details a hunting accident four miles west of Main Street where John Avery was fatally shot when a shotgun discharged as he raised it. The young companion Thomas Parry, kneeling nearby, assisted after Avery collapsed lifeless.
A pair of Ogden literary figures plan a local burlesque titled Pinafore on Wheels. The setting shifts to a Pullman palace car with a conductor as captain and railroad staff as crew. Music by Max Boyan will follow the Gilbert and Sullivan original, and production begins after Damon and Pythias.
The engineer Thomas Bolt died yesterday from injuries after the Utah and Northern train incident on a snowdrift. Born February 23 1855 in Somersetshire Hog’s Land he was about 25. He leaves a wife and two children. Funeral at the Third Ward schoolhouse tomorrow after noon 3 o'clock. Friends invited.
The Yankee Fork Herald boasts about a camp near Bonanza City with experienced miners from Bodie praising its potential. They claim Arrastras can yield one to two tons daily in summer, earning clearer money than Bodie mills, and deny the presence of snide or wildcat mines.
Condensed telegraphic notices report Fras and floods deaths and births murders and marriages wars and debates across regions. Names, places and events appear in terse lines reflecting a global snapshot of recent happenings.
The Idaho Avalanche Silver City notes an exceptionally severe winter with early November storms and unusually cold weather. Across valleys and cattle ranges within fifty to one hundred miles, heavy stock losses and scattered dead cattle are reported, with forecasts hinting at more losses unless conditions improve.
In Logan a man was fined 75 dollars for selling liquor under the prohibitory ordinance, then remitted by the Mayor after he promised to stop and posted a bond. The incident illustrates the city’s stance against profiting from wrongdoing and its measured approach to enforcement.
Last evening about six Mr Henry Tribe rode along Main Street when the front axle of his buggy parted. The fore part fell to the ground throwing him under the horses heels and inflicting slight bruises. The animals started off on a run and halted in front of his Fourth Street office. He complains of stiffness but is otherwise sound.
A group near the Commercial Hotel ran away and sprinted down Fifth Street before being stopped. Sidney Stevens had previously intervened on Fourth Street to prevent two similar incidents. The speaker asks what they did to Sidney.
The article notes that besides answers published in the function, solutions were received from Plain City Logan and Baysville. It states all are correct and reflect well on teachers proficiency in mathematics.
Fannington March 16 1880 a card from Bishop Lfees of Farmington refutes a Salt Lake Tribune March 3 1880 report alleging an Indian girl bore a child at his house and that his son fathered it. Hess calls the charges false and libelous and asks publication for those unfamiliar with him.
The Jierald laments Ogden’s supposed decline while noting locals view pretentious claims skeptically. Ogdenites are described as intelligent, discerning, and progressive who support genuine enterprise and reject sugar-coated touts. They insist on substance and businesslike progress for the metropolis claim.
An occultation of Mars is predicted for today around sunset with Mars hidden by the Moon and reappearing about an hour later. Atlantis observers can watch from the sea coast, while in Ogden locals may attempt viewing and report results to the newspaper.
A playful skit at the depot featured a scene from Pinafore with a broomstick mock fight between two knights. The mock bout ended with light chaos and no serious injuries.
In Tooele county Ophir mining district on Shoo Fly hill a major Third District suit Japan negotiations? No. The Azure Queen Mining Company sues Thel X L for alleged neglect to perform required work causing loss of title and transfer to Azure Queen. The X L claim is one of the oldest mining properties in the Territory, first staked by Gen. Conner’s soldiers.
Mr G W Rose of Salt Lake City reveals two Utah finds from Soldier's Fork Canyon in Utah county. A lituminous coallike mineral polishes well and a rare Ozokerite substance yields waxlike casts including Christ head and a large fish. The vein runs eleven inches, promising profits. specimens will be shown at Peebles drug store.
Mr. R. M. Powers of Salt Lake City reports the new Mark Twain volume Tramps Abroad has been issued by the American Publishing Co. Hartford Conn. and should arrive by April 10. The 631 page work with 328 engravings is praised as superior to earlier editions and expected to enrich libraries while providing humor and entertainment.
W. G. Child highlights a large new stock of heating and cooking stoves and ranges for households and hotels. The second floor stove department at Main Street store invites inspection with promised solidity and durability and satisfaction.
A child abuser Morris and his female associate arrived from Salt Lake on a freight train last night. Movements were concealed and they traveled in disguise with a duty marshal sheltering them, continuing east quietly this morning.
A Utah Democrat party leader Mr Hadley D Johnson suggested the territory should form a stronger organization to influence national conventions. The piece urges Ogden Democrats to start a local movement to send delegates to the Cincinnati convention, noting territory parties can influence national headquarters despite lacking presidential voting rights.
Ifunt, a festive patron, drank too much and refused to pay for drinks at Ma Hon's beer saloon on Oarth Street. A fight followed with table overturns and a broken window. Officer H Pender intervened with Judge Middleton imposing a $10 city fine and $3.50 for broken glass. The man was released to continue his hunt elsewhere.
The article notes the presence of Sisters E R Snow and Zina Young of Salt Lake City and signals President John Taylor is expected to attend Sammorrow's conference at the Tabernacle. It urges readers to attend for eloquent exhortations and wise counsel and to benefit from the gathering.
After a dance last night a burglar attempted to pry into McNutt and Co s sample room through a cellar door and then a window. Count Lubbes entered with a bull dog and frightened the intruder who fled, leaving behind a broken chisel. The thief aimed for money, not liquor, but was deterred by the Count s timely intervention.
In the Endowment House at noon today John Q. Cannon and Annie Walls were married. The bride is Emmeline B. Wells’s daughter and a Deseret News editor’s colleague, while the groom is the eldest son of George Q. Cannon. The couple begin married life with strong prospects and broad well wishes from friends.
The Mc Kenzie club schedules a regular meeting for Monday evening at which Judge Wilkina will address the congregation.
Salt Lake Herald notes Messrs W N Dosenberry and James Dunn of the Territorial Insane Asylum board attended a meeting. A 13 year old boy shot himself in a hunting accident. The piece also lists cold temperatures and bullion movements for Horn Silver and Christy mines plus a wagon market outlook in Salt Lake City.
The district school in the First Ward held a winter term close yesterday with pupils performing sons recitations and dialogues. Trustees including Mr. Stanford praised the pupils and Miss Ferns for progress and conduct. The spring term will open Monday after a short vacation under the same teacher. Payments show $1.50 per pupil from the appropriation and $1 from the fund toward the next quarter.
A problem on interest was posed to ten students in Prof. Monch's Hadlock's Hall class. Six solved it promptly at the blackboard on first notice, praising Prof. Monch's practical teaching and the strong enrollment at his seminary.
A farmer's advertisement from Gro. H. Trist on 4th Street offers a large stock of new leiuie grass and lower seeds at eastern catalogue prices. Orders by mail receive careful attention.
In this city on March LI:h 1850 at 4 25 am a child was born to the wife of Geo Churg. Both mother and infant are reported well and healthy.
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