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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1879
Page
3
Reports from New York mention Rowell and Ennis gate proceeds, Alaska troop talk and Sitka concerns, Alaska Indian issues, and press commentary on the Senate finance and commerce committees. Other items cover Mexican minister Zamacona’s welcome in St Louis, church financial strains, and political maneuvering in Washington.
Washington special reports a likely compromise plan pitched by Senator Whyte to Republicans. It would permit continued US supervisors and deputy marshals but bar arrests at elections without a warrant from a US commissioner via a respectable citizen. Republicans favor repeal of jurors oath and army bill troop presence near polls. Democrats seek to revive two defeated appropriation bills and attach any adopted measures to them.
Telegraph reports Pinto, a Portuguese explorer, surviving Africa’s perils with papers, charts, maps, notes, and diary from the Zambezi expedition. Paris hosts education bill opposition among moderates. French foreigners face teaching bans under Ferry’s bill. Britain acknowledges Sultan’s thanks as Malet presents credentials. Avalanches in Austrian Tyrol kill and injure locals. Szegedin floods threaten lives. Burmese King fortifies defenses and warns expatriates.
Mrs Mary E Walton developed a sandbox device to deaden noise on the Metropolitan Railway inspired by her father’s sand technique. John Beard arranged patent work and purchased the invention, paying $3,000 in stages and promising royalties sharing, after testing on four blocks of the road from Thirteenth to Thirty fourth streets.
The Senate adjourned after prayer and reading of the journal. This record notes the session in Washington on March 20, as reported by the telegraph.
McMahon presented a citizens petition regarding the Butterworth and Young election. A select committee was formed to investigate the operation of the supervisors in Cincinnati at the last election. The session adjourned after a Democratic caucus.
The advertisement touts Boscurrs German Brave as a cure for coughs colds chest issues and lung diseases. A 10 cent sample bottle is offered to prove its superior effects before purchasing the 75 cent regular size. It claims recent introduction from Germany and widespread use. Made available by druggists.
The Civil calendar began and multiple cases were continued for the term including J. Hirsh vs N B Clawson and Isaac Roland et al. The court adjourned to Tuesday at 9 30 AM while several actions like Brown vs Lawson and O’Toole vs Boatman were continued or removed from the calendar. A motion was set for 2 PM today.
A stern woman mocked a young mother with an infant, declaring that a woman should not love a baby if she cannot hold it. The mother calmly replied, saying no tongue has the right to judge.
A historic advertisement touts Artes CHline ry Pécronat as a universal cure for throat and lung diseases. It claims rapid relief from colds and life saving protection for children, with physicians and clergymen endorsing its effectiveness and dealers selling it nationwide.
A large stock of new Garden, Grosa and Flower Seeds of all kinds is offered. Orders by mail will receive prompt attention. Gro. Hi. Triss.
A Sanitary description notes Gay Sxtht's Town Maps Soar will serve every family in the Territory. The piece, touted as first-class and affordable, is advertised for sale by John C. Culler, agent of Provo Woolen Mills of Salt Lake City, who offers a vast stock of woolen goods wholesale or retail.
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