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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1879
Page
3
Local statistics show births and deaths, with a rapid city population increase despite odd mortality figures. News notes include a sanity verdict for Troye Dye, an embezzlement case in St Louis, a Lancaster reform school shooting, and political signals from New York and Washington regarding emigration and party policy.
In Paris the Chamber of Deputies sparks a heated exchange as Paul de Cassagnac and Goblet trade epithets leading to dueling seconds being chosen, while later reports say there is not sufficient cause for a duel.
In XLVI Congress at Wasursatox on May 26 the bill to exchange Judiciary coins for lawful money and make them legal tender up to twenty dollars is reviewed. Edmunds comments, then McDonald argues states retain election machinery powers, while debates touch on federal oversight. Senate adjourns after a short session with discuss on livestock transport and port inspectors.
The final settlement of the Englebrecht case is reached with the city paying $8,000 after rejecting a $7,000 offer five years ago. The piece argues the settlement is prudent given prior license revenue and legal outcomes. It references the broader impact of liquor licensing fights and a notable Supreme Court reversal. The piece also reflects on Decoration Day and public sympathy for veterans.
Theo Porte denies that an engagement was fought at Perlazia Thusaly where Turks are said to have lost 450 men, while admitting frequent skirmishes with brigands.
A fragmentary humorous vignette from London Punch features a diver’s remark on a missed shot and deferred pay, alongside a playful poem about a young damsel named Asha who has been snubbed by her suitor, leaving her to cope with loneliness in the neighborhood.
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