Indemnity Lands Debate Haft Dakota Policy
Secretary Lamar reportedly denies Northern Pacific indemnity lands in Dakota beyond small outliers lost within the state. The issue centers on Minnesota losses, cross state lines, and the fate of lands claimed by the railroad. Court action and buyer risks loom as officials await formal decisions and instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fan
United States Land Office
Lamar
Northern Pacific
Register Tea
Dakota
Neu
Minnesota
Montana
Washington
Tom Lowry
Minneapolis
Tom
Outbreak Clash Near Meeker In Ute Stand Off
Sheriff Kendall brings four Col orow men to Meeker to grant fifteen days for Utah return escort. Indians attack escort with knives wounding two. whites fire back with no injuries. U.S. authorities urged to send troops as ambushes occur. Kendall and nine men reconnoiter Thornburg cattle ground. ambushed, four wounded, three horses killed.
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Denver
W. Kendall
Meeker
Colorow
Utah
Adams
Torce
United States
Hill
Eral Crook
Wasnixaton
War Department
Colston
Perce
Néval Crook
Kendall
Thornburg
An Interesting Incident in Cravravgua Assembly
In Cravravgua six thousand people witnessed Col J C Courtney of Atlanta present from Joseph M Brown a gavel carved from Altoona mountain to General Sherman at Kenasaw mountain. Sherman signalled to hold position until federal reinforcements arrive. The event inspired the song Hold the Fort by P P Bliss.
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Cravravgua
J. C. Courtney
Atlanta
Western Atlantic Railroad
International Sunday School Committee
Joseph M. Brown
Joseph Brows
J. H. Vincent
Altoona Mountain
General Sherman
Kenasaw Mountain
Corse
P. P. Bliss
Sam
Multiple Early 1900s Notices From Rail and Law
Stockholders of St Paul Minneapolis & Manitoba Railway elect James J. Hill and others to board and authorize purchase of Montana Central Railway stock. A diabolical attempt to wreck an Ohio & Mississippi passenger train near East St. Louis is foiled by Officer Clancey. Rumor swirls about E H Morse’s disappearance amid a multi thousand dollar shortfall. A will dispute over De Pauw’s estate surfaces in New Albany. Universal Peace Union supports arbitration and disarmament, with women’s rights mentioned. McLosky named new manager of the Ryan hotel in St Paul. Bond sale news from Washington reports a major public bond issue under secretary Fairchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minneapolis & Manitoba Railway Company
James J. Hill
John 8. Kennedy
G. Willis Jones
Sammel Thorne
T.P. Olcott
David C. Shepard
Greenleaf Clark
George ‘Stephan, Bart
Donald A. Smith
Montreal
Henry D. Minot
Montana Central Railway
St. Louis
Ohio & Mississippi
Clancey
East St. Loui
Freight rate war reshapes northwest markets
Reports from Duluth and Minneapolis describe a new uniform tariff to boost farmers in the northwest. Manitoba and Northern Pacific plan rates effective Aug 25, equalizing prices to Minneapolis, St Paul, and Duluth, challenging Milwaukee and Northwestern. Wheat prices favor Minneapolis as freight differentials shrink. Industry leaders warn of a fierce rate battle, with carriers and elevators preparing storage and handling adjustments.
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MiNkatotis
Northwest
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
Manitoba
Minneota
Dakota
St Paul
Northern Pacific
St.Paul
James River
Milwaukee
Northwestern
Mixxearoris
The
Evening Journal
Dudutt
Chicago
Minneapolis Mills
P. L. Shute
Washburn
Aberdeen
Watertown
Sioux Falls
General Washburn
Red River Valley Road Nearing Boundary by November
Winnipeg dispatch reports Premier Norquay of Manitoba arriving in St Paul from Winnipeg. He denounces a Globe story about a double game and supports pushing the Red River road to the boundary despite CP opposition. Hamilton directs contractors to proceed and ignore CP delays. injunctions possible.
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Red River Valley
Norquay
Manitoba
St. Paul
Winnipeg
Globe
Ottawa
van Horne
Canadian Pacific
Red River
Chicago
Pioneer Press
Ganeral Hamilton
Red River Valley Road
The Hennehy Case and Western Rail News
Multiple items from San Francisco to Duluth and Lake Minnetonka cover the Hennehy case in California, a Pacific railroad commission dispatch to President Cleveland on employing counsel, a Republican City cyclone disaster with fatalities and damages, and tennis tournament results with entrants from New York to Duluth. Additional notes cite a Duluth railroad incorporation and Northwest League baseball standings, with scattered logistical dispatches.
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San Francisco
Cleveland
Pattison
Pacific Railroad Commission
Central, Pacific Railroad
United States Circuit Court
Stanford
Sr. Pace
Chicago Laws Tennis Club
Lake Minnetonka
Duluth
Oshkosh New York
Milwaukee
Philadelphia
Rome
N. Y
Lotel
B. B. Lamb
C. E
H. Chase
Armstrong
Chase
Prohibition Adieu as County Board Refuses Election
A county commission session ends without a local option election because petition names did not meet legal requirements. Judge Gray protests, warns of court action, and two commissioners vote to deny calling the election amid prohibitionist presence. Additional items note whiskey cases, express company hearings, railway surveys, and weather impacts.
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Edgerly
Johnson
Gray
Messrs. Edgerly and Johnson
Neal
BSI
Johnson and Edgerly
The Missing Revenue Cutter Bear Near Onalaska
The St Paul reports fears for the Bear’s safety near Onalaska after sailing from Behring Sea June 20. Captain McLay’s cutter bears renowned Greely relief status. A late cold season left ice farther south than before, and no news arrived by August 8.
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San Francisco
St. Paul
Behring Sea
Onaluske
United States Revenue
Bear
McLay
Onlaska
Greely
I Lce
Behrings’ Sea
Baltimore and Ohio Wreck Ruled Fast Running at Fault
A Baltimore and Ohio wreck case in Washington finds the cause due to fast running, with the jury censuring the company. In Dakota, Fort Snelling hosts rifle team trials where wind hampers shooting across 200 800 500 and 600 yard ranges, revealing scores and participants.
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Baltimore & Ohio
Washington
Baltimore & Qoto
Department of Dakota Competition
Sr. Paul
Department of Dakota
Fort Snelling
Corporal Tylor
Company K
UL Oeath
Ip Tana i Oan
A . Bapaoan Blak Apie
Railway bonds planned for Dakota warehouses and elevators
Railway Commissioner Griggs said Dakota warehouses and elevators would soon require licenses and bonds for grain storage to protect both elevator operators and farmers. News notes report Pine Ridge agency reoccupation by Pine Ridge Indians with cavalry escort, a drowning near Milwaukee, and other distant miscellany.
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Aberdeen
Griggs
Bismarck
Dakota
Pine Ridge Indiana
Kevon
Cheyene
Pine Ridge
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George W. Darland
Winona
Railroad Company
John Waldron
Davis
Sertp
Creek
Oryrnaing
Condo
St. Paw
Towner County
Die
Manitoba Railroad
Church
Minnewaulun
Hinchburn
Louisville
Mr Bean
Aires
Sr. Cloup
Ming
E. H. Morse
Minnesota Loan and Trust Company
E. H. Morse Mortgage Loan Company
Canada
de Pauw
New Ausayy, Inn
Sarah Ellen McIntosh
J. A. McIntosh
Salem
Ind
Billonaire
McIntosh
New London
Cong
Universal Peace Union
Trelan
Ryan
McLosky
Kennard House
Wasmioros
Fairchild
Harvey is #& Sonse wall
Dulnth
Minnearotix
Chamber of Commerce
Cutcaco
N. Matson & Co
State and
Monroe Streets
First Nationalist
Garfield National Bank of
New York City
Gorham Manufacturing Sompany and
Ashelbrook
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Dwight
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Nebraska
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Atlen
Duluth Terminal Railroad Company
Superior Bay
St. Louis Bay
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Durth
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Audi Whiteman
W. W. Billson
A.B. Phelps
RS. Munger
Pacific Railway Commission
Uni States District Court
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Winnipeg Special Pioneer Press
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Hod River Valley
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Whisky
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Cardozo
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Tuttle
M. Tuttle
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Dax
Revenue
Gressy Fame
Sulfor
Deourn
James Batta
Roswell P. Flower
Wost Island
Sub Treasury
Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
St. Pau
Canadian Northwest
Fort Maginnis
Levi Rosenfett
Levi Rosenfeld
Prairie Avenue
de ‘Oensedl
Maurice Rosen Ae
Kershaw
Public Wind
Sacket & Wizeing
Exposition
Booth
Barrett
Catalin
Palermo
Charles Bare Wick
Lake Harriet
Deules
Vailure St
Mitehail
Mitenent
Fosdick & Tilo Son
Pluneur Eiotilere
Propenss Ter Y Caiaee
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