City land decision could shape Bismarck future
The Bismarck Tribune reports on an Interior Department appeal decision concerning city land claims and holdings. It discusses likely confirmation within four months and the potential for a broad public works fund to improve water, housing, and streets while urging prudent use of proceeds for civic facilities and debt reduction.
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Spoonie
Plummer Alzo
Tim Oes
Watt
Bismarck
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Supreme Court
Minnesota
Fire
Naval Preparations and Political Turmoil Amid War News
Cabinet approves president’s message and General Babcock may face a court of inquiry. Reports note naval preparations in Spain and punishment for those in the Polo-Fish massacre dispute. A private letter describes mass killings of Christians by Turkish forces and refugee crises. Also news of whisky ring convictions and new Indian agent appointment.
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Express
Lowa
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Adams
New York
Wilder
Guicico
NawiVonl
Delamoma
Saye
Milwaukee
Senator Ferry Dies at Home in Harford
Connecticut Senator O F Ferry died at his Harford residence after a political career backed by Democrats and anti administration Republicans. He had narrowly defeated General Joe Hawley, who led a Republican ticket, and Ex Governor English succeeded him.
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O. F. Ferry
Connecticut
Harford
English
Ferry
Joe Hawley
Peter
Mrs. Brown
Brown
Hartrault's Pennsylvania Gov race leads by 11 621
Hartrault wins the Pennsylvania governor race by a majority of 11 621, which is 7 000 fewer than his Philadelphia margin. The statewide prohibition vote totals about 12 000.
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Hartrault
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Sheridan Describes Gold Fields and Indian Policy
Sheridan reports on the country south of the Yellowstone from Cheyenne to the Black Hills and notes gold bearing soils. He recommends small Indian reservations, compulsory labor for adults, compulsory education for children, and moving the Indian Bureau to the War Department along with similar suggestions from Generals Pope and Schofield. New York dispatches mention legal cases, navy activity, and various political shifts.
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Yellowstone
Big Horn
Clark
Indian Bureau
War Department
Yor
Schofield
Pope
Indian Service
Semi Weekly Mail Service Restored Between Bismarck and Fargo
The route will now leave and arrive twice weekly after orders issued December 22. Judge Kidder Governor Pennington and Secretary Hand pushed the change with strong support. A letter from the Assistant Postmaster General notes ongoing negotiations with the Northern Pacific Railway to increase winter service, with consideration if talks fail. The Governor and officials pledge aid to Northern Dakota residents despite isolation.
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Bismarck
Fargo
Judge Kidder
Pennington
Hand
Northern Pacific R. R
R. R. Co
Kidder
Dakota
First Townsite News Recounts Early Bismarck Land Struggle
An 1872 St Paul Press piece recalls how land speculators and party factions contested a Northern Pacific crossing townsite. The narrative notes Jackman and Churchill info, mayoral statements, and a three year fight as third parties win claimed persimmons, leaving regret.
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Bismarck
St Paul
Northern Pacific Crossing
Missouri River
Mayor Wood
Jackman
Churchill
Engineer Department
Tthe
Northern Pacific
Persimons
Helena Daily News Sold To Lee Travis
Lee Travis becomes sole proprietor of the Helena Montana Daily News. The paper, though small, is described as lively and improved under his management with engaging content.
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Lee Travis
Helena
Montana
Daily News
Chuck
Anonymous letter sent to editor on townsite issue
A sewer message arrived Saturday regarding the townsite matter. The writer failed to sign his letter for editor attention.
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Caiter
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