Congress in Session Deliberates Tariff and Homestead Bills
The Senate and House debated tariff measures and a bill to aid homestead entrants. Reports from Treasury and War departments were read. a plan to divide California into two states surfaced alongside proposals for admission of South Dakota and Montana. A Sioux reservation act revision drew early attention, while President-elect Harrison planned rapid reconnaissance and travel for a hunting expedition.
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North Dakota
South Dakota
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Washington Territory
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Committee On Territories
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Henry Knox Thomaston
Maine
Wanderer
California
Springer
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Washington
Grosvenor
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Des Moines
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Great Sioux
Clarkson Denies Rumor on Cabinet Link in Contested Districts
Clarkson denies knowledge of Hertion’s cabinet and any truth to a story connecting him with the alleged arrangements. Republican national committee members met today to settle accounts and address disputes over contested congregational districts, with officials indicating no substantive basis for the rumors.
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Clarkson
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Thanksgiving Ball Attendees Escape Major Train Collision
In Bismarck a group from The Ostiiston and Mandanites at a Thanksgiving ball narrowly avoided disaster when a moving engine reformed and collided with a westbound van. Foreman Tom reported a foggy scene and minor injuries as two trains were slightly derailed. officials deemed the accident not as serious as feared.
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Bismarck
Tom
Jamestown Convention in North Dakota Backs Statehood
North Dakota citizens gather in Jamestown on December 5 for a large convention endorsing division and immediate statehood. The meeting favors Governor Pierce, outlines plans for a constitutional convention, and signals broad support across most counties with Burleigh County anchoring delegation.
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Dak
Willeh
Pierce
Dickey
Church
Stutsman
Barnes
Cassac
Plummer
Grand Forks
Ben
Burleigh
Levines
Tra
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Morton
McMillan
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Ellis
Power
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Geary
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Tam- Mat
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Lecopeiyanbatt
Sheridan House
Gilbert A. Pierce
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Governor Pierce
W. H. Francis
Wim. A. Bentley
Gene Hare
Harvey Harris
J. PB. Baker
EB. Wilson
Pieres
John F. Wallace
T. K. ‘Long
A. Rea
R. V. Barnes
Thanksgiving in Bismarck A warm holiday praised
Thanksgiving in Bismarck is described as perfect despite a harsh winter threshold. The piece lauds sunshine and tropical breezes, citizens’ earnest hospitality, and generous host duties across homes and hotels, highlighting the city’s gratitude, unity, and prosperous local scene.
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Bly
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Quster House
Fee City
Abeta Soll
Hare Hood
Local couples wed in city ceremonies with receptions
Happlass for Higgins and Ida Erickson follows a city wedding officiated by Rev. Geo Kline as Higgins resigns from the fire department to wed and move west. Ida’s party featured music, dancing, and many friends. A second ceremony at Mr T W Griffin’s residence united Er. A Dawson of Menoken and Amanda Gray of Mass N with a quiet reception and future plans. The piece also notes returning Dakota migrants and births in local homes as community life continues.
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Ida Erickson
Geo. Kline
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Aly
Aunlidies
T W. Griffin
Er. A. Dawson
Menoken
Amanda Gray
Mass N
Mr. Dawson
Miss Gray
Greece
Reception Tenders Treasurer Lawler Acknowledged In Bismarck Society
A social season highlight describes Governor and Mrs Church hosting Treasurer John D Lawler and wife at the governor’s residence. Attendees include prominent local families, with praise for hospitality and commentary on Wheat market rumors and rail policies affecting farmers in the region.
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Lawler
Bismarck
John D. Lawlor
James A. Ward
Hughes
E. Boner
D. W. Hutchinson
W.M. Tuohy
Fraser
C. W.davidson
Railroad cuts work day to eight hours in all shops
Philadelphia and Reading railroad announces in all shops that starting tomorrow eight hours will constitute a workday instead of the former longer hours. A proportional wage reduction follows the new schedule, with the change attributed to rising operating costs and the need to adjust working hours.
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Rxavina
Philadelphia, & Reading Railroad Company
Il Alau Satoshi
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