18 Feb 1887
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Newspaper
Bismarck Weekly Tribune
Location
Bismarck, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1887
Page
1
In Washington updates on the Northern Pacific land grant conflict and naval bills dominate. Senate considers the Eads Tahuantepec and naval measures while House reshapes tariff rules and district bills await evening action.
The text notes a memorial by Senator C. E. Coke addressing alleged political concerns in Texas and calls for investigation. It mentions a substitute bill from the House foreign affairs committee favoring Senate action and Belmont, outlining president driven entry restrictions on British subjects and Canadian trade. Adm John Jansen resigns as general superintendent of the railway mail service with Thomas M. Nash as chief clerk.
Secretary Manning resigns and departs for Albany while the White House reports no immediate appointment. In Senate routine, naval establishment bills were debated with amendments on speed, funding, and treaties. House actions cut several items including legation funding and consular pay raises.
The president answers Secretary Manning's resignation, praising their long friendship and mutual support. He notes the personal relations sustained through shared duties and expresses gratitude for Manning's aid to the administration during his tenure. The text ends with an incomplete, clipped sentiment.
A Senate privileges and elections sub committee began hearings into alleged poll taxes outrages in Washington county Texas. Witness Marshall Booker described armed men stopping a wagon near Lott precinct to seize ballots and tally sheets with Col C F Spann assisting as an election judge.
In Kandiyohi land survey talks a five member House and three member Senate committee may study building a new capitol on land donated in 1857. The current house chamber has leaks and repairs, while St Paul pushes possible new capitol schemes and a capital donation.
Over sixty commercial travelers blocked in Aberdeen formed Blizzard club and held a banquet at the Sherman house. Gov. L. K. Church attended. toast topics included Dakota prosperity, local newspapers, and guests. A parade and ball followed, with invitations issued for a Brand ball later that day.
The text notes heavy merchant loss and crippled manufacturing establishments. Buildings show signs of damage. a five mile area and a glacier are referenced. Property losses affect farmers with an estimated total near 150,000 dollars.
A column notes a promotion titled Books for the Million offering forty-five books to subscribers for $250 along with a year of UNE paper. The offer appears linked to old subscribers and a premium deal, though some text remains unclear and ad details are fragmented.
The Bisnarck feed reports that A Great Oser ends the yearlong pennant chase, delivering cheer to the two papers and marking a milestone in their joint coverage.
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