Statehood Dawn as Springer Pushes South Dakota Bill
In Washington Jan 15 Springer of Litina called up the Senate bill for South Dakota admission and North Dakota organization. He urged the omnibus plan with a new convention for Dakota, argued the 1885 constitution was flawed, and pressed for a vote that day. Dakota supporters defended the old constitution while Toole urged Montana statehood and opposition to carpetbag rule. The House adjourned before a vote.
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Southern lawlessness and arson blamed on avengers in Mississippi
Governor Lowry orders forces and warrants to arrest those involved as lawlessness rises in Noxubee and Kemper counties with cabins burned and families driven out, amid reports of avengers seeking vengeance. Snow storms across Dakota and Minnesota disrupt travel. rail lines and fairs affected, while freight rates hit Racine factories and a Whitechapel murderarrest rumor spreads. Sun River petition in Great Paris seeks repeal of Fort Shaw post to open Fort Shaw lands for settlement.
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Minnesota Senate Busy with Appointments and Bills
Minnesota report from St Paul notes the senate met in session approving governor nominees except regents, debating a veterans’ appointive bill, and handling numerous committee rules. The house discussed subscriptions for newspapers, district redistricting, and appropriations for the state university and county buildings amid other measures.
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Funeral of Mrs. Jay Gould Quietly Held
Reports from New York detail a private funeral for Mrs. Jay Gould at the Fifth Avenue mansion with limited attendance from nearby residents. The casket was plain with a silver inscription Helen Day Gould and the service was simple before interment at Woodlawn.
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Letter From Congress Man MacDonald on Dakota Admission
A copy of a letter from Congress man MacDonald of Minnesota to Dakota leaders discusses the prospect of Dakota statehood. He notes the difficulty in gaining immediate admission, cites public opinion, cautions against haste, and explains why many members favor careful consideration yet support holding a constitutional convention soon. He mentions plans to bring the matter before Mr Springer’s committee and to allow a popular vote on the issue.
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North Dakota Statehood Support from Kidder County Assembly
Citizens of Kidder County in a mass convention endorse Jamestown convention actions favoring dividing Dakota territory on the Seventh standard parallel and admitting each half as separate states. They protest changing the existing North and South Dakota names and praise those who shaped the Dakotas' reputation.
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Higgins Wins Narrow Majority on Forty Third Ballot Nomination
In a pre republican caucus at Dover Delaware Anthony Higgins of Wilmington was nominated on the forty third ballot. Higgins secured a majority of two on a joint ballot with Massey receiving four and six as other members were noted to have gone to bed. The scene included a late start with a $30 am consideration.
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