Gen Averill Emerges as Likely Congress Candidate in Minnesota
The article supports Gen John T Averill as a strong forthcoming candidate to succeed Col William King in Minnesota. It notes King’s difficult position and calls for comparing King’s record with his explanations, while praising Averill’s party standing, experience, energy, and integrity as fitting for the upcoming campaign.
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John T. Averill
Congress
Wm. $. King
Minnesota
Averill
Col. King
Hineek
Lsten
Tsin
Gen Averill
True inwardness of a Red River politician from Pembina
A Grand Forks letter signed Pembina argues against Dakota Territory division and favors keeping the capital near Grand Forks or Pembina. The writer contends Bismarck could become capital by a later division, noting local preference for Grand Forks and the Red River Valley over Yankton.
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Red River
Dakota Territory
Keil
Dakota
Bismarck
Dokots
Canter City
Grand Forks
Biswarck
Red River Valley
Pembina
Yankton
Congress action on Black Hills opening and river improvements
Judge Kidder offered a resolution to urge the Committee on Indian Affairs to study opening the Black Hills to settlement by purchase from the Indians. The measure passed. Major Maginnis then introduced a bill to improve the Missouri and Yellowstone rivers.
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Judge Kidder
Committee On Indian Affairs
Black Hills
Major Maginnis
Missouri
Yellowstone
Resson
Pembion
Vermillion
Yankton
St. Paul
My. Kidder
Spotted Tail
Red Cloud
Indian Territory
Putting the screws on the Pacific roads
Lawmakers move to tighten oversight of Pacific Road projects aiming to recover alleged misused funds. Legislation would authorize audits and require reimbursement before Jenney’s expenses are paid.
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Pacific
Jenney
ILLEGALITY CLAIMS OVER EXPEDITION AND SURVEY
The report notes that Custer's expedition Red Cloud Council and Jennay's survey are deemed illegal under statutes. It cites congressional debates about removal of political disabilities for Beauregard, and bills affecting Central and Union Pacific charters along with treasury audit actions.
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RED Cloud Council
Jennay
Chandler
Congress
Black Hills
Treasury
Red Cloud
Randall outlines budget cuts and retrenchment plan in Democratic House
In a Philadelphia interview Randall signals a broad assault on government waste. He pledges to trim about forty million dollars, target unnecessary offices, and limit army and naval appropriations. He expects Centennial funding prayers, and promises aggressive investigations into corruption.
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Bristow
Roheson
Hopkins
Pittsburg
Democratic House
President Vetoes Army Reduction Bills
The President opposes Randall's plan to cut the army and warned a Southern member he would veto if passed. He believes the Senate will reject the bill, maintaining his stance during his term. Exchange's Reverdy Johnson in London defends Gen Schenck after reviewing the Euma mine affair and finding no fault in his conduct.
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