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Newspaper
Bismarck Weekly Tribune
Location
Bismarck, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1891
Page
4
The report covers a flurry of government appointments and legislative actions, including nominations to the Missouri River commission, state officials in North Dakota, and reforms to civil case valuations. It notes editor changes at the Minot and Minneapolis papers, press outlook for the Northwest, and seed aid debates with President’s budget interplay affecting destitute settlers.
The second North Dakota legislative assembly closes amid debate over resubmission of constitutional article 20 and adoption of Australian style election changes. Prohibition remains contested, with expunging and postponement records revealing party divides. Governors praises and calls for practical laws echo through sessions as bills signaled for the next era.
News from Grand Forks reports the death by suicide of Col F A Gale, a prominent figure in Bismarck politics and owner of Gale's addition. The item notes his long influence during the Church regime and mentions related university and school land trustee actions in Grand Forks. Also referenced are the tentative sale of about 96 000 acres of school funds in Red River valley and a remark on North Dakota’s stance on the World's Fair bill of 1893.
A $100,000 Port Tingoln seed appropriation faced delay in the house as Representative Hanlebrough attempted to bring the bill up. It proved impossible, though the Senate passed the measure. observers believe no further action will be taken on the abandonment for now.
The constituency welcomed Bernserabee Brows with praise for faithful service. He aligned with bold support for submission and opposed capital removal, echoing Billy Budge by arguing Grand Forke favors manufacturing institutions over the capital.
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