Local Directory and Officials Readout, Bismarck Era
A sprawling local directory lists city and county offices, judges, clerks, and engineers across Morton and Burleigh counties with names like Walter Sielton state’s attorney and Chas A Johnson county treasurer. It notes mayoral duties, county supervisors, and official offices, plus bus and stage lines, weather bureau, and federal offices in a 1900s North Dakota municipal frame.
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Moorfonse Wanty Itty
Aks KG Chase Cloner Court
Walter Sielton
Bagh Heutster of Deeds Iiss Chas
Fohnson
Webi Superintenadittat Safin Wily Bering Surveyor Ees
Marold Piystelaa
Fine Edauilgt
Guy Marva County
Canin Tiss Voy Harris
Givin A.veisihy
Conie
Kokua
Amnion
City Counell
Aeteulbune
Init Nationa Bank
Lintad Stites
Sikviyar-donaral
Hayman
Valoo
United State Commissoner
Tte
D. Hoskins
Office
Federal Court Rags
Union Blosk
United State Commiesionurs WS
Atten
de Fourth del Browlway
Hepmty U.K. Maurschailiet i Taylor
We Ib
Blo Ormore
St. Alexis Hospital
United States Marine Hospital
P. J. Smyth
Central Lok
United States Pension MedicalLexaminer
W. A.untray
Dilcot Blows
Western Union Teleeraph
Muir and Rowestron
Ty Daily
Northern Pacific
Smyth. Bismark
Republicans Sweep States Lead in Latest Vote Returns
Early returns show Republicans winning broad majorities in states including New York and Ohio with clear statewide tickets. New Jersey governor race favors Republicans by around 10 000 votes while several state legislatures report GOP victories. Strong gains reflected in Utah and Maryland like contests, with several states confirming party edge and statewide constitutional measures advancing.
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Sr. Paun
Virginia
Miesianippi
Mignouri
New York
New Jersey
Ohio
Maryland
Kentucky
Iowa
Utah
New York State
Senator Hill
Bradley
Overseer
Democrata
Garfield
Gunmral
Cardoen
Minois
Caroaco
United States
Stig
Explorer Dr Smith Reported Successful in Africa Venture
Cable from Aden reports Dr Dons aldaon Smith, the Philadelphian explorer in Eastern Africa, stating Successful. The message ends doubt about his safety and confirms progress across the Gallows and Massitos regions toward the Nyasas lakes Albert and Victoria while aiming to complete the inland line to the east coast.
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Prtabelenra
Donsaldaon
Smith
Aden
Philadesphian
Africa
Dr. South
Gallows
Massitos
Albert
Victoria
Smth Shes
Deep Waterway Talks Renew Interest in Canal Study
In Toronto on November 6 President Cleveland named three American commissioners to meet a Canadian group on deep waterways. Deep Waterways association, formed in 1844, previously held a Cleveland convention advancing aims. President Howland lauds the pick of Cooley as an able engineer and foresees important work ahead. Names for Canadian appointees remain unconfirmed.
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Toronto
Washington
Cleveland
Canada
Deep Waterway Association
Howland
Deep Waterways Association
Cooley
Eugene Field Funeral Arrangements Completed
Eugene Field's funeral plans are announced as private with services at Fourth Presbyterian Church on Wednesday at 2 p.m. Rev. Dr Frank W Guuxsulus and Rev. Frank M Bristol will officiate with addresses by Rev. Dr M W Striker and Hon Luther Laflin Mills. Honorary pallbearers include Victor P Lawson H H Kohlsaat Franklin H Head and others. native pallbearers are Hart Taylor E D Winslow and more. Interment is at Graceland cemetery and will be private.
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Eugene Field
Onicaco
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Frank W. Guuxsulus
Frank M. Bristol
M. W. Striker
Luther Laflin Mills
Victor P. Lawson
H. H. Kohlsaat
Franklin H. Head
Harry G. Selfridge
R.A. Waller
Milward Adama
F. Willis Rice
H. C. Higlybotham
F. J. W. Skit
M. P. Handy
H. C. Chatfield-Taylor
Melville E. Stone
Mr. Field
Hart Taylor
E. D. Winslow
Charles M. Faye
Colling Shackleford
C. A. Macdonald
J. W. Hilman
Graceland Cemetery
St Paul to Host Elaborate Winter Carnival
In St Paul on November 6 an enthusiastic city meeting organized a Winter Carnival association. The objectionable palace was dropped, but a rich winter sports program remains and the group aims to secure the international curling tournament for the city. Carnival clubs will form citywide with many competitions, including teams from surrounding areas.
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St. Paul
Wofoo
St. Pau
Ica
Baltimore Riots Tie to Historic Maryland Vote Event
In Batemont on November 8 the heaviest Maryland voter turnout on record occurred amid high excitement and sporadic lawlessness. A Democratic watcher John Smith was shot in the Ninth ward before polls opened, Horace B. Van Tassel, a Republican, was later arrested. Another clash saw Charles G. Baldwin injured in an attempt to arrest a reporter, with several arrests following.
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Batemont
Maryland
Ninth Ward
John Smith
Horace BE. van Tassel
Sie
Charles G. Baldwin
Reform Teague
Repeter
Swine pneumonia spurs veterinary study in Wisconsin area
Dr. A Moore and Dr. C N Hewitt examined hog herds in Wisconsin after reports of contagious pneumonia or swine plague spreading in the area. They took diseased tissue to the University of Minnesota lab for analysis and advised isolation for unaffected hogs, warning that cold weather may not halt the outbreak.
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Feveern
Wisxenago City
Minn
A. Moore
Bureiu of Animalment of Agriculin Company
Charles N. Hewitt
Minnesota State Board of Health
Neapolis
University of Minnesota
Moory
Moors
Moore Wan
Republicans Lose Fifth District Seat After Withdrawal
Kentuckians faced doubt and excitement as the Fifth district race collapsed when Speaker Carroll’s opponent, A. Sheve, withdrew before ballots were printed. The withdrawal left the Republican committee unaware, yielding a walk over for Carroll in the representative contest.
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Donde
Carroll
A. Sheve
Republican Committee
Drake's Victory Appears Near Certain in Iowa Race
O A Walsh, secretary of the state Democratic control committee, virtually concedes Drake will win in Iowa with a plurality near forty thousand. He notes the Marshalltown convention's gold standard adoption cost Rabb the election.
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Jawa Democrats
OrrUaWa
O. A. Walsh
State Democratic Control Committee
Drake
Marshalltown
Tanneries Closed Down by Leather Trust in New York
The United States Leather, the leather trust, has shut down its 100 tanneries for 60 days. No hides will be taken from vats during this period, leaving over 76,000 workers unemployed. The lockup was decided at a recent trust office meeting.
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New York
the Weald
United States
Trust
Big Flour Mills Burned at St Cloud Mills destroyed by fire
The St Cloud flouring mills owned by Wesley Carter & Co were completely destroyed by fire at midnight. Origin unknown but likely spontaneous combustion or possible incendiary. Loss placed at 25000 dollars, six thousand bushels of wheat consumed.
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St Loud
Apontentone
Sr. Croup
Minn
St. Cloud
Wesley, Carter & Co
Where is A B Scovall Trunk Found in Minneapolis Barn
Reported missing resident A B Scovall formerly of College Avenue St Paul. His trunk, discovered in a rear barn at 15 Fourth Street South Minneapolis, contained a $3000 life policy and several certificates of deposit in New York and California, deeds, letters, and telegrams indicating a large business dealings. Authorities hold papers for safekeeping while seeking the owner or heirs. Chicago correspondence hints he may be abroad or deceased.
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Mioumpot
Minneapolis
A. B. Scovall
College Avenue
St. Paw
Fourth Street Couth
H. A. Turner
New York City
California
Pauls
Uwliforiid
Scovall
St. Paul
Palmey House
Chicago
H. J. ‘Tarbox
Alderman Serath Faces Inquiry Over Misused Figures
Fargo council adjourns amid uproar as committee upholds charges against ex County Club alderman Louis J. Serath. City Auditor Rupert accuses him of sharing bid figures with a rival contractor to aid a Tower bid. Court of inquiry to convene next Monday. possible removal for malfeasance in office.
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Scrath
Mattox Brothers Arrested On Murder Wanted Notice
Two brothers Mattox named Weston and John were detained by Madison Sip Powell in Wisconsin on a Virginia murder warrant. Sheriff inquiries from Franklin and Sank counties linked them to a Rocky Mount Va case dated Oct 6. The men, dust-covered from coal yard work, face extradition. Judge Brill ruled county commissioners not entitled to extra pay for road work duties.
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Madison Sip- Powell
Marderorn
Mapwon
Wis
Noy
Weston Mattox
John Mattox
H. H. Hurbut
Sank County
B.L. Engel
Franklin County
Mattox Brothers
Rocky Mount
Faoughe
Paul
Brill
District Court
Public Domain Seven Million Acres Disposed in One Year
Report of the general land office for 1895 shows about seven million acres of public lands disposed of during the year. Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana saw substantial activity, with remaining vacant lands detailed by state. Civil and railroad land grants, certificates, and patents affected, plus a rising homestead entry total of about 20 029 entries covering nearly 3 million acres.
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Washnaroxs
General Land Office
Northwear
Minnesota
Aun Teres
Wisconsin
South Dakota
Montana
Wise Consin
North Dakota
Montwin
Sovoul
Laurentvier Thay
Tocar Otars
Miu Insont
North Dakora
Dakota
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