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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1886
Page
4
The Inter Ocean praises its rising circulation at Darite Lake and Rapid City while critiquing Dirty Plummer and John Serres Washington dispatches. It notes a grand jury controversy, Tilson and Slaughter, and hints at legislative graft as Dakota politics heat up.
Owners of thoroughbred stock and local citizens urge Devils Lake to host a first annual stock show in July. Prominent ranchers on the Mouse River pledge exhibits and contributions, with Ramsey and neighboring counties supporting cattle displays. A half mile track, a small pavilion, and stables would suffice, costing under 1200, with gate receipts likely covering costs given past Fourth of July attendance.
Special Correspondent notes Edmunds attacks on the president aid Democratic consolidation while Republican associations are shown up by Hayes. Morrison and Randall clash over tariff policy as Democratic gains threaten House control. Dakota topics include Sioux Reservation bill, division plans, Little Bad leaders, and Ziebach’s governor role, with postmaster removals and party partisan bias discussed.
Multiple banks including Wahpeton First National in North Dakota and Cooperstown in Hope Minnesota closed their doors amid suspensions tied to local business failures. Embezzlement charges and arrest of bankers like Hayward and Geddings surfaced as trust funds and deposits, around $15,000 to $57,000, faced uncertain recovery.
New York March 31. The cloakmakers strike ends as manufacturers invite workers to return any time without fear of discharge. The executive committee’s decision followed hours of talks, affecting about 7000 idle workers and losses estimated at 500000 dollars. Families face hardship as the stoppage neared its third week.
The Sunday school at the M E church organized with officers W H Standish as Superintendent J A McDougall assistant superintendent D Mollison secretary and treasurer. Miss Mattie Geer named to correspond with eastern Sunday anchor houses. Immigrants arrive north of town seeking arable land and farming. James Gagan, a 160 acre bachelor farmer, returns from Minnesota and resumes as a machining agent. The flood of newcomers boosts local stores and building activity as John McDonnell's residence nears completion and laborers raise the town’s prospects.
Wasmarox reports Commissioner Sparks will reverse his order suspending autre voys after settlements. Surveyor General Taylor gains authorization to survey about thirty two western Dakota townships. Busy debate on Tur de mountain issue and Davila Lake reservation prompts department review. Dakota question remains unsettled as Congress debate shifts to territory lines and Missouri River follow the southern half. Bennett Bros druggists tout Bo sanko's Cough and Lung Syrup as best for coughs, colds, and primary consumption with free samples.
The Evening Journal cites rumors of major cabinet changes with Assistant Secretary Fairchild possibly succeeding Manning in the Treasury. A tale places Talem G Thurman in the State Department, Bayard moved to Treasury, and McDonald of Indiana named Attorney General. Garland reportedly to retire from Justice.
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