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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1886
Page
4
Saturday edition from Devils Lake Ramset County Wakota area prints official paper notices. Includes subscription and advertising rates, editorials, letters about government appointments, corrections to prior spellings, and excerpts from national newspapers with humor and commentary.
A historical critique describes Iowa politics as corrupted by a ring named the Iowa Regency. It claims a drastic drop in Republican majorities from 40,000 to below 5,000, blaming private gain factions and opportunistic partisans. The piece cites Chicago Inter Ocean and Jamestown Capital noting Democratic gains and severe weather including sixteen inches of snow in Detroit.
Doc Ames won the Minneapolis mayoralty on Tuesday by about 6000 votes against Republican nominee C A Pillsbury. Liquor policy split the vote with Ames favoring liberalization and Pillsbury backing high restrictions. Several Dakotans and others involved against Pillsbury’s elevator business supported Ames. The result does not prove party strength. Minneapolis holds an actual Republican majority.
Tomas H Reawe newly appointed to succeed Gen Terry and promoted from within the eighteenth infantry at Fort Leavenworth. His relatives include Dr H H Ruger of Grand Harbor. The piece also covers Charlie Scott winning Fargo mayoral election amid Republican unity and opposition to gang methods. Scott's campaign and return to city life highlight the political tensions.
In a rambling critique, the piece warns that Devils Lake’s wells, depths 26 to 60 feet, are tainted by filth from gaults and sewers risking endemic typhoid fever. It argues for immediate investment in a pure water supply to cut future medical and funeral costs and protect health.
A Bartlett social event titled Bartlett Beauties raised funds for a Sunday school organ purchase. The charity cake auction and bride vote drew strong participation, with Mrs Withey winning the popular vote at 502. The event showcased local talent and civic spirit despite the season.
A Concordia era column reports on Edmunds resolutions and senate power, a halted Dakota bill, and a humorous Tim Campbell anecdote. It notes Col Mosby’s suspension, Mr Read’s robust presence, Salvation Army activity at the capitol, and amateur theatricals after Easter. Mrs Whitney hosts the Careme ball for the Boys Home with mixed scorn and praise.
A tense confrontation near Fort Worth Texas unfolds as mob violence and armed strikers clash with a posse guarding the Missouri Pacific line. Casualties include Special Officer Sneed and Lt. Town, while several ambushers are believed fatally injured. Trains resume southward under heavy guard as authorities vow no trains will pass unimpeded.
At the regular meeting in Devils Lake Ramsey county on April 5 1880 the board transferred several cases including payment of R M Dodila V S for veterinary services and a request for relief for M P Berg. It organized township 155 66 west into a civil township with an election slated for April 24 1840 and approved liquor licenses for Jaco Tacobaon and H P Rachor amid various refunds and county expenses.
The notice lists a sheriff sale for property at Devila Lake in Raney County. It names the defendant and lender, cites a judgment of pledge and sale costs, and sets the auction for April 5, 1890 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon at the front door of Abecours Loune. The sale covers all rights title and interest of the defendant to the described property to satisfy the judgment and costs.
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