Disgusted Mugwumps and Cleveland's Reform Tale
A long Raleigh styled item mocks the Mugwumps and Civil Service Reform, citing The New York Evening Post on Cleveland's administration and patronage. It discusses political shifts, Curtis influence, and Mugwump reactions, ending with petitions in Benson and Eddy counties to open the Cut Head Sioux reservation to settlement.
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New York Evening Post
Cleveland
George William Curtis
Hensey
Hemey
Arvilla
Larimore
Manitoba
Geo. Wm. Curtis
Curtie
The
Evening Post
Grover
Democratic Party
Bexson
Eddy County
Cut Head Sioux Reservation
New Rockford Transcript Enlarged to Eight-Column Folio
The New Rockford Transcript grows to eight columns, with R H Young selling Pembina Pioneer Express to Wardwell and Thompson. May election in Bot tineau County set for May 2, with calls for a broad board and strong marshal. Local chatter notes Gen Edwards a possible congress candidate amid Fargo politics.
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Rockford
R. H. Young
Pembina Pioneer Express
Wardwell & Thompson
Bro
Young
The
Express
North Dakota
Democracy or the Devil
A political attack piece rails at the Democratic administration over Dakota policy. It accuses Cleveland of revoking a previous order opening the Winnebago and Crow Creek reservation, leaving hundreds homeless, and threatening forced removal. It blames Sparks, a Democratic land office official, for harassing settlers and calls for a Democratic Congress to fund detectives to pursue perceived thieves.
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Dakota
Cleveland
Winnebago
Crow Creek
Sparks
General Land Office
Inter State Commerce Rates Hit Shipments Hard
Brausteed's analysis shows inter state rail rates east of the Missouri rise 30 to 40 percent from former levels with some above 40 percent and trans continental rates 300 to 700 percent higher. Local New York weight charges rise 10 to 25 percent. Philadelphia to interior points similar to New York west bound. Boston exports hit by loss of low grain rate. Pacific roads cut back but wool freight from San Francisco to Boston remains costly. Chicago east bound shipments fall from 71 thousand tons to 36 thousand.
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Brausteed's
Missouri River
New York City
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
New England
San Francisco
Chicago
Protecting the Poor Settler in Frontier Policy
A frontier policy critique cites President Cleveland and Grover as promising protections for land-hungry settlers, then condemns government actions against settlers along the East Missouri shore. It notes forced removal, confiscation risks, and the danger of government coercion backed by bayonet power amid upheaval and dispossession.
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Cleveland
Grover
East Missouri
Pierre
Chamberlain
bin Chief
Crop Report Shows Wheat Condition By State And Year
The agricultural bureau April report notes winter grain health and farm animal vitality. Wheat condition averages 8 percent, matching 1881 and higher than 1883 and 1885. April 1886 stood at 92.5 with better weather. State figures include New York 97, Pennsylvania 70, Maryland 82, Virginia 705 Lt gp nel, Ohio 79, Michigan 92, Oregon 98. Reports of Hoaslan fly damage are minimal, found in scattered counties in New York, Tennessee, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Michigan.
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Agricultural Bureau
New York
Pennsyyvania
Maryland
Virginia
Ohio
Michigan
Oregon
Tennessee
Pennsylvania
New Indian Agent Named for Turtle Mountain Reserve
A rumor long circulated that Philip Wells at the eastern Turtle Mountain reservation will be replaced by E. W. Brenner, a sheriff with friendly ties to the Indians. Flynn reports Brenner as a well qualified choice due to his extensive experience. Information is sought about Philip F. Fulmer, last heard of clerking in Cedar Rapids in 1883, with home in Milford, Pa, and a note to advise or publish any details.
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Turtle Mountain
Philip Wells
E. W. Brenner
Flynn
Philip F. Fulmer
Cedar Rapids
St. Paul
Minn
Milford
Sours
Satmuater
Stawantuville
N Roy
St. Louis
Bloody Island
Easton
Hye
Ourself
W. F. M'Laughlin & CO
South Water St
Chicago
Ill
Ramsey County
Pebota
Prota
Davila Lake
Said
PJ McClots
Cabots
Ramsey
Mans I Wickum
Susan Wickum
Hans HH. Wicks
Susan Wickam
Alay
McClory
Sparks Reversed Orders On Turtle Mountain Land Contracts
In 1986 Sparks suspended surveying contracts by Gen Taylor for Turtle mountain region land, overriden by Secretary Tamar. Plats must be transmitted to land offices, opening surveys to settlement while Devils Lake area residents cheer. Townships surveyed years ago will go to market, with many more districts affected.
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Haros
D.T
Sparks
Taylor
Turtle Mountain
Turtle Mountain Band
Gen. Taylor
Devils Lake
Gen.Taylor
Settlers Evicted by Army Roars Across Dakota Front
Pierre April 18 Company E Eleventh infantry ordered to move from Fort Sully to Winnebago and Crow Creek reservations to evict settlers. Troops camped near Qanning after departure with reports of strict measures and potential combat. Crow Creek agent and local sheriff express concern as settlers vow resistance and government action draws wide attention. The drive follows Arthur era land openings and Cleveland revocation triggering renewed frontier tension.
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Pierre
Eleventh Infantry
Fort Sully
Winnebago
Crow Creek
Myerat
Germats
Qanning
Arthur
United States
Clevlind
Myers
Big Bend
R. I. Dodge
Sherif Geo W. Harris
Hughes Co
Iaw
Harrie
Prerry
Dak
Neighborhood Notes From Inter Ocean Staff In North Dakota
Last week newcomers include Mr. F Fur ner and two sons from Michigan planning farming success. Reports from Webster and Wenater detail local farm work, education efforts, railroad fever, and social visits. Nearby South Shore updates mention fishing on the lake shore with new methods and regulatory note on lawful fish killing.
Local notes of Bartlett iteme and community updates
Family of Mr Nickeus with claims in 1 62 arrives. Land seekers travel with them. Mr Murray, railroad worker, visits family. Weather favorable. land in good shape for grain after rain. Devils Lake has new postmaster H C Rasmussen. Geo L Harrett moves north to claim. Col Smith visits Forks. Tim Larkin from Jerusalem brings load of fod. Gopher bounty policy noted. Daily mail service begins April 25 with Charles Ferry distributing to Kildaht Island Lake and Dunseith. Carl Solberg and Miss Matilda Kildahl marry. Methodist church improvements, bell tower planned. Rev Groene praised. Albert Small to open meat market. School exam results noted. James Morris, jeweler, buys stock direct from manufacturers and plans new store May 1. Boy wanted at Pas Bros drugstore.
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Nickeus
Munrray
Missouri
Socufa
Devils Lake
H.C. Rasmussen
Geo. L. Harrett
Here
Col. Smith
Forks
Tim Larkin
Jerusalem
Thia
Nelson ‘County
Daily Mail
Churles Ferry
Kildaht
Island Lake
Dunseith
Carl Solberg
Matilda Kildahl
Mr Groene
Albert Small
For Sale and Livestock Listings at Isle Lake and Devils Lake
Multiple livestock notices include Solum 18 Clyde stallion at Spencer farm Lis 4 with cash and foal assurance, Hereford bull at Island Lake tied to Col Ely of Mouse River. Holstein Chesterfield at Ed Murphy's. team for sale and driving mares. estray pony call George T Furex Sec 10. sheep offered by P. O. Box 175 Devils Lake with cash options. legal blanks on publication acts. M L Heflin bringing 400 sheep from Missouri.
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Clydesdale
Clyde
Solum
Col. Ely
Mouse River
Island Lake
Mina
Foun Taylor
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Devile
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Whitney
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Mr. Cleveland
John Shernn
Blaine
Sherman
Curtasays
Fargo Argus
al Jen
Edwards
Congress
Board of Commissioners
Bottineau County
Coulthard
Devils Lake Inter-Ocean
INTER
Minseapolle Journal
Democratio “Reform
D. T
Becher Allert Brukken
Ingeborg Sues Cutt
David Ht
Connor
Patrick Donal
Want Dickervon
Bilis
Galligan
Hackett E
Amond
Jef Hildreth
Tra. Manson
A.D. Morrishan
Mangy
Dunc
Inter-Ocean
F Furner
John Burkhardt
Hans Lee
J. H. ‘Tarbox
Boden
Peter Traynor
George Davis
Rasmus Bottolfson
A. R. McDonnell
Garvey Bros
Arecher
Webster Waits
Iveen-Ocaux
Wenater
C. C. Bilis
Misa Addie English
Cando
Mills Averill
Towner County
M. Branklin
Torres
Alex Bouret
Sheyenne
Sheriff Suers
Minnowaukan
Totten
Montana
Lakes
Govx
Bartlett Iteme
Sadonen of the Invent
Morris
Riz’ Sas
Mr. Morrin
Eae Papas Bros
D. D. Sullivan
A. D. Morris
Mtore
Lakeview House
Ella’ Roale
Ed Murphy’s
Aforasse
M. Fisaxn
Estray Pony
Monaay Apa
Gro. T. Furex
W. W. Winhartsof
Eurad
Hoxren
Aes Wagon and Team
Fornale
M. Hy Tiynch
M. L. Heflin
J. F. Cowan
Sufies
T. Ler
Sohn W. Maher
Ondelco
Wall St
Rr Lee
Fourth Street
Kelly Ave
Bucky
Ee. CG
Fianson
Lavers
Ues
Porter House
Sir Ror
Palamed
Meath
Devils
Dovile Lake
F. W. Mann & CO
J. I. Case
Morrison &Brown
Tamitesoln
Devils Lake, Dakota
Third Street
A. S. Bratlee
Kally Ave
Peter Boyes
H. O. Krueger
Ordere Uy Telegraph
Grand Forks
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