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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1887
Page
4
Inter Ocean notes chaos in land reform led by Sparks in the General Land Office. It praises Lamar as a steady alternative and criticizes party demagoguery. Mentions related cases, protests against delays, and a recent acquittal in St Paul.
The city votes next Monday for five trustees a marshes and a city justice. Leaders urge a nonpartisan citizen ticket with no party aims, focusing on town advancement. A caucus of business and property owners is planned for Saturday to nominate a broad capable slate.
A United States Supreme Court decision in the Maxwell land grant matter affirms court authority to review patents for fraud or mistake, underscores that patents remain the highest title against both the United States and private parties. The interior department counsel warns against weak fraud claims and emphasizes requiring two affidavits, boosting patent sanctity while urging prayers for less political influence in land title decisions.
An 1887 Fargo municipal election yields Maj. A. W. Edwards as mayor. The paper notes critical, humorous, and confrontational letters sent to him and laments sensational public discourse about the city’s future. Also lists devils lake post office unclaimed letters ending April 23 1887 and requests recipients call or advertise to claim them.
Special Corve reports on Brown family movements and farm duties in Grand Forks and Minco valley. Bartletts welcome a birth. Miss Lillie Bucklin travels to Lakota. a fire scare near Whitney’s barn. Mrs Omich moving to 8. S. Mra. Omich sending seed. Gov Barrett visits. telegraph lines expand. marriages and local trades noted. Queen City stage lines and church plans listed. In Coray region, seeding nears completion, new school delayed, local sportmen enjoy abundant wildlife nearby with geese and antelope sightings.
Grand Forks residents read of sensational theft and burial disputes linked to a local death. Allegations swirl around a colored acquaintance of Farmer and the handling of a coffin and remains. A coroner inquiry provokes community anger while exhumation rumors spread near Miller's case. Local homeseekers urged to visit Devils Lake for land opportunities and guidance on government sales.
Pierre and Winnebago reservations face violence as orders open Sioux lands. Sheriff Harring and troops move to oust settlers amid fear and camp on Chain Himuch. Indians from several areas rally. hundreds may be displaced. Reports say many claimants had improvements and seed destroyed, with widow Ryan losing her home. Arthur's order defended by locals while speculation and tension rise.
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