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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1885
Page
2
The Devils Lake Inter Ocean page reports on grand jury affairs in Fargo and St. John cases, government investigations, faith in Danville and other public notices, including school finances, postal orders, land sales by Northern Pacific, and census notes. It notes the Canadian government looming punishment, church attacks in Russia, and local political commentary from Fargo to Bismarck.
A reflective broadsheet piece defends Hansbrough’s public conduct and attacks corruption in Dakota politics. It likens malefactors to worms exposed by light and urges truth to prevail in forthcoming years. Also notes Madanne de Mores and party heading to the Rocky Mountains to hunt bear.
The Daily Inter Ocean reports on county commissioners examining school treasury practices, Budde’s figures, and disputed contracts for the city schoolhouse. Budde cites outside charges and extras totaling thousands, notes bids, and questions fairness. the board overhears about damaged plans, stoves, and unrecorded vouchers as investigation proceeds.
A Lake township board faces scrutiny over bond exchanges for lumber, contractor bids, and mis management claims. Officials defend actions while opponents allege legal violations, misstatements, and improper payments totaling thousands. Adjournment moves follow heated testimonies about Tillotson, Budde, Creel, and Arnold.
The Griggs County Courier questions why Judge McConnell did not reprimand or dismiss the grand jury for meddling in matters outside its remit. The write up likens the situation to a familiar grand jury routine and questions the court's handling of the case.
The August 4 1883 city board meeting covered supplying water to fill cisterns, securing engine hoses, and repairs to Fourth and Arnold cisterns. Officials were instructed to remove a nuisance on Second Street and arrange a pound site while bills for treasurer services and tools were approved. A post office letter list followed, then a feature on a Dakota farm run by Mrs. Chawson highlighting her farm management and the breadth of women’s roles.
The Fargo area is stirred as a grand jury endorses removing law officers and the Ise TER-OCEAN editor from post master, citing alleged conspiratorial influence and political manipulation. The panel found enough alleged faults to warrant action, though not a full indictment.
The grand jury in Fargo failed to indict the Devile Take officials. A report in the form of allegations was prepared but not made public by the judge. It is said the judge will forward them to Washington.
A fragment notes the old N G Ordway townsite gang dancing in glee over Hansbrough and hints at a Cleveland administration effort to uncover the real rascal in Dakota. Bucklen Arnica Salve advertises as the best for bruises and skin ailments with a money back guarantee.
Cleveland telegram reports Maud S. ran mile in 2:08 at Glennville with Blair in sulky. Times per quarter 33, 10 45, 18 5, final 2:08. judge and reporters startled by record. Blair urged mare as crowd cheered. minting and presentations followed amid celebration.
Gen Curran has returned from Washington where he secured endorsements for an office bid. He is believed to have strong support behind his application, suggesting a likely success in the Deville Lake Oak region.
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