Dynamic Dakota Democratic Ties Stir Territorial Politics
A large dispatch from Inter Ocean dated August 2, 1885, covers Ramsey County Democratic circulars, county committee meetings, intra-party intrigue, and bids for patronage. It notes debates over civil service reform, indicts journalists, discusses Brown County and Ordway Johnson factions, and reports on injunctions and local corruption cases in Dakota Territory.
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Dorrie Lake
Duk
Ramesy County Democratic Central Committee
Brown County
Democratic Central Committee
Democratic County Central Committees
City of Huron
J. M. L. Bergoff
Wivetpack Brown County
Dakota
Comumera
D.T
LG. Johnson
Ordway Johnson
Brown County Democratic Committee
Brown County Democratic Executive Committee
Ordway" Johnson
Johnson
Cleveland
Mr. Johnson
Ordway
Nehamiah
Ordway & Johnson
Washington
Inremdiczaw
Indian Homesteads Spark Heated Indian Bureau Debate
A Washington telegraph report claims Devila Lake land officers are issuing homestead filings to Indiana natives and half breeds, but the law of July 4, 1884 allows native-born Indians over 21 to enter land without cost and later receive a patent. The Interior Department requires a tribal certificate, and Turtle Mountain disputes over who qualifies. Half breeds are not recognized unless native-born. few agents have issued certificates, while some Indians have already filed under preemption and homestead acts, paying fees and declaring intent to become citizens. The act aimed to encourage native-born Indiana to renounce tribal ties in pursuit of civilization and ownership of land in wayeralty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Yeaterday
Devila Lake
Indiana
Interior Department
Turtle Mountains
Indian Bureau
United States
Doubtlow
Todiana
Straw construction and cattle shelter advice in sparse climate
In a cot climate with scarce trees, farmers are urged to upbuild straw protection for cattle. Two extra threshing workers can help build three straw walls to form a weatherproof enclosure, using $300 worth of timber and posts. Cattle sleep and feed inside. if straw isn’t stacked, it can be eaten and stored for warmth.
Hunting Season Opens Amid Accidental Shootings
Bottineau and McHenry report accidental shootings as local physicians struggle to locate galonn amid mounting medical cases. The terse notice notes injuries and ongoing medical evaluation, reflecting a rough start to the season.
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Bottineau
McHenry
Tum bears have it all their own way with wheat season
Tum bears enjoy an exceptionally favorable wheat season with strong yields and rising prices. Farmers report abundant harvests, aided by favorable weather and steady demand from mills and exporters.
Grover and the Duster in a White House Pranks Tale
The tale follows a president and a doctor as they chase a mysterious creature on a hill. The president jokes about his sensory fatigue from political life and misidentifies the creature. A humorous exchange reveals political satire and a lighthearted outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover
Chicago
Redhorse
Doc
George
Gook County
Hart Injury From Self Shot Near Bottineau
A young man named Hart living near Bottineau accidentally shot himself last Wednesday. The entry wound pierced the forearm with muscle and flesh torn. Dr. Howard was summoned and attended to the injury.
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Northwestern News
Turtle Mountain Times
Hart
Bottineau
Howard
Dunseith
Taylor
McHenry
Ramsey
Butte St. Paul
Lordaburg
Howards Could Not Use Him in Devils Lake Case
The Fargo Argus repeatedly notes United States Attorney Garland declined to draw an indictment against land officers at Devils Lake, arguing no applicable statute shows an indictable offense. The paper suggests the action was misrepresented as defeating justice, while privately critics claim the district attorney acted firmly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Carland
Howards
Bramarck Journal
Fargo Argus
United States
Garland
United States Court
Fargo
Devils Lake
Argus
Electric Bitters Offered as Remedy for Low Spirits
A vintage promotional note claims Electric Bitters cure low spirits loss of appetite debility and bilious complaints. It asserts improved strength activity and renewed life after use. Sold for fifty cents a bottle by Bennett and Horsman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rap&s
Bennett & Horsman
The Political Banditti and Obituaries Across the Plains
The piece notes Alexandera Haralds political clash with northern factions and predicts cadre downfall, with a sardonic forecast that he will outlive many. It also reports Henry Fink, a railroad mail clerk, killed by an accidental gun discharge while hunting near Mandan. Other items mention Bucklen's Arnica Salve and local notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Bismarck Journal
Henry Fink
Fargo
Mandan
Fink
Deserves Thanks for Militia Encampment Work
The Fargo Republican urges appreciation for its role in securing a militia encampment at Rammestown. It also promotes Ayer's Ague Cure as a plant based remedy to remove malarial poisons from the system. War related text appears as stray, nonessential material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo
Bro. Jordan
Rammestown
Ayer
Wheat Crop Prospects Improve In Bowen Town
Bowen Town reports wheat blight causing a modest yield rise to twenty five to twenty eight bushels per acre from the expected thirty. Special correspondent notes other local happenings including Edward Castellus building a decorative bird cage, Peter Traynor losing a calf to an uncovered well, and welcoming J. M. Stark and Esther Stark’s parents from Romeo Michigan after a long voyage marked by Lake Michigan storms. The arriving couple notes Dakota fields with many binders harvesting large wheat expanses, contrasting east ten acre plots. The Starks plan to stay about six weeks to see the crop harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowen Town
Edward Castellus
Peter Traynor
Dick Shea
J. M
Esther Stark
Romeo
Michietia
Michigan
Minnesota
Dakota
Boden Town
City Board and Tornado Injuries At Devils Lake
The Devils Lake city board met with President Mann and trustees Moore and Dodd approving actions to clear water holes fill street gaps and remove weeds. A new city marshal bond for Harry Garbutt was approved and taxes for 1885 ordered collected. A later report from Moorhead describes L L Thompson and Mrs Thompson badly injured in a Grand Pacific hotel tornado with a collapsing chimney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Board
Daug
Mann
Truatess Moore
Alexander
Dodd
Moore
Harry Garbutt
F. W. Mann
Ross, Frieason
L. L. Thompson
Masier Bachinan Safe Co
Moorhead
Mrs. Thompson
Grand Pacific
North Dakota city notes and post office list
A fragment from a North Dakota era page mentions a man’s routine, a sister living near the city, and local mill activity. It notes a new millwright, a permanent resident, and a census popu lation list of Grand Forks, Mandan, Bismarck and other towns. Post office uncalled for letters ending August 35, 1885 are listed with names and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Bobo Sory
Devils Lake
D. T
Dea
Brown
I Boyce Robt
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Barertay
Wevna Lake
Baxora
T 2
Reuben Noble
Besatok Becx
News-Democrat
Settlor
Atorney
Don
Richanveos
Valley City ‘Times
Jarvis
Paul Sitje
Eowanbe
Hallembeak
India Arews
Preas
Fairy
Fatty
Andrew Stockton
Nelnon
Biwa
Inter-Ocean
Associated Press
Aticka
Edwards
Cree
St. Paul
Tas
Francia
Fudge
Francis
John Hallembesk
Bismarck
Canada
Turtle Mountain
Uncle Sam
Bionx
Bro. Mapes
Lakota News
Nearhorse
Mapes Messenger
Mapes
Mader and
Forks Herald
McKeown
Goldsmith Ao
Neche Ag
Barnes
Neche
Iiken
Grand Forks
Tod
Indors
Fleming
New Mexico
Grafton Herald
Dem
Bartlett Bus
Col. Smith
Titantienbur Firma
Aec.o.c.n
Bowman Baford
Dickow
Mosten Tagan
Montrail
Mercer
Olivares Ae
Pamblan
Rouwey Agit Raywoin
Bargerit
Brovarigergnierreere
Tramua
FANN
New York Bay
Kentucky
Col
McHenry County
Nawrokrt
Dak
Robert McComb
Joseph
Bucklen
Alexandera Harald
Devils Lake Inver
Noetheen Tiee
Knosdlay
Toiet-Ocean
Nome Sports
James T. Field
Fort Totten
Ragency
John H. Carter
West Union
Towa
Carter
California
8. R. Carter
Messrs
Widmeier & Watermuller
Lewis Englehorn
Messrs. Widmeier & Weiermuller
Iowa
Englehorn
Brunel
Birmingham
John Beam Adam Candest
L Davis
Edward Purvis
Goldmann
Gustav Gardner
Hewsit
Hamar Tottinger
Johnson Anin Johnson
Hynes Knndtson
Lindie Lillusoutevid
Lindie
Ponwid
Sait
Mitehon
Tes
Morse T
D Montgomery
Moon Annie Nelson
John Nilson
Adolph Lent Daan
Thor Parker
A Co Paluseries
Ahas Fainhottt
Mable Simpson
Segerborg
Soizure
Guniuide Shearman
HC Sith
John D Saighman
DC Staples Abtwinelie Evensen Arnt
Robert Yervin
Shi
Geie al Wintera
Yorgin
Tuir
Mary Yorgin
Lilahy
Arcenville
Gladys Lady Lonsdale
Lady de Grey
Toxning Avery
Ark
Ater
Ayer’s
Nexrastn Oy
Dr.j
All Droge
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