Devils Lake Dakota Inter Ocean notices and editorials
The Inter Ocean notes Devils Lake and Bismarck events in Dakota Territory, quarterly notices, and mentions Harvey L. Wilson as private secretary. It laments railway leader H. Waxonnuce death, praises Washington Republican work, and critiques Commissioner Sparks on land rulings and preemption laws. The piece comments on Dakota governor prospects amid territorial division and statehood debates.
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Sucrefany McConmicx
Harvey L. Wilson
Bismarck
Mr. Wilson
Thin City
Dakota
Congress convenes with Sherman as senate president
The Senate elected Sherman president after a party vote, with Edmunds proposing him and Carlisle chosen for speaker in the House after a high attendance. Debates closed as both chambers adjourned for Vice President’s death. Subsequent notices report Idaho territory bills, land allotments, canal projects, and Indian affairs in Congress. Nearby North Dakota notes include residents wintering, new sleds, and improved farms amid a thriving wheat harvest.
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Sherman
Senate
Bille
Wasaixaton
Edmunds
Harel
House of Representatives
Tucker
Carlisle
Cannon
Reed
Waasitixorox
Billa
Vorhees
Idaho
Coke
Indiana
Diew
Collum
Dolph
United States
Northern Pacific
Washington Territory
West
Montana
Advertising No 1 Hard and Roller Skating Wardrobe Mishap
A jumble of old advertorial items mentions a young lady’s dress mishap revealing undergarment on Main Street and another at a roller skating rink with a wardrobe reveal. It quotes a Red Cedar style cough cure anecdote from Baltimore, praising its efficacy and noting local jeweler A D Morris selling watches and jewelry with engraving and repairs.
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Lenorehall
Bates
Flw
Lurbaugh
Telecam
Baltimore
Maryland
Harbaugh
Sparks Edicts on Land Affairs Shake Northwest Anew
The Interior Department reports Commissioner Sparks has limited approvals for homestead patents. A Nov 12 1885 letter in the Britton case cites filings from 1884 1888 and 1834 with entries 72 669 and related, delaying final proofs under section 2301 and requiring affidavits. The Washington Telegram notes Sparks may hedge on orders, with a board to certify patents after specific conditions. A St Paul Pioneer Press perspective questions the scope and intent of the revised policy and its impact on settlers and preemption rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparks
Focal Land Officers
Fargo
Department OF the Interior
Geners Land Office
Washington, D.C
Dakota
Devila Lake
James Britton
Mid Fen
Feom
Sparky
Britton
Hington
Sparka
Thera
Ehange
Assistint
Stockslager
la Barnes
St. Paul Pioneer Press
Forthwest
Contesta
Jatis Ses Meo Sparks
Washington
Con
United States
Dogherty
General Land Office
Retroactive Utah homestead ruling stirs Western fear
Washington dispatch reports growing concern over Commissioner Sparks' decision limiting commute options for homestead claimants who previously used preemption. Senators and constituents fear the ruling could be applied retroactively, potentially upsetting third‑party transfers and unsettled claims, with officials signaling possible reversal but not committing to future changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
Che
West
Sparks
van Wyck
General Sparke
Land Office
Local ads and market notes mix in Dakota publication
A jumble of classified items and market quotes lists carloads for sale from Dodd & Dill and J. B. Locke & Co. It also advertises leatherwork, silverware, tires, timber lots, and loan offers from John W. Maher and Dakota Investment Company. The Chicago markets report cold weather effects on wheat, dairy and meat prices, and Minneapolis millers’ pricing actions.
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Queen City
John Gouzee
C. Valentine
Mouse River
J. Haughn
W. LaPlant
C. B. Spencer
W. Morse
Mamie LaPlant
Pa Morse
Dakota
Chicago
Minneapolis
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Devils Lake
Bamset County
Banshbough
Asp Praracera
Tix City
Wrirwtae H. Waxoxnuce
Vanderbilt
Washington National Republican
Republican
Mitchell Daily Republican
Territory
Bismarck Tribune
Fargo Argus
Conumnia
White Snd
Tau
John Sherman
Ohio
South
South Dakota
North Dakota
Pierce
Commissioner Sparks
Mr. Sparky
Mr. Sparks
Clarke
Publc
Caldwall
Sassat
Aso
Kia
Partington
Grand Parka
Plaindealer
A.D. Morris
Carrice
Ciedoing
Sharvest
Polion
Mage de Clamant
Wu. A. J. Stangs
Buckien
Bennett & Horsman
Ieee
Earth
A. D. Morrin
City Tewo
Carrion
Nonce
Souta & Kenny
John Brown
Richard Raynolds
Jobn Brown
Devil Lake
Hunter @ Bennett
Chrisan Carda
Grand Forks Land District
John W. Maker
Newry Public
Dalton
Hunter @ Bennett's
Aml Bougot
A. I. Morris
Cary
Dodd & Dill
J, Eb, Locke & Co
Ramsey County
A. O. Whipple
Leo Bros
Bennett Bros
Xman
J.B. Locke & Co
Pasquale de Fiore
John W. Maher
Dakota Investment Company of
Grand Forks
Bley Rice Aid
Sun
Proyer
Govan Annet
Duluth
Devin Lake
Union Roller Rink
Nis
Mijor Benham
Oxsor
Pio
Best
Ha‘vanna
Glimaz Tobacco
Pasquale DeFiny
Boston
Horsman
CG. S. Converse & Son
General Merchandise
Lakeview Block
Pioneer Meat Market
North Shore Bank
Mettler & Fox
W. J. Christie
Oppoint
Minneapolis & Northern Elevator
C. M. Fisher
Autre SE
ES Lang
Gerd
Woodward Bros
New York
Garner & Cleveland
Fourth Street
Sheriff's
Hamwearead
Colum
Winconala
Pau
Hane Nelon
Mrtry
K Olween
Third Judicial District Court
Territory of Dakota
Ramsey
Devils
Otveld
Hsime Nulaon
Edward Ras Towit
Davile Lake
Veld
Abo
Bullog
Erritory OF
Corsrr
Bam
Sere Pistrier
Jidichat
Valon Bank of Cabumoes, Wheonstn
Memes C. Cam
Roca
Dukote
Sour County
Dacellor
Torwits Ako
Mameny County
Mamary County
Ty Devils Lake
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Dorita Lake
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