Inter Ocean Devastating Dakota Notes And Local Politics
The Inter-Ocean report from Devils Lake highlights bonds, tax delinquencies, and county reforms with editorials on Barron and Rumney, O Donovan Rosen, Epwaxos, and Abin. It notes a Nebraska style push for probate court jurisdiction in Dakota and local town division debates affecting school funds and fractional town boundaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Mesers
Burton
Rumney
Prosperity reports county farming and townsite plans
Probate Judge Hardee notes in January 1 1885 report that Towner county raised over 40000 bushels of grain in 1884 with wheat 22 bushels per acre oats 40 and barley 80 while 90 percent of land remained unbacked. 12288 acres ready for 1885 crop 75 percent backset in good condition. County records show 217 horses 95 mules 243 cattle and property valuation around 250000 for taxation May 1 1885. Townsite activity: 120 acres in section 18 town 162 range 75 in Bottineau county linked to Dunseith and Southeastern survey. terminus for railroad likely. townette may be platted in summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cando Tribune
Towner County
Hardee
Bottieau County
Dunseith & Southeastern
Dynamite debates in senate and a shifting lobbyist scene
Special correspondence chronicles a Senate week marked by fiery talk on dynamite and London crimes. Senators Horr Gibson Ingalls Hawley condemn violence while faults in society are blamed. Amid chaos, a Capitol fire alarm erupts, a controversial printing dispute surfaces, and Captain Eads battles for harbor funding as the lobbyist role wanes and the political outlook shifts toward March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Txrer-Ocmaw
Wasaviotos
Congress
London
Horr
Old Bay
Louisiana
Gibson
Ingalls
Christendom
Virginia
England
Ireland
Hawley
America
Dynamiter
Capitol
House
Representatives
White
Bir
Carlisle
Kentucky
Ends
Galveston
Ting
River and Harbor Committee
Endas
Senate Committee of Naval Affairs
Eads
Third House
History of a Conspiracy and Dakota politics in 1880s Dakota
The article reviews a long history of a capital commission bill and related government actions in Dakota, critiquing the origins of the law and its political use. It lists proposals from Pierce's administration, a census plan, county elections, taxes, and land district details for Devils Lake, including land area, arable soil, and initial surveys and offices opened in 1883. It notes the Devils Lake land district spans about six million acres with significant arable and pasture lands, and provides figures on land sales, scrip, and early government personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
Devils Lake Inver-Ocean
Devils Lake Land District
Mouse River
Devils Lake
Cta
IL. W. Lord
Detroit
Mich
Congress
Register
A. C. Whipple
Minneagta
Progreva
Horrific Murder Near Inkster Shocks Grand Forks County
The Grand Forks Herald reports the brutal killing of Mrs. Snell and her 10 year old son at the Snell farm near Inkster. A hired man, Vietch, forcibly entered, killed the pair, stole $200, and fled to Grand Forks before capture near Anoka, Minnesota. Rewards offered. Additional notes warn settlers about notary public preemption proofs and require proofs to be taken before the register and receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Forks Herald
Rounivel
Snell
Mayville
Grand Forks
Winnipeg
Edwards Lie Refuted by Raymond in Dakota Letter
Delegate Raymond denies writing or knowing of a New York World letter attacking Judge Gifford and Dakotans. He says he values Dakota interests, supports Gifford, and has proven friendship through actions. The piece advertises Devils Lake for sport, fishing, hunting, and the Minnie H. steamship for seaside recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond
Journal
Washington
New York World
Judge Gifford
Fargo Argus
Bismarck Tribune
Dakota
Gifford
Devils Lake
Minnie H
Sportammn
Special Election Notice in Ramsey County Dakota Bonds Vote
Notice sets February election on issuing county funding bonds up to 15000 dollars to cover outstanding debt and road and bridge bonds up to 5000 dollars. Details precincts, voting places, and names of election judges across Devils Lake Ramsey County with voting hours from 8 am to noon on the stated date. Dated Devils Lake January 6 1885 by County Clerk Joan A. Percival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apeey
Territory of
Dakota
Ramacy County
Als
Devile Lake
Ramsey County
WM. Y. Rumney
Chatmaan
Joan
Percival
Offelo County
Standish House
Bartlett
Wim. Hi. Standish
Geo.w. Shiel
Wax. Simpson
Wandard
Odesax
J. G. Jamborvaux
Jerusalem
C. A. Currier
W. W. Flynn
James Kelly
Crary Post Office
Stevens
H. E. Stevens
N. & Giles
H . Nessoth
Minnewaukan
Dana's
Jobestown
B. Rindal
Joe Perkins
Rage
Locke Post Office
Norris Thomas
John McDonald
J. K. Locke
Devils Lake
Court House
Judes Bates W. Kelley
William Campbell
A. V.equa
Frank Adams
Lohens
B. B. Reed
John Stunts
George DeUroat
John O. Hughes
George
Boards of
Joan A. Penciva
Abit
D-T
FINAL PROOF NOTICES FOR DEVILS LAKE AREA
A series of final proof notices from Devils Lake Dakota with multiple claims. Edward E Haney Neil McCauley Peter Peterson and others are listed as claimants with witnesses named to prove residence and cultivation. Dates noted March 1 1885 and March 14 1885. notices issued by Henry W Lord Register and Attorney John W Mahar. locations include Benson County and Towns of Cando and Grand Harbor with various land parcel details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Otto
Devil Lake
Dakota
Fotloo
Hla
Devila Lake
Dak
Edward E. Haney
Monty McArton
Charles Munxwall
Archie McDor
John Eriekeon
Abbotteford
Benson County
Henry W. Lord
Ella & Woodward
Tajid Otic
Devila Lave
Watt Wan
Bia
Mindo
Dwight W Ensign
Curtis Davly
Richard Churelsilt
Prooper
P Parker
Cando
Towner Co
Diaroh
Jon F Moylan
Wee la
Edward Gorman William Gorman
David’ McCunnomen McCanna
Menily W. Lod
John W. Mahar
Amule
Regiatwr
Devils Lake
Peter Knusaon
Barrett
Grand Harbor
Henry W
Devils Take
Uevile Lake
Dale
Neil McCauley
William Willing
Herman Willing
Ford Sparks
Dusid
Atchixan
Devile Lake
Mvy
W. Loan
C.C Sauniturn
Bingt
Chris Thomason
Erik N
Tysue
Thorvald Torgerman
Church P.O
Lord
Bexinter
Chua
Smith
Land Unico
Auther
Peter Peterson
Joba Dorenaon
Rastaus Soronmon
Peter Soreoson
Mail Michinoleon
Vox Mango Wiliots
Town NM
Peter Potirwon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Devas Lake
Ramery County
Hansbrough
Dorita Lake
Messrs
Barron and
Tne
Springfield
John A. Logan
United States
Neche
Inter-Ocean
Chicago Inter-Ocean
West
EB. W. Canowstr
Sioux Falls
George 1
Gal
Gov. Pierce
Brethren of the Press
Dopney
O'Donovan Rosen
New York
Epwakos
Bis”miarek
South Dakota
Edwards
Ad Abin
Devecare Rayon
Epwaxos
Ordway
Bismarck
Argus
Ramsey
Feb
Gov
Pierce
Ruger
Nickells
McHenry County
Tha
Blakemore
Council
Richardeson
Nelson County
Lakota
Turtle Mountain
James Brunt
Bal- Umore
Maryland
Ona
Miller
General Land
B.C. Teraxy
W.J. Anpsngox
Binmarck Journal
Devila Lame Piiason
Ve “Areva
Sweet
Paul
Mito
M. Tas
Saais
TAO We
eLarimore
Ara
SRC
St. Pavan
Ileneapolis
Wabpston
Park River
B. Waneaa
Kally
Derile' Take
Parker & Johnson
Syndicate Block
D. T
Bank of
Pioneer Bank
St. Paul
Sargeant & Greenlies
Bupa Anil
Great Britain
Areland
Fraves
Germany
Belgium
Alstein
Bolldswitzerland
Denmark
Sweden
Norway
Canada
First Natioaal Bank
First National Bank
Ninth National Bank
W. N. Moore
U. 8
Land Office
Acorn
R. R. Howard
Offrose
Thee County
Bousz
B. Prescott
Burnett North Shore Bank
Prescott & Burnett
Horsman & Timmerman Drug and Stationery Store
Fourth and Kelly
Thompson
Converse & Son
Choice
Fourth Street
Ter
Goole
Moore & Dodd
Inter-Ocean Office
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