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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1889
Page
2
Excerpts cover the Dakota legislative scene with notes on a new seed wheat bill, capital relocation chatter, Pierce County attached to McHenry for records, and calls for reform. Also mentions a law partnership in Bismarck, a boxing result, constitutional convention plans, and a column on Archduke Rudolph. Weather report from New England closes.
An editorial calls Devils Lake to rally for securing the state capital. It compares historical struggles, criticizes politicians and official neglect, and invites residents to organize, meet, and plan concrete steps with the editor offering support through his newspaper. The piece emphasizes unity, action, and shared stake in moving the capital to Devils Lake.
Somroxe in Washington sent a telegram to Aberdeen urging prompt action on endorsing the Springer bill, suggesting Senate passage. A mass Aberdeen meeting endorsed the bill, while questions arise over who sent the telegram, with Innes-Ocean wagering it can name the man in three guesses.
The Arkansas Democrat denounces Col Clayton's assassination as a shocking crime that Arkansas must punish regardless of cost. It links the act to ballot box robbery and argues that Democratic newspapers should take a strong stand to prevent barbarism and save the South from further violence.
Citizens discuss moving the capital as Bismarck’s 1883 bid drew a quarter of a million from an influential mix of local leaders, railroad and eastern real estate investors. The argument notes the substantial private fortunes at stake and questions whether the capital should shift from Tama rck to another city with capital ambitions.
A debate over publishing territorial laws in supplement form faces opposition from the legislature on economy. Proponents warn against repeating last session’s delays and secrecy, urging immediate publication of all passed laws to inform citizens and reduce costly certified copies, even if it costs a bit more now.
A portage le prairie telegram describes W A Webster Dominion agent at Devils Lake Dakota reporting to Canada’s agriculture minister on crop failures. The piece accuses him of seeking fraud or derision and claims Canada aims to curb immigration by meddling in Dakota. It portrays Webster as a symbol of Canada’s desperate policy and denial of settlers’ suffering.
Dr Bwaneroy reports to the Inter ocrax that a second seed wheat bill passed the legislature but was vetoed by the governor. The first bill had been vetoed earlier, author Mr Adams had drafted a second measure. Both houses passed the second bill under suspension, but the governor vetoed it and the legislature parsed the veto. A copy was requested.
In a cryptic notice a Captain Jona Crooksbanks seeks a purchaser for a property or item. he outlines reasons for selling, promises timely transfer to the right buyer, and references a legal claim or notice related to the sale. Details are garbled but indicate a timed sale and a brokered arrangement.
Rep Dr Swanston introduces a bill amending section 70 of the political code and chapter 146 of the 1887 general laws to allow landowners or occupants to redeem taxed land within three years after sale or before deed issuance. It sets 12 percent interest, requires receipts upon redemption, and outlines county treasurer actions including certificate returns and record entries with a per-description fee.
Mrs Carrie R of Toronto appeals for help to regain her husband’s affection after seven years of marriage, describing a six month cold distance. The note mentions possible female illnesses and promotes Dr Pierre’s Favorite Prescription as a tonic. Also included is a period weather summary with observations from St Cotten.
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