Inter Ocean Advertisers Circulation and Matters
The Inter Ocean announces January circulation figures, noting 967 average copies for January and 98 weekly average over three months. It discusses the paper as a premier advertising medium for Dakota, cites M. Ewan as a leading South Dakota journalist, and mentions other items including commentary on eggs, Ireland eviction plans by Guaperoxe, and Gladstone’s 1880 law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teres-Ockan
Opies
thtyrex-Oocran
Ilves-Oocrax
Dakota
Dakota railway report scathes Pullman service era
A Fargo paper exposes a rail commission critique of Pullman cars, labeling them inferior to Wagner and Manitoba in elegance and efficiency. It cites editors and officials, mentions Fatty’s pass, Edwards’ looming plans, and political maneuvering around Steele and Raymond. The item blends speculation, letters, and rumors from local exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo
Railroad Commissioners of
Dakota
Wagner
Manitoba
Argus
Savie
sTes-Ocean
Jerry Tusby
Pem- Dina County
Tuoby
la Moure-Edwards
Twoby
Amy
Saeenos
Edwards
S Tothy
Steele's Monumental Gall and Land Fraud Claims
The narrative accuses Wilbur F. Steele of attempting to gain a town land claim in Kidder county by misusing school land and forging title claims. Affidavits from 1880s assert Steele erected improvements while knowing the land was school land, prompting calls to withdraw his congress bid. The piece links Steele to prior land disputes and laments ongoing political corruption in Dakota land laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur F. Steele
John B. Raymond
Steele
Congressional Globe
Raymond
Congress
Pierre
Buch
Congrom
Kidder County
Dakota
Maid ‘Steele
Public Lands Committee
Thad8th
Meedene
Terrimi
Ofa
Congress of the
Tee
Ind
Steel
Kiddie County
Joms Homes
Vic Densen
Aes
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
United States
Auree Public Lands
Atakos
Affant
Joan Horses
Methia
Id Steele
Hiss
Joux
Barnes County
Territory OF Dakota
Burleigh
Arthur A. Brundage
Dakota Territory
Aboo
Kidder
Wald Steele
Anthue A. Bavxbace
Lexar W.E
Burleigh County
Oak
Sparks the Destroyer in a tangled colonial backstory
A garbled historical fragment traces Dakotawan and New France through 1763 Spain France and United States periods, mentioning Louk aus district, Indian Territory, 1806 Louisiana transfer, Orleans transfer to Union, and the Missouri boundary carve in 1811 with Dakota and White fevery tied to land names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparks
Dakotawan
New France
Spain
France
Loukaus
Indian Territory
Louisiana
Blaze at St Johns Opera House Fire Sparks Bucket Brigade
Fire at Robertson's Opera House in St John raged after midnight as flames climbed from the front windows. Citizens formed a bucket brigade from a snow bank to douse the blaze, saving the hotel and papers unit while much of the hall burned. Losses include Couture stock and fixtures at 3000 and hall losses around 700, with many smaller claims. Fire origin likely smoldering coal from afternoon ashes.
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St. John
Robertson
Sherman House
Journal
Post Office
Custom House
Ricard’s
Foursard
Lesses
Joe Couture
A. Robertson
Hutcheson
Jos Couture
Marney
School Report Reflects Teacher Effort and Student Progress
A garbled school report discusses teacher labor and student advancement, noting the importance of parental involvement and steady progress. The fragment hints at improving classroom efforts and ongoing assessment of pupil achievement.
DAKOTA ON THE POTOMAC Correspondent Notes Dakota Politics
Abs Boynton has returned home and Col. Tompson accompanied him. Ordway Johnson is praised for backing Burke for the Aberdeen land office, while tensions rise over Dakota leaders and party loyalties. Reported letters and maneuvers hint at Democratic strategies and inspectorial pressures in Pierre.
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Marshall Merrata
Inrxa-Delux
Wasninotoy
Abs Boynton
Tam
Col. Tompson
Boynton
Aes
Ordway Johnson
Johnson
Burke
Aberdeen Land Office
RON Lv MDI
Fea
Eit
Y Boynton
Olaima
Reed
Dakota
Orcdas
Waves
Eral Eral Reatandiay
Maratta
Pat You
Jebicon
Leee
Jobnson
Ordree
Ordway
Bis
Eame Berg
Democratic Party
Democrata
McManima
Asnguina
Pierre
Senate
Pension Office
Elevator Consolidation Sparks North Dakota System Tie
Jamestown Dak Feb 19 directors of the Sawyer mining trust, led by A J Sawyer of Duluth, approve consolidating the Sawyer ring with the North Dakota system under Sawyer as manager. The note lists rail lines between Fargo and Bismarck and mentions plans for next summer on the Maniuska railway while noting existing Northern Pacific branches.
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Jamestown
Dak
Kurd Daboes Com
Thie Cay
Bettie Piste
A.J. Sawyer
Duluth
North Dakota
A. J. Sawyer
M. Linyd
Penser A
Chambers
Maniuska
Northern Pacific
Fargo
Bismarck
Wedding Bells Ring Loud at DV Residence
Fragmentary notice reports a wedding at the townman DV's home on February 20. The ceremony united Bre. Fala M. and John FP in a local union amid unclear surrounding details.
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Spieaman-Wagas
Suspenaien Starmal
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Toder
Minnesota
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Taite
Land Bureau of the Interior Department
Wisconsin
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Blaze
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John Nelson
Namo
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Tou
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Imal
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Louis la Rue
Nellie Perry
Anni
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Galland
Lae Bros
Devils Lake
A. C
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Fashion Saloon
Secoad
Grand Forka Land District
John W. Maher
Notary Public
Aoe
McTaggert
Whippi
Lee Broa
Chance
Hes
Benaras
Dakota Investment Company of
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Devils Taka
Conrad Acthi Olon
Pairk
Fitapatrick
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Rpenurore
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A. Whipple
Yee
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Ashley
Birestore
Charlie S Hutbert
Whipple
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Schwarte ‘Tranmets
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Grofa
England
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Europe
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St. Pauly
S. L. Wineman's
Fourth Street
Bank of Devils Lake
Hunter & Bennett's
M. L. Lasson
Kelly Avenue
Fourth
Beale
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