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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1885
Page
4
The Inter Ocean reports on Dakota wheat law talks with 72 legislators split between north and south. It warns against overlegislation and corporate influence as debates focus on wheat grading, shipping, and anti monopoly measures. The piece notes cross party shifts and potential gains for South Dakota, urging durable policy.
Thompson's Bank Note and Commercial Reporter notes deposits in major New York banks total 143 million dollars, averaging 14.3 million per bank. It argues smaller banks cannot compete and timid capitalists await Cleveland's policy before reinvesting, hoping idle funds will enter circulation after inauguration.
The Park River Gazette and Forest River Journal discuss La Moure and Willson in a Pembina county political contest. Judge Hudson ordered certificates issued reversing county votes, arguing county results should influence the legislative seat, supporting Willson as rightful holder.
The Bismarck Journal argues the legislature will quickly seat Willson, granting him the expected entitlement. Pembina County local races were settled by Judge Hudson at Fargo, who ordered auditor certificates for new officers. The legislative contest in Pembina district could unseat Jud La Moure if the ruling is adopted.
Wheat prices jumped from 47 to 55 cents as crop reports from the Eastern and Western States indicate a one third smaller harvest ahead. Chicago elevators hold nearly three million bushels less than the prior year, while Minnesota mills seek top grade grain and Dakota supplies tighten. Additionally, political figures debate civil service reform and staffing in federal offices amid partisan clashes. The Irish World and the Argus discuss Dakota criticisms and Delegate Raymond in sharp fashion.
The Bismarck Journal correspondent notes Devils Lake as a growing town with a thriving post office and rising revenues. It mentions General Lo and his wife moving to Iowa Circle, Raymond relocating near Fourteenth Street, and a critique of civil service law as a Reform era institution with many Democrats holding or seeking office. Aberdeen Pioneer reports Miss Lizzie Cochrane appointed clerk of Faulk county court, first woman in such a Territory post.
The bitter weather freezes gas in Chicago pipes as cold snaps worsen city infrastructure. Analysts warn of widespread disruption as temperatures plummet and utility demand surges amid a harsh season.
One Belwartz, known for running a Meat market at Park River for Moore and Dodd of Devil Lake, absconded last week with 500 dollars of employer funds and was arrested upon reaching his home in Brown's Valley Ming.
Dakota's twelve districts split four per lower house seat and two in the senate with four in the north and south including Black Hills. The late election shows average votes around 7295 and hints at redistricting to fix inequality. Samuel McMasters dies in San Francisco. he led Homestake mining and was a prominent delegate candidate. he left three brothers and no family. Major Beardsley faces grand jury scrutiny after visiting government survey sites. seven styles of hairpins noted at headquarters hotel. New York cold snap records minus 38?. Ayer's Cherry Pectoral praised by physicians for colds and chest ailments. Domestic Journal ad seeks subscribers. then a long sculptor interview discussing figures, proportions, and corsets, with precise body measurements and opinions on fashion.
A Boston Lynn and Revere Beach Railroad passenger, a chemist claiming a cholera cure, boasted his medicine could conquer the disease. Conductor Bradbury teased him, the man worriedly joked he might catch it himself, prompting laughter and the man’s retreat to the smoking car.
General markets review shows mixed activity with notes on cattle, pork, and grain prices. Traders report steady demand, higher futures in some grains, and cautious activity in meat markets across leading exchanges in New York and Chicago.
Notices list settlers James Ferrier Edward Cannken and John Gott Rid Fabeedorist filing final proof to support their claims. Witnesses include Alexander Coolli Henry W Lord and others, with dates set for February hearings before the register and receiver at Devils Lake Dakota Territory.
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