Inter Ocean Notes on North Dakota Politics and Crops
The Inter Ocean reports Cass county delegates may back Allen and notes Gen Allen’s failed campaign, with Fargo’s new Argus building linked to the convention. It cites crop prospects near the lake, possible higher grain prices, and a proposed Fargo daily Republican paper. Additional items include talk of an air line from Chicago to North Dakota wheat regions and a county treasury dispute over bond commissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inrer-Ocean
Cass County
Allen
Fuk New Argus
Fargo
Harrison Allen
Daily Republican
H. C. Hansbrough
The
Devils Lake
Sorenr-Doran
Argus
Omaha Bee
North Dakota
Chicago
Milwaukee
Political intrigue and legal battles spill over in Edwards county
The article details disputes over a district attorney and county board denying Maher a claimed inheritance while recounting a series of political maneuvers. It highlights Tillotson’s alleged theft from a public school and rump conventions at St John aimed at sending delegates to Yankton in Harrison Allen’s interest. It also recalls Jud La Monte’s contentious editorship and a disputed telegram re protests against Griggs’ railroad commissioner appointment.
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T.‘T
Liv Lotson
St. John
Yankton
Tillotson
Wishart
District Court
Edwards-Allen
Rosetta County
St.John
Harrison Allen
Edwards
Jud la Monte
Fargo Argus
Major Edwards
Alex Griggs
Jud
Griggs
Bismarck
Argus
Rosette County Sides Split Over Party Organization
In Rosette County July 19 reports detail Republican and Democratic party organization efforts. A St John split by Tillotson and allies prompted a separate independent meeting, while Dunseith, Island Lake, and St John delegates joined a unified county convention to back a platform and three territorial delegates. The tone condemns Tillotson as a destabilizing figure. both parties press for unity at Yankton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillotson
St. John
Dunforth
Island Lake
E. E. McCarthy
Dunseith
Richard ‘Tunwell
Furview
Abram Carpenter
Samuel Boyd
St.ohn
Tredwen
Willow City
Ole Martin
Ox Creek
Wm. Merlin
Hill Town
McCarthy
Tuswell
Yankton
B. W. Lair
Samuel P. Schrockencast
Hiram Wood
Ankton
Reevublican
The Usual Edwards Failure
The Argus reports Republican mockery of blackmail jibes about Gen. Allen, while the Republican counterclaims a political misread. It asserts the paper will not publish such material unless forced, aiming to protect Allen and dissuade further attacks amid ongoing North Dakota exchanges.
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Edwards
Fargo Ropul
the Argus
Republican
Gen. Allen
North Dakota
Allen
Argus
Dakota Statesman Notes on Brookings Politician and Statesmen Critique
Dakota correspondent reports an Oakwood Lake encampment address by G A Mathews of Brookings, praising oratory and urging water for Brookings. The piece blasts Dakota politicians as parasites, cites Major Burke Frost and Charlie Frost appointments, warns readers about office seekers, and quotes Dan Maratta on governor Pierce and politics. It notes Maratta and Guthridge talks, possible Daniels, and travel to witness the Black Hussar show amid Washington heat and mosquitoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota Statesman
Dan Marratta
Ixtre-Ocrax
Wasuisarox
G. A. Mathews
Brookings County
Oakwood Lake
Thave
Brookings
Maratta
Tony
John Smith
Major Burke
Aberdeen Land Office
Charlie Frost
Land Office
Fi ‘Argo
Dakota
Tam
Major
Burke Frost
Brown
Huron
Grand Forks
Aberdeen
Jules Guthridge
Gil
Pierce
Washington
Chicago News
National Hotel
Dan
Ziebach
Congress
Gifford
Guthridge
Bissmarck
Washington City
Dakota News Bureau
National Theatre
Ryse
Marshall County Democratic Committee
Norfolk
Baltimore
New York
You
Jonx Sivrn
Board of County Commissioners Adjourns with Accounting Disputes
Proceedings of the adjourned session on Friday July 7 1886 show the board reviewing the county treasurer report. Bren non appeared as agent for the treasurer and the panel considered corrections and commissions amounting to 5900 updates. A Saturday session set to finish the settlement included a bond raise of 10000 and a required action to sue the treasurer for 539.50 plus efforts to distraint taxes. The board also fixed district boundaries and planned further actions through Monday July 20 1886 while approving tax collection steps and bonds.
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Ue Treasury
Maher
Morgan
Treas Maher
Jorbidiat
Board of County Commissioners
Sesson
Paing
Brennan
Creele
Currier
J. F. Bell & Co
Tyne
We 4
Doyle
Barnes & Mackay
Grand Harbor
Barnes’ Mackay
Brooke
Tyly Fitch
Creel
Barton
Hoy
Harton
Garton
Thancosaat
Dintron Motional Journal
Money to Loan and Local Notices from Devils Lake
Short notices announce money to loan on chattel security at TL Connell's, an estray mare pony near Sweetwater Lake, and a three year old mare with a red blanket to be returned with rewards. Also cattle for sale in Missouri, veterinary services by E Gallup, schoolhouse bids for Devil’s Lake, and final proofs for Grand Forks land district with Notary John W. Maher at Devils Lake.
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TL. Connell's
Devils Lake
Saturdy
Selle Post
Mil Oman Estray
Avay
Pasquare
Fiore
Missouri
Devita Lake
Euan LA Bus
Clerk Lake
Elgara
Win.t. Dishek's
Devila Lake
Dak
Grand Forks Land District
John W. Maher
Notary Public
Grand Works
Dai
Muade
Oak
Thomas Cough
Toove
Calyalon
Martin Mulvehill
George Northroston
Willian
Rary FO
BOC Tivfary
P. Wofsenthal
Ray
Maurice offers tea cream and deals at DeFiore's store
The notice lists multiple dairy and grocery offers at P. DeFiore's including tea cream at 12.50 per barrel and 124 pounds of granulated sugar for 1, a large stock of cigars and tobaccos, Fortine number one Swiss cheese for Pasquale DeFiore, and low prices on strawberries oranges lemons and apples. It mentions stock of boots and shoes and general bargains around the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice
P. DeFiore
P. de Fiore
Pasquale DeFiore
Ramsey County
A. O. Whipple
P. Fiore's
Local Market Summary From Omain Markets
Readable fragments indicate prices for produce including sweet potatoes and apples per barrel and berry items with sporadic figures. Tobacco and batter quality terms appear, but data is incomplete and ambiguous.
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Nevill Lake
Ramsay County
Epirom Ap Puoraieton
Lorton
Braystreets
House of Representatives
Hwenx
Canton Advocate
Palmer
Devils’ Lake
Mitchell
Chicago Newspaper Union
Juve Girrory
Strathmore
Ourda
Int&r-Ocean
Stenvine S.surtu
Mandan
Bismarck Journal
Mr. Smith
3. S. Smith
Wheeler
Rosette County
J. Smith
I. M, Creel
Aliniruma Board of Co. Com
Jonny Perciva
Ayery
Sweetwater Lake
George Maxwell
Dark Bay
Eara
Snyder Lake
Towner County
Stage
St. John Trail
Anetta
St. Paul
E. Gallup
Bennett Bros. Postoffice
Omain
Imeax
Bass ‘Owder CO
Uralars
General Merchandise
LHH Bros
Fourth Street
Kelly Ave
E. C.hanson
Hurieni
Blwchamui
Lake, D
G. W. Jamieson
North Shore Bank
Garr Scott
Kalamazoo
B. F. Shanley
L. Christensen
Garner & Cleveland
McCormack Harvester and Binder
Minnesota
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