Turbulent London brawl over Lily sparks political plays
Inter Ocean reports English lords clash in a rough seating dispute linked to the Jerees Lily, with Fatty Edwards facing costs at the land office. Hastings News-Era notes growing reports of church bag damage, while Fargo inquiry costs provoke calls for stone-breakers. Calls arise to prosecute postmaster of Devils Lake amid broader political tensions. Immigrant arrivals for year end show a large drop. A Grordr Wescorr case ends with Brainerd arrest. Telegrams from Fargo query Democrats’ stake in land office prosecutions.
North Dakota Dispatch Letter Sparks City Clash
A Wahpeton dispatch to the Chicago Tribune critiques local newspapers and juries, mocks Grand Forks as rising, and accuses Fargo of corruption. It cites Bismarck weed control laws and laments sensationalism, claiming officials misuse penalties and influence.
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Wahpeton
Chicago Tribune
Fargo Grand Jury Under Fire Over Indictment Allegations
A Fargo editorial blasts a Dakota grand jury for failing to indict land officers amid alleged outside manipulation and biased testimony. It argues the jury accepted rumors as proof, notes jurors with ties to the Argus, and calls for scrutiny of the Devil’s Lake land office conspiracy claims while urging caution about impartiality and official misconduct.
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Washington
Fanno
Devils Lake Land Officers
McConnell
A Juror’s Stump Speech Before Judge McConnell
An Argus sourced account describes Col Plummer delivering a braced juror speech to Judge McConnell. He questions grand jury rules and the two year service statute, claiming initial misinterpretation of juror excuses and how it affects indictments.
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Col. Plummer
McConnell
Argus Report
Found Guilty in North Dakota Political Controversy
The North Dakota Democrat in Valley City reports on a Fargo Argus verdict related to the land officers and the Inter Ocean. It argues the investigation targets corrupt ringsters, notes U S Attorney Carland’s statements, and predicts potential indictments by a Fargo grand jury with demands for accountability and removal from office.
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Fargo Argus
Inter-Ocean
Naw
Dakota
The
Capital Commission
Forrest
United States
Grand Jury
Fargo
Devils Lake
North Dakota Democrat
Valley City
Vallandingham
Grading Bids Sought For County Road Upgrade
Proposals for grading of the county road at the head of Creel's bay are invited with bids due by Saturday August 1 at noon. County clerk office displays estimates. board reserves right to reject any or all bids.
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Creel’s Bay
Joan A. Pardyat
Grant Death and Funeral Dispatches Across Cities
Gen. Grant died at 8:04 a.m. surrounded by family and doctors. News spread through New York as bells tolled and tributes poured in from leaders like Blaine and Hayes. Proclamations called for mourning. plans for a monument in Illinois emerged, while funeral details remained unsettled among Washington New York and Springfield.
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Mr. McGregor
Grant
Raia Family
Sands
Shrady
Douglaas
New York
Trinity
St. John’s
Brooklyn
George W. Childs
Gen. Grant
Pon
St. Paul
Bismarck
Capitol
Villard
Pacific Coast
Pierce
Wasuinaron
White House
Srrivoriexp
Ill
Grant Monument Association
McGregor
Gen
Geo. W. Childs
Philadelphia
Mortgage Sale Notice in Devils Lake Parish
Mortgage sale notice for Yarrington trustee default on June 28 1864 promissory notes. Property: Lot 11 4a Block 32 and Lot 1 2 Block 25 in Devils Lake Ramsey County. Amount due 150 50 dollars and attorney fees. Sale by sheriff at front steps of court house Devils Lake on September 18 at 8 o clock. Foreclosure proceeds to cover due notes costs and disbursements. Attorney D O Drew for mortgagee HESS
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Yarrington
Devile Lae
Hanwey
Dikuts
Foglater of Deeds Iy
Ramsey
Ald
Njoum Farrengton
Trusto
O'Drew
Morigen Hess
Grand Farke
Dak
Frank H. Proser
Maid Inn
John A Percival Frank M
Otto Storman Frank
Converse
Devila Lake
Ramsey County
Tiffany
Register
Bille
Devils Lake
Bootle Lake
Rifta Post
John Stewart James Horne
Williaty Linding
John Womman
Grand Harbor
Ramey Co
Veter Kand von Verret Koudson
Maus Welc Ht
Soorgall
Church
Ramsay Co
Tmo
W. Pattin & Scrumgard
Attorne
Omco
Dovila Lake
Oak
Han
Dori Lake
Herbert M Vannter
Fango
Ho Hhaiuow
H Treat
John McDevitt
P.O
Olaow
Mt Roget
Devile Lake
Henry W, Lord
Noble & Noble
Attorners
Electric Bitters Promised Relief From Various Ailments
Suffering from low spirits appetite loss or general weakness? Electric Bitters are advertised to restore life strength and activity. Sold at fifty cents a bottle by Bennett and Horsman amid a mix of notices about a Grand Forks firemen’s tournament and land district proofs.
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Bennett & Horsman
Grand Forks
Aromon
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Fatty Bowaxre
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the Argus
Fatty
Tus Press
Minneapolis
Devils Lake Region
Bureau of Statistics
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Milbank
J. C. Mann
Lake City
Brainerd
Minneapolis Tribune
Land Office
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GeAnp
Argus Office
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Committee On Land
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Daakota
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Croel
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Bell
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Mt MacGregor
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Persia
England
Interocean
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Randall
Sheridan
Henry Hilton
Hayes
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Evarts
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Congress
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Russia
Warenrowx
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J. Conklin
Clark
A. Davis
Huron
George Schousner
Blunt
J. M. Rutlan
Salem
Fanco
Fom Sawyer
Abel Burg
John Anderson
Peter Erickson
Loxpox
Youen
Rottes Row
Chetroynd
Shah
Terezuam
Waureron, Duk
Manitoba Road
Pave
John J. Love
John Cain
Riel'n Trini
Wixwireo
Riel Lat Regina
Yanxter
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Darwin
Cxteaco
Grand Forks Land District
John W. Maher
D. W. Ensign
Zaden
Ronch
1Th Infantry
Fort Totten
Chai
Bregarde
City Laundry
I.J. Jotlie
East Fifth
Locke
Nota
Fins
Frank M. Prosser
D. T
J’ Nelson Jones
William Crary
John Crary Dames Mahood
George ‘Northrup
Fae Ee Tfeany
Berister
Settlers
W. .N. Moore
S. U.S. Land Office Building
North Shore Bank
Prescott & Burnett
McCormick
Garner & Cleveland
C. Id
Fisher, Hur Land Office, Fleth
G. Graham
Neal
Sam
B.F. Shanley
Hail Insurance
Old Continental Insurance CO
Chas. S. Smith
Pioneer Meat Market
Moore & Dodd
Wagness & Stade
Devils Rage
Purchas SG
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