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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1886
Page
4
Inter Ocean weekly edition from Devils Lake area reports local notices and political chatter. It notes Joux Ketty’s death and cites national newspaper counts, while discussing T T P candidates and county ticket plans with satirical tone about politics and printers.
Articles outline an inquiry into the feasibility and cost of a public water supply for Devils Lake. An artesian well may be drilled if conditions allow. The piece notes the need for reliable water and comments on political aspects surrounding Dakota division and local figures. It mentions President Cleveland, Miss Frankie Folsom, and a public reaction to the marriage news.
Secretary Lamar writes to the commissioner of the general land office concisely opposing revisiting his predecessor’s March 3 1885 actions on the rancho Bin Rafael de la Zanto in Arizona. He argues good administration requires not rearguing past decisions, to avoid chaos and risk to vested rights, and cites ample current duties.
A local merchant, who prospered in the past three years, warned yesterday that the town will die if business men stay passive. He urged leaders to rise, seize opportunities, and push the town toward growth, insisting action is the key.
A general land office circular dated June 2 1886 suspends all entries under the paid lands schemes including pre emption timber culture and desert land laws until August 1 1886. It directs registrars and receivers to receive no new entries during the period. The move draws sharp criticism over Secretary Lamar’s approval and opposition from Sparks and others.
A circular by Land Commissioner Sparks directing registers and receivers to halt filings for public lands ends up being recalled after a meeting with Secretary Namar and assistants. The move, tied to preemption, timber culture and desert land laws, had halted entries until August pending review. Also noted are court items in Oswald Case and pending trials, a Devils Lake wheat market update, and assorted local notices.
Special correspondence from Was Nixon in June reports Dakota momentum for the Dawes bill fading as the House fails to act. Territorial day pushed to June 12, leaders like McManima and Day express deep disappointment over defeat, while McClure and others vow continued fight and reflection on admission versus division.
At a May 26 1886 mass meeting in Cando North Dakota citizens pressed rail expansion into Towner County. A preamble and resolutions urged a railroad connecting to trunk lines, pledging free rights of way and land for depots, shops, and other facilities, with signatures sought from local landholders and business people. A standing committee was appointed to mobilize support and circulate the resolutions.
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