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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1887
Page
4
The page lists Montanas legislature chipmunk bounty costs and treasury drains, missing Confederate flags from the water, and a new Hand Book of legislative statistics. It mentions Cleveland solidifying the south, Biarsk staying at the Metropole, Gladstone, Victoria’s jubilee, a London cyclone, a Michigan train robbery, and a shift in eastern western misfortunes.
Mr Exoce the garrulous Democratic attorney general of Dakota asserts the territory will not be divided under a Democratic administration. He believes the president would veto any bill for such a purpose even if passed by both houses. He fuels doubt about Democratic actions for Dakota citing Sparks land policy and Cleveland keeping him in office.
A Rolette county bill for stationery totaling 59.50 is attacked as barefaced robbery. The item list cites 2000 letter heads 1000 envelopes and large envelopes. Critics link the bill to Major Edwards and Tillotson alleging schemes tied to county transactions and a public school house deal amid local political tensions.
The Inter Ocean argues Ramsey should build a cafe and repository for county records. County commissioners and taxpayers weigh in on safes, office space, rent costs, and jail needs as the ballot approaches. Officials note warrants may fetch more than par.
A critical opinion piece argues that President Cleveland shifts between demagogy and calculated statecraft. It accuses him of abusing powers in the Guilford Miller land case and restoring flag symbols for Reconstruction-era politics to appease the South, risking party unity ahead of the Democratic National Convention. The piece questions loyalty, motives, and the prospect of a southern backlash against Cleveland's candidacy.
A street speech argued the court house would raise city valuation and ease farmer taxes. A farmer backed public improvements and home capital funding, noting county debt and warrants. Mentions Mecrant General Daum, Judge Morgan, Gen. Drum, Stanton suspicions, and a Kentucky picnic with Tolliver killings report.
The 4th of July celebration promises a lively program at the fair grounds with races and games, free admission and stabling shade. Details will follow next week with a duo-form program. Local correspondence notes include arrivals, land claims, religious services, school matters, and notices on letters and auctions.
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