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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1886
Page
4
The Inter Ocean reports rising circulation and advertising strength in Dakota. It highlights January circulation at 4,886 copies, nine publications, and weekly averages near 987 then 1,088 in February. It promotes joint subscriptions with the Farmer and mentions other papers and local commentary.
The piece rails at Kernal Steele and other editors in Dakota for alleged theft and gentility judgments, while condemning federal office delays and political demagoguery. It calls for Dakota land and Indian title reform, Sparks removal, and Iowa farm politics critique amid frontier chaos.
Arthur Brundage of Fargo argues in the Fargo Republican against Wilbur F Steele attempting to seize a county school section in Kidder County Dakota. He warns the measure would endanger the future school fund and invite costly litigation. The Tribune argues Col Breele relief would benefit settlers, but Brundage notes former Delegate Raymond opposed similar bills.
Miss Cleveland visited the capitol with guest Miss Van Vechten followed by a gray wrapped footman. Senators Gibson and Ransom left the senate gallery as the executive session motion passed, escorting them to the supreme court room where Justice Gray read an opinion. He has shown conspicuous attention to the lady, sparking society chatter about a potential match.
Special correspondence from Wasmixotoy reports Senator Moody at the National Hotel in Washington, discussing the Dakota bill and the Democratic House. Moody cites Senator Voorhees and Edmunds as strong voices for admission, notes potential Sioux Reservation actions, and praises Dakota leadership while warning against territorial press entanglements.
Hugh Sutherland, Canadian House member and Hudson Bay railroad president, arrives in St. Pats en route to England to finalize a contract to build a 240 mile line linking Lake Winnipeg and Hudson Bay. Syndicate of English capitalists to operate steamers to Liverpool. St. Paul touted as eastern west route hub with year round access.
A mixed troubles of letters and public notices from Devils Lake and Grand Forks parts, including uncalled for post items, porch sale ads, stock for sale, and various local business pitches. Names like Brown, Hanson, Ward, and McTaggart appear with auctions, horses, embroidery goods, and wall paper offers. Public notices mention notary services and final proofs in Grand Forks district.
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