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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1887
Page
4
The Aberdeen Daily News notes the era's political shifts with appointment moves in Dakota Territory, including Holmes and Whitesides roles, while praising Henry Ward Beecher and discussing anti slavery memories. News covers Republican Sherman support, Dakota statehood debates, and party maneuvering affecting offices and patronage.
Special Telegram reports from BisMasox dated March 11 that the court house bill and Col Ely's boundary bill establishing Church and Pierce counties passed both houses. Templeton of Fargo named attorney general and O S Tyler of Fargo appointed public examiner. A bill to move the capital to Fargo has been introduced.
Correspondent notes March 7 night session in Congress on opening the Linux reservation with the Dawes bill. Holman of Indiana objected at about 8 a.m., killing the bill after Ordway and others maneuvered to secure support. McClure credits J. J. Kleiner for vital work, while several congressmen are named for influence and obstruction.
A Brookville inventor W E Depp has developed a hot air heating apparatus for railway cars powered by the locomotive. The device, claimed to be practical and inexpensive, aims to reduce fire risk and boost passenger safety and comfort. Farmers Alliance meeting elects officers J C Perkins president pro tem A J McDonald secretary pro tem with orders to seizure former officers’ papers. Meeting adjourned to March with delegates urged from pure relay alliances. St Patrick day notes mark religious observances with Saint Patrick and Saint Joseph feasts noted.
The column reports upcoming building and railroad plans in the Devils Lake area, including new warehouses and stores, town elections with officials elected, and hints of population growth. It mentions residents like A. Facobeen and P. Staede, and notes about farm work, seed cleaning, and a busy spring for live farmers.
The county announces final citizen papers for all born in foreign countries and for those who came to the United States young or served in the military. The court at Devils Lake convenes March 24, with instructions to bring declaration copies and two witnesses, and to prove residence. Also notices on farm sales, machinery dealers, and local business ads accompany the public notice.
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