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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1886
Page
4
The Inter Ocean weekly in Eamesay County, Dakota, notes its sworn January circulation at 4,886 with February up to 1,083 copies per week over four issues. The paper proclaims its status as city and county official and a premier advertising medium, while commentary touches on local politics, election talk, and national figures.
The piece warns of an imminent war with China as Chinese immigration fuels labor conflict across the West. It contends Asians will not assimilate, and that economic pressures will provoke broader confrontation, urging immediate action to curb immigration. It also critiques local press and political figures affecting public sentiment.
In a description of the Dakota winter season, locals enjoy clear skies and balmy air for winter recreation. Sleighs fill the streets as bells ring, and Dakota is portrayed as a rising popular winter resort free from eastern dampness. The piece optimistic about a bright future for the region.
Northwest Magazine portrays Commissioner Sparks accusing that Indian title to lands north of Devils Lake has never been extinguished. He claims eleven counties belong to about 200 Turtle Mountain Indians on a reservation, while urging settlers to ignore his stance. He mocks presidential authority on the issue.
Special correspondence from Washington notes Dakota Democrats in flux. Day remains strongest ally, while intra party tensions flare over appointments and loyalties. Maratta defended against misrepresented Washington Critic interview, highlighting his longstanding Dakota support.
The Senate approved an eight year education bill providing annual federal appropriations totaling seventy nine million dollars for common schools in the states territories and districts. Allocations depend on census data and race segregation provisions, with strict conditions for accountability and book samples, plus a special two million for sparsely settled schoolhouses.
The Bul of Devils Lagu corporation and Horace G Stone with others, stockholders of Bank of Devile, are involved in a court ordered sale by the Third Judicial District Court Ramsey County Dakota Territory. Judgment in favor of Lon J Melatire against defendants leads to levying on personal property including notes, warrants, furniture, desks, a vault, and other items. Public auction to occur March __, at Devil’s Lake, with proceeds to pay costs of $314.10 plus accruing costs and interest. Attorneys McGee & Morgan. Witnesses listed for proof of title.
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