Division question sparked strong speech by Waldo Potter
Hon H W Lord presided at a division meeting where Waldo M Potter of Lamoure argued the division issue is the era s most important. He warned government would fail without citizen participation and criticized South Dakota and North Dakota funding imbalances and extravagant territorial spending.
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Busine
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North Dakota
Iolee
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Vaughy
Territorial
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Dakat
South
Sebo
Division Talk Sparks Dakota Statehood Debate
Debates on Dakota division show South Dakota holding political power and capi tol control while North Dakota pays more taxes yet receives less in benefits. Speaker Potter argues small states are economical and that division could yield fairer representation, with the West needing stronger Senate footing.
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Congress
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Potter
Washington Rumor Fades Randall and Allison Debate
Special correspondence notes rumors of a bipartisan push in the Senate on a massive appropriations bill. It argues Randall and Allison clash over strategy, with mentions of Jackson, Vilas, Black, and Bourne as figures in political maneuvering and public debate on reform and national unity.
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Solid with the Settlers a Case for Sparks Claim
A Scotsman in Scotland, Oct 21 1887, details a Dakota pre-emption dispute where a settler and his wife petition Commissioner Sparks over final proof delays caused by travel, weather, and missing affidavits. They argue longstanding residence and improvements justify continued homestead rights and warn of financial loss from another proof. A local Dakota reply condemns Sparks and laments land sharks, urging fair treatment.
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Nalmneapodis Journal Special
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Yankton Wade
Public Lands
Washington, D. C
Dakota
Niles
Yankton Land Office
Yankton
Uo Thay
Scotian
Bac
Gord
Thorest
Maxwell
Washington
Anned
National Capitol
Johnny Bull
Astig
Tritories
Illinoi
Maxwreag
Sparks Threat to Land Office Brings Critique of Character
A lengthy critique argues that Gen Sparks, named to a key Land Office post, is unfit due to temper, rashness, and poor judgment. The piece cites congressional behavior, clashes with Weaver, and questions his fitness to handle land claims and corporate relations, urging resignation to serve the administration.
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Limiels
Sparka
Annual Election Notice for Dakota Territory Rammp County
Notice states election to decide on division of the territory along the seventh standard parallel, prohibition of intoxicating liquors, voter registration, and a $5000 bond for a county asylum. Ballots will read For Division or Against Division, For Sale or Against Sale, For Registration or Against Registration, For Poor Farm or Against Poor Farm. Voting hours nine to five. Dated Devils Take October 8 1887. Precincts listed with appointed judges. several precincts unorganized.
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Rammopand
Dakota
Aaid
Voraona
County Commissioner Election in Third District Dakota
On Tuesday November eighth in Ramsey County Dakota voters in Webster Morris Cleveland Boden and 158 64 precincts will elect one County Commissioner for the Third District. The polling places open at nine in the forenoon and close at five in the afternoon. Dated October sith 1887 at Devil Lake Ramsey County Dakota. Seal John H Percival Registrar of Deeds Ex-Officio
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Proposals for Court House Apparatus in Dakota County
Proposals from Devits Laer and Daxora dated October 1, 1827 and November 12, 1887 seek formal apparatus for a county court house. Bids accepted at the County Clerk’s office or T. D. Alton’s architect office in Minneapolis. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved by County Commissioners.
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