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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1888
Page
2
In Dakota and Minnesota a chorus of editorials and notices reflects on the 1888 results. Gifford and Hutchinson alignments are cited, with commentary on Prohibition and statehood. Reports note attention to elections, licenses, and forthcoming terms and appointments.
The Dakota territory gains statehood under the new congress, giving it two senators and five representatives, boosting influence and funding for post offices and schools. Home rule stabilizes property values and attracts investment, argued as a check on partisan politics and tariffs favoring territorial development.
The Inter Ocean argues Harrison will push genuine civil service reform better than prior regimes. It contrasts Cleveland's alleged hostility to reform with promised changes, including safeguarding competent officials and limiting partisan removals. It also notes Dakota territory delegates, constitutional conventions, and the path to statehood for North and South Dakota, plus full representation for Montana and Washington Territory.
A Plankington South Dakota meeting passed a resolution urging Congress to enact enabling legislation for both parts of Dakota to become states. Supporters seek cooperation from neighboring counties and a signature from the president on a meritorious measure.
Uneasy about the coming House, Gen Harrison sends personal telegrams to disputed districts. Democratic claims point to a slim or probable majority, with discussions of cabinet potential Blaine inclusion and state admissions of Dakota Utah New Mexico.
City officials met to approve bills for gasoline street work surveying and police service. Reports on street grading by T A Edwards and city engineer noted incomplete work and surface deficiencies. Bond releases and a new bond for Burnett were discussed, with finances to be reviewed before approving bonds. Extra policeman Van Lien salary set at 2.50 per day before adjournment.
The event featured a lively parade from Fifth and Kelly with Alderman Mann as marshal and Cleveland bearing colors. Fireworks and bands energized a large crowd while a separate note describes residents allowed to gather winter wood from Ft Totten under war department rules with cautious hauling and several damaged wagons reported.
A broad collection of letters and quotes shows Dakota residents reacting to Harrison's election with support from figures like W E Higbee and KE Spilman and concerns about statehood. The piece notes a county tally giving Creel the register of deeds race margin of 16 amid bribery claims and an ongoing canvass.
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