Dakota land office fights and political intrigue
Terrific factions in Dakota politics clash over land office patronage and cabinet picks as factions blame each other for corruption. Reports name potential nominees and discuss Secretary Vilas, Commissioner Sparks, and General Land Office concerns amid looming congressional action.
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Land
Whart
Dakota
Springer, Holman
Randall
Morrison
Johnson Suya
Ordway Snys
Ordway
Plains
Congress
Union
Sparks
General Land Ofice
Turna
E. Nuwh
Wisconsin
Way
Kush
Jameson Way
Nash
Vilas
Holistong
Spolla
Oltee
Interior Department
Sine Compidialoy
Capricus Casses
Vilaw
Wyeryone
Vijay
Edwin Fi. Bryant
Postonive
General Land
Spark
Bryant
Col. Vilas
Col
Lamar
Land Office
Commissioner Sparks
Othera
Ceveland
City Council Advances Planned Improvements and Budget Talks
An adjourned city council meeting on Friday evening with Aldermen Maloney Chamberlin Mann Cleveland Shanley and Mayor present discussed bills for street labor and garbage hauling. They moved to study sidewalk and crosswalk projects on Fourth Street and Kelley Avenue, set auditor and police salaries, and instructed bids for crown walks. A second meeting Friday noted further finances including treasurer pay and a proposed $12000 bond for a water and street improvement program.
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Maloney
Chamber- Mn
Mann
Cleveland
Shantey
Jenks
George Buska
Robert W. Joynt
Chamberlain
Munn
Shank
N.S
Matoney
Shanley
J. W. Patterson
Fourth Street
Hill
Uline Avenue
Kelley Avenue
Manitoba
Railroad Avenue
Cleveland and
Chamberlin
Clevelant
Clegatani
Traastrer
Alderman Maloney
Anan
Fisiten
Chambolin
Muloney
Muni
Smith
Oat
Chaneberlin
P. J. McCrory
Shanlay
Mtturooy
Curriad
Iron Hill
Fourth
Kelly Avenue
Rairoad Depot
Ald
Jet
Tetwean Hill
Uline Agende
Navy
Anil
Hill and
Uling Avenues
Ald, Shanley
Kaily Avenue
Railroad Right
Alderman Chamberlain
Unter
Wirrinia
Shanney
Chamber- Hi Wind
Aldernthanley
Findling
Carriad
Usd
Junks
Larimore Fire Leaves Several Buildings Damaged
A Sunday morning blaze at Bonlelid's bakery in Larimore caused heavy damage as the fire engine failed to operate until alcohol thawed frozen valves. Nearby flats including Morey’s drug store and the First National bank suffered losses. some buildings were saved by quick action. Insurance details are listed for many properties, with total estimated losses reflecting significant impact on the block.
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Cleveland
Strick
Sparen
Towa
Attmp
Baye
Tugernell
Douglasy
Sheridan
Facta
New York
Bia Facta
Deus
Washington
Manderson
House
Tha
Carlisle
Republicana
Honderson
Teed
Maing
Argal
Alore
Col. Menderson
Emma Abbott
Washington Thesareas
Lydia Thompson
Prince of Wales
Ilay
Steven Sot
Chicago
Illnois
Lake City
Indiana
Ulinats
India
Back
Stevenson
Vorond Place
Pheir
Ucket
Tlarimore
Bonlelid
C. W. Ring
Wal
Morey's Drug Store
First National Bank
Kieffer & Rogan
Thor
Way
H. Olmatond
Morey & Co
Insurance
Wella’ Law Office
Ring
Oll Grodhue
Hyax
First National Tank
Mat Warment
Warner & Stylize
Ballard
Butler & Olden
Davenport
Ranma
Loxother
Conkey
Editor’s Call for Grand Jury Action Sparks Threats
A New York editor denounces figures linked to a murder case, naming Grinnell as principal culprit and targeting Gary, Supreme Court justices, and the Governor of Chaos in hostile language. The piece laments executions and praises the workingman while calling for strong punishment.
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Ab Anurehin Ahinet
New York
Grinnell
Gary
Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
Chaois
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promises Quick Healing
An 19th century ad and anecdote describe Bucklen's Arnica Salve as best for cuts bruises sores and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. The text also contains a stray quote about a water trick involving a lit cigar and a Philadelphia Call anecdote about underwater smoking.
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Bucklen
Jonnette Horsmuny
Omieh Chufeo
Bartlett
Cadmit
Philadelphia
Division and statehood drive in Nova County vote
In Nova County Dakota, a majority of over twelve thousand votes supports division. The piece rails against Democratic repetition of unheeded pleas and endorses immediate division and statehood. An advertisement touts a so called Golden Specific remedy for liquor habit with an address in Cincinnati for details.
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Nelen
Nova
Dakota
Democratic Party
Haines
Golden
Ecific CO
Claelanatl
Labor Then and Now in Labor Conditions and Wages
A historical address recounts 1842 living and working conditions, wages, and hours, contrasting then with today. It highlights doubled wages, reduced hours from fourteen to eight, better housing and education, free books, and medical aid, alongside cheaper necessities and improved rail, farm, and market access.
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Bower
James Barrett
Massachusetts
Michigan
Iaat
Guild
Lowell
Dun
Walt
Europe
Great Lakes
Chamberhain
Maloney
Late Prize Fight Ends In Victory For Lane
The seventh round proved pivotal as Lamar and Sparks slugged with fading strength. Sparks showed resilience but a fouled exchange and a final brutal blow left Lamar unable to respond. Referee Cleveland awarded the bout to Lane amid a crowd that watched 250 to 100 bets.
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Prise
Chicago Truss
Lamar
Sparks
Oroke
Sparke
Tound
Tamar
Cleveland
Lane
Watalt
Noonan Notes Reports Early Snow and Local Grains Market
Noonan Notes from Avrex Avex on November 20 detail about two inches of snow on the 16th, thawed ground hindering plowing, grain mostly marketed, farmers stocking fuel and provisions. Ailing Miss Alice Marr noted, with hopes for quick recovery. Miss Stella Sparks to visit Mrs. Geo Norton in Crary and attend school. Also mentions Cantoria for a child’s song.
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Noonan
Avrex Avex
Nooxay
Alice Marr
Stella Sparks
Tor
Geo. Northrup
Crary
Hillsburg
Romro
Is MAN A BAROMETER Why 19 it That Winds Cause Rheumatics Pain
A late 19th century piece argues weather changes trigger rheumatism and bone pain. It cites asthma like symptoms, uric acid in blood, kidneys, and medical remedies including Warner’s Safe Cure. Prominent figures and a Rochester founder are mentioned to support claims.
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Theoly
Mai
Panik
Warner
Warnse
Lotties
Swift
Wren
Sparks and Cleveland chase land reform clashes
A fragmentary account cites tensions between Sparks and Cleveland over land reform in the Interior Department and a possible gubernatorial bid. It hints at a broader political struggle involving the President, Lamar on the Supreme Court, and implications for the land grant system. Also mentions Dr King’s New Discovery for consumpt ion and a patent medicine pitch amid the scuffle.
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Sparks
Cleveland
Chicago Tribune
Oustalied
Laerout
Supreme Court
Tils
Lamar
Sparke
Minnisimlosa
Chevelanal
Enief
Oye
Brace Up Alternative to Stimulants Promises Health
Feeling degreased and nervous you seek an alternative to whisky and bitters. Electric Bitters purify the blood start healthy liver and kidney action restore vigor and strength. Available at Bennett & Horman's drug store Omich & Ubafee Bartlett for 50 cents a bottle.
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Bennett & Horeman
Omich & Ubafee
Bartlett
Gull Opens Claims After Seabird Mussel Drop Incident
A San Francisco beach anecdote recounts a gull attacking a mussel dropped from a height onto a man's head. The bird repeatedly dropped shells to crack them, finally flying off with the prize after the observer learned the gull’s method and the shell remained unbroken upon impact.
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Kpdneenane
Oakland
Clift House
San Francisco Examiner
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Benner E Horsman
Jung
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Milwaukee
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Red River Valley
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