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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1887
Page
4
A Devils Lake publication fragment discusses Inter-Ocean and Northwest views. It notes political shifts, division sentiments, and local Dakota figures like Dan Lamont and Sparks, with commentary on Cleveland and Henry George. Also mentions rail tax breaks and division support as pivotal issues.
Report from St Paul notes the Dakota delegation was excluded from the procession while some members complained Cleveland shows little regard for Dakota interests. Critics question if the delegation intended to press rights to land and titles amid Bourke's policy. The Inter Ocean asks what the Dakota group achieved, if anything.
The piece analyzes divisionists favoring four U S senators from Dakota and opposing party factions. It contrasts Low Church and Lou Church Democrats, highlighting Day as the Democratic leader and noting varied stances among Republicans and western interests. It predicts votes influencing territory politics.
The piece accuses Governor Louis Kossuth Church of copying Grover Cleveland’s removal policies, alleging partisan purges in Dakota and Yankton. It claims ex parte charges justify dismissals, with Democrats replacing Republicans, framed as hypocrisy and dictatorship.
Last Thursday in Devils Lake a game ended amid controversy over a scooped ball call between Devils Lake players and the umpire. Rugby claimed the decision cost them the contest though the score showed otherwise. Rugby challenged the Devils Lake club to a $100 wager after the game.
Bridge completed on Mauvias coulee near Spaulding overcome Grahams Island inconvenience. Minnewanka route distance to Devils Linke reduced by seven miles. Churles Ferry Sung buys Hooper building for future use. Dictionary prize offer from La Vunuxu W. Noyes Chicago with cash and dictionary holders. Real estate sales in Devil Lake area via A. O. Whipple First National Bank. Plush cloaks advertised by Schmit Bros & Bowman’s.
The Breeders Gazette lists six top trotting sires Blue Bull George Wilkes Daniel Lambert Volunteer Dictator and Electioneer. Dictator shows strongest three performers Jay Eye See 9 10 Phallus 2 13 8 4 and Director 2 17 0 Averaging 2 16 1 4 George Wilkes best trio Harry Wilkes 2 13 1 2 Wilkes 2 15 1 2 Wilson 2 16 1.
A composite late 19th century notice collection records affidavits by E A Gowran in Dakota Territory, timber-entry contest against Thorsten Grafveth with planting and cultivation claims, notary attestations, public notices of land block improvements, and a streetwalk construction deadline in Ramsey County with dates from 1845 to 1887.
Citizens of Devils Lake D T will meet at the Engine House Saturday Oct 22 1887 at 7 pm to nominate officers for election on Tuesday Oct 25 1887 By order of the Board of Trustees Chas S Smith Clerk
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