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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1886
Page
4
A condensed digest from Ramsey and surrounding counties highlights political maneuvering and public notices. It notes candidates and delegates for Republican conventions, comments on county finances and treasurer practices, and references local editors and election figures with a critical view of alleged illegal commissions.
Two years show Mr Ma her unsuitable for county treasurer. He kept the office in private space, used county coal for private ships, removed a court house stove, paid warrants out of order, caused extra board meetings, and failed to pursue proper reports. A list of delinquent taxpayers highlights concerns about his competency and attention to official business.
The Evrmr-Ocean denounces dishonesty in Dakota politics and refuses to endorse John Maher for county treasurer. It claims Moher used his office for personal gain, while Inter-Ocxax backs producers and taxpayers against such officials. The paper frames local power as a choice between unscrupulous leaders and honest reform.
Delegate Gifford was renominated at Yankton on Wednesday without opposition. North Dakota counties showed mixed support with the north mild while the south stood solid for the judge. Analysts say Gifford could reach 100,000 votes and benefit from first term experience when returning to Washington. The Yankton convention is praised for its performance.
Frank Prosser, candidate for Maher register of deeds, defends himself against claims of impropriety tied to an illegal salary claim as probate judge. The Minnewaukan school records allege misapplied funds, noting Prosser served as school clerk in 1884 and retained 30 from 34 days of service for 3 days work, per local records.
A 1885 County report shows $30 detained from 1884 payments. The board demanded return of the extra funds before accepting the report, while Prosser and Maher gain control of county records and funds. Officials face questions over misused money as the Ward County board grants six three month liquor licenses.
Washington notes a shift under reform era with clerks acting as spies and detectives and officials blamed for delays. The writer criticizes Secretary Bayard and Sedgwick, mocks Benedict in the public printer post, and rants about police and race. The piece ends musing on Congress and theatre and hints at a looming divorce.
A fragment from a late 19th century newspaper column touches on widows entering society, dressmakers bustling with winter fashions, political predictions about Blaine and the Republican nomination, and a boxing match between Sullivan and Herald. It also cites Chamberlain remedies and local money lending notices, reflecting era concerns with fashion, politics, sport, and health products.
The Republican County Convention for Haggay County, Dewleake city, is set for Friday Oct 1 1880 to elect four delegates to the district convention and nominate county officers including sheriff assessor treasurer coroner and judges. Precinct caucuses convene Sept 27 1886 at 4 pm to apportion delegates and appoint caucus committees with numerous named members from townships and towns.
The Democratic convention for Devil’s Lake county convenes Saturday October 9 1840 at 1 o'clock in Devileake to nominate officers including county treasurer superintendent coroner and register of deeds along with commissioners and judge positions. Delegates are apportioned by townships with 210 votes shared among listed towns and districts. The central committee fixes the call and delegates are to be elected from organized towns with a full delegation promised by participating groups.
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