Postmaster General Vilas eyed as Wisconsin senator
The Mitchell Capital SUPPLEMENT notes Vilas as a probable Wisconsin senator with the strategy to win the state Democrat. Governor Foraker reports a $1,000,000 state deficit and urges taxation of liquor, telephone firms, and certain railcar revenues. It questions Perry township reassessment's effect on county tax apportionment and levies. The Iowa press, aided by the Chicago Inter Ocean, fights the Des Moines State Register and the Iowa Regency. The Clarksons are rising in political influence, seen as autocratic, with a likely downfall forthcoming.
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Vilas
Wisconsin
Foraker
Ohio
Perry Township
Press of
Iowa
Chicago Inter Ocean
Des Moines State Register
Iowa Regency
Clarksons
German Families Arrive Aboard Donau for Dakota Destination
New York on April 4 reports two hundred German families arriving aboard the steamer Donau. They are bound for Dakota, continuing a pattern of immigrant movement to the western territories.
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New York
Donau
Dakota
Usury debate in Dakota stirs tillers to resist loans
The Webster Herald reports that the high interest issue is being debated across Dakota as honest farmers strive to break free from usurers. Observers suggest the era of bonus fiends may be ending in the region.
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Webster Herald
Dakota
Iowa boy preacher Ackerman ends suicide attempt in New York
W C Ackerman known as the boy preacher of Iowa recently tried to take his life at the Union hotel in New York by swallowing Jaudmun but has recovered. Relatives stopped his ambitions by refusing support and he planned to go to New Hampshire seeking leniency, but funds failed and he sought oblivion.
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W.C. Ackerman
Iowa
Brand Union
New York
Jaudmun
Admission of Dakota Honorary Member Letter
Northwestern Literary and Historical Society of Sioux City honors Judge Alonzo J. Edgerton for Dakota statehood support. Edgerton thanks society, notes Dakota’s push for admission and self-government, and calls for congressional action to end territorial restraints. Davenport editorial reflects on editor ethics and evolving press role.
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Action of the
Northwestern Literary and Historical Society of
Sioux City
Edgerton
Dakota Statehood Debate Echoes in Capital
The Dakotans who lobbied for statehood have returned home while Democrats praise ward status over independence. The St Paul Pioneer Press warns Congress the Dakota issue remains vibrant and politically potent ahead of a pivotal election likely to shift control, urging focus beyond routine gridlock.
Railroad Disaster in Greenfield Mass Leaves Dozens Injured
April 8 details: about twenty seriously injured and seven killed with many others hurt. Bodies recovered include C. A. Temple Wakefield Mass and Chas Durgin Boston. National Express superintendent Merritt Seeley died of injuries. Scene described as horrific with flames, water, and terrified crowds. rescue efforts ongoing.
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Greenfield
Mass
C. A. Temple
Wakefield
Chas. Durgin
Boston
Merritt Seeley
National Express Co
Spencer
A. T. Shelbourne
Viola Littlejohn
J. F. Whithouse
Chas. Durkin
Ioston
Mark Spencer
Brakeman
Chas
Temple
Edward Whitehouse
Wayden
Frank Lane
Lane
B. E. Jayden
A. J. Warner
Landlord Hager
Yorester
Division Of Dakota Termed Favored By House Panel
Washington April 6 Mr Day of Dakota told the Globe the house committee on territories would favorably report the bill for the division of Dakota Without admission Plankinton Standard Geo Farnsworth and family moved to Mitchell Tuesday George has secured the whole of Davison county to work for the F M P A and 800 applications will roll in from that territory He is with the only association or company that paid its losses in full last year and is a good business man and honest farmers of Davison county need fear no sharp practices.
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Washington
Day of
Dakota
Globe
House Committee On Territories
Geo
Farnsworth
Mitchell
George
Davison County
The New Division Bill
Mr Hill introduces a bill for North Dakota to divide into twenty state senate and forty house members with district apportionment to suit. It sets Bismarck as capital and Dakota as Nuron, with five Dakota judicial districts in Yankton Deadwood Pierre Sioux Falls and Huron. Each territory would assume public building indebtedness. a November vote is proposed but likely removed.
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Hill
Legislative Council of
North Dakota
House
Bismarck
Dakota
Nuron
South Dakota
United States Court
Yankton
Deadwoo
Pierre
Sioux Falls
Huron
Cabinet weight talk brushes near a ton in scale quip
Washington report notes Secretary Manning weighed 225 pounds at his attack and had gained over twenty pounds since taking the Treasury post. The president and eight cabinet members are described as tall and heavy, with Lamar, Garland, Bayard, Endicott near two hundred pounds and Vilas and Whitney around 175 pounds each.
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Washington
Manning
Treasury
Lamar
Mr. Garland
Bayard
Endicott
Vilas
Whitney
Pioneer Press Criticizes Silver Coinage’s Burdens in Dakota
A Dakota resident laments silver money’s impact on banks and everyday commerce. He notes high silver circulation forces costly transport of large checks, ragged coins, and scarce paper currency, urging suspension of silver coinage unless the East shares the burden.
Revolt at East St. Louis Ends in Fatal Attach by Deputies
In East St. Louis on April 9, deputies and sheriffs guarding Wabash and L N yards fired on a crowd of about 300 strikers amid tensions from Knights support. Six strikers and one woman were killed, with several others wounded. Governor Oglesby ordered eight militia companies to respond.
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St. Louis
East St. Louis
Wabash
North St. Louis
Knights
Cahokia Creek
Oglesby
Worsening Night Attack at Argenta Roundhouse
Deputy sheriff Williams guarding the St. Louis and Iron Mountain round house and shops in Argenta faced a mob led by F. N. Darby. Gunfire erupted with about a hundred shots. Williams was fatally wounded and later pronounced critically ill as authorities secured the scene and arrested Charles Stepp.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
Williams
St. Louis
Iron Mountain
Argenta
F. N. Darby
Knights of Labor
Darby
Worthen
Charles Stepp
William
Timan
Col
B. J. Williams
The
Memphis & Little Rock Railroad
Dakota and Dakotans News Roundup From The Region
A convoy of items reports Ifuron re elected her entire city ticket and Grand Forks expectations for a prosperous year. Plankinton artesian well spouts water twenty feet. Mayor re election in Wessington and a Grand Army Post formation noted. Mrs Bardin’s $300 sale to Mr Waugh in Gann Valley cited. Rapid City to publish a Democratic paper around May 15. Hanged Scandinavian farmer Ingebright Allary in Modena due to family quarrel. Studies claim Dakota furore affects local farming in Studson Michigan. Michigan study and Alpena Journal sale to Dr Roger. Lone Capitalists eye Ellendale colony. Marital rise reported J I Marshall and Miss Nellie Titus wed by Judge Rice. Griffin disputes seat in Bismarck ward. coal vein seen near Red Lake. Widespread schoolhouses praised as advanced. WCTU district convention planned in Yankton. Sully County notes Baldwin family census count. Sioux Falls First National deposits under 20 000 with plan to pay all. Kimball Graphic enters fifth year. Webster proposes 100 barrel mill with 1000 bonus. Mrs Read’s farewell party at White Lake. Mrs Real heads to Des Moines. Eva Sibley dies near Chamberlain. Foster County commissioners deny liquor licenses amid gambling concerns. Low er Brule Agency sees staff change. Knights of Pythias to organize Woonsocket lodge with Mitchell men. Ruba Duncan appeals ruling over her land. Evans Transportation to boost river service Sioux City to Bismarck. Milwaukee road debate on Douglas county future. Diana Advocate notes tropical trees in Dakota. Fargo Argus recalls Capt Harmon’s fortune won in Supreme Court decision. Captain Harmon and J A McLean gain about 40000 in an old government contract case.
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Diana
Grand Forks
Plankinton
Col. Steele
Wessington
Beadle County
Kimball Graphic
Ingebright Allary
Modena
Buffalo County
Studson
Mich
L. H. McCarger
Alpena
Roger
Griffin
Bushhby
Sheridan House
Chamberlain
Wm. Carrall
Red Lake
Dakota
The
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Embrac
Turner
Lincoln
Clay
Yankton
Union
Sully County
James Baldwin
Sioux Falls
Kimball Enterprise
Republican
Mitchell
Webster
Day County
White Lake
J. E. Read
Baker
Foster
Carrington
Pukwana Press
Lower Brule
Eugene Cady
Red Lake Township
Woonsocket News
Knights of Pythias
Mitchell Lodge
Iluronite
Ruba Duncan
Illinois
Washington
Sparks
Lamar
Evans Transportation Company
Sioux City
Bismarck
Northwestern
Milwauke
Illinois Central
Chicago
St. Paul
South Dakota Tribune
Milwaukee Road
Douglas County
Scotland-Mitchell
Diana Advocate
J. W. Elliott
Fargo
Harmon
J. A. McLean
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Alonzo J. Edgerton
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Mircnenr
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Great
House of Representatives
Hayestie Bove
J. Edgerton
To-7.y
Davenport
St. Paul Pioneer Press
Pioneer Press
Supreme Court
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Nashville
Broadway
Pat Bristol
Oscar Washington
John Bohman
Major Richman
John Pfeifer
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