Dakota Self Government Fight Moves In Dakota Territory
The Dakota movement in Congress faces Democratic opposition over statehood admission. Supporters urge patience, lawful action, and national unity, arguing Republicans seek three electoral votes. They rally the public to stand behind Dakota representatives and denounce hostile critics.
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Dakota
Senate
House
West
Mellette
Washington
Tinion
Tinion. Tf
Mien
Idaho
Montana
Boynton
Oriway
Bloomington Courier Debuts In Charles Mix County
The Bloomington Courier launches as a new daily paper serving Charles Mix County with initial strong readership and local coverage prospects.
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Bloomington
Charles Mix County
The Dakota Beacon by T Will Shel a Prohibition Diance
The Dakota Beacon from Plankinton reports promoter T Will selling a prohibition stance as the paper notes a diance from Plankinton.
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Dakota
Plankinton
N. Treat
Dakota admission bill aids North Dakota split
The Harrison bill provision for admitting Dakota and fixing the capital at Bismarck is described as likely to erase remaining opposition to division. The piece argues Bismarck needs no diagram to show the proposition clearly.
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Dakota
North Dakota
Bismarck
Rulings of Commissioner Sparks Weigh on Settlers
Register Rea of the Bismarck Land Office says Sparks rulings will not affect any honest settler. Rea notes limited observation opportunities and, as a Republican office leader, may be hedging on the impact.
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Bismarck Land Office
Sparks
Rea
Ofice
Statehood Fight Continues Despite Senate Loss
The Yankton Press defends the defeated candidate and urges supporters not to give in to personal disappointment. It notes the statehood struggle has just begun and calls for continued effort and unity among friends of the cause.
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Yankton
Statesmen favor Dakota division compromise
The Fargo Republican reports Hon. Johnson Nieckens of town backing a united North and South Dakota effort to win division through popular action. Nickells says admission of Dakota as one state would be a misfortune to Dakota and the northwest, while division may be secured if the two regions unite.
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Fargo
Johnson Nieckens
South Dakota
North
Sioux Malls Press Sunday edition praised for quality
The Sioux Malls Press issued a large Sunday paper praised by readers and advertisers as a highly creditable sheet in every respect.
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Sioux Malls Press
Postoffice Construction Signals Migration to Kansas and Nebraska
Postoffice authorities predict a large anticipated wave of migration next spring to Kansas and Nebraska, indicated by the growing number of new post offices established in those states.
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Kansas
Nebraska
Yankton Lands Office Receiver Appointed After Chandler Resigns
Washington dispatch reports P. M. Ziebach named Receiver of the U S Land Office at Yankton following Chandler's resignation. The Commissioner of Pensions rules a deserter is eligible for a pension after discharge following his first term and desertion after reenlistment.
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Washington
Minneapolis Evening Journal
P.M. Ziebach
U.S
Yankton
Wice Chandler
Commissioner of Pensions
Speculation on Senator-Elects Faces Lot Determination
Report notes speculation over whether Edwerton or Moody will win the long time senator seat. Law will determine the outcome by lot in the U S Senate. Mention is made of the North Dakota Farmer from Jamestown and the Dakota Farmer of Huron for display of prairie press competition.
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Edwerton
Moody
U. S. Senate
State committee names appointed for constitutional submission
The state executive committee and Governor form a delegation with U S Senators and Congress members to present the Constitution to Congress and the President for state admission. On Wednesday the committee elected Reverend Joseph Ward, Frankiom, and Judge J Aberdeen. These men are not U S citizens and reside in Dakota.
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Huron Times
United States
Congress
Comitee
Seph Ward
Ei Frankiom
J. Aberdeen
Washington
Dakota
Debates Over Dakota Statehood Split Republicans and Democrats
Washington discussions feature Republican voices led by Judge Kelly and Reed praising Dakota’s admission process as aligned with precedents, while Hepburn and Wait defend a cautious stance. Democrats Springer Townshend and Reagan oppose division and back federal action against South Dakota moves.
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Kelly
Pennsylvania
Wait
Connecticut
Dakota
Reed
Maine
Hepburn
Iowa
South Dakota
Springer
Illinois
Missouri River
United States
Folley
The Harrison Bill and Dakota Boundaries Proposal
Washington dispatch reports the Harrison bill outlines Dakota state boundaries and a two representative quota until the next census. It also provides for public land sales and a single judicial district, with North Dakota governance proceedings and Bismarck as capital. Western senators face pressure over Land Commissioner Sparks confirmation amid recent rulings.
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Harrison
Dakota
Minnesota
Iowa
Nebraska
North Dakota
Bismarck
Washington Dee
Dispatch
Sparks
Senate
General Land Office
Dakota Statehood Debate and Legal Controversy
Gov. Mellette outlines Dakota as a de facto state awaiting federal recognition, citing precedents from Michigan Arkansas Vermont and others. He argues Congress can grant admission by recognition of statehood and vows to seek national judiciary ruling if denied.
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Congress
Michigan
Arkansas
Vermont
Kentucky
Tennessee
Maine
Florida
Iowa
Wisconsin
California
Oregon
American Congress
McKee Stock Theft Disclosed In Bridgewater
In Bridgewater on December 18 a fraud case unfolds around McKee’s failure. Hidden stock valued over $2,000 was uncovered after examiner T. F. Mentzer and Winsor & Mentzer investigated the premises. Goods including groceries dry goods and fine dress goods were found concealed in a rear attic, then seized by the sheriff.
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Bridgewater
McKee
K. M. Libeau
Marshall Field &Co
G. Becker
Chicago
Dillon & Preston
Mitchell
Mentzer
MeeKee
Libeau
Edison resumes work on phonograph and notable items
Edison resumes phonograph work while Madame Nevada sings in Minneapolis and Senator Spooner tops the Senate as the youngest member. Obscure notes mention a 101 year old Deacon Reed, a McClellan memorial in Chicago, many divorce cases, Indian Territory seeking territorial government, and Missouri river improvement memorials at Bismarck.
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McClellan
Chicago
Mortgage Sale Notice in Davison County Dakota Territory
Notice of foreclosure on a mortgage held by India and County of Davison against Corbin in Dakota Territory. Full due amount $1 266 includes principal interest and $50 attorney fees. Public auction at Mitchell Court House front door January 18 1888 at 10 o clock to satisfy debt and costs.
Summons in Davison County Territory Dakota Case
Territory of Dakota District Court Davison County summons Susan P Rogers to answer a complaint filed by Dillon and Preston. Service must be made within thirty days of receipt with failure prompting court relief. Filed at Mitchell Dakota Territory December 16.
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Second Judicial District
Davison Co
George A. Rogers
The
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Susan P. Zers
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Mitchell
County of
D. T
Main Street
Dakota Territory
Mitchell, D. T
Insi
Dillon & Preston
Attys
Alderman Hammer Resolution Orders Sanborn Street Sidewalk
The city council adopts a resolution requiring the owners of property along the west side of Sanborn Street and Sanborn Avenue to construct a four foot wide sidewalk within thirty days. The sidewalk will be built with two inch plank and six inch supports, per specification, funded by the abutting property owners.
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Hammer
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Sanborn Avenue
McCabe St
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McCabe
J. F. Kimball
F. A. Huggins
Mitchell Printing Company forms co partnership in Dakota
The undersigned certify the formation of a co partnership to conduct a general newspaper business in Mitchell South Dakota under the firm name Mitchell Printing Company. Members Orlando T Letcher Charles H Gray Ralph W Wheelock Albert E Dean all of Mitchell Dakota Territory.
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Mitchell
Davison County
Dakota
Mitchell Printing Company
Orlando T. Letcher
D. T
Charles H. Gray
Ralph W. Wheelock
Albert BE. Dean
Foreclosure Notice on 1881 Dakota Mortgage of McCollam Couple
Richardson Brothers mortgage holders declare due the principal and interest on the 1881 loan secured by the Davison County mortgage. Notice states the amount due is 529 dollars and 35 cents with 400 dollars principal and 199.55 interest plus 50 dollars attorney fees. Sale set at public auction January 2, 1885, at the Davison County Court House front door.
Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure sale in Mitchell Dakota
Whereas default has been made in the payment of the debt secured by a mortgage dated September 23, 18 and recorded in the Deeds office of Davison county Dakota Territory. The whole amount due includes principal interest and attorney fees. By power of sale the mortgage will be foreclosed and the mortgaged premises described as the west half of section 32 township 104 north range 61 west, 16 acres more or less. Sale at public auction at the front door of the courthouse in Mitchell on December 25 at 10 in the forenoon. Attorneys Dillon and Preston for A. M. Bowdle assignee.
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Dakota
India
Davison
Dakot
Register of Deeds
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Mitchell
Territory of Dakota
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Jnpra & Bingenheimer
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Mary McCollam
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James
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Dako
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Dak
Reg & Kec
Albert Wicks
North West
Township
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Thos. Crawford
James A Kipp
John Davis
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Knut K. Olson
Davison County
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Range
D. T
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