Oklahoma Territory Bill Passes House by 148 to 102
The Friday vote ratified the bill organizing the Oklahoma Territory. Legislation also makes handling interest above legal rates a misdemeanor. Senators Allison and Platt foresee an extra congressional session regardless of current territorial admission moves. The Chicago Inter Ocean cites many towns with jails lacking inmates where prohibition is strict. Additional bills grant each member ten dollars for postage stamps, prompting debate on official business letters. Allison pledges not to take a cabinet post, a move viewed as beneficial to the state and northwest, with Senate leverage centered on his influence and reliability.
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Territory
Oklahoma
Allison
Northwest
Senate
Mr. Allison
Cabinet
Kansan Dispatches Signal Possible Dakota Statehood Move
Washington dispatches indicate growing consensus and concessions from the Springer faction and senate committee on territories. Springer may drop New Mexico and adjust the bill to secure passage as Dakotans in Washington push for division and statehood this session.
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Washington
Springer
Senate Committee On Territories
Dakota
New Mexico
Taxing railroads on their property requires evenhanded approach
The legislature should tax railroad property fairly, not spare stations and warehouses while taxing road beds. Public sentiment against railroads is strong, but a law that taxes private and corporate property equally will gain railroad approval and public support.
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Sioux Falls
Territorial reform school a costly luxury debate
The territorial reform school cost about 23000 to build and 5508 paid to trustees. it ran one year at nearly 12000 with only a negro boy and a five year old girl as inmates due to her parents’ deaths. Some readers oppose its existence while others defend penitentiaries as necessary luxuries, noting the need for fiscal restraint and moral improvement.
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Territorial Reform School
Biennial report of territorial auditor 1888
The Republican notes receipt of the auditor’s biennial report for the period ended November 30, 1888. It describes the document as neatly arranged and tastefully printed.
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Republican
Territorial Auditor
Dealer Sale: Murphy Sells Grand Forks Plain to Mendenhall
W. J. Murphy sold his Grand Forks Plain dealership to Reverend I. G. Mendenhall for 27500 dollars. The transaction transfers ownership of the local auto and gas service, signaling a major local business change. The buyer, Rev. I. G. Mendenhall, plans to continue operations at the store location.
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W. J. Murphy
Grand Forks Plain Dealer
Rev. I. G. Mendenhall
Aberdeen verdict ends Railroad Avenue case win for city
After a lengthy trial the Aberdeen case on Railroad Avenue concluded with a city victory. The decision affirmed municipal actions and upheld local measures contested during the proceedings.
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Aberdeen
Dakota Pilgrims Return to Washington Territory
Da kota readers note a shift as some Dakota settlers relocate to Washington territory amid California fever waning. The piece cautions perseverance in Dakota, predicting eventual return of migrants and rewards for steadfastness. It then lists patents granted that week to Northwestern inventors, including Ezra J. Ames, Joseph P. Costigan, Willis M. Derby, Chas Elsbury, Ole Henson, Alfred Peterson, and Frank Sheridan for various devices.
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Kimball
Dakota
California
Washington Territory
Northwestern
I. W. Lane
United States
St. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
Ezra J. Ames
Austin
Joseph P. Costigan
Willis M. Derby
Minneapolis
Chas
Elsbury
Ole Henson
Alfred Peterson
Frank Sheridan
Rockford
Dakota statehood glare fuels carpetbag fury in territory
The Minneapolis Journal reports that territorial representatives condemn carpetbag rule as sunlit statehood dawns. Gov. Church faces vetoes overridden by near unanimity amid rising resentment over governance, economy, and perceived political injustice in Dakota.
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Minneapolis Journal
Dakota Prairies
Gov. Church
Church
Dakota
Formal New York etiquette blamed for girls boldness in candy shops
A New York letter to the Courier Journal describes strict parental control over young women, forcing mothers to accompany daughters for candy visits. Once free, girls allegedly adopt bold behavior, swear, show fondness for strong liquors, and frequent confectioners with private bars. Some stories portray reckless conduct by these society girls as tacky.
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New York
Courier-Journal
Governor Chur ch vetoes asylum inquiry bill
Yankton Press criticizes Governor Church for vetoing the state insane asylum investigation measure. The paper argues that a two thirds legislative majority surpasses the executive veto, condemns his actions as unwise, and urges support for the inquiry into officials allied with the governor. The piece accuses the governor of collusion and attempts to shield implicated officials.
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Yankton
Church
The Commercial Situation in the Northwest
R G Dun and Co reports a very good business climate in the Northwest for this season. Trade is as strong as last year or stronger in several centers, with no gloom in major markets and activity seen even where some reports of inactivity exist.
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R. G. Dun & Co
Northwest
Ferry
D.M. Ferry & CO
Ars
M. Fenny & Co
Don
J. Ferry & CO
Detroit, Mich
Market Wrap Shows Mixed Agribusiness Signs and Stable Finances
Traders report improved confidence as unseasonable weather fades. Wheat falls to 93 to 97 cents, corn down a penny, oats soft. Pork products and lard decline modestly while cotton edges lower and coffee rises. Money supply expands with $1,700,000 weekly treasury imbalance and a gold shipment to Europe amid a large insurance defalcation.
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Fidence
Great Britain
Europe
Inventor's air ship aims to fly from Woonsocket to Minneapolis
D C Bassett, a Woonsocket harnessmaker, unveils a 60 by 10 foot air vessel to be gas lifted and propelled by man powered wheels. The craft, canvas covered with two rudders, promises three days of endurance and a March 11 test from Woonsocket to Minneapolis with Frank Kelley aboard.
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Woonsocket, Dak
D. C. Bassett
Bassett
Woonsocket
Minneapolis
Frank Kelley
Cabinet views on Samoan affair stir New York Press digest
The New York Press summarizes cabinet views on Samoa. Whitney and Dickinson back aggressive policy. Bayard Endicott Garland Fairchild and Vilas favor peace. It criticizes the secretary of state and war for softness, notes treasury caution on debt, interior land policies, and the president’s incomplete commitment. It mentions rail taxation benefiting Northern Pacific under existing exemptions.
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Whitney
Dickinson
Samoa
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Endicott
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Fairchild
Vilas
High Court of Nations
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Benjamin M.morrison
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Harrison
The Fierce Demontac Lesson in Galilee Gadara Crossing
A devotional on Jesus calming the storm and freeing a demon possessed man in Gadara. The sermon notes the demon’s Legion claim, the healing, and the demand that the healed man follow Jesus. It reflects on faith, prayer, and witness in Decapolis after the miracle.
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Sea of Galilee
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Hitler
Babylon
Legislative proceedings in three states recount bills and votes
In North Dakota, the council approved repealing the gross earnings law and set up a joint committee to investigate Jamestown asylum affairs. A usury bill passed with a change to make usury a misdemeanor. House actions included appropriations for Madison normal school and Frand Forks university, and a tax exemption idea for lands used for public highways. Wisconsin reports petitions to curb vice, a senate bill holding railways liable for damages to employees, and various assembly prohibitions on split tickets and hunting practices. Minnesota notes a senate resolution expunging a censure vote and lists new special committees, while the House faced many absences and limited business.
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Jamestown Asylum
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Nutter
Madison Normal School
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Rapid City School of Nines
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Frand Forbks University
White
Ar. Cooke
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Senate
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Hixon
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Buckman
Eaton
Clough
Durant
Child
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Hall
Svenson
Daniels
Anderson
M. Johnson
Scheffer
Day
Gibson
Whiteman
House
T Isadelas
Reform School Board
Merely a Social Call in Lowell Citizen Verse
A fragment from a Lowell Citizen item notes a social invitation and a light exchange about a turkey and a wish bone, conveying a domestic, casual tone and suggesting a small social moment within a household narrative.
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Lowell
Roslyn in Arms After Miner Killing Sparks Riot Fears
In Roslyn a drunk miner C Jackson was shot and killed by fellow miner Tom Brannon from Chicago. The town fears large influxes of miners from Milnois and braces for possible unrest. A sheriff's posse and U S deputy marshals are deployed. the governor withholds militia.
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C. Jackson
Roslyn
Tom Brannon
Chicago
Milnois
United States
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