Dakota Affairs and South Dakota Division Debate
In Washington on February 29 at least five Democrats including Cox New York McShane Nebraska Weaver Iowa Scott Pennsylvania and Outhwaite Ohio will vote for the division of Dakota. Senate plans to consider a bill for admission of South Dakota with Platt bypassing minority leadership. next Monday becomes the special order. Huron reports a largest religious gathering with Ira D Sankey drawing 500 children and 800 adults plus 1,200 in the evening. Aberdeen notes seed wheat loan theft case with farmer Page arrest for 75,000 bushels of wheat and a crop mortgage to return.
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Washington
Dakota
Cox
N. Y
McShane
Neb
Weaver
Iowa
Scott
Pennsylvania
Outhwaite
Ohio
Senate
Platt
South Dakota
Butler
Huron
Ira D. Sankey
Great Singer
American Sunday School Union
Sankey
Brooklyn
Aberdeen
Ashton
Page
Milwaukee Company
Wind and travel halt as cold snap shifts to mild rise
Watertown reports a three day wind storm with little snowfall and railway standstill as trains from the east stop. Temperatures swing from 20 below to 14 above by 7 pm. Pierre notes Immigration Commissioner McClure leaves for Washington to join Governor Church and Auditor Ward in pressing a reservation lobby bill passage between March 6 and 9. Property in the area has already risen rapidly.
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Watertown
Mercury
Appointment of Carland Celebrated by Democrats
YANKETON reports the appointment of Carland is welcomed by Democrats who see a Gov Church victory in the move. Republicans express general satisfaction with the result.
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Yanketon
Carland
Gov. Church
Prohibition raid targets Adam Geiger home in Pierre
Prohibitionists raid Adam Geiger's house in Pierre after issuing a search warrant. Whisky seized from the residence, and the action is described as an unlawful raid due to lack of authority.
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Pierre
Adam Geiger
Sullivan and Mitchell Fight Stakes Set Ground Chosen
Mitchell won the toss and will select the battleground as the stakes for the Sullivan bout, with both sides having deposited the required stakes.
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London
Tech
Sullivan
Mitchell
Victor Arland Cleared of Slaying in Wyoming
Bilines Mont February 28 Victor Arland who shot and killed D C Dye at Arland Wyoming has been discharged on grounds of self defense.
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Bilines
Mont
Victor Arland
D.C. Dye
Arland
Wyo
Sheridan Honored by Naming Fort Sheridan
Washington February 29 The president directs the new military post at Highwood near Chicago be named Fort Sheridan in honor of Lieutenant General Sheridan, honoring his service and naming the installation after him.
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Waasnington
Highwood
Chicago
Ft. Sheridan
Sheridan
Fire on William Street Causes $30,000 Loss
A blaze on south William Street this morning caused about $30,000 in damage. The fire was sparked by coal falling from the stove, according to initial reports.
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New York
South William Street
Tual
Stoye
Read ing coal price cut signals spring
Philadelphia February twenty ninth coal price lowered to two dollars twenty five cents per ton at mines and tide water points. Minnesota February twenty eighth priest Father William Kuhle who vanished last November reportedly took a young woman named Miss Sherlock. Washington February twentieth the will of the late W. W. Corcoran was offered.
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Philadelphia
Reading Company
Washington
W. W. Corcoran
Probate Will Divides Estate Among Grandchildren and Charities
At noon today probate proceedings settle a estate valued at about $3,000,000. Most of the estate is bequeathed to three grandchildren while $100,000 goes to the Corcoran Art Gallery and $50,000 to the Louise Home.
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Corcoran Art Gallery
Louise
Translated Cipher Hurts Local Wool Merchant in Suit
In Philadelphia a cipher telegraph dispatch translated by a telegraph operator led Frank Primrose a wool merchant to sue Western Union for 100000 dollars prefacing financial embarrassment. In Boston a circulating rumor claimed the Warren Line steamer Palestine from Liverpool to Boston had run ashore near Cape Gable but Warren Line officials denied the report.
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Philadelpha
Frank Primrose
Western Union
Boston
Warren Line
Palestine
Liverpool
Cape Gable
Why One State is Favored
The Bismarck Tribune notes Dakota polls show the Republican state favored while Democratic support varies across states. It suggests unity of the North and South would ease admission but political faith conflicts may block a single state. Some supporters argue statehood seems impossible under other conditions.
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Bismarck Tribune
Dakota
Arkansas
Delaware
Florida
Louisiana
Mississippi
South Carolina
West Virginia
The Political Field In Deadlock On Vice Presidential Pick
Washington reports that immediate administration supporters contend the committee stalemate over the vice presidential choice drove the Democratic split. Chicago backers allegedly pressed for a Chicago convention to boost Vilas for second on the ticket and secure his nomination.
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Washington
Democratic National Committee
Chicago
Vilas
Resigned pastor involved in church disturbance at Emanuel church
In Rockrorp Illinois a Swedish Lutheran church scene erupts after Rev Stansen resigns amid tension. A recent sermon criticizing local abuse leads to Nelson grabbing the preacher by the collar and ejecting him with police summoned. The pastor claims no target was named, but remarks appear to fit Nelson.
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Rockrorp
Ill
Mansen
Nelson
Hansen
Compromise Efforts Rise in Caicaco Rail Dispute
An evening of rumor centers on possible mediation as neighboring lines seek to avert strikes. Chief Arthur and Grand Master Sargent reject offering terms, while General Manager Stone stands firm on the third proposal of 3 cents per mile and no classification.
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Caicaco
Arthur
Sargent
Stone
Burlington
Bank President Hosts Dinner Amid Pearl Necklace Robbery Tale
New York society reels as Mrs Louis Hamersly recounts a daring pearl necklace theft worth over 39000 and a multimillion property dispute involving her late husband. Eyewitnesses and critics debate the authenticity while a large reward is offered.
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New York
William Wetmore Cryder
Madison Square Bank
Louis Hamersly
Breach of promise case draws crowds in Ionia court
Mrs Roberts testifies amid merriment that three pairs of her late husband trousers and two coats were given to State Senator Roof as souvenirs of a proposed 1872 marriage. She claims Roof wrote many letters that disappeared as she weighs her case against him.
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Ionia, Mich
Roberts
Roof
Lord Roscoe's Answer
Roscoe Conkling replies to a Pittsburg club that bore his name denying any presidential bid. He says he is not seeking political preferment and would not carry the party's standard. He expresses gratification at the honor and hopes clubs bearing his name aid reinvigorating the party and a united republican victory.
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Pittsburg
Roscoe Conkling
Mr. Conkling
New York Statesman
Sioux City Verdict in Ressegien Liquor Case
The jury in Justice Foley's court finds for the plaintiff in the State of Iowa vs E J Ressegieu and certain intoxicating liquors. They determine Ressegieu sold liquor in violation of law and recommend six days to remove the stock or have it destroyed. C Wales serves as foreman.
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Iowa
C. Wales
Foreman
Bishop Walker Hosts Washington Visit on Chippewa Aid Plan
Pango Feb 23 Bishop Walker led a Washington delegation to meet Indian commission members and sympathizers from the northwest to discuss systematic relief for the Chippewas and their education in agriculture and self support.
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Pango
Bishop Walker
Washington
Indian Commission
Gas at Ashton Yields Favorable Test Results
Aberdeen reports a successful gas test at Ashton with a pipe laid to the Bowman residence. A stove heated the room at low pressure all day, and citizens show confidence in the value of this find.
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Aberdeen
Ashton
Bowman House
Notice by publication in Davison County suit
Attorney D A Mizener cites Rosa Samuel Alexander Greenberg and Leper Safir as defendants in a Davison County Dakota Territory case. An order by Judge Bartlett Kipp on January 27 1888 authorized service by publication. Complaint filed January 21 1888. notice dated January 30 1888 in Mitchell Dakota Territory.
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Second Judicial District
Davison County
Central Loan and Trust Company
Iowa
Plainvitt
Rosa Samuel
Alexander Greenberg
Armin
Leper
Territory of Dakota
Davison
Territory of
Dakota
Mitchell
D.C
Main Street
Dakota Territory
Kesa Samuel
Mitchell, D. T
A. D
D. A. Mizener
D. T
Leper Safir
Bartlett ‘Kipp
District Court
Said County
Jupician
Gustavous C. Clements
Gustavous CO
Clements
Samuel J. Teachnor
Frances FE
Teachnnor
W. G. Davison
Frances E. Teachnor
A.D
County of
Gustavous
Davivon County
Territory
Rowley
Aamed
Gustavous C, Clements
Bartlett Tripp
D.T
Mitenes
IBRR
Mitchell, D.'t
Mary E. Scott
Cote
Towit
Mitchell, D.T
Daviton County
Robbers Thwarted in Kingland Express Train Heist
An attempted robbery on a St. Louis, Arkansas and Texas express train at Kingland occurred at 1 am. The robbers allegedly smashed doors and escaped with about $2,000, with few details available.
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St. Louis
St. Louis, Arkansas & Texas Railroad
Kingland
Hotd sarsaparilla promises vigor and vitality for all
An advertisement claims Hotd sarsaparilla quickly energizes the body. It says tiredness fades as blood is purified and enriched, organs are nourished, and digestion and appetite improve. The kidneys liver and brain are said to be roused refreshed and focused for work.
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Hotd
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