Anomalous Territorial Government and Extravagant Spending
Editorial correspondence criticizes Dakota territorial governance for unchecked legislative waste and governor-driven veto power. It argues for a central commission appointed by the president, with all financial authority and no local conflicts, abolishing territorial treasurer and auditor roles.
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Revurlifcan
BisMarck
Mitchell
Dakota
Interior Department
Speakerfihehbas
United States
Jean Mission
Territorial
Officials clash over territorial spending and appointments
The piece critiques expansion of appropriations and notaries fees while noting political maneuvering in Governor Church’s administration. It highlights new offices, potential shakeups in the treasurership, and praises for education and immigration efforts, ending with satirical jabs at reporters and a barked brash gift to a Republican humorist.
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Laurin Dunlap
Church
Dunlap
McClure
Dakota
Bismarck Tribune
Quinn
Tribune
Republican
St. Paul
They All Do It Ilurenite Man Returns After Travel
Allen Edwards, who sold all his effects months ago to move south, surveyed Missouri Kansas and Nebraska then went to Dakota. He bought new teams wagons plows and one of 34 of W F Zimmer for 1050 dollars, saying a trip away helps appreciation.
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Allen Edwards
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Dakota
W. F. Zimmer
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