The Mitchell Capital Supplement May 21 1886
The item notes an early cyclone and tornado season, Dakota bills in congress, Wisconsin Governor Rusk praised for quelling Milwaukee riots, New York debates women in law, Herr Most released on bail, two Montana men fatal quarrel over Rhode Island, Jeff Davis called lion of the lost cause, Major Ben Perley Poore on Washington Marine Band rehearsals, Ex Gov Ordway to receive 60000 for land near Capitol Hill, Grand Forks county treasury holds 76000 due to salary act aiding officials.
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Ordway
Capitol Hill
Congress
Herr Most in New York Tombs Aims at Country Tyranny
The Inter Ocean notes Herr Most should seize the moment to address the nation and inspect his "dy bums" from his cell in the New York Tombs. The piece suggests he may agree with an implied abolitionist or anti tyrannical line.
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Inter Ocean
Herr Most
New York
Herr Re
The Doland Times Attacks Railroads Over Wheat Markets
The Doland Times in Spink County accuses Gen Campbell and political railroad agents of stirring division to distract from high freight rates tax avoidance and monopoly control of Dakota wheat markets. Yankton Press notes anxiety in the Bismarck region over next legislature on the capital with fears about the capital moving.
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Doland Times
Spink County
Gen. Campbell
Dakota
the Times
Yankton
Bismarck
South Dakota
Chicago's best mayor Carter Harrison praised at home
The New York Sun lauds Carter Harrison of Chicago for his action during the recent trouble in the city. Yet the naked truth shows he delayed until public sentiment grew and he could not ignore it, being blamed for fueling Chicago's socialist growth more than any other man there.
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The
New York Sun
Carter Harrison
Chicago
City Leader Targeted for Leniency to Ruling Factions
The speaker criticizes a city leader for pandering to and leniently treating the worst elements for political gain, accusing him of favoritism and undermining public order.
North Dakota Press Echoes Gifford's Course Kindly
Report notes no hostility toward Delegate Gifford in North Dakota and mentions numerous favorable references from regional newspapers praising his course.
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Huron Times
Gifford
North Dakota
Scrim Mage Incident Near Local Business
A brief report notes a scrim mage occurred before a business in White Lake last week. The observers fled before details could be learned as they could barely reach safety.
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White Lake
Cleveland Sends Flowers to Ex President Arthur
President Cleveland sent a bouquet from the White House conservatory to ex President Arthur. Two days later Arthur replied with a brief note of thanks written in his own hand.
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Cleveland
Arthur
White-House
Statehood delay sparks call for restraint and patience
The letter argues that reorganizing state government is a threat and may worsen conditions. It warns that pushing Congress to grant statehood could backfire and cause harm to the proposer, urging continued patience rather than forceful action.
Rapid City Focused on City Building Not Politics
Rapid City residents are preoccupied with urban growth and serving new arrivals, showing little interest in territorial division or admission issues. The community concentrates on infrastructure, commerce, and local needs rather than broader political questions.
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Rapid City Journal
Rapid City
Akota
Huronite Speaker Praises Commissioner Sparks Rulings
A native of Dakotans in Huron yesterday loudly praised the justice of Commissioner Sparks rulings. The speaker, described as pompous and bold, urged Barnum to send his event so the critter can be identified for him.
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Huron
Commissioner Sparks
Barnum
North Dakota needs capable men for next legislature
The Fargo Argus urges voters to send brains and nerve to the next North Dakota legislature. It says, work lies ahead and compromise and commonplace men should be sidelined, calling for workers and leaders who can unite and advance the state.
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Fargo
North
North Dakota
Submissive Bow to National Supremacy Noted
A Woonsocket note asserts strong support for Union and national supremacy over states rights, declaring loyalty to the United States and rejecting rebellion or defiance. The piece emphasizes submission to federal authority and rejects secessionist doctrine.
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Woonsocket News
Dakota
United States
Uion
Governor's tour eyed as party delegate bid
Intimation in Northern papers suggests the governor and his official party may tour leading points in the territory in a special car to raise familiarity with his presence and oratory as a potential delegate candidate. He might go to Washington as a senator but not as a voting delegate.
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St. Paul
Coness
Washington
Ladies Admire Judge With Handsome Noun
In Miner county court Judge Tripp drew unusual female attendance as ladies praised the judge for beauty and charm noting his black hair and blue eyes while dismissing the notion of stern court appearances.
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Tripp
Miner County
Allegation Denied by Alexandria City Council
The Alexandria correspondent accuses the city council of appointing a marshal under influence of saloonmen and drunkards. Councilmen deny the charge and denounce the accuser as an attaché of the office.
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Alexandria
Mitchell Republican
Counci
Cor
Supreme Court Proceedings in Yankton Court Sessions
Associate Justice Lewis K. Church arrived as the supreme court bench filled. Arguments included Kennedy vs Falde and others with Kennedy Brothers of Canton for the appellant and Barton and Aikens for the respondent. Today cases included Buttz vs Colton and a Dakota territory motion to dismiss. Attorneys admitted to practice: Wilson, Stone, Soper, Eno, McMartin, Kennedy, Aikens, Glaspell, Gill.
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Yankton Press
Lewis K. Church
Supreme Court
Ren. Kennedy
John Falde
Kennedy Brothers
Canton
Barton and Aikens
Buttz
Stone and Newman
Territory of Dakota
Extel
F. Brigham
Sully County
J. H. Westover
Territory
C. S. Crawford
John R. Wilson
Deadwood
Black Iis One
W. V.oyle
Geo. P. Wilson
W. 8. Stone
Fargo
F. L. Soper
Madison
John H. Eno
Egan
T. B. McMartin
Sioux Falls
J. BG. Kennedy
F. R. Aikens
Anton
Samuel L. Glaspell
Jameston
S . L. Gi II
J Town
Madison editor Blackburn branded for Senate rejection
A democratic editor and postmaster candidate in Madison Georgia named Blackburn faces Senate rejection over intemperate comments about Senators John Sherman and Gen Logan. The Madisonian publisher’s fiery writings, including insults toward Sherman Logan and Hill, are examined by a Senate committee.
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Senate
Madisonian
Madison
Georgia
Blackburn
John Sherman
Gen
Logan
Edmunds
Hill
Mahone
Sherman
Jack Logan
United States
Vance
Macans
United States Senate
lEe
Dakota’s Advantages for Stock Raising
The article extols Dakota land at 8 to 10 dollars per acre and hay costs of 75 cents to 1.50 per ton. It notes 2 to 3 tons per head for winter, 75 cents to 1 dollar summer herding, yearlings at 10 to 15 dollars, two-year-olds 20 to 25, and annual cow income of 50 to 60 dollars. It highlights abundant water, fast grass yields, and favorable climate for stock raising.
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Dakota
Illinois
Democratic Opinion on Jamestown Capital Dream
A Democratic opinion argues against South Dakota pursuing a state government in defiance of federal authority. The piece views the idea as monumental folly and a waste of words, suggesting the plan cannot succeed against the constitutional framework.
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Jamestown
South Dakota
Statehood zealots mocked as convention notes ridicule
The passage accuses Campbell and fellow statehood supporters of turning any sympathy for their cause into contempt. It claims Judge Edgerton fled briefly when the convention reconvened on the fifth.
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Campbell
Edgerton
Opposition to Carland DA Appointment Sparks Local Speculation
The Tribune notes opposition to Mr. Carland as United States district attorney comes not from Yankton but from Steele-Dawson, Kidder County. It denies Hugh J. Campbell opposes Carland, calling him too Republican for a Democratic administration. It suggests spite as motive.
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Bismarck
Dakota's Path to Statehood Stated as Destiny
The Alexandria Herald argues Dakota seeks statehood via Congress enabling act. It asserts law and equity favor Dakota and patience has worn thin. The editorial warns that non revolutionary action may begin as Dakota asserts its place among states.
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Alexandria Herald
Dakota
Congress
Dakota urged to send orators for union and rights
Duluth Daily News columnist urges every Dakota township to dispatch an orator for the next congressional campaign in doubtful districts. He warns a loud cyclone of Dakota thunder should attack Democrats blocking Dakota’s entry to the union and says justice will persuade voters to elect a Republican Congress.
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Lounsberry
Duluth Daily News
Dakota
Union of States
Socialist Stir Sparks Front Street Brawl
In Cincinnati a clash over socialist ideas led to a six ton punch that knocked laborer Thomas Gorman unconscious after machinist Charles Miller defended workingmen. Police arrested both men on disorderly conduct charges amid crowd tension.
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Cincinnati
Front Street
Thomas Gorman
Charles Miller
Gorman
Tam
Spark's Frauds in Mt Vernon Vicinity Exposed
Our detective surveys speculators and land sharks around Mt Vernon to warn settlers about schemes for 1886. The report lists multiple farmers and land allocations, naming John Hammitt, John Woerner, Henry Heidinger, H W Smith, A Gerken, John K Johnson, David Owens, Frank Babcock, E J Bromwell, and Walter Broadbent with specific crop plans across dozens of acres.
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Spark
Mt. Vernon
Andrew Jackson Sparks
John Hammitt
John Woerner
Henry Heidinger
H. W. Smith
A. Gerken
John K. Johnson
Timothy
David Owens
Frank Babcock
Plankinton Notes and Local Happenings
Plankinton plans a benefit performance of Lady Audley's Secret at the rink opera house on Friday evening. Miss Lizzie Ryan and Mr. Wallace Griffin were wed by Justice Baum. Rev. B. F. Humphrey will move to become pastor of the new Baptist church. Sheriff Joe Stiffier may return from Indiana soon. New F M P A office and Anderson Dougan's hardware store under construction. A caravan of Russians mules and oxen passed en route to Ipswich.
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Plankinton
Lady Audley
Rink Opera House
Good Templars’ Lodge
Ipswich
Lizzie Ryan
Close Call on Milwaukee Passenger Train
A derailment plot on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line was foiled near Specht's Ferry. Two green ties arranged to derail the south bound train were crushed by the engine, preserving the run and averting a river plunge. Conductor Hickey led the inspection as police seek the culprits.
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Milwaukee
Dubuque
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Waupeton
Hickey
Specht
Baltimore
The
Catholic University
Gibbons, Williams, Carrigan
Regan
Kean
Richmond
Spaulding
Peoria
Marty
Dakota
Monsignor Farley
New York
Fathers Foley
Chapller
Washington
Eugene Kelly
Michael Jenkins
Ben. Farren
Thos. E. Waggaman
Ireland
St. Paul
Becker
Savannah
Father Kaitly
Wilmington
Bishop Spaulding
Father Chapelle
Highman
Kansas
Indian Territory
Ohio Storm Rips Through Columbia Township Killing Two
Tornado traversed Columbia township near Albany Ohio killing Margaret A McComas age sixty and her nephew twenty one. Lizzie McComas injured. home demolished. other structures severely damaged including a storehouse and a railroad warehouse. Floods and wind damaged Madison and Clinton counties with bridges washed away and trains delayed.
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Albany
Ohio
Columbia Township
Eigs Cous
Margaret A. McComas
Lizzie McComas
Mark McKnight
Kentucky & Ohio Railroad
Carpenter
Cincinnati
Madison County
Fayette County
Paint Creek
Washington Court House
Clinton County
Butler County
Woodsdale
Miami River
Elliott Turnpike
Lemon Township
Middleton
Sidney
Quincy
Dayton & Michigan
Dayton
Johnstown
Lake Shore & Western
Liona
Indianapolis
White River
A_ Daily News
Wilkinson
Ind
Hancock County
Here
Cuieago
F. A. Nolt
Cicero
Oak Park
Haymarket
Caro
Ills
Illinois Central
Geo. Tracy
Geo. Wilson
H. G. Miller
Geo. Jeft
Jeff
Tracy
Peoria
Jett
Chester
Washington
Senate Committee On Commerce
Frye
United States
Dakota and Dakotans News Briefs
Pierre real estate sold to New York buyers for 26000 dollars. Pukwana reports 2030 dollars back pension for a son’s claim. Miller real estate dealer prints ads with Miller and St. Lawrence slogan. Rumor of F E Ketchum advertising clothing for a Chicago firm. South Dakota railway prospects buoy southern counties. A warrant issued for Joseph B Sprawls on property theft charges. Casselton authorities rent city prison space to a brass band. Central Dakota Medical Society meets in Huron. Dr Dickinson re elected president. next meeting at DeSmet September 6 and 7.
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Bb. J. Templeton
Pierre
New York
Pukwana Press
F. H. Griswold
J. ¥. Martin
Miller
St. Lawrence
South Dakota
The
Huron Times
F. E. Ketchum
Huronite
Chicago
Pioneer Press
Clark
Duluth, Watertown & Pacific Railway
Dakota
Joseph B. Sprawls
Pyatalle
Oglesby
Towner Tribune
Casselton
Central Dakota Medical Society
Huron
Dickinson
Steer
Potter
DeSmet
Various 19th Century Political and Social Notes
Senator Sherman buys 190 acres near the Soldiers Home in Washington. Italian chamber formed in San Francisco led by George S. Butler. General Butler’s nephew dies by whisky. Congressman Mitchell of Connecticut resigns to tend private affairs. Minneapolis flour output 116000 barrels last week, market weak. Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge Wisconsin meets in Oshkosh elects C. Hamilton Grand Chancellor. Seidell fined $25 for boycotting. Daniel Webster statue to be unveiled in Concord New Hampshire June 17 funded by Benjamin Cheney. Cincinnati subtreasury holds 8000000. Newport troops ready during unrest. Dr J C Beard resigns as Louisiana candidate due to party opposition. Maine girl awarded 3500 in breach of promise suit. Major W D Bickham marks 23 years as Dayton Journal editor with 35 years in press.
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Sherman
Washington
San Francisco
Wisconsin
Oshkosh
C. H. Hamilton
Milwaukee
Seidell
Justice Mallory
Daniel Webster
Goncord
N. H
Benjamin Pierce Cheney
Boston
New Hampshire
Cincinnati
Newport Barracks
J. C. Beard
Louisiana
Maine
W. D. Bickham
Dayton, Ohio
Buckeye
Major Bickham
Cincinnati Gazette
Ohio
What Counts Outside
An essay on local prosperity argues that steady, reasonable advertising by many businesses shows true town health. It contrasts permanent, moderate ads with sporadic flamboyant campaigns and urges towns to support newspapers with lasting, dependable promotions.
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Montelius
Mitchell
Mitchell Capital Supplement
Rusk
Yankton’s Board of Trade
Times
Montana
Rhode Island
Mississippi
Jeff Davis
Ben Perley Poore
Mendlessohn
Grover Cleveland
Grand Forks
Tyndall Tribune
Freak of Nature
Duluth
Telegraph Condensed
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