Man with too many wives and a bigamy verdict in Boston
A long summary of scattered items reports Frank Vernon being tried for bigamy in Boston after marrying Laura Watsu and later another woman, with defense hints about a possible misidentification. It notes a Nebraska Republican state convention, sentences for Silas Lampton and Seaborn Greene for murder, and various short dispatches from Washington, Tampa, Cui suo, Orrin, Toto, Linthampton, Lancaster, New York, and Kern County. The item includes dates, places, and names but remains fragmented.
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York
Frank Vernon
Boston
Jms and Surgeons
Jugs County
New York
Dambell
Williamsburg
Miss Hambell
Lexington Avenue
Ismnbell
Miss Watson
Convention Aims to Nominate Local Judicial and County Officials
The convention will be held to nominate candidates for Superior Judge, State's Attorney, and County Commissioners. The ticket is described as fairly well cut and pretty well dried, indicating solid organization and ready slate.
Dakota Interests on Division of Territory
M H Jewell of the Bismarck Tribune speaks in St Paul that politicians push the division plan. He notes the mass of people show little interest, warning that northern Dakota fears delayed statehood if the southern portion gains admission first. He suggests naming the halves South Dakota and North Dakota and admitting both as states if agreed.
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ST. Paul
M. H. Jewell
Bismarck Tribune
Ryan, St. Paul
South
South Dakota
North Dakota
Appointment of asylum trustees sparks doubt in stalled vacancies
In Yankton on October 8, observers say the new asylum trustees would satisfy many, but legal doubts linger over vacancies. It is believed Wooley Grose and Cox may not seek qualification if court action looms. Counsel for incumbents argues the governor cannot remove and suspension powers are unclear. Some think incumbents might quit if charges are dropped.
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Yankton
Wooley
Grose
Cox
Mitchell
Shaye
Dakota railway commission meeting in BreMarck reviews grain car refusals
The Dakota railway commissions held a meeting in BreMarck on Oct 8 to address numerous complaints against railroad companies for refusing to furnish cars for grain shipments by private dealers. Griggs and Boynton departed for a trip over the Jamestown and northern branches of the Northern Pacific to investigate the issues.
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Bremarck
Dakota Railway Commissions
Griggs and Boynton
Jamestown
Northern
Northern Pacific Railroad
Milwaukee firm stymied by crowded Yankton shops
Representatives of a Milwaukee mercantile firm arrived in Yankton to rent a store room, paid five dollars, and planned possession on the 29th alt. They found their space already leased to keep out competitors and their goods returned to the west. The episode underscores slow local growth versus big city tactics.
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Yankton
Milwaukee
New York
Mitchell Territorial Fair Shines In Dakota Pride
Dakotans were proud as White Lake Times lauded Mitchell for hosting a remarkable territorial fair last week. The piece credits the town and its citizens and newspapers for the major part of the success, especially in showcasing blooded stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Lake
Dakota
Union
Mitchell
Laura’s Lost Beau and Dak Ruralist Fair Report
A fragmentary verse laments Laura’s broken romance after a health fragile wife stereotype leads her affluent beau to wed her cheerful cousin Ellen. The Dakota Ruralist reviews the Mitchell territorial fair, praising its scale and promises to ship county displays to Boston while highlighting eastern impressions of Dakota agriculture and forthcoming issues.
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Laura
Ellen
Dakota
Mitchell
Boston
Dakota Ruralist
Judge Palmer Sees Penny-Aliners Near People
The Plankinton Standard notes Judge Palmer will find penny-a liners closer to the people than many large edited dailies. It speculates that a congressional bee in his hat would not soar on the Potomac banks but be drowned in Salt River.
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Plankinton
Palmer
Congressional Bee
Potomac
Salt River
Mitchell Territorial Fair Receives Wide Praise Across Papers
A compilation of editorials and reports lauding the Mitchell territorial fair last week. Critics from Marion Sentinel to South Dakota Tribune call it a grand success with record crowds, diverse exhibits, praised livestock and produce, and strong local enterprise boosting Mitchell and Dakota’s image as the empire of the west.
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Marion
Mitchell
East
Scotland
Dakota
South Dakota Tribune
Pullman Prices Down in Interstate Travel
The Bismarck Tribune reports the new interstate commerce law prompts a shift from Pullman to first and second class coaches. Patronage drops as Pullman lines must lower rates to compete, with fare from Bismarck to St. Paul reduced from 3.50 to 3.00, still high but viewed as more satisfactory.
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Bismarck Tribune
Pullman
Bismarck
St. Paul
Outside Opinion on Mitchell REPUBLICAN Support
Alexandria Herald lauds the Mitchell Republican for energy and enterprise at the territorial fair. It credits the paper’s leadership and urges local investment, noting that Kansas growth spurred Hutchison to back a daily with a 210,000 per year bonus.
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Alexandria
Mitchell Republican
Northwest
Mitchell
Kansas
Hutchison
Division in the North at Grand Forks Fair
St Paul Farmer reports on a North Division issue at the Grand Forks fair where voters expressed preference on dividing the territory. Separate ballots were used, many votes were cast despite limited canvassing, with a three to one majority in favor of division and admission as two states. A second vote is planned at Mitchell fair this week.
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St. Paul
Grand Forks
Mitchell Fair
Complimentaries That Didn't Comp Alexandria Herald
The fair was a success due largely to press assistance. Managers sent complimentary admission to the press as a token, but charging those used for free advertising extra for grand stand entry was criticized as an outrageous and shortsighted policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Mitchell Fair Stirs Prowess of County Exhibits
Pukwata Press notes a special trip by train to Mitchell for a county fair exhibit day. The writer praises the grand display of horses, cattle, vegetables, implements, and fancy work, saying they spent a full day touring and likely missed much more. Brule county features prominently among the displays.
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Pukwata Press
Mitchell
Brule County
President gains western support charm in parade respect
The president, praised for understanding western enthusiasm, shows a commendable spirit in accepting critics since leaving the White House. He is described as the most popular man in the United States, with a hypothetical election favoring him and a noted preference for remaining to review a parade until the last marcher passes.
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St. Paul
White House
United States
Settler Files Proof for Land Claim in Dakota Territory
Land Office in Mitchell Dakota October 5 1887 notice that Chester S E Brown has filed notice of his intention to make proof in support of his claim for the southwest quarter section 8 township 104 range 5. Proof will be made November 18 1887 before the Register and Receiver at Mitchell Dakota. Witnesses named are W S Logan Samuel P Jewett Samuel Marshall and George H Bail all of Hanson County Dakota. Gro B Everitt Register J S Foster Attorney.
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A. l
A. I. Allingham
James Se
County of
Davison
Territory of Dakota
Es. Brown
Northwestern Manufacturing and Car Co
Stallwater
State of Minnesota
L. W. Adams
Territory
Dakota
Register of Deeds
Mitchell
Territory of
Mitchell, Oak
Dillon & Preston
Kerry
Mitchell, Dak
Chester Se, Brown
W.S. Logan
Samuel P. Jewett
Samuel Marshall
George H. Bail
Hanson County
Gro. B. Everitt
Register
J.S. Foster
Benjamin K. Pooley
Horatio N. Cox
Joseph Gilfillan
John Gilfillan
Charles Kibbie
Dak
Geo
Everity
Mitchell, Cak
Sanford Washburn
Cak
George Stolp
Chorson Jorgenson
John Ru‘ble
Frederick Brenmels
Dak. Guo. B. Everitt
Mitchel
James W. Ottman
Jovl M. Post
Charles Dank
L. W. Doty, Jr
Miner Reed
Ome
B. Everiti
A.B. Hager
Land Office Notice of Final Proof for Kite Crampton
Land Office at Mitchell Dakota October 5 1887 notice that settler Kite Crampton formerly Kate Anghem has filed to make final proof in Mitchell on November 10 1887 for the NW 1/4 section 35 township 101 range 61 West with patentees No 164908. Witnesses John Hohn Michael Grady William Grady and Blanche Palmer all of Plainview Oak confirm continuous residence and cultivation. GEO Everitt Register Rt N Iratz Attorney.
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Mitchell
Dak
Dakota
Kite Crampton
Kate Anghem
John Hohn
Michael Grady
William Grady
Blanche Palmer
Plainview
Oak
GEO
Everitt
N. Iratz
Notice of final proof for Ida M. Bayley and James D. Pinel
Land Office at Mitchell Dakota October 4 1887 notice of intention to make final proof in support of homestead claims. Ida M Bayley entry 18549 sw1 5 2 105 includes residence and cultivation witnesses Jewett Ball etc of Hazleton Hanson County Dakota. Also James D Pinel for sw of ni section 1 township 104 range 60 with witnesses Coon Bean Dean Halshire of Hazleton Dakota. George B Everitt Register.
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Lanst Onlee
Mitchell, Dak
Mude
Mitchell
Dakota
James D. Pinel
John G. Coon
A. H. Bean
Sidney Dean
Fred Halshire
Hazleton
Hanson County
Geo. B. Everitt
Notice of intention to prove claim in Dakotas
Dak. Mitchell on Sept 12 1887 notices that testimony will be taken Nov 1 1887 before the register and receiver to support a claim for the nw 1-101-63 by Andres Olson 18546 with witnesses Hedden Hartvig Heuden Carnes all of Davison County Dak. Gro B Evenirr, Register.
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W. L. Heuden
J. C. Carnes
Davison County
Dak. Gro
Evenirr
Register
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Charles Saterstrom
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Wrosper Township
Everitt, Register
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George W. Bailey
Samuel M. Daniels
Elizabeth Hazelton
J. E. Wilson
Tevin Township
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Warner Bros
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