Territorial press opinion on constitutional convention and politics
A Dakota Territory newspaper comments on the constitutional convention, Governor Ordway, and candidates like Pettigrew. It defends free press against manipulation and criticizes attempts to influence public opinion, urging readers to judge for themselves. The piece notes broad support for the convention and rebukes political trickery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankie
C ‘Tal Commission
Pettigrew
South
Ach
Cam Ant
Ordway
Self A
Dakota Forest Tax Exemption Policy Described
The article explains a tax exemption for tree cultivation under Dakota law, detailing eligibility, period, and conditions. It notes that ownership changes do not affect the exemption and emphasizes the broad applicability to landowners across the territory. It cites legislative amendments and requires an affidavit filed with the assessor to confirm compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Ning
Nanrance
Ebrmary
H Eli Hereas
E.M. Purdy
Dakota ‘Territory
Jerauld Boots Legislative Critics in Dakota Letter
Jerauld of Lincoln defends his record in the last legislative council and refutes bribery claims over the capital removal bill. He accuses the Press and Dakotaian of unfair reporting, defends his votes, and calls for transparent inquiry while denouncing rumors and demanding names of alleged informants. The piece includes his published letter and notes a Huron benefit edition effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Jerauld
Lincoln Bounty
Fiw
Legislative Council
Je l
Swannow
Weekly
Press
Dakotaian
Ata
Yqp
Court of Justice
Notices of settlement proof and preemption claims in Dakota
The notice lists multiple settlers filing intent and proof of residence for land entries in Dakota Territory. Names include Alexander Cay, Thomas Coddington Jr, and Charles Moloney, with associated townships range designations and dates in 1883. Witnesses and officers such as W.B. Ingersoll and B. Armstrong are named along with land office locations Hufton and Harom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cane Chay Ear Charlies Reting
oBert Milne Aid
Willian & Deminger
Allef Harez B. Rt
BK Armstrong
Register
W. B. Ingersoll
Notige
United States Land Office
Harom
D. T
Alexander Cay
Sf Town
M.D
Wm. H. Booth
Hu Natice
United Land Office
Hufton
Dakota
Thomas Coddington Jr
Ekeret
Bohn
Bath
Maggie Boyle
Bizzie Mephénnell
Huron
Fiest
Willian E Watterson
George Booth
Robe Hillock
H. Boothroyd
Ce Armstra Regiater
M. ‘West
Mindrecyions
T Ster
Ieee Baer
Jay
Fred Pown
John Ron
Jein-Okane
G.B. Anérrond Cadwell & Smith
Atty’s
Sétuer
Wade
Merton W. Fockler Muder
Mitchell
G Newles
J. B. Parkkwést
Huro
United States
Herman Holhuss
Julies EK
Roman Neier
Henry Hooke
Henry Om Kakota
C. Fred
Zummermann
G. B. Armstrong
P. v. Mari
Dakota Territory
Merton W. Fockler
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Augustine Davis
Tor
Valentine Herancourt
Dubuque
Herancourt
Territonal Council
Theankton Press
Whi
Yankton
Genero Jowanes
Frank Pettigrew
Jerauld
Banty Bowen
POSTE
MOY
Grand Jury
Wss
Capital
America
Hoa
Jerivnn
Eden
Publi
British American Assurance Company
Inc
Porote
John Mortison
Silas P. Wood
Premis
Lother
Ginlia
Othice of Auditor
Suladrie Ray Yottejal
TE Erritory OF
Cc. M. Wilson
Beadlecen F
Ass. A
M. Pandy
Aaditar
Territory OF
Theadle
Said
John Cook
Carroll
Hills
Nedi
Alma EK. Hills
William E. Hills
Ina ‘Fay Has
Wetners
Spitl
Carrell
Beadle
Uron
Histir
Paenee Ou Ten
St. Clair & O'Connor
Attys
Hup
Ellen W
Dunning
Robert Hillock
G. B. Armage
West
John F. Fisk, Jr
A. van Horbe
LAY
Heron
Ipeler
Beadle Co
J. R. Smith
Troquois Dakota
Allen K. Caplin
Cqplin & McGiLl
Land
Joan
Tasurdnce
Highmore
Hyde County
W. B. Joy
Charles
Said - Moloney Inde
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W. Paul Gaister
Boylston Mutual Insurance Company
Massachu
Lia Belitias
Allon
Sachus
Sido
J. W. Balch
Boylston Mutual Insag Sufance Company
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Asaid
H. Pi
Washington
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L. M. Poipy
Ts Assembly
Skota
Reto Insurance
Purdy
C. F. Zimmerman
Chicago
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Illinois
Central
Wisconsin
Aigs
Nebraska
Colorado
Vanere
Idaho
Montane
Nevada
Calipari
Oregon
Wingson
Toa Chin
Sandwich Islands
Australia
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Ularly
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Marvin Hughitt
Gearon T
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New York
Edwin.g. Wheeler
Mo, Dinneicen, Proprietor
Atlas
Capital Grounds
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Hienis
Adler & Co
Wats. CA
Fayant & May
EH. Barlow
Jess
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Horon
Daxors
Coure
Cash & Bushey
Fast Side
Dakota Avenue
Second Street
Hurkon
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