Watertown Grows Rapidly as Dakota Statesmen Reports
Watertown is red hot and continues to grow warmer while Gifford loses ground fast. Mathews is the strong man at present and Central Dakota stands ready to name the man if it unites. Very bad storms sweep many US sections as Allen leads a great crowd. Beadle county delegation has good quarters.
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Gifford
Mathews
Central Dakota
Allen
Beadle County
Congress
Judge Gifford
Gammon
Pickler
Evans
Palmer
Moody and Bullock
Pembinas
Jad la Moure
Sips
Grigsby
Palmer Carls
Harper's Magazine September Number Tops With Vivid Summer Vigor
The September issue of Harper's Magazine remains vibrant with summer energy despite the season. It targets a diverse readership including sentiment readers practical thinkers fiction lovers and admirers of fair women and brave men. Artistry shines as E A Abbey's Harvest Home stands out as a high point of the issue.
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Harper’s Magazine
E. A. Abbey
Editorial notes from Broosinas on a Sioux Falls trip and political forecasts
Editorial correspondence from Broosinas describes a scenic ride to Suahueecswee and Brookings counties aboard Chicago & Northwestern coaches. It shifts to North Dakota political expectations for Palmer and Gifford, noting strong northern support, regional figures, and doubts about Grigsby and Palmer outside Lawrence county, with Deadwood considerations.
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Abraham Boynton
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Watertown
Palmer
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Milukee
Campbell
Yankton
Gifford
Grigsby
Southio
Central Dakota
Lawrence County
Aff airs at Watertown Correspondence Aug 21
The Dakota people arrive in force as letters from Watertown recount lively, spirited debates. Readers note a readiness to contest and a fondness for fighting as a reflection of frontier life and stubborn character.
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Watertown
Division debate rages as Dakota statehood contest heats up
In a heated discussion, Dakota territory leaders push for division into North and South Dakota and swift admission to statehood. Delegates debate a pro division platform while noting shifting support for Gifford and other contenders. A violent cyclone then devastates New Orleans with widespread damage and damaged vessels reported.
Van Etten Elected to Legislature at Watertown Convention
In a hard fought contest at Watertown Captain Van Etten was chosen for the legislature and given the privilege of selecting his own delegates to the Eleventh district legislative convention which meets in Harrold on the 23d inst.
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Sional Avention
Watertown
Capt. van Etten
Vilege
Harrold
Rates Hold Up Move Reported By Passenger Agents
Cuiao Aug 18 The committee of the general passenger agents will forward its report to western road managers Monday after over two weeks of work. The agreement is billed as strong for preserving passenger revenues. A canalation meeting is set for August 21. Wheeling Aug 21 A flood event since 3 a m has devastated the city and valley. Damage is widespread with wreckage along the river and beyond.
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Pittsburg
Shathsea
W. Va
Wheeling
Dolliver Wins Gubernatorial Nomination on 110th Ballot
The Republican convention for the Tenth district completed its work with J. P. Dolliver of Fort on the 110th ballot earning the nomination.
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Walter Orry
Big Tenth
J. P. Dolliver
Fort
Fisheries treaty ratification fails in two-thirds vote
On August 21 in W4sumnaron the council considered the fisheries treaty. The ratification resolution required a two-thirds majority and was rejected with 27 nays and 30 yeas.
Sioux Commissioners Readied to Depart for Lower Agencies
Dissatisfied Standing Rock Sioux commissioners at Brgsancx gather official robes and prepare to depart for lower agencies to meet with better officials amid ongoing negotiations.
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Brgsancx
Standing Rock
Snc
Beadle Leader Elected at Watertown Convention
Watertown August 22 reports H Nash of Beadle elected the temporary chairman at the Watertown convention. The fight appears unresolved with the field opposing Gifford and little support for Gifford. Special telegraph update to the Herold.
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C. Nash
Beadle
Wastertown
Watertown
Nash of
Convention Underway With Multiple Temporary Chairs Named
Special telegram reports Watertown on August 22 at 1 45 p m as the convention opened and listed candidates for temporary chair including Howard of Spink Bennett of Clark Patton of Miner and Nash of. No choice was made on first ballot and another is being taken.
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Watertown
Chain -Howard
Spink
Bennett
Clark Patton
Miner
Nash
Conventions Aim to Resolve Twelve Candidates at Sea
Readable prose suggests an arrangement attempted by general consent to avoid forcing anyone to show strength or make enemies as the night unfolds.
Front page political caucuses in North Dakota detail fluid alliances
Aug 21 Watertown report describes chaotic caucus scene as North Dakota and Central Dakota delegates push to control temporary party organization. Media note potential deals to unite factions, with Matthews favored by Central and North groups, while Moody delegates from Lawrence County split. Liners mention Stone of Fargo replacing Col. Foster as temporary chairman amid party maneuvering.
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Giffoge
North Dako
Temorary
Central Dakota
Matthews
North
Central
North Dakota
Col. Foster
Spink
Stone
Fargo
Moody
Lawrence County
Gifford
South Dakota
Emporary
Sande Abaleawesl
LL. ©. Taylor
Alexandria
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