Flames and Horror at Tribune Building Fire
Fire on the Minneapolis Tribune building's third floor trapped dozens. At least six bodies recovered. list includes James F. Igoe and John Olson. Widespread panic as flames engulfed offices on floors seven and eight. casualties feared to rise.
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Munizapolis
Tribune
First Avenue
Fourth Street
Tribune-Star
The
Minneapolis
Pioneer Press
Evening Journal
Barnes
Milton Pickett
Pickett
Tribune Force
John Olsen
Vermillion
South Dakota
Thanksgiving Dinner In Washington For Dakota Delegation
In Washington the first Thanksgiving dinner sponsored by North and South Dakota citizens was held at the National Hotel with about 20 attendees including Senator Moody and Representatives Hansborough and Pickler. Judge Drake presided as toastmaster. Moody and the others spoke on Dakota resources and urged unity for winter legislation. Separately, at Averney, the Alliance met, electing North Dakota delegates Walter Muir, and South Dakota delegates, adopting constitutions and bylaws, with officers chosen and calls for legislative positions.
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Pickler
Northwest
Pierce
Pettigrew
Alliance
Averveey
North Dakota
Walter Muir
Cass
South Dakota
Loucks
Crose
Army officer to train Brookings college pupils in military matters
Representative Pickler secured the secretary of war consent to assign an army officer to teach Brookings agricultural college pupils military practices. Two pieces of ordnance will also be assigned to the college, marking an important addition to the school.
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Washmetor
Pickler
Secretary of War
Brookings Agricultural College
President suspends appointments until Congress convenes
Wasmarox November 25 report says the president will not make any more recess appointments until Congress meets to avoid duplicating paperwork. Many offices in new states are prepared for appointment, but action is delayed due to this policy. Department officers appointed by new state representatives with petitions faced the same response today.
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Wasmarox
Congress
South Dakota school lands and political moves discussed
Maj Pickler oversees the state lands while Judge Gifford may be released. Senator Pettigrew is in Washington. In Huron, Don Huntley and Bert Eberhart clashed with Dodson and the Towa a mature champion. The Towa boys were swift, and Con denies being someone.
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Maj. Pickler
South Dakota
Judge Gifford
Senator Pettigrew
Washington
Huron
Don Huntley
Bert” Eberhart
Dodson
Towa
Con
The Jim River Springs Mystery and Local Observations
A Ludden North Dakota special notes rising water in the Jim river with large air holes in the ice and water flowing onto the surface. Springs beneath the ice vent moisture, some boiling, and soil quality for next year’s crops appears good. Authors speculate artesian wells may influence these outbreaks near Yankton and along the Missouri river bluff.
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Ludden
North Dakota
Jim River
Heela
Yankton
Big City
Missouri River
Minnesota Governor Miller Reports on North Dakota Statehood
Gov Miller outlines North Dakota statehood facts including population 225,000, property value 175 million, 2000 miles of railroad, strong public schools and state institutions. Debt 539,807 with 4 to 6 percent interest. refund plan at 4 percent. Yearly revenues 380,769 vs expenditures about 535,000 a deficit noted. Topics include prohibition enforcement, Australian ballot reform, railroad taxation, tax inequalities, relief for needy, and irrigation importance.
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Miller
Minneapolis Tribune
North Dakota
Union
Statehood
Dakota Territory crop report shows wheat oats and corn gains
The last Dakota territory crop report lists 1889 wheat at 4,669,717 acres yielding 44,009,092 bushels up from 3,947,883 acres and 37,763,847 bushels in 1888. Oats total 1,122,402 acres yielding 21,369,708 bushels, down about 9 million from 1888. Corn acres reach 814,677 with a yield of 22,832,073 bushels, up about 200,000 acres and 4 million bushels. barley rye buckwheat potatoes and flax also larger.
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Minneapolis Tribune
Territory of
Dakota
Janitors’ Wages Cut to Two Dollars a Day in Legislature
The Bismarck Tribune notes a salary reduction for janitors from five dollars to two per day, while last winter seventy two employees earned an average of five dollars daily. Legislators themselves received four dollars, prompting debate on liberal pay to attract adequate staff.
Old Huron Friend in Forest City Move
Hon. E. W. Miller formerly of Huron has moved with his family to Potter county and will settle in Forest City where he built a residence. He is professionally connected with the Forest City & 8.0 By and the Forest City Land and Improvement Co.
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Gettysburg Herald
E. W. Miller
Huron
Potter County
Forest City
Miller
B’y
Forest City Land and Improvement Co
Winter Weather Watch Warns of More Snow Ahead
Forecasts hint at accumulating snow before the season ends, urging readers to prepare for a final round of wintry weather while conditions remain unsettled.
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California
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