On Site in Philadelphia Debate Over Schedule for Ordinance
On site in Philadelphia at the Newspaper ante using Agency of 7 AVE IM, authorized agents announce that the Schedule for Ordinance from the Dakota constitutional convention is not part of the state constitution. Prominent lawyers including Senator Cain Representative Walling and others endorse that the Ordinance is the convention’s work and not to be submitted to a vote. The debate hinges on whether the Ordinance was ever validly submitted and its legal force.
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Philadelphia
7 AVE IM
John F. Fisk, Jr
T Hundley
Morse
J K. P. McQullum
Tariff Advocate Sees Progress in the South since 1865
Coxcressmax Kerry tours the South praising material progress since 1865 and arguing that a protective tariff is needed to foster the region’s growing industries.
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Coxcressmax
Kerry
Cleveland Breaks Jorge Swears Like a Trooper
The New York World and Sun mock Cleveland saying he is becoming more like a Democrat as he vents about the White House and uses strong language.
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Cleveland
Jorge
White House
New York World
Sun
No Voice in Government Feels Humiliating to Taxed Citizen
A citizen laments lacking representation while bearing heavy taxes, expressing pity and scorn for those who ignore the civic grievance. The remark highlights the tension between taxation and political voice.
Yankton Telegram Endorses State Government in South Dakota
The Yankton Telegram argues relief for South Dakota rests on maintaining the existing state government and pressuring Congress to yield. It asserts that division can be secured by standing with the organized state government and notes uroN’s past warmth for Hon. M. H. Day, while acknowledging Democratic reservations about church ties in the choice.
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Yankton
South Dakota
Congress
Uron
Hon. M. H. Day
Mrs Cleverant Plans outings with the young crowd
The text notes Mrs Cleverant developing a dislike for constant association with older people and being bound to go out with younger folks, signaling a social shift or personal choice.
Tax United States troops arrival and Minnesota rail links
The item notes limited debt of Judge Church's appointment and discusses Mitchell Republican views on funding. It mentions United States troops arriving by rail across Minnesota, signaling transport timing and state logistics.
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United States
Ofinnesota
Daxora Casts Large Vote as Carolina Shows Numbers
A fragment notes Daxora cast over one hundred thousand votes at a late election. Carolina records 33,000 votes. Mention of Gaines endorsement of 1 Day is said to have been associated with his own name in that connection.
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Daxora
Carolina
Jundy
Gaines
Ord
Debate Over Schedule and Ordinance Powers in Dakota
The piece argues the Schedule and Ordinance were temporary scaffolding, not permanent law, created by the convention and not submitted to a people’s vote. It asserts the convention has right to alter or withdraw it to advance local self government and to avoid obstructing the constitution’s adoption. It warns against ignoring the clause, noting outsiders’ views misread the process.
Ruart Faithful to a Cause Amid Calls for Justice
A fragment presents a vow that righteousness and loyalty demand victory and belief in a just outcome, while a harsh critique hints at oppression and the fear of coercion that silences dissent.
Thom as Moonlight Named Governor of Wyoming
The President appoints Thom Moonlight of Leavenworth Kansas as the new governor of Wyoming.
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Pesident
Thomas Moonlight
Leavenworth, Kan
Wyoming
Let Dakota Convention Strike Out Section 32
Major McCallum argues the convention can amend the constitution by removing section 32 of the Schedule and Ordinance to enable statehood. He cites legal precedent that amendments come only by those who framed it or by the mode in the instrument, urging Dakota to act. A medical ad follows offering Dr King's New Discovery with a free trial at Y Durand's drug store.
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Cogley
Supreme Court of Alabama
Collier
Dakota
J. K. P. McCallem
Dr. King
Wen
Y. Durand
The Law and Precedents
The governor may unleash state machinery causing division sooner than expected. Once a state is created it cannot be unmade. if the convention removes the throttling clause the state may function freely and allow representatives to enter, potentially under a democratic administration. The law and precedents provide for no other result.
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Yankton
Mellette
Trood Place to Get a Husband
In October the Commissioner of Immigration Danlap commends Secretary Lamar for overruling Land Commissioner Sparks. An unmarried woman who has homesteaded on public land may complete residence and prove a marriage. Danlap says marrying women are good settlers and deserve land, contrasting with snubs and sneers.
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Danlap
Lamar
Sheeserves & Pate
Dakota
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