South Dakota Moves Toward Statehood by July Fourth
In Washington and Bismarck reports, South Dakota faces possible statehood by July Fourth. The House agrees to admit South Dakota by proclamation and send the bill to conference, while North Dakota, Montana, and Washington proceed similarly. Democratic lawmakers split on New Mexico admission. cheers rise in Dakota towns at prospect of immediate statehood.
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South Dakota
North Dakota
Montana
Washington
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New Mexico
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New York
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Burnett
Massachusetts
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Michigan
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Ford
Lowdon
Pennsylvania
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California
Tennessee
Whitthorn
Yoder
Ohio
Bager
Illinois
Cheedle
Indiana
Woodburn
Nevada
Bismarck
Congress
Nominations Sent to Council for Brookings College Trustees
The governor sent nominations to the council for Brookings Agricultural College trustees including Geo W Abell Haron John oo Watertown Geo C Crose Highmore John C Allison Brookings and C I Gratto Brookings. He approved Campbell county court bill and the bill extending the term of till.
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Brookings Agricultural College
Geo. W. Abell
Haron
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Watertown
Geo. C. Crose
Highmore
John C. Allison
Brookings
C. I. Gratto
Campbell County Court
Legislative Wrap-Up in March Vetoes and Bills
March session notes vetoes and approvals across Dakota territory. Key items include vetoes on reappropriation balances for Grand Forks, Brookings and school of mines, approval of liquor and tax measures, and bills on railroads, normal schools, and college locatons. The North Dakota college bill passes 15 to 6, placing the institution at Valley City.
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Supreme Court
Sargent County
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Valley City
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Aikens
Dakota
Lowry
Bismarck
Campbell
Industrial College
Aberdeen
Washabaugh
Deadwood
Poindexter
Ashton
Representative Cox Receives Dakota Statehood Letter
Washington reports Representative Cox received a letter from Fargo North Dakota signed by Chairman Ryan of the democratic territorial committee. The message thanks Cox for pushing statehood for the Dakotas and other territories and claims the party is blamed for delaying division and admission. It asserts Dakotans favor two states and urges immediate statehood with Democratic credit.
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South Dakota
Fargo
Dakota
Ryan
Democratic Territorial Committee
Dakotas
Territories
Democratic Party
North Dakota caucus discusses governorship candidates
A north Dakota caucus held to discuss candidates for the governorship produced only general talk and a plan for a later meeting. Allen is reported strong in the talks.
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Bismarck
North Dakota
Allen
Terrible Hotel Collapse Kills Fifty in Hartrorp
Fire and boiler explosion collapse the Park Central hotel in Hartrorp Connecticut at 5 a.m. trapping about fifty people. Flames engulf the ruins as crowds gather. night clerk missing and hotel records destroyed making exact death toll uncertain.
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Highland and
Allen Streets
Shooting accident and suicide in Ipswich area
Dick Collins shot in the right side at the City hotel while jokingly pointing a revolver at Fred Johnson. Collins survived. D M Donahey, farmer near Ipswich, died by self poisoning at 3 am amid family troubles. he was 38 and Congregational.
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Jem Sutra and Charley Mitchell Box on April First
Jem Sutra and Charley Mitchell are scheduled for a boxing match on April 1. The bout is announced as a timely clash between two welterweights with local interest expected to rise.
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Jem Sutra
Charley Mitchell
Boundary and capital location bills cleared in House vote
Washington dispatch reports the House passed the admission bill resubmitting the capital question and related measures. The council saw action on taxation, forestry, and insurance bills with several hostile votes and the South North Dakota feud noted. A recess is set from Thursday to Monday as adjournment looms.
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Washabaugh
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Butte
Butte County
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Omnibus territorial bill sets Dakota names North and South
After hours of conference the committee reports the omnibus territorial bill naming North Dakota and South Dakota. Voter dates are given for a Sioux Falls constitution May 14 and delegate elections in North Dakota Washington and Montana. If constitutions pass, governors may order elections for legislature and congress in time for the Fifty-first Congress.
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Montana
Congress
South
Legislative Vote Sustains Veto on Grand Forks University Bill
In Bismarck on February 19 the governor's veto of the bill reappropriating unexpended balances for Grand Forks University was sustained 25 to 18. Lawmakers introduced three normal school bills at La Kota St Thomas and Casselton aimed at killing Lisbon and Milner measures.
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Council
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Railroad Commission
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Minnesota
Bismarck
Washington
McHugh
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Lakota
St. Thomas
Casselton
Lisbon
Milner
Governor Church Might Drive Opponents to Gopher Holes
The New York San predicts that if Governor Church served four more years he would force opponents into hiding. Dakota, meanwhile, shows strong contenders who currently appear to be sharing the fan’s spotlight.
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San
Church
Dakota
Interior Declares Sioux Half-Breed Script Lands Illegal
The secretary of the interior ruled that lands marked with Sioux half-breed script are illegal. The decision impacts extensive northwest territory where town site locations on unsurveyed lands used that script.
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Secretary of the Interior
Northwest
West Virginia legislators contemplate Goff for senator
Rumors say union labor members in the West Virginia legislature may back Goff for senator and install Carr as governor by halting Fleming's contest, positioning Carr as union labor leader in the senate.
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Goff
Carr
Senate
Fleming
New York Newsboys Master Slot Machine Tricks
Four hundred two boot blacks in New York City have learned how to work coin-operated machines. The phrase drop a nickel in the slot is linked to their steady, practiced routine as they navigate the fairgrounds and streets in search of coins and quick gains.
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New York
New York Man Funds City Cleanliness Prize in Florida
A New York man offers a prize of 1000 dollars to the Florida city that presents the cleanest appearance on July 1 1889.
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New York
Florida
Ex Commission Official Seethes at Cleveland Remark
A former commissioner condemns Cleveland calling it wrecked and wretched greatness in a sharp public critique. The remark outlines a harsh view of the city’s past leadership and current trajectory.
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American Baseballists Amuse Italy Audience
A description notes how American baseball players entertain Italian crowds with exhibition games and lighthearted performances in Rome. The piece highlights the popularity of the sport and the cultural exchange between nations.
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Italy
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