Dakota prospers as state aims to attract settlers and expand railways
The piece notes South Dakota will be the fourth largest state by area after Texas California Montana and New Mexico. It urges attracting eastern settlers and mentions political topics from liquor control to a proposed constitutional prohibition amendment. It also reports on Bri Ryan the train robber’s pardon and rail and canal plans.
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Souis Dakota
Texas
California
Montana
New Mexico
General J W Harden Battles for Soldier Pensions
Adj Gen J W Harden campaigns for pensions for veterans once called the boys in blue now the boys in gray. Supporters cheer his push for justice as he meets resistance and gathers backing from veterans groups.
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Adj
J. W. Harden
Lawyers Claim Deed Register Salaries Unconstitutional
Several good lawyers hold that the law regulating the salary of the registers of deeds is unconstitutional. It will undoubtedly be tested to the course. If the present law is worthless it should be the first business of the present legislature to see that a law is passed which will stand.
Canadian-born lawmakers in legislature outnumber New York
Six members of the present house were born in Canada, more than in any other state except New York, which has sixteen. Of thirty eight total U S born members, Canada leads, while the council includes four born in Canada and three in New York and Iowa each.
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Canada
New York
United States
Iowa
Incorrect region omitted from Haron map drawing criticism
The Rapid City Journal complains that the Black Hills region was left out of a Haron map published in the Pioneer Press. A correct Haron map was submitted but not used, leaving out two key railroad lines serving the city the Hawarden line and the Manitoba.
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Rapid City Journal
Black Hills
Haron
Pioneer Press
Hawarden
Manitoba
Dakota Legislature Opens With High Hopes
The Dakota legislature convenes tomorrow amid hopes it will prove the last territorial session. A 90 day recess seems unlikely to gain majority support. Both houses are filled with excellent men, and the territory has nothing to fear from their work.
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Dakota
Statehood Convention Draws Interest in South Dakota
Calls for a statehood convention attract attention across the territory. Hope for full attendance and delegates focused on securing statehood for South Dakota promptly, with Huron ready to welcome all and support the effort.
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South Dakota
Huron
Preparations For Statehood Convention In South Dakota
The article urges preparations for the statehood convention and a warm welcome for Sunset Cox as orator on July 4. It references pro wine in the state, railroads planned by Horox, and Dakota real estate investment, with notes on marriage acceptance and the goal of admission within thirty days.
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South Dakota
Senator Puart Warns on Domnibus Bill Fate
Senator Puart says the house passage of the domnibus bill will lead the senate to approve it. The legislature will thoroughly investigate the Yankton insane asylum scandal.
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Puart
House
Senate
Yankton Insane Asylum
Minnesota Senate Race Turns To Betting Stage
The current legislature has few prominent poker players and the senatorial contest in Minnesota has reached the betting stage with thousands staked on the outcome. St Paul faces a shift to artificial ice if she aims for a lasting ice palace.
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Minnesota
Oxp Dakota Residents Cite Consistent Weather for Crops
Oxp residents say they have never known a dry open winter to fail that it is followed by good crops, reflecting local belief in favorable seasonal patterns.
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Dakota
Convention to Elect Delegates for Statehood Ballot
A convention to choose delegates for the statehood convention will be held on Saturday January 12. The gathering aims to organize and select representatives for the upcoming political process.
United States Blue Book Publishers Hope for Four Year Changes
The remark suggests that Blue Book publishers expect ongoing administration turnover every four years, reflecting an editorial stance on periodic political shift and its impact on their reference work.
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United States
Fiandreau Not Aiming For Capital Honors, Herald Says
Tae Herald notes Fiandreau will not seek capital honors. It argues the strongest candidates or towns are not always those who run, and contrasts merit with campaigning outcomes.
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Tae’ Herald
Fiandreau
Lev P Mortox Granted Freedom of Floor in Senate
Lev P Mortox has been granted the freedom of the floor of the senate and will spend the winter studying how business is transacted in the body.
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Lev. P. Mortox
Senate
Blizzard Alarm Triggers Picnic Day in Dakota Towns
Prof Wiaatxs warns of a terrible blizzard sweeping the country on January 15. Counties in Dakota declare that day as the proper date for a community picnic due to the coming storm.
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Wiaatxs
Dakota
Senator Quay Reports for Battle Despite Army Discharge
On the eve of Gettysburg Senator Quay received a military discharge for time served but kept it hidden. He participated in the battle with Lee still opposing him, proving he would fight regardless of his status.
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Gettysburg
Senator Quay
Quay
Lee
Prohibition Seen in Prison Population Drop
The number of convicts at the Ames Iowa penitentiary fell from 316 two years ago to 227 now. The note calls the drop a strong sign that prohibition is a positive outcome.
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Apamesa
Iowa
Huron Sees Two New Railroads and Extensions Plan
Local projections indicate at least two new railroads for Huron this year and an extension of the Manitoba southwest to the Missouri river. The Huron Dalath Denver line, recently changing hands, will reach Huron this year, while Illinois Central is expected to run trains here next fall.
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Huron
Manitoba
Missouri River
Huron, Dalath & Denver
Illinois Central
Huron Welcomes Dakota Statehood Convention Support
The Huron community supports a statehood convention for South and North Dakota. Heartened by anticipated congressional action this session, citizens urge a meeting on Saturday the 12th to select Beadle county’s twelve delegates. A hall should be secured for the convention with local aid, free of local city interests.
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Dakota
Hur
South Dakota
North Dakota
Congress
Beadle County
Redfield Observer notes Spink County warrants lack par value
The Redfield Observer remarks that Spink County holds a treasurer and $16,000 in Canada yet its warrants remain worth dollar for dollar, implying no county boasts warrants at par.
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Redfield Observer
Spink County
Canada
Dakota size puzzle stumps readers in Jamestown alert
A Chicago telegram to the Jamestown Alert asks for details on an alleged anthrasite coal find at Chamberlain. The piece notes Dakota’s vast extent with comparisons to Yankton Pemina, St Paul to St Louis, and the difficulty outsiders have grasping its breadth.
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Chicago
Jamestown
Chamberlain
Dakota
Yankton
Pembina
St. Paul
St. Louis
Iowa
Minnesota
Connecticut
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Private letters place Beach at Fremont Neb in chief dispatch office
Wa G Beach now in Fremont Neb reports comfortable footing as chief train dispatcher. E Harris promoted from telegraph superintendent at Huron to eastern division head at Fremont & Elkhorn Valley with HQ in Norfolk Neb. Beach notes strong Dakota question interest and Huron being seen as a key town. he praises region but finds Dakota issue unmatched.
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Norfolk
Neb
Beach
Dakota
Huron
Daota
President-elect urged Dakota statehood in informal talk
A visiting citizen reports meeting with the President-elect. The leader expresses support for dividing Dakota Territory and admitting two Dakota states promptly. The exchange includes friendly remarks and assurances that the office interview is fixed.
Sioux Falls Sluggers Draw Fire In Local Page Poem
The Sioux Falls Press page praising local sluggers is mocked as soft talk by a critical voice who predicts a future bruising clash with the famed Queen City team. The writer mocks the seven fighters for talking big yet delivering little on the field.
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Sioux Falls
Queen City
Noted Huron land official to speak to legislature
The Hon. Lowry of Huron, former receiver of public money in the Huron land office, has secured release papers from Washington, a rarity among Dakota land office receivers. He plans to advise the legislature with his experience and steady vigor.
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Bismarck Tribune
Lowry
Huron
Huron Land Office
Land Office
Dakota
Washington
Sam
Let the next Dakota capital vote be final
The editor urges an end to informal capital ballots in Dakota Territory. He argues for a decisive, statewide vote on the permanent capital location, warning that ongoing battles will waste time and money and deepen rivalries. He asks to let the people decide where the capital should be.
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Redfield Journal
Journal
Redfield
Huron
Bro
Corey
Dakota
Dems See North Dakota Admission Likely This Session
In a Minneapolis Journal interview Congressman Cox says southern Democrats are ready to back admission of northern territories. He notes support from Minnesota Democrats and Mr. McShane of Nebraska for admitting Northwesterners this winter. Delegate Gifford expects Dakota to be admitted this session with many Dakotans visiting next week. The committee bill faces potential amendments and a possible vote provision if a majority opposes admission.
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M. Harrison
Indiana
Harrison
Charley
Dakota
Senate
Minneapolis Journal
8. S. Cox
Springer
Gifford
J Moody
Kanonse
Ton
North
Cnre
Solons hearings and caucus intrigues in Dakota legislature
Special to the Honourrs from Bismarck details the Minnesota and North Dakota scenes as the Sheridan house’s status contrasts with a crowded caucus, Republicans splitting, Keith elected speaker with 43 votes, Aikens blocked by party rule, and a formed pledge among new members.
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Bismarck
Sheridan House
Depot Hotel
Council
Summel
Washabaugh
Ericson
Frank Aikens
Canton
Keith
Sioux Falls
Aikens
van Etten
Priéen
Mr. Aikens
Col. Price
Haron District Secures Multiple Local Offices
The Haron district gains several offices with Dordall of Sanborn as doorkeeper, Bris bine as watchman in the council, and a Beadle to be clerk of the judiciary committee once appointed. The district holds three of about 25 offices, signaling activity as the session progresses.
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Haron
Dordall
Sanborn
Brisbine
of Beadle
Tamuroo
County Board Settles Defalcation Case
The Spink county commissioners reach a settlement with Winschell’s bondsmen totaling 8000 dollars after default by treasurer Winchell. The county gains recourse against Winchell’s creditors and against three bondsmen who refused to settle. Critics say the terms reward dishonesty and reflect poorly on the board.
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Reprieto
Jan
Taw
Winschell
Spink County
Winchell
Graves Chosen For House Leadership In Minnesota
The first ninety days session of the state legislature opened with Col Graves of Duluth elected speaker of the house at St Paul on January 8. The new session began this afternoon as legislators convened.
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Col. Graves
Duluth
Minnesota
Graves
St. Paul
County Board Chooses E. Couse as Chairman
Chosen unanimously昨日 E Couse was named chairman of the county commissioners board for the coming year.
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DiSmer
E. Couse
Board of County Commissioners
Kansas Speaker Elected as Henry Booth Leads Legislature
Henry Booth of Larned was elected speaker of the Kansas legislature. Senator Sherman introduces a bill to secure elections. A condition has been set for many years. Two Hungarians killed in St Paul by a bank inn. Kimball complains of being left off the Dakota map. Two Iowa men, both 79, race for $500 a side in an eighty red foot dash.
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Panama Canal
Henry Booth
Larned
Kansas
Sherman
St. Paul
Kimball
Dakota
Iowa
Marriage Spotted In Carlyle Township 1888
From Carlyle Township a marriage is noted as Rev Underwood officiating on December 20 1888 at Alpenk between George Rhods of Sanborn County and Elizabeth Probasco of Beadle County. William De has sold his Virgil farm and will study medicine in Chicago. A Probasco plans to travel to Iowa to fetch his wife. A literary society meets in Royer neighborhood every Wednesday with Westherwax and Clark among last evenings speakers. Carlyle January 6 1889.
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Carlyle Township
Underwood
Alpenk
George Rhods
Sanborn County
Elizabeth Probasco
Beadle County
Ma de
Virgil
Chicago
A. Probasco
Iowa
Royer
Westherwax
Clarx
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