Prohibition Debate as Dakota Legislature Takes a Break
From Bismarck legislators who rest but discuss the need for prohibition and a rise in Dakota wealth. Randolph confirmed. a railroad accident noted. A San Francisco dispatch reports Samoa turmoil with German naval actions in Apia harbor, including attacks on Mataafa’s forces and American property, prisoners taken, and flag burnings.
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Randolph
Blaine
San Francisco
Australis
New Zealand
Samoa
Honolulu
Apia
Adler
Oslen
Eber
Matafa
Fritz
United States
Apia Harbor
Tamasese
Prohibition Debate in Bismarck House
In Bismarck C T on January 19 a house meeting considered a prohibitory law resolution by Mr Fletcher. Speakers Fletcher Oatridge Bixler and Van Etten argued for it but with only thirteen members present action was deferred for two weeks.
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Bismarck
C. T
House
Fletcher
Messrs. Fletcher
Oatridge
Bixler
van Etten
Increase in Wealth Reports Higher Property Assessments
Auditor Ward releases a preliminary report to the governor and legislature detailing rising property values. 1886 total assessments were $132,542,703.20, 1887 $157,084,365.99, and 1888 $161,420,974.32 with lands and town lots up by $22,925,512.81 in 1887.
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Bismarck, Dak
Ward
Randolph Confirmed Receiver for Watertown Dakota
Wasurxaton Jan 19 The senate confirmed Frank F. Randolph of Huron Oak as receiver of public moneys at Watertown Dak The action completes a nomination process for a key financial post in the Dakota Territory government.
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Randolph
Wasurxaton
Senate Today
Frank F. Randolph
Huron Oak
Watertown
Dak
Train wreck near Elmwood kills several passengers
An east bound Northwestern railroad passenger coach derailed near Elmwood 16 miles from Watersmeet at 1 PM. The rear coach breaking apart smashed against a stump killing or injuring all aboard. The dead include John McDonald lieutenant governor of IT Wn Corcoran of Escanaba and H A Tattle of Cleveland. A separate item reports Samuel Arthurs grief after his daughter and other family members die in two months from diphtheria.
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Manrgquerre
Mich
Northwestern
Elmwood
Watersmeet
John McDonald
Wn. Corcoran
Escanaba
H. A. Tattle
Cleveland
Ohio
Brooxines
Samuel Arthur
Small Town Suffering From Recurrent Disease
A family tragedy unfolds as a young girl dies from a disease that claimed her, then affected her mother and another sister who also fell ill with dropsy, ending in death. The sequence highlights a deadly outbreak passing through a household in fall.
Dakota legislature fires rapid bills in council and house
In Briganox Jan 16 Crawford opens a bill to locate a soldiers home at Pierre in a $33 000 building offered free and governed. Walsh proposes crop insurance. Lowry raises postage per member. A Yankton asylum report is debated and recommitted. Morris backs a farmers alliance resolution.
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Briganox
Crawford
Pierre
Walsh
Lowry
Yankton Asylum
Ryan
Aberdeen University Bill and Normal School Proposal Move
The council spent the day on the conte case and approved at five o clock the seating of Mr Walsh by a 15 to 6 vote. In the house Mr Fletcher introduced a bill to establish the University of Aberdeen at Aberdeen and Mr Newman offered a bill to create a territorial normal school at Miller. Three excursionists departed at seven this evening for Grand Forks and plan to return Saturday night.
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Montana
Brown County
Columbia
Red
Fargo
Jamestown
Gladstone
North Country
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TammiRoo
Lawmakers Eyed as Public Examiner Exposes Treasury Gap
Bismarck dispatch reports turmoil as J G Jones stirs a debate on an asylum appropriation and alleged journal discrepancies. Lawmakers eye forgery probes while committee hearings unfold on journal records and possible mischarges tied to the North Dakota insane asylum funding.
The Treasurer's Report Reveals Overspending Gap
The auditor's report dated January 21 shows authorized expenditures for the two years starting March 12, 1887 totaling 1 659 346 28 and receipts at 1 536 851 77 creating a deficit of 122 494 51. The discrepancy highlights a significant financial shortfall and calls for scrutiny.
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Brawanox
Burglary Strikes Iroquois Hardware Store
In Iroquois a break in occurred overnight at the J. J. Sweet hardware store. Detectives say a chisel and drill opened the safe by breaking through a window in the warehouse, with the safe combination then forced to access contents. Investigations continue.
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Iroquois
J. J. Sweet
Wolf Chase Near Wessington Captures Wolf and Jack Rabbit
Report from Wessmerow South of town describes a wolf chase ending with the capture of one wolf by Dick Best on a swift pony. A jack rabbit was also started and captured. Citizens discuss new bank, flour mill, and growing trade as Wessington earns a livelier profile.
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Wessington
Bismarck’s Threats Echoed in Ripe Provocation Rant
A biting editorial rages against Bismarck accusing him of provoking America with bluster and threats of invasion. It warns that distant nations with arrogant attitudes risk awakening to consequences if they trespass on American patience. The piece urges restraint and warns of shifting public opinion.
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Bismarck
Tim Finds Hidden Cache of Dynamite Cartridges
In Minneapolis a janitor found fifty dynamite cartridges packed in old boxes in the city engineer’s room. A fireman nearly burned one before inspecting the contents, uncovering the explosive cache stored in the furnace area.
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Tim
City Hall
Minneapolis
Chicago Lawyer Sues Fargot Republican for Fees
Westover, a Chicago lawyer, sues the Fargot Republican for 8600 dollars in fees for defending a libel suit brought by Major Edwards. The Major has not visited the Republican office to express sympathy nor remedy.
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Grovae
Westover
Chicago
Fargot
Republican
Major Edwards
War Vessel Ordered to Samoa Amid Tense Situation
A U Simperial force orders a fleet movement to Samoa as tensions rise with German forces. The speaker threatens drastic action, stating the Vesuvius could be used to strike and crush the German navy before morning.
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Samoa
Senate to Pass Springer Bill Amid Election Pressure
The Tur Pioneer Press reports calls to push the Springer bill through Congress without delay. It argues against risk from an extra session or a slim Republican majority in the next Congress, urging swift action.
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Tur Pioneer Press
Arest
United States Senate
Canada Debt Grows Threefold Since 1967
The nation's debt has tripled from 1967 levels and now stands at 234 million dollars. Prime economic concerns surround government borrowing and long term fiscal stability as Canada navigates postwar financial policy.
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Canada
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