Dakota Delegations Seek Admission Amid Congressional Debate
In Washington on January 16 lawmakers debated territorial bids including New Mexico and Idaho. Joseph of New Mexico urged admission while Ilona argued language barriers hinder full citizenship. Mansur of Missouri supported New Mexico and Dubois pressed for an enabling act to set a definite statehood timeline.
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Wasnixoton
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Joseph
New Mexico
Ilona
Mexico
Mansur
Missouri
Dubois
Idaho
Congress Debates Dakota Statehood Omnibus Bill
Washington and Wasmoeton scenes feature Mr. McAdams of Illinois assailing the omnibus bill as a transparent subterfuge while amendments reshape land grants for Dakota and education. Debate centers on dividing Dakota, dates for state election, and how to admit South Dakota amid partisan wrangling.
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Washington
McAdams
Illinois
Dakota
Gifford
Agricultural College
Senate
Springer
Burrows
Michigan
Substitute Offered For Springer Proposal
A substitute embodying the omnibus bill features except for immediate South Dakota admission was offered. The House paused to read it before adjourning.
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Senate
Springer
Dakota
Northwest
South Dakota
House
Mrs Goulds Funeral Conducted Quietly in New York
Several Gould family members attempted a private funeral for Mrs Gould in New York. The body lay in the front parlor within a plain black casket with silver handles, with flowers placed on the lid and at the head and foot as floral emblems.
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Gould
New York
Washburn Nominated for Minnesota Senate Seat
Shire Republicans of the Minnesota legislature convened tonight to choose a successor to D. M. Sabio and nominated Gen. Washburn of Winneapolis for the senate post.
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Washburn
Sr Paut
Minnesota
Caucas
D. M. Sabio
Gen
Winneapolis
Canal Bill Faces Senate On Panama Conversion
Paris January 17 reports cue bankrupty will pass the senate today. The measure interests the public as it enables the Panama Canal company to convert the old organization into a new concern.
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Paris
Janu
Senate
Panama Canal Company
Walsh County relief reports and political notes from 1889
Walsh County officials report destitution claims are overstated after visits by County Commissioners and Lt. Randing of the Fifteenth Infantry. Relief funds remain available as needed. Miscellaneous items note vetoes, tariff debates, Utah admission hopes, California seeking Steele, and various political moves across states.
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Walsh County
Chareh Henry
Baldwin
Park River
L. K. Cuureb
Lieut. R. Randing
Fifteenth Infantry
Rayer
Officr
Henry Barochy
Tur Recent Sedatorial Contest In Minnesota Sparks Heat
A report notes Minnesota hosted a sedatorial contest described as the hottest ever known in the state, signaling extreme heat and notable public interest in the event.
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Tur
Minnesota
Epoch of Health Restored by Electric Bitters
An old-time notice praises Electric Bitters as a great health remedy for kidney liver and stomach ailments. It claims the tonic marks an epoch in the individual’s life and credits the drug with restoration. Sold at C. C. Durand's drug store for 50 cents and 1 dollar.
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C. C. Durand
Paine
Jas. L. Bowen
Springfield
Mass
Sol
Waele Richardson & Co
Burlington
Aberdeen Seeks Territorial University For Dakota Valley
The Aberdeen region urges a territorial university to be established in the Jim River valley north of Yankton. The article argues no territorial institution exists in that area and calls for recognition, noting all valley cities would celebrate Aberdeen securing the prize.
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Jim River
Yankton
Dakota
Castoria Phrase Recalls a Century of Use
An old advertisement style jingle praises Castoria across generations from babies to children. The verse claims the remedy soothed a sick child, comforted a crying child, and continued as a trusted choice for offspring. The cadence emphasizes a long standing brand association.
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