The Harrison Letter Forgery and Press Dispute
In this correspondence from Keprieto, South Dakota dated June 11 1856 the editor of the Journal defends that a Harrison letter used by the Redfield Journal was copied from Harrison’s own, not forged. The Huronite notes the Journal's misquotation and urges a clear correction, citing Lincoln and Calhoun’s views on state constitutions and federal authority.
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Dak
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Redfield Journal
Senator Harrison
Emia
Pierre Free Press
Jonal
Harrison
Congress
Frank J. Corty
Journal
Huronrre
Free Press
John C. Calhoun
Jeff Davis
Abraham Lincoln
Edgerton
Lincoln
Appomattox
Huronare
Bridgewater
Sioux City Journal
McCook County
Judge Campbell
Drouth
Frank A. Flint
John B. Nottan
T. H. Barry
L. C. Larson
Hill
Mr. Hill
Dakotaian
Minneapolis Tribune
THE
Editorial Association
Pierre
Fred Stone
Harris Hose
Carrie McGibbons
Sioux Reservation
Gretna Green
Marshal Barck
Williams to Speak in Fargo on the Fourth
Hon C G Williams will deliver an oration in Fargo on the fourth. The event highlights a civic program and draws local interest from residents and officials.
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C. G. Williams
Fargo
Frost Denies Candidacy Claim Despite Campaign Talk
C. C. Frost continues to state he is not a candidate for any office. The remark comes amid recent discussions about a possible bid, but Frost reiterates his stance.
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C. C. Frost
Sioux City Discontent With President Cleveland Emerges
Surface remarks from Sioux City show growing public displeasure with President Cleveland, reflecting local sentiment ahead of national issues. Citizens voice concern over policies and economic conditions affecting the area.
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Sioux City
Cleveland
Five Republican Senators Opposed Division, Says Pierre Signal
Tue Pierre Signal reports editor in Washington asserts five Republican Senators resisted division, describing the opposition as bitter. The claim centers on internal party divisions and strategic votes affecting policy outcomes.
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Tue
Pierre Signal
Washington
Mitchell Public Schools Graduation Recital Impresses City
The Mitchell Republican reports a full and engaging graduating exercises event. The city takes pride in its educational institutions and the ceremonies reflect that standing.
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Mitchell Republican
Territorial convention signals delegate race opening
The convention proceeding will unveil candidates for delegateship with Judge Gifford leading off in favor of regional Dakota loyalties and prejudices shaping the early field.
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Gifford
Dakota
Convention Site Chosen for Gifford Delegate Nomination
The selection of Yankton as the holding site for the Territorial Convention to nominate a delegate to Congress and renominate Judge Gifford is announced. The choice is expected to satisfy the region.
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Congress
Gifford
Yankton
Can a Territory Do What a Sovereign State Cannot
Judge Edgerton argues that territorial people ready for statehood may rightfully exercise nearly all powers of a sovereign state. The question frames a logic clincher about territorial limits and potential statehood rights.
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Judge Edgerton
Sioux Falls constitution status debated by Yankton Telegram
The Yankton Telegram argues the Sioux Falls constitution is dead and should be buried while asserting no state will move ahead without an enabling act. Judge Edgerton counters that the current work is acceptable despite Congress not issuing an enabling act.
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Yankton
Edgerton
Sioux Falls
Ireland Home Rule Debate Sparks Dakota Test of Resolve
The text questions how many men in Dakota support Ireland home rule and mocks a judge who might cite minority Supreme Court opinions to portray Irish demands as revolutionary, signaling editorial skepticism of self-government aims under imperial union.
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Guapstone
Ireland
Imperial Union
Dakota
Supreme Court
A Loyal Guest and a Claimant in Beadle County
The reminiscence recalls President Cleveland paying 3000 for wedding cake shared by friends distant from the table. A Beadle County woman, once a claimant holder, now cultivates 320 acres and ate the bride’s cake at the Victoria Albert wedding. She supports self-government for Ireland and Dakota.
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Cleveland
Beadle County
Victoria
Prince Albert
Ireland
Dakota
Sulphur Smudge Said to Deter Cottonwood Insects
A longtime Dakota forestry expert advocates using a sulfur smudge to kill cottonwood pests. He suggests an old pan with rags as a fuel bundle and abundant sulfur to create the smudge, aiming to protect trees and reduce insect damage.
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Dakota
People to vote on repealing restraining clause next November
A constitutional convention urges letting Dakota residents decide in November whether to repeal the restraining clause. The article argues the public vote will guide the future of local government, with legislators and officers respecting a united will and the people’s judgment shaping policy and timing.
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Dakota
Beadle County Resident Denies Candidacy
Wessington letter dated June 22 1886 from S A Moser announces he will not seek any Beadle county public office in the forthcoming fall election. The formal statement clarifies he has no plans to run.
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Wessington
Eorror Huronire
Beadle County
S. A. Moser
Mr. Hughes
Arville
North Dakota
Sioux City
Sioux City Journal
Dakota
New York Democratic
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Northwest
Buffalo
New York
Democratic Party
West
Michell
Judge Davis
Broominaroy
Oil
Railroad survey and hopeful push to extend line to Watertown
The Wessington Springs Herald reports surveyors with the D W & P R R near Huron, noting the line within two miles of Huron and possible work to resume. The city of Huron's offer could attract building toward Watertown, urging local unity to secure the project.
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Wessington Springs Herald
Hhs
Huron
Watertown
Supplemental report on Indian affairs inquiry
Senator Harrison and colleagues filed a supplementary report on the condition of Indians in Indian Territory and other reservations. It notes about 1,050 Crow Creek and Winnebago Indians drawing rations in Dakota. The inquiry followed President Arthur opening lands to settlement and President Cleveland revoking that order.
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Harrison
Committee On Indian Affairs
Indian Territory
Crow Creek
Winnebago
Dakota Territory
Ingalls and Jones
Arkansas
Arthur
Pranbeat
Cleveland
Territorial Convention Set For Yankton Dates
The Republican Central Committee fixed Yankton as the site for the territorial convention with the date set for Wednesday September 22. Reports from Yankton note a strong league growth and speeches by Hon. John A. Owen and others.
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John A. Owen
Yankton
League
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