Removal of capital bins and political fight in territory
The article discusses Haron and Huron in a heated battle over removing the capital and the political maneuvering around the Commission bill. It notes opposition claims of deception by rivals, defense of Huron, and the broader fight over territorial governance and legislative changes. The piece lists votes on the bill and outlines changes to land sale requirements and commissioner pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mapa
Haron
Ney
Colonia
Leity
Burdick
Jeranld
McCauley
Nickens
Walsh
Roberts
Scobey
Dewey
Jackson
McIntosh
Nashabargh
Zeibach
Fragmented Germanic note questions sheriff closures and town business
A garbled letter echoes concern over a North Iowa Herald report claiming six business houses were closed by the sheriff in one week. The writer contests the statistic, urges cross check with the Press, and showcases local building activity and business optimism amid a winter downturn.
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Hiwen
Bropiiags
Haron
Anne
Wer Ethial
North Iowa
Tewa
Hirai
Inron
Herald
the Herald
Tweedy
Leing
Umber
Eec
Ammonth
Question from Wisconsin settler asks about Huron prospects
A resident of Appleton Wisconsin seeks guidance on moving to Huron to build a new life. He asks about water power, wages for mechanics, land prices near main street, and farming potential. The reply notes water power exists but its value is uncertain, carpenters earn 2.50 to 3.00 daily, winters milder than Wisconsin, land near town costs 25 to 50 dollars per acre, and provides prices for wagons corn oats flour nails and barbed wire from Mineral Point dealers.
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Appleton
Tan Fa
Huron
God Carpenters
Wisconsin
Mineral Point
Oldest Postmaster Beardsley Longtime North Lansing Official
Raswell Beardsley of North Lansing Thompson county New Jersey is noted as the longest serving U S postmaster. Appointed during Andress Theta's administration he has reportedly held the office continually for 54 years and never failed to file quarterly reports. He is about 70 years old and remains a staunch Denier.
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Raswell Beardsly
North Lansing
Thompson County
U. S
Andress Theta
Beardsley
Victoria Accepts War Souvenir Photograph of Pierced Testament
The note describes Quven Victoria receiving as a keepsake a photograph of a pierced testament from the Tel el-Esir assault where a Remington bullet struck Private Roome’s haversack, saving his life. It mentions a judge in Hannastown, Ohio, and a Frank Mathews involved in a separate access matter between brothers Stanley Matthews and others.
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Quven
Victoria
Tel ¢Lebir
Roome
74Th ‘Highland: Light Infantry
Oangstown
Ohio
Acapiap Fe de
Frank Mathews
Bunnell
Stanley Matthews
Frigid East century weather paralyzes rail and farmvent
Reports from Wisconsin Illinois and Dakota detail record cold from 40 below, rail lines blocked, cellars freezing potatoes, and widespread frost damage. In Illinois, telegraph and telephone lines were destroyed in Springfield by a winter blast with bent trees, collapsed wires, and ice. Public notices refer to land sales and building funds amid ongoing harsh conditions.
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Wisconsin
Whitthall
Wis
Illinois
Springfield
Etretchell
Dakota Territory to Relocate seat of Government and building plans
The act moves the territorial seat from Yankton to a new location and creates a commission to locate the permanent seat and public buildings. Commissioners must post bonds of 40 000 each and swear an oath, with a 100 000 bond for the Treasurer, as they organize in Yankton.
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Dakota
Sai Capitol
Sai
Territorial
Cork
Plas
Argl
Tig Saan
Territory of
Yankton
Dekotaland
Legislative Council
DalVote
Supreme Court
Dakotas
I of Co Missioners
Pasante
Dakota Foresters Report on Winter Tree Growth and Loss
W L Broexmay of Hoxby Minnesota writes from 1883 detailing winter conditions across Iowa Minnesota and Dakota. He notes 23 below zero readings in Cedar Rapids and 15 000 Catalpa seedlings killed to the ground while describing better snowless streets in Dakota. He advocates cautious protection for tender trees and reports healthy forest seedlings with confidence in future tree culture.
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Iowa
E County
Bette
Ron
Signal Office
Sheldon
Towa
Huron
Cedar Rapids
Minnesota
Tracy
Dakota
Lowa
Linne County
James Smith
Mr. Smith
J. J. Budd
Budd
W. L. Broexmay
Hoxby
I. T
Marelind
1883
Mixed Local News and World Notes From 1883
General information reports Red Cloud arriving in Omaha en route to Pine Ridge and expecting 314,000 for ponies. Other items include a death in Halifax after 27 days without food, a Maine death penalty bill, factory halts, and various court and domestic notices with scattered political and social notes.
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Red Cloud
Omaha
Pine Ridge
Ken
Maine
Counel
Dexter
Wioolen Mills Corporation
Dakota Territory Insurance Company Final Statement
Territory audit records show assets including stock and bonds totaling 4,667,201.40 with liabilities of 4,667,599.40. The document notes stock at $600,000 and cash on hand, with duties of the auditor certifying the accuracy of the company’s condition as of a specific date in Beadle County, Dakota Territory.
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Compas Debix
Missouri
St.Louis
Geo
Wake
Americaentral Insurance Company
Yevitan
Werth
Yand
Charles Christensen
Descrifig Rurance Company
Dake
Auditor's Office
Dakota
Staten
DaKdra
Mérica Pany
Louis
Beisitery, Dajberehy
Igiduly Authogigines
Puliniares
Treegirory Oy
Panga
Otice
Wherkas
Lane
Pouartias
Ber
A. D. Lake
Ep Necorhy
Ant Aa
Post Net
Fitrexaon Natic
Sid Insurance
Sarg Etonull
M. Pong
Ceytlt
Nexs
Titth
Ce Company
Boember
Emaiepds Connecticut
Dana
Wherras
Fravellis Insurance Company
Hartford
Connecticut
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A. Buchanan
Clayton Co. Journal
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Dakota Foresters
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Halifax
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Lord Hastings
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I. M. Pinoy, Ausditgr
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New York
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Bead County
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United States
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Adams
H. Stein Wam
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Charles Dunning
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Gee
Haron Dakota
the Breeders’ Journal
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Augustine Davis
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