Dakota and Washington Politics Prompt Territorial Reorder
In Washington, steps will be taken to recognize territorial interests as President Cleveland reshuffles appointments in the ten U S territories. Dakota governors push for rapid debt apportionment and a sweep of federal offices, with speculation on Judge Spencer’s federal bench and Edgerton or Pettigrew advancing in South Dakota politics. Coal prospects near Montrose are reported as promising with a strong prospecting effort ongoing.
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Spencer
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Edgerton
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Frank Pettigrew
Ee Falls
Nomination Confirmed for General Postmaster General Parish
Wassixaron reports on March 14 the confirmation of Ld. 8. Clarkson as first assistant and notes Postmaster General Wanamaker’s approval of the position. Clarkson accepted at the president’s urging after previous refusals, with political importance cited and a possible limit of about 40 months.
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Wassixaron
the Sea
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Miller warns binding twine hoax over stated price claim
Sioux Fitts March 1h reports Miller, agent for Mack Harvesting Machine, says AP dispatches about a binding twine trust taking all twine and raising prices to 25 cents a pound are a hoax. He doubts any group can seize control, noting current prices and limited demand.
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Associated Press
Legislative convention calls for steady meat stock reports
A report from St. Louis dated March 13 notes a resolution at the legis convention requesting the secretary of agriculture supply at short intervals the condition of stock and the increase of all meat products and the assumption of the same by farmers and stockmen.
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St. Louis
Legis
Secretary of Agriculte
Fire destroys Pierre's large building with $35000 loss
A large building in Pierre was found on fire about 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon and burned before fire crews arrived. Estimated loss is $35000 with no insurance.
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Pierre
Clarkson Begins Duties as First Assistant Postmaster General
Clarkson in Office Washington March 15 took and entered upon his duties as first assistant postmaster general in a formal ceremony marking his new role and responsibilities.
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Clarkson
Washington
Day
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West Virginia Court Rules Carr No Grounds for Governor Office
The supreme court met in Charleston and ruled R. S. Carr had no grounds to claim the governorship. This leaves Wilson in the chair until the contest between Goff and Judge Fleming is settled.
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Cuanteston
Supreme Court
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State Senate
Wilson
South Dakota Capital Contention and Local Shenanigans
In March 1889 letters and notices discuss Pierre’s central location and a potential proclamation to reorganize territorial offices. Reports from Woonsocket and Huron note debates over the capital and a heated constitutional fight. Miscellaneous items cover a building injunction, a fatal accident, and regional developments in rail, mining, and real estate.
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Vorea
Honorire
Pierre
Murderer Tascott Captured After Lake Winnipeg Chase
Report from Winnipeg says Indians arrived by dog train at West Selkirk near St Paul to announce that Tascott, the man wanted for Snell’s murder in Chicago, has been captured on Lake Winnipeg by Chicago detectives and relatives of the murdered man are following the pursuit. The events occurred after Tascott left for Dakota.
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Mexico
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United States
London Times
Scotchman
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W. P. Scott
Africa
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Livingstone
Dewey
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Hayden
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Bioneer
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Ch Ofj Tascott
West Selkirk
Tascott
Snell
Chicago
Lake Winnipeg
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Dakota
South Dakota gains farms and towns with brick blocks and utilities
The vicinity of Huron now hosts comfortable frame houses barns and timber groves with large hens and flocks. Huron Mitchell Sioux Falls and Watertown boast brick store blocks electric lights street railways and water works systems. This is a favorable time to settle and invest in South Dakota. Petnal surprise nee.
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Mitchell
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Watertown
South Dakota
Petnal
Pierre Journal Prohibition Convention Sparks Controversy
The Pierre Journal notes a prohibition convention in Huron with 800 attendees. A telegram from Col Bullard questions the sending of delegates, while the piece criticizes Pierre’s reputation for bawdy houses and gambling and mocks the convention.
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Alliance Lectures Stir Sioux Falls Political Discussion
The Farmers Alliance in Sioux Falls hosts a Territory Lecturer event on May 14. The talk centers on party unity and the constitution’s draft, stressing a clean, robbery-free platform while debating soundness and feasibility of the proposed document.
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Alliance
Grand Forks
Mellette Water Ties To Governor Amid Statehood Push
Fragmentary lines describe A C Mellette and a gubernatorial figure linked to motions toward a new state. The text hints at political maneuvering, honors, and a tense transition period as statehood prospects loom.
Birth and career of Indiana and Dakota statesman Mellette
Biographical notes recount Arthur Calvin Mellette born 1844 on a Delaware County Indiana farm. He joined the Ninth Indiana Regiment, practiced law in Muncie, served as county superintendent, served in the legislature, and helped found Indiana Law. He later led the Springfield land office, moved to Watertown, and became governor of Dakota Territory in 1885.
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Muncie
Indiana School of Law
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O Dakota
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Simon
Luther B. Richardson
Grand Forks
Richardson
State
Cornell University
Cormack
Pacific rail event set for this year
The capital and the ero Ae Pacific rail are booked for during this year, get on the aba wagon.
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