Weekly Edition and regional updates from Sioux Falls era
November 22 1883 items cover editor Augustine Davis publication notes New York advertising bids liberal subscriptions for a mill scheme gold market fears France shifted to war talk Sioux Falls railway closure mill bearing cost estimates by Edward Thomasson Pierre leaders issue letters calling a December 6 convention of southern counties to act on Sioux Reservation opening period news from many counties including 410730 votes for constitution and 822 against accompanied by local civic efforts and telegraphic dispatches
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L. $. Billard
W. B. Ustick
Pierre
Governor Ordway Hated in Dakota Territory Editorial
The Dakota Territory newspaper denounces Governor Nehemiah G. Ordway as utterly despised and corrupt. It cites rumors of his scheming, defense of his son as Territorial Auditor, and alleged knowledge of a railway bill before signing. It calls for petitions demanding his removal and wider exposure in Washington.
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Nehemiah G. Ordway
Dakota
Ajstain
Lee
Ordway
Hyde
Faulk
Washington
Disgraceful Doings in Tax Exemption Debate
A polemical fight rages between the Pargo Republicans and the Jamestown Alert over who bears responsibility for passage of a bill exempting ad lands from taxation. The Republican accuses the Governor as equally responsible as the Legislature, while the Alert places full blame on the lawmakers who voted for the bill.
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Pargo Republican
Jamestown Alert
Ast St
Denunciation of Ordway by Bold Highmore Editor
A Highmore editor accuses Nehemiah G. Ordway of dishonesty and political corruption in a heated open letter. The piece attacks his handling of Hyde county organization, county seat selection, and alleged plunder of public rights, linking to Credit Mobilier secrets and broader territorial decline.
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Highmore
Ordway
Bismarck
Sioux City Journal
Dakota
Sam
National Party
Washington
Credit Mobilier
Hyde County
J. S. Harris
Whitcher
Harris
Tax Bill Exposes Railroads and Governor’s Vote
A historical bill aimed at taxing railroad gross earnings faces scrutiny as draft language exempting railroad lands was struck out amid alleged manipulation. Governor Ordway approved the measure on the session’s last day, despite protests and warnings from Dakota leaders and local figures.
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Silkmons
Chicago & Northwestern Road
Hugh J. Campbell
David
Jerauld
Washabaugh
Ordway
Wells
Yankton
Press
Dakotaian
Stray Leaves and Music Leaves from Oliver Ditson Co
Stray leaves with autumn colors and well filled music leaves from Oliver Ditson Co Boston list songs and pieces. Notable items include Menette 35 cents, Beggar Student Magic 30 cents, Princess of the Canaries Galop 30 cents, No More 40 cents, Tarry with me O my Saviour 5 ets, When Old Age Comes 40 cents, Some Grief Your Looks Betray 35 cents, Lakme No Surrender 30 cents, Stirring song by Barri.
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Oliver Ditson & Co
Boston Music Publishers
Menette
Brandeis
Millocker
le Baron
Premium Wheat at State Fair Highlights Saskatchewan Fife
At Owatonna a premium wheat exhibit by Jacob Hurley of Ortonville sparked praise. The Saskatche wan Fife variety yielded three bushels from a single quart and weighed sixty three pounds per bushel. Col. John H. Stevens lauded it as the finest half bushel seen at fairs, and St Paul Pioneer offered seed by subscription.
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Owatonna
Jacob Hurley
Ortonville
Big Stone County
Minnesota
John H. Stevens
Saskatchewan
Y. St. Paul
Good Newspaper Opportunity Advertised by Huronite Agency
A partial ad from the Huronite Newspaper Agency offers a chance to buy a half interest in a business. It states inquiries are welcome and highlights an opportunity linked to job work and ownership, inviting interested parties to respond.
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Ini Sa Eneieriae
Dakota court notices list summonses and probate actions
Beadle County Dakota notices summon defendants in civil actions for debts and interest with deadlines. probate and estate matters include hearings for letters testamentary and administration. bids requested for school houses. multiple legal entries dated 1883 referencing Huron and surrounding county officials.
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Beadle County
Dewnakp
Snocktey
W.c. Borell
Territory
Dakota
Dennard Shockley
D T Court
Able County
Huron
Dak
Wauuine & Morse
Attys
Calpwell, Surra & Wiarens
Cuarces
K. H. Gestri
Territory of Dakota
Charles E. H. Geatrim
Pereat
James L. Ayres
District Court
Beadleven
Bumota
Otexlaintiff
W. Crozoer
Laintiff
Icience
Huron Beadle County
Obate
County of
Beadle
Rufus Rae
John T. Baker
Ward
Adie
Said
Onn K. Hannty
Morse
COU le
Territory of
James McKay
Isabella R. McKay
Joan K. Hannay
Muron
K.P. McCalum
BATR
Cation
Saotniavasien
Faépenink E
Benjamin C. H
A. D
Beatle
Heme
Ember
Ni Grant & Roberts
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Thursay
Augustine Davis
New York
Lass Floaring
Heroy
Yankton Herald
France
Tur Sioux/Falls railway organization
Edward Thomasson
Lange
Ordwary
Harris Om Coanel Eek
Falde
Nehemiah
Alps
D. AW
Pennie
Huronite Newspaper Agency
Club
Teumporr
Tenarto Vor Dakota
Ssirrar
James IL Yres
School Board of Banner Peer No
Tw Ihe Volt “Ag
School Hoyge
Range
Karl Gerner
Koqaom
Kingsbury Co
O the Ey
Wron
Tuomas B. Montes
Joan Weasten
Joan A. Baka
Ohn
H. L
Mawe
Eaid
Walter Lockett
John Winters
Wm. Howarth
Samuel Howarth
Beadle Co
D. T
B. Amusthone
Register
Grant & Roberts, Attorneye
Fritheater
John A. Kemp
N.e
J. F. Leon
E. L. Pre
Crané
J. L. Dalvis
Om Armstrong
Hoskyxi & Randolp Bari
Huron Dakota
Sethe Ake Groot Saart
United States
Heinrich M. Kelsey
Lisa Yee
John P. Holbrook
Newenead
N. W. K of
Huron, Dak
Lae
Venth
Willian Howarth
Hei Hane
Renee
Bert
alatirRoxs
Grant & Roberte
Ughase
Onzice
Albert Lampe
Abner P. Everst
Oak
Abner Everst
R Everst
Epwaanp F
Balm
CRERP
Sompititerteen
Horace L. Burleigh
Asia
R Smith
G. B. Anusmon Register
St. Clair
Comnor & Vollrath, Attorneye
Land Office
Nor
James A. Johnson
Henry Bray
Mt Se
Ot Rd
Tow
Huhon Dak
John Acar
John Campbell
Iain
Cornwall & Aplin Attys
Cloaks & Dolmans
SILK
Dolmans
Inbst
Pratt Bro
Reed
Fairbank
Railway
Nicholl
Durley & Lynch
Agents Huron, Dak
Ralph W. Cavanaugh
Missouri Valley Town Site CO
ST. Paul, Minn
H. R.mccullough
Chicago
M. Hughitt, Jr
Wurm
Bank OF Huron
ED Benson
Cavour
Ree
F. J. Salfinger
Dakota Avenue
W. H. Voss
Ohio Streets
Huron, Dakota
Winona Mill Co
Fowler & Wells
Phrenological Journal
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