Publican convention centers in Jamestown Watertown
Jamestown and Watertown named as Republican convention cities for 1888. Sherman house rooms 68 and 69 hosted a party of delegates with Allen as chair. The meeting produced itineraries for Chicago delegates and a Deadwood Mitchell alliance for the convention, amid broader protracted political maneuvering and a separate public discussion on reform led by reformers visiting Wanamaker and political figures.
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Publican
Sherman House
Territorial Re‘publican Central Committee
Allen
Harrison Allen
Fargo
C. T. Clement
R. W. Wheelock
Mitchell
J.C. McManima
Pierre
J.T. Stearns
Chamberlain
A. W. Lavender
Scotland
Sol
Star
E.G. Smith
Yankton
Bowen
D. R. Bailey
MJ Grigsby
T.ol Adams
Webster
Nash
Huron
E. G. Fahnestock
Watertown
Geo
Rice
Flandreau
Proxy
Palmer
John A. Owens
Big Smet Washabaugh
Deadwood
Deacn
Rapid City
Fan
Stewart
Hot
Pro
Chicago
Aberdeen
Ewe
Colonel Plummer
Jamesoi
Friends of
Jamesd Watertown
Blatt
Aberin
Folding the Tents at Redfield Grand Army Encampment
March 30 report on the Dakota G A R fifth encampment adjournment after an installation by Capt. Lucas. Delegates left the hall amid discussions and business, with future officers and fraternal sentiment noted as the event closed.
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Grand Army
Redfield
Lucas
Dakota G. A. R
Joint resolution alters annual meeting time for Congress
A joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to shift the time of Congress annual meetings. The tally shows 80 yeas and 154 nays.
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Congress
Yeas
Washington News on Women Council Actions and Tariff Debate
The Washington news reports the International Council of Women conference in Washington with Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott figures, the formation of the National Council of Women, and officers elected led by Frances E. Willard and Susan B. Anthony. It also covers the April tariff committee amendments adding sugar duties and a Republican minority critique of majority tactics and tariff scope.
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Women's Council
Washington
International Council of Women
Lucretia Mott
London
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Seneca Falls
Amy Post
Woman's Council
National Council of Women
Frances E. Willard
Sinois
Susan B. Anthony
New York
May Wright Sewell
Indiana
Mary Eastman
Massachusetts
Louise Thomas
United States
Elizabeth Cady
Stanton
Washmeton
Secretary of the Treasury
Brs
of Council
Board of Education
Revised postal estimates and civil service reforms discussed
The postmaster general reports revised postal expenditure estimates for the next fiscal year after receiving first quarter business results. The president asks the Civil Service Commission to extend classified service limits and improve department classifications. A Dakota farmers petition opposes free trade, urging continued duties on hemp and wood, and calls for tariff restraint.
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Wasumetoxs
House
Uus- Wasursotow
Civil Service Commission
Dakota
Wasuixeton
Nelson
Minnesota
Retirement board to examine Major General Terry in Washington
The president ordered an army retiring board in Washington to judge Major General Alfred H. Terry for retirement. The Public Debt Statement reports total debt at 1 781 897 440 dollars with a March decrease of 11 586 559 and total cash in treasury of 586 454 002 dollars.
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Washington
New Military Organization Formed at Redfield G A R encampment
The G A R artillery and cavalry forces organize an association at Redfield after Captains Seth M Laird of Pierre and H P D Baker of Fargo convene a meeting. Officers named include Commander Laird and V Com Kanouse with Stewart and Huntington among key participants. A constitution and by laws are to be drafted.
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Redfield
Dakota
Seth M. Laird
Pierre
H. PD. Baker
Fargo
Ohio Artillery
Ohio Volunteer Artillery
M. Laird
Theo
D. Kanouse
Woonsocket
D. Stewart
Hot Springs
Eugene Huntington
Webster
Native Chaska Weds Cora Fellows in March Nuptials
Post Trader Robb reports the marriage of Chaska the Native American to Cora Belle Fellows at a church ceremony after a postponed date. The account notes church rules, the officiant’s background, and community reactions among agency staff and locals.
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Robb
Chaska
Pierre
Desdemona
Cora Belle Fellows
Fort Bennett
Episcopal Church
Revy Handforth
En- Chaska
Cora
Gecree Ak Acres
Roger
Rich Hill Disaster Death Toll Reaches Thirty
Late reports from Rich Hill indicate 21 confirmed dead with nine more injured expected to die, creating an anticipated total loss of life at thirty. The Times dispatch notes uncertain miner identities and ongoing rescue efforts after the explosion and related mine collapse.
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Kansas City
Times
Special
Rich Hill
Ecese
Election Returns Across Cities Report Local GOP Wins
April 2 reports from Columbia Cotumain Yankton Fargo Grand Forks Mandan Groton Bismarck and other towns show Republican tickets sweeping mayoral and alderman positions by margins ranging from fifty to sixty eight votes. Separate items note a hung jury in Welch-Vilas libel case and weather issues along Missouri river floods and railway disruptions.
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Columbia
Cotumain
Geo. E. Hill
Walter Riblet
I. Hunsberger
Geo. M. Lyon
A. Newman
Jno
A. J. Putnam
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Wogod
Anna Riog. Powell
Net York
Mnidhin Dimort
Armston Grant
Stevad
Pall Mall Gazette
Great Britain
Harriet B. Shattue
Clara Clayborne Hoffman
Cleveland
White House
Chaco
Cook County
Grand Jury
Suman
Ravep
Panoo
A. EB
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Senate
Wasninetox
Washington Territory
Voorhees
National Capital
Duluth, Rainy Lake River & Southwestern Railway Company
Michigan
W.B. Bennett
Evarts
Library Committee
Mississippi River
Memphis
Harris
Sherman
McPherson
Butler
Pangian Bille
Waasuingtox
Strubie
A Pacific
Anderson
Towa
Pacific Companies
Treasury
Dalzell
Pennsylvania
Blanchard
Washiveton
Mills
Texas
Ways and Means
McKintey
Ohio
Washington News
NEW Military Organization
Buxtor
Dak
Dennis Jacoba
St. Paul
Frederick (. Seaman
Milwaukee
Flona
Anwoor
Jim Powell
T. 8
Bates
Charles Mixeet
Ed Powell
Weis
Ense
Hig
Swax Falls
Axle Soderberg
McCook Dyas
Lilly Bo Wiking
John Wiking
J. H. Teller
Farco
Seth Newman
Dr. Capehart
Grand Forks
Alex Griggs
Mandan
K. of L
Henry N. Coe
Groton
G. L. M. Erwin
Bismarck
Dr. Wm. Bentley
Welch-Vilas
Miyngarovis
Welch
Wm. Welch
Madison Insurance
Pioneer Press
Elk Point
Missouri
Sioux City
Dex
Ramps
Co-operative
Dells
Hvron
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Cen de
Sioux Falls
Bremanck
Griffin
Heron
Beta
Dakota Farmer
Gang
Gary
Sv. Pau
A. L. Miler
Highetto
Manitoba Railway
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Aba
Minn
Norman
Mk Farmers Alliance Today
Beheffer
Cutaide Asstetunou
St. Pau
Pioneers
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Freeman
Elk Pobnt
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