Dakota Legislature Council Proceedings Report
Within the Dakota council and house sessions from Feb 14 to Feb 19, legislators passed and debated bills on court terms for the Sixth district, Sioux Falls railroad bonds, and railway taxation. Measures included reforms to county seats, reform school funding, juror and foreclosure procedures, and election and revenue bills. The sessions featured votes on postponements, committee referrals, and a surgical mix of local and territorial governance actions.
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Sixth Judicial District
Slughes
Sioux Falls
Burlington & Northern Railroad
Judiciary Committee
House
United States District Court
Yankton
Mitchell
Cain
Grigsby
Supreme Court
Sheldon
Day
McCumber
Lawler
Dakota Reform School
Plankington
Scube
Committee On Territorial Affairs
Harkins
Agricultural College
Brookings
Sprague
City of
Mayville
Fletcher
Groton Collegiate Institute
Bidlake
Aikens
Office of Commissioner of Immigration
Committee On
Engle
Territorial
Congress
Lake Inperior
Pacific Coast
Northern Pacific Railroad
Hughes
Council
Bismarck
Weiser
Foster
Williams
Connell
Montana
Walzmuth
Spearfish
Hawk
Glendenning
Boards of County Commissioners
Patten
Lawrence
Ward
Devel
Hamlin
Select Committee
Elliot
Railroad Commissioners
Adams
Stewart
Fall River
Black Hills
Fargo
Hobart
Dakota
Northern Pacific
The Thermometer Did It
A brief dialogue from an Omaha World column captures a citizen and an elder discussing harsher and longer winters in the city. The exchange hints at local weather change and public perception without specific data or events.
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Omaha
Governor Church Arrives to Inaugurate Dakota Governor
Judge Louis K. Church arrives in Bismarck to take oath as governor of the Dakota territory. A joint session of council and house confirms the ceremony with Chief Justice Tripp presiding and Speaker Crose directing rites. Church pledges to enforce laws and push toward statehood amid a careful, principled administration. A second article notes a Rhode Island divorce case where snoring becomes a central fault cited against husband Hurlburt.
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Bismarck
Louis K. Church
Dakota
Empire Territory of the Republic
Main Street
Capital National Bank
Crose
Council
Judge Church
Pierce
Tripp
Caldwell
McCormack
Supreme Court
Territorial
House of Representatives
Territory of
Bartlett Tripp
Supreme Court of Dakota
Sous
House
Judge Tripp
Newport
R. I
Hurlburt
New York
Httle
Iate
Wall Street
Rhode Island
Baltimore Sun
Red River Valley Farmers Alliance organized at Fargo
The Red River Valley Farmers Alliance was formed in Fargo by members from local alliances on both river sides. Officers include E. M. Upson Cummings president C A Malette recording secretary E A Webb Fargo corresponding secretary A McHinch treasurer Lyman Loring Moorhead and Dr Sattlersthwaite vice presidents. An executive committee of one from each county was authorized and a constitution and by laws adopted. The residence of D A Kelsey near Cavour was destroyed by fire with total loss of furniture and clothing. no lives lost. Loss estimated at 2000 with no insurance. The National Bank of Dakota at Huron is chartered with D F Slot president and J E King cashier.
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Red River Valley Farmers’ Alliance
Fargo
E. M. Upson
Cummings
C. A .Malette
Casselton
E. A. Webb
A. McHinch
Lyman Loring
Moorhead
Dr. Sattlersthwaite
D. A. Kelsey
Cavour
Huron
Kesle St. Louis
National Bank of Dakota
D. F. Slot
J. E. King
New Invention Promises Coal Mining Revolution
A Pittsburgh area miner patenting a coal mining machine using circular saws on a movable frame powered by air steam or hand. It cuts under the vein wall four to six feet, weighs under 200 pounds, and can be operated by a single person. It aims to cut waste and boost output by at least 20 percent, potentially doubling miner earnings with less effort.
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Pittsburgh
Wedding at Judge Bogsley Denies Two Regrets
Two friends discuss a wedding at Judge Bogsley's last night. One laments missing an invitation, another regrets attending. A third reveals he attended and married the judge's daughter, explaining his regret.
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Artansaw Traveler
Sesnaer
Blood Contamination in Breeds and Reversion in Offspring
A. S. Fuller argues in American Agriculturist that female lines carry fertilizing material and hereditary traits, while males contribute little. He notes avoidable contamination in long-known American Merino lines where black lambs appear. Reversion and hereditary changes are common across domesticated animals and plants, with pollen-triggered responses in flowers.
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Fuller
Winter feeding guide for farm horses and stover use
The article advises feeding work horses lightly in winter with one fourth less grain when idle, emphasizing stover as the main energy source. It recommends a mix of straw, clover, lay and corn fodder, reserving oats for the work season, and stresses regular, balanced rations, proper shelter, and salt access to prevent indigestion and maintain condition. It cautions against heavy feeding on pleasant days and skipping feeds, noting inaction risks indigestion and spring weakness.
Jay Gould confronts Arkansas lawmakers in Little Rock scene
In Little Rock Jay Gould attracts attention as anti monopoly lawmakers leap from seats and chase him. An old negro challenges the railroad magnate with humor while Gould defies the crowd and cites his age and vigor. Arkansaw Traveler recounts the dramatic encounter with wit and bravado.
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Jay Gould
Little Rock
Mr. Gould
Gould
Railroad
de Gould
Goulden
Arkansaw Traveler
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Adamos
Fletsher
Port Ofp Motors
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Eer
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Oliver County
John D. Benton
Galloway
Ted
Miles City
Governor Church
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Empire
West
Gov. Church
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