Equal rights and pensions stir political tension in the press
In a letter printed in Ex, Hon. W T Price argues that Mrs Grant deserves government support as a widow of a Union general but condemns pensioning presidents widows and ex officers at high rates. He warns such class favoritism risks unrest, mob action, and harm to the republic. The piece also criticizes gambling in markets and defends press accuracy against accusations of falsity.
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W.T. Price
Inter Ocean
Milwam
Grants
United States
Mr. Price
Congress
Steinix Ge
William T. Price
Capitol
John Sherman Re elected to Senate by Ohio Legislature
John Sherman was reelected to the senate on Wednesday by the Ohio legislature with eighty four votes to Thurman's sixty two.
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John Sherman
Senate
Ohio
Thurman
Sioux Reservation Split Plan Wins Senate Committee Endorsement
The senate committee reported the bill favorably that would divide the Sioux reservation into separate reserves and open a tract for settlement, advancing the measure on Tuesday.
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Senate
Bright Sunshine Returns After Cold Wave
The region enjoys bright sunshine and milder winter weather. Residents feel invigorated by the pleasant chill as outdoor activity and exercise become more enjoyable.
Wheat Market Flat as Wheat Held by Elevators Sags
Tur Pioneer Press reports Dakota and Minnesota farmers sold about 35 million bushels of 1885 wheat. Nine million bushels remain in country elevators and five million remain unsold. A market break forced holders to unload about one million bushels after weeks.
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Tur Pioneer Press
Dakota
Minnesota
Sheen Market
Thas
Ben Pars
Jurr Davis Denies Masonry Influence
Jurr Davis rejects the belief his life was guided by Masonry saying he is not a Mason and has no special love for secret societies. He clarifies his stance against such organizations.
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Jurr Davis
Fires Ignite Across Nation Amid Cold Snap
A severe cold spell triggered an unusually high number of fires nationwide last week with property losses estimated above ten million dollars. Casualties at sea are not included in the totals.
Arctic explorer Scuwatka Makes Quip On Alcohol In Arctic
In conversation with an eastern correspondent Scuwatka the Arctic explorer and lecturer remarks that only the thermometer benefits from alcohol in the Arctic and even then only when quicksilver would rather freeze than do low work.
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Scuwatka
Arctic
Temperance Lecturer Murphys Big Blue Ribbon Reach
For two months Fran cis Murphy, a non political temperance lecturer, tied the blue ribbon on 25 000 Cleveland residents. The speaker asks if this showing surpasses any political group’s best efforts and questions long term faithfulness to vows.
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Francis Murphy
Cleveland
Ohio
Rumors Of Racial Strife In Canada Stir Tensions
The piece notes brewing tensions between English and French Canadians with warnings of a potential race war. It suggests English speakers would resist French demonstrations, while it bets that French belligerence will dissipate quickly.
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Canada
Dominion
Primea Crop Experts Note Wheat Shortage Pressures Market
Prime a Crop ite reports a large wheat shortage that forced prices to advance steadily while awaiting a new harvest. As a leading crop statistics authority, Prime cites unnatural market forces driving the discrepancy between production estimates and demand.
Final Proof Notices for Aberdeen Land Claimant
Final proof notices filed by settlers to support their land claims in Aberdeen Dakota Territory. Dates show hearings January and February 1886 with witnesses listed for residence and cultivation.
Land Claim Proof Filed at Aberdeen Office
Land Office at Aberdeen Dakota Territory notes a claim proof date of January 20, 1836 with witnesses Chas Poepka H Poepka Abram and H Rapp of Moratose wa Lamont Narregang Attorneys. The statement names proof required for continuous residence and cultivation of the land for claim No. 4852 before the local land office officials.
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Aberdeen
Dak
Rouiater
U. S. Land Office
D. T
Iaa
D. Burnicx
H. E
Lester C. Turner
Wm. P. Kingston
Samuel L. McMaster
Azor S
Chesebro
Warner
Joseru Buiwis
Cak
Chas. Poepka
H. Poepka
Abram
H. Rapp
Moratose Tae
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C. & I. Appel
Chicago Square
N. L Gilbert
Astowas
Tretowest
THE
Warner Sun
Brown County
Aberdeen National Bank
Aberdeen, Dak
Jno
T. McCuesyey
Prest. R. Moopy
Cashr
St. Croix
Turner
Warner, Daxora
Belmont
L. G. Hanson
Warner, Dak
Warnam Sun
C. J. €. Macleod
Wat
Official Paper
Brown CO
Pri
Ralph L. Brown
Atty
D.I
C. T. McCoy
Register
Lamont & Narregang, Attys
Territory OF Dakota
Brown
C.N. Cradg
Tmuck Seiee Petes
J. D. Floyd
Pisinele
Clarenee Willson
Clarence Whison
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company
Dekesina
Cutongo
Millwavkux & Strait
Thy
Ae Tae
Miiuzr
H. Caureyrer
Geu
Geu’! Manager, Gen’! Vass
Geo
H. Karronp
J. F. Keter
Milwavker
Wise Syst
Munwauken & St. Paul
Humphrey Brothers
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