Sudden Death Of Secretary Bayard’s Eldest Daughter
Miss Kate Bayard, eldest daughter of Secretary of State Bayard, died suddenly of heart disease around 3 p.m. after a day of social activity. The news reached the White House as Miss Cleveland prepared to greet guests, prompting the halt of the reception and plans for interment in Wilmington, Delaware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayard
Kate Bayard
Secretar Porter
Mr. Bayard
Miss Cleveland
Wilmington
Del
Miss Bayard
Washington
Cabin John Bridge
White House
Cleveland
Miss Utley
Miss Love
Marine Band
Col. J. M. Wilson
Blue Room
Col. Lamont
Harry Bryan
Col Lamont
Mr. Bryan
Work of Commissioner Sparks Cleanups Fraud on Public Lands
Commissioner Sparks reports strong reform progress at the General Land Office since New Year visits. He notes 78 cancelled fraud entries and 201 filings, plus 79 cancellations, mainly in the northwest, affecting 35 000 to 40 000 acres. He also recommends cutting timber on public lands and pursuing civil suits in sixteen cases to recover 287 459 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sparks
General Land Office
Democratic Party
Cleveland
Northwest
Keep Off Indian Lands Penalty Details From Dawes Bill
Senator Dawes proposes penalties for trespassers on Indian lands. First offense carries a fine up to 500 dollars or up to one year in prison or both, at the court's discretion. Subsequent offenses may bring 500 to 1000 dollar fines and one to two years hard labor. wagons teams and outfit of trespassers may be forfeited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawes
Senator Edgerton Pushes Interior Office Reforms
Washington special reports Senator Edgerton of Dakota pressing Assistant Secretary Jenks for a land reform order. The measure would require contest notice and fraud proof to suspend patents, protect innocent purchasers, allow land payments by bona fide buyers, and mandate hearings with public notices. Edgerton argues courts are costly and slow, urging faster, practical relief.
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Washington
Edgerton
Dakota
Jenks
Interior Department
Sparks
Secretary of the Interior
Edgerton Speaks on Settlers Relief and Fraud Rules
Senator Edgerton outlines settlers relief and fraud criteria with Jenks and Lamar backing. He says entries with proven fraud may be cancelled or allowed to proceed with court-backed trials and possible double minimum pricing for innocent purchasers.
Lieut Greely Banquetted in New York
Lieutenant Greely was hosted by a distinguished New York party and spoke of the Sabine disaster with humility. He praised his expedition members and stated responsibility was shared, while noting he did not claim full authority to discuss safety matters. He recalled landing his men as promised two years earlier.
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Greely
New York
Sabine
Morals and Manners on Shipboard on the Minnesota
Disagreement among Minnesota officers over prayer and temperance meetings ends with Captain Reed removed and Captain Kane taking command. Reed bans distilled spirits aboard while officers insist on keeping them. Post Assistant Surgeon Deane and Lieutenants Hedden and Hotchkiss are detached. Reed plans an official appeal to Secretary Whitney. A Muscatine temperance committee reports against Judge Walter J. Hayes for failing to enforce the law, while a Houston incident sees Jefferson, a colored cook, shot by William Churchill.
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New York
United States
Minnesota
Albert V. Reed
Theodore F. Kane
Galena
Reed
Deane
Hedden and Hotchkiss
Poe
Whitney
Pliny Nichols
Benjamin Hershey
John Mahon
County Temperance Alliance
Muscatine
Iowa
Dakota Territorial News Briefs Highlight Local Affairs
Yankton deputy U S marshal named. Carrington coal sheds burn causing about 2000 dollars loss. Wisconsin man John O’Brien found dead at Bachelor's Grove near Larimore. Jamestown area property tied to Michigan owner Kidder intestate. Wentworth mill to process flax straw, starting with 2500 tons. County banquets and cholera losses noted. Public works contracts near Highmore 20000 dollars. Hyde county plans for new courthouse and jail approved. Missing Judge Hamilton still missing. Minor irregularities reported totaling near 2000. Capitol move and return of territorial offices described. Sioux Falls insanity case. Mrs Thompson mother of thirteen. Deer kill weighs 240 pounds at Glenavon. Ella Howard to preach at Holabird. Dakota University hires German professor Mashbir. Tragic illness deaths linked to funeral of Will iam Reilly and friend. Forged check case involving Count von Ingleheim, bonds set at 800 dollars. Wisconsin Land and Lumber to build cottages in Huron. Fire drill at Mandan court house. kerosene incident averted. Sioux Falls guided fund drive 33000 dollars for Burlington line. Sixth district circuit court held at Minnewaukan. Mitchell records show 200000 spent on new buildings. Mitchell land office figures. New Year commission to H C Green as U S deputy marshal.
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Circuit Court
Sixth Judicial District
Minnewaukan
W. H. Francis
Territory
Johnson Nickens
Jamestown
R. P. Flannery
Bismarck
Tillotson
Rolette
J. L. Richmond
Mitchell
Mitchell Land Office
H. C. Green
United States
Fargo Convention Acts on Questions and Adjourns
The Fargo Convention handles its agenda on waterways land office decisions and division and admission of Dakota Territory. Delegates from many counties set committees and propose measures on tax and survey fees to Northern Pacific lands and public school funding.
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Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Congress of the
United States
Committee On Land Laws
Sioux Falls
General Land Office
Congress of the United States
Land Department
McLaren
Steele
Washington
Dakota Territory
Congress
Dakota
Secon
Root
Barnes Tl Port
Ball
Knute Nelson
Red Lake
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Commissioner Sparks
Ae Jefferson
Hutchings Hotel
Houston Tex
William Churchill
Dakota Territorial News
J. H. Moulton
Yankton
Ore
United States Marina
Carrington
Topliffs Co
John O’brien
Wisconsin
Bachelor’s Grove
Larimore
Kidder
Michigan
Wentworth
Watertown
Coddington County
Bat
Judges Church
Clay County
Highmore
Hyde County
Hamilton
Deadwood Times
Peonecen
Territorial
Capitol Building
Teller
McCormick
Knudt Thompson
Mrs.Thompson
Andy Marsh
Glenavon
Ella Howard
Dakota University
E. 8. Mashbir
Kieff University
Germany
William Reilly
Central
Reilly
Fritz von Ingleheim
Sioux Falll
T J. Mill
Peter Ries
Phillips House
Marshal Jeffers
Mint
Wisconsin Land and Lumber Company
Huron
Mandan
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern
Fargo
Traill County
Grand Forks
Barnes
Cass
Cavalier
Dickey
Griggs
Lamoure
McLean
McHenry
Ransom
Stutsman
Traill
Wells
Sargent
Pembina
North Dakota
Brown County
Central Dakota
Waldo M. Potter
W. H. Burke
E. P. Wells
Alex Griggs
E. P. Condon
G. Roberts
Charles Billodeau
D. F.hillsworth
Sargeant
J. O. Kjolsberg
R. F E. Wallace
Stutsman County
J. H
Trail County
Red Lake Indian Reservation
Col. Plummer
Messrs. Ellsworth
Kjelsburg
White
Connella
Missouri River
Black Hills
Waterways
Bennett
Grant
Jordan
McHench
Gill
McKelvey
Potter
la Moure
Land Office
Walsh
Wing
Reeves
Adams
Beardsley
Conser
Beladeau
Mamma
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