When was it published?

February 24, 1882 in Press And Daily Dakotaian

Domestic News February 24, 1882

Press And Daily Dakotaian

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Delegate Pettigrew, Ordway, Mr. Pettigrew

Q: What keywords are associated?

Dakota Statehood, Pettigrew Ordway, Political Slander, Admission Bill, Washington Delegates

Yankton, Yankton County, South Dakota

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What is this article about?

A private letter from Delegate Pettigrew criticizes Ordway for slandering Dakota's people and sending false telegrams, while Pettigrew claims to be working tirelessly for Dakota's statehood admission despite opposition. The newspaper publishes it for justice, and returned delegates confirm his efforts.

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A private letter from Delegate Pettigrew contains the following paragraph: 'Ordway has nothing to do but travel about here slandering the people of Dakota, sending false telegrams, etc., etc. If he was not here there would be no quarrel. I have not caused any telegrams to be sent in relation to any difference, but have worked night and day to secure the passage of the bill to make Dakota a state. I not only have democratic opposition to meet, but Ordway's slanders to overcome.'

The foregoing was not written for publication, but we take the liberty of using it as a matter of justice to Mr. Pettigrew. We have published most of the Ordway specials and something on the other side of the case is due. The returned delegates from Washington confirm Mr. Pettigrew's statement that he is industriously devoting himself to the admission measure.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics

What keywords are associated?

Dakota Statehood Pettigrew Ordway Political Slander Admission Bill Washington Delegates

What entities or persons were involved?

Delegate Pettigrew Ordway Mr. Pettigrew

Where did it happen?

Dakota

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Dakota

Key Persons

Delegate Pettigrew Ordway Mr. Pettigrew

Outcome

returned delegates confirm mr. pettigrew's efforts to secure the passage of the bill for dakota's statehood.

Event Details

Private letter from Delegate Pettigrew accuses Ordway of slandering Dakota's people and sending false telegrams, causing quarrels; Pettigrew states he has not sent telegrams on differences and has worked to pass the statehood bill despite democratic opposition and Ordway's slanders. Newspaper publishes the letter for justice to Pettigrew after covering Ordway's side.