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Newspaper
Bismarck Weekly Tribune
Location
Bismarck, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1908
Page
4
The text records publication details for the Bismarck Tribune and Weekly Tribune, noting their morning issue in Bismarck North Dakota, weekly Friday edition, mailing costs, and emphasis on state news and features. It reflects archival newspaper boilerplate and pricing from an older era.
The Jamestown Alert notes Alexander McKenzie withdraws from candidacy for national Republican committeeman in North Dakota. It lauds his long service since 1888, his state leadership, and calls the move a bid for harmony and fair play within the party. It warns of factional disruption and urges cross faction restraint in the upcoming campaign.
A speaker notes influx of new settlers in Xiota over recent years aiming to become permanent residents. They engage in welfare and politics, requiring continued development of institutions and county organization. The remark highlights active interest of these newcomers in governance.
The piece argues for welcoming immigrants to participate in state affairs and supports broader immigration. It advocates a Missouri River waterways congress to develop transport, agriculture, and industry, noting North Dakota’s resources and need for better infrastructure. It discusses indeterminate sentencing, Major Edwards’s death, and remarks by Andy Laughlin on industrial wealth. It reflects on governors Shortridge and Briggs and the era’s railway and river transport dynamics.
The Grand Forky Times criticizes the state press for backing Col. Lit presidency and lauds Plaza Pioneer as La Follette's strongest advocate. Against rivals, Hansbrough faces concerted opposition, while the scene hints at a rivaling candidate in a murky, partisan battle.
The State Historical Society plans to seek preservation of the Fort Mandan site where Lewis and Clark camped in 1804-05. The Elm Point location, about 70 miles above Bismarck, near Deapolis, remains visible with rifle pits and fortifications. A Boston man reportedly drinks three gallons of water daily, humorously noted in local chatter.
A crowd hears speeches from W C Bachelor and others on Missouri and Red River navigation, irrigation projects, and river traffic benefits. Wilton and Washburn leaders tout irrigation plans, land values rise, and state engineer cites 250000 acres irrigable with a nine foot lift, urging federal support for river infrastructure.
A meeting program at the capitol outlines sessions on inland navigation with Speaker Ellis of Kansas City and Governor Johnson of Minnesota expected to attend. Chairman Gilbreath announced agenda items and speakers including Geo. C. Call and other dignitaries, with arrivals planned at noon.
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