North Dakota Campaign Sees Factional Push and Dissent
The Plaindealer criticizes nonunion campaign conduct by Carruth and argues the fusion effort in North Dakota rests on weak arguments. It notes Minneapolis Star influence, veterans from the Philippine campaign on state tickets, and questions Hildreth’s record in Manila. Republicans face scrutiny as alternative histories surface and defenders push back against alleged misrepresentations.
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Carruth
Plaindealer
Lis Fine
Campalgn Canarda
Edstor Kellog
Jamestown Mert
Mitt
Minneapolis
North Dakota
Minneapolis Star
Minneapolia Newn
Moses
Star
Grand Parks
Republican
Ve State
North Dakets
M.A. Hilireth
Parga
Uie Fasion
Islands
Ushteyriy
United States
Philippines
Hildreth
Stateman County
Willan Downs
Hildren
Co. H
Manila
One Held One Free Supreme Court Gopher Cases
The North Dakota Supreme Court affirmed the lower court in the State against Robert H. Stewart for fraudulently obtaining gopher bounties in Sargent County, upholding a one year penitentiary sentence. It also reversed in the Ryan forgery case, held county bounty resolutions void, and ruled on the Whithed bank matter, Joy estate, and related questions of instrument forgery and ultra vires contracts. The opinions discuss sufficiency of indictments, intent to deceive, and the authority of bank officers and county officials in bounty and fiduciary disputes.
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Supreme Court of the State
Robert H. Stewart
Sargent County
Stewart
Supreme Court
Unit
Ryan
George A. Harris
J. A. Stewart
General County Fund
E. C. Tourtelot
Grand Forks National Bank
H. L. Whithed
North Dakota Milling Company
Whithed
District Court
Anowher Corporation
O Wer Corporation
All National Bank
Court House
Willis A. Joy
Catherine L. Wording
Grand Forks
Lince Jower
Mandamus Issued in McLean County Case Returnable Saturday
Supreme Court issues a mandamus at McLean County to Auditor Johnson to show cause why the Independent Democratic county nominees should not be certified for publication on the official ballot. The application by Attorney New ton of Fargo cites that only twenty participated in the convention that nominated the fusion ticket though thirty-five votes were needed in McLean County.
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Supreme Court
M'Lean County
Newton
Fargo
Johnson
McLean County
Wedding of Queen Wilhelmina and Prince Henry Planned
In The Hague on October 4 reports note the royal wedding scheduled for January 17 between Queen Wilhelmina and Prince Henry, confirming a forthcoming formal ceremony in a major royal union.
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the Hague
Wilhelmina
Prince Henrich
Senator John Sherman Dies in Washington Morning
John Sherman the venerable Ohio statesman dies quietly in Washington at 2:47 AM. Cabinet and president express regret. funeral plans likely include services in Washington with possible later return to Mansfield, Ohio. President personally offers condolences at the Sherman residence as details of the funeral arrangement unfold.
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John Sherman
Ohio
Washington
Statesman
W. W. Johnson
Sherman
James R. McCallum
Crampton Sherman
Senator Sherman
Mansfield
Canton
Atcend
Sherma
Tribute to Sherman Draws Political Condolences
Chicago officials express regret at Sherman death with Democratic and Republican leaders praising him as one of the ablest conservative statesmen. Hanna lauds his record as a lasting monument. Chairman Jones calls Sherman the wisest republican and condemns his senate exit as heartless.
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Sherman
Chicago
Hanna
Jones
Senate
Fusionists Rally For Carmody In Prohibition Drive
A Grand Forks Herald report notes fusionists urging voters in the Red River valley to support Carmody for his prohibition stance and law enforcement. It cites Wipperman’s Merced county speech opposing prohibition and favoring local option, with state headquarters highlighting these statements.
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Red River Valley
Carmody
State Enforcement League
Lim
Reputy
Can
Grand Forks Herald
Wipperman
Mercex County
Dastardly Tie-Place Warning On Washburn Rail
An attempted train wreck occurred on Washburn road Saturday evening when a railroad tie was planted under a rail at the edge of a cut near the city. The miscreant aimed to cause a derailment but the obstruction was discovered by section men before harm. Don’t know motive or identity from the readable text.
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Washburn Road
Murderous plan foiled as engine blocked on Wilton line
General Manager Walker sent an engine Saturday to retrieve Agent Petty from a grove near Wilton where a woman is ill. An attack was averted when authorities learned a team was approaching from Wilton. States Attorney Allen Sheriff Bogue and Auditor Walker inspected the site where the tie was found. Officials seek the perpetrators, believing a grievance against the road motivated the attempt. A long penitentiary term is suggested to deter similar acts.
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Walker
Agent Petty
Wilton
Pettygrove
Allen
Bogue
Anderson Mandamus Case Before Supreme Court
This afternoon the mandamus case against Secretary of State Falley to show cause why W. J. Anderson's name should not be certified as the Republican nominee for the First district judgeship is argued before the supreme court. Judge Corliss for the defendant and J. H. Bosard for the plaintiff Anderson appear as arguments focus on convention nomination rules and inquiry into a nominee’s politics.
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Anderson
Republican Judicial Convention
Fisk
Fargo Democrat Leaves the Party Over Bryan Fallout
W P Miller of Fargo, a veteran Ling Democrat, abandons the party. He mails a Tong Jetter to the Forum urging defense of the constitutional system and national honor under the current administration. He condemns Democratic policy of stoking hatred and endorses the Republican leadership and president for continuity.
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W. P. Miller
Fargo
Bryan
W. P. Mailer
United States
Democratic Party
Ujl
Cometes
Republican Party
Secretary and Mrs Root Visit Canton Home
Secretary and Mrs Root arrived in Canton and were met by the president who gave them a ride to his residence where Mrs McKinley welcomed them.
Berlin sensation over bribery charge against minister
A social ist paper in Berlin on October 24 alleged that Count Werner the interior minister accepted 124000 marks as a bribe for the Prepared labor bill, an anti strike measure, creating a great sensational political stir.
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Berlin
Count Werner
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething babies. It claims to soothe the child ease pain relieve wind colic and stop diarrhea, priced at 25 cents a bottle.
Simple Funeral Services for John Sherman in Washington
Brief and simple services were held at the late statesman John Sherman’s Washington residence at 1 PM with many prominent figures from official, professional, and diplomatic circles in attendance. The procession, escorted by a battalion of the Sixth Cavalry, moved to the depot for onward transport by boat to Mansfield, Ohio for burial.
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John Sherman
Washington
Washington Orchil
Sixth Cavalry
Mansfield
Ohio
Rare Gold Rough Riders Button Distributed by Roosevelt Train
A campaign emblem described as the finest button from Cal Roosevelt’s West tour is a gold plated Rough Riders button. Only 3,000 were struck before the die was destroyed, featuring a lashing Rough Rider on horseback and the legend Rough Riders Brigade above. Demand was high with some offerings reaching 85 to obtain one.
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Roosevelt
Rough Riders’ Brigade
Phice Roosevelt
West
Rough Riders
Bishop Edsall Appeals for Indian Mission Funds
Right Rev Samuel C Edsall bishop of North Dakota appealed at St Peters and Grace Episcopal churches for funds to support missionary work among the Indians. Several hundred dollars were subscribed as he warned that the poorest farmers will face severe wants in winter due to crop failures.
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Edsall
Chicago
Samuel C. Edsall
North Dakota
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Grace Episcopal Church
Roosevelt Worn Out by Exertions on New York Campaign
Nawieh Oct 2 Roosevelt, tired and indeed worn out, leaves Norwich at dawn for a busy day across the state. The campaigner’s stamina remains tested as he plans stops at Barnville, Wuzenovia, Ciuvastott, Rome, and Utes.
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Roosevelt
Nawieh
Norwieh
Barnville
Wuzenovia
Ciuvastott
Rome
Utes
Fusionists Sluggish Campaign in North Dakota
A political correspondent notes feeble organization and sparse activity by the fusionists and wobbling Bryan supporters in North Dakota. Western campaigning has minimal speechmaking, while local groups maintain a show of combat. The Grand Forks grain dealer was once seen as the Populist press until Editor Carruth lost his state committee post amid protests.
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North Dakota
Wipperman
Missouri
Bryan
Republican
Grand Forks
Defaulter in New York Bank Defaulter in South America
A New York bank defaulter, Ate vord of the First National, is believed to be in South America. A well known bookmaker said he could name many bank cashiers as heavy bettors. The piece notes uncertainty about his whereabouts and hints at widespread financial distress among bank staff.
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New York
South Americ
Get
First National
South America
Doans Kidney Pills End Kidney Pain Says Fargo Citizen
A Fargo resident Mr Henry Reed testifies to lasting kidney pain relief after using Doans Kidney Pills from Wilsons Pharmacy. Reed, four miles from River Dell dairy, reports pain ceased following the treatment and urges others with kidney ailments to try the product. Doans Pills are sold everywhere for 70 cents by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents.
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Fargo
Harry Reed
Hanry Reed
Riverello
Wilsor
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
U.S
Doan's
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