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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1913
Page
4
The Devils Lake Inter Ocean lists a subscription price of 1 50 per year for print delivery.
At Tuesday commissioners meeting Ramsey county voted to hire an assistant state’s attorney for 780 dollars yearly and two deputies for 2280 dollars annually. The move drew sharp criticism over increased public spending and alleged graft risks tied to city leadership and old guards.
County commissioners awarded publishing contracts to local papers after asking for a legal opinion on bidding. Three officials defend the process as lawful while critics accuse the board of favoritism and guarding taxpayer funds. Inter Ocean criticizes the selection and high county publishing rates.
Voters in Devils Lake expressed support for adopting a Commission form of government on Tuesday and denounced the current city administration. The piece stresses that the change requires electing honest, capable individuals to the five offices and urges setting aside factionalism to ensure responsible city management.
TheAssembly discusses tactics to enact or sidestep legislation on initiative and referendum. Leaders consider presenting bills in different forms to address the issue before the body, with Doyle Pioyhar bill cited as applying the principle to both statutes and including a provision relating to public official removal.
The piece surveys heated battles expected over recall provisions, capitol building plans, and the fate of amendments from the recent elections. It notes strong lobbying for initiative and referendum, the Capitol Commission conflict, and a push for education reforms and rural school funding.
North Dakota reporters note that the Sath Judicial district attorneys held a farewell banquet for Walter H. Winchester, retiring judge, at the McKenzie hotel in Bismarck with over fifty attorneys present. Winchester’s successor, Judge Nuesse, began duties Thursday morning. He has served since statehood, presiding over a vast western district now covering four counties. The chief toast honored Winchester who spoke on Personal Reminiscences of 24 Years on the Bench.
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