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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1912
Page
4
The Inter Ocean prints a full slate of Progressive Republican candidates for Ramsey County and statewide offices led by Governor and Supreme Court hopefuls. It includes Walters criticism, Haig’s praise and promise of continued county school improvements.
In Ramsey County the issue centers on Alois Walters a Progressive Republican who shifted to the stalwarts amid alleged proxy theft. The piece accuses Walters of treachery and questions county graft involving Sheriff McLean renting jail residence rooms to two local men and receiving unreported rentals.
The Lawton region reports contention over the county auditor re election as editor Scott questions the incumbent’s capability and wealth. A call arises for disclosure of how $2400 per year in taxpayer funds has been spent and for a statement from the favored son.
John R. Anderson of Edmore announces his Republican bid for Ram sey county treasurer. He attacks high office costs tied to political debts and pledges to cut clerical hires by at least 500 dollars if elected. Anderson, 28, is assistant cashier at the Fire National Bank of Edmore and promotes progressive opposition to current spending.
Mr J A Haig announces his candidacy for renomination as County Superintendent of Schools. He appeals for Republican support, independent voters, and likely other groups to back his bid.
Over ten days of campaigning reveal Ole Scrumgard seeking nomination for County Auditor with strong voter interest and rising optimism. Reports from the Second Judicial district anticipate a large majority for Judge C. W. Buttz in the District Court race as he blankets the area, while local factions grow restless at unsettled county office contenders ahead of June 26.
Ramsey county notes reveal political sharpness and bitter campaigning as voters and candidates clash. The senate investigating committee blames Capt. Smith for the Titanic tragedy while factions debate control of delegates and the fallout grows amid petitions and heated rhetoric.
A jumble of vintage musings references June brides Cuban events and labor strikes along with poke at uniforms and politics. The piece hints at playful social judgments and dated concerns with no single cohesive report.
Report says factions within the campaign scramble to join the Progressive movement to avoid destruction of the old guard. Some insiders threaten to retaliate if job printing and favors are not restored, signaling tense power plays.
A jumble of notes covers primary politics, Panama Canal spending, county races, public works plans, and local events across Carrington, Moorhead area counties, and towns like Langdon Jamestown Valley City and Inkster. Highlights include candidacy heat, road and water updates, a horse sale, and school notes.
James A. Buchanan the Progressive candidate for governor will deliver the keynote address at the Progressive Republican banquet in Bismarck North Dakota. T F Marshall acts as toastmaster and a list of county speakers is announced with hundreds of seats and hotel rooms reserved.
The column mentions political campaigning costs and efforts to back a candidate, a formal contest at Carrington, growing dairying interest in Stork and Hettinger counties, editor Carl Nelson leaving The Condo Democrat to return to the state land department, and Mrs. Ben G. Whitehead visiting Bismarck for the colonel’s new office.
E H Griffin seeks the Republican nomination for County Judge in Ramsey County. He cites five years as graded school principal and eight years business experience, plus service as Assistant Chief Clerk and Chief Clerk of North Dakota House. He was admitted to practice in 1910 and urges support at the June 26 primaries.
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