Progressive Republican ticket listed for North Dakota 1912 election
The Devils Lake Inter Ocean prints the 1912 Progressive Republican ticket with candidates for state offices and Ramsey County roles. Notables include La Follette for president, Buchanan for governor, Hall for secretary of state, and several local figures such as Frank Hyland and Laureas J. Wehe.
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Robert M. LA Follette
Wisconsin
H. T. Helgesen
Milton
Geo. M. Young
Valley City
P. D. Norton
Hettinger
J. A. Buchanan
Buchanan
A. T. Kraabel
Clifford
Thomas Hall
Bismarck
Carl O. Jorgenson
W. C. Taylor
la Moure
Andrew Miller
E. J. Taylor
W. H. Stutsman
Mandan
P. N. Anderson
Starkweather
W. H. Mann
New Salem
Gunder Olson
Grafton
Com
Agri
A. E. Hutchinson
Minnewaukan
Frank H. Hyland
Devils Lake
Laureas J. Wehe
Ole Serumgard
Treas
Ramsey County
John R. Anderson
Edmore
Reg. of Deeds
Ramsey Co
Martin Hoghaug
D. A. Haig
Robert Wallace
T. J. Gagen
S. Y. Hurst
Inter Ocean Candidate for Justice and Judge List
Andrew A. Bruce of Grand Forks runs for Justice of the Supreme Court and C. W. Buttz of Minnewaukan seeks the 2nd Judicial District judgeship in the Inter Ocean ballot slate.
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Supreme Court
Andrew A. Bruce
Grand Forks
2Nd Judicial Dist
C. W. Buttz
Minnewaukan
Crary Attacks Wehe in Editorial Battle for State’s Attorney Nomination
Edmore editor E M Crary, sole owner of the Edmore Herald News, persists in attacking Laurens J Wehe a Progressive Republican candidate for Ram sey county state's attorney. An inter Ocean editorial from June 24 1910 is reprinted to show Crary’s motives and past tactics.
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E. M. Crary
Edmore Herald-News
Laurens J. Wehe
Crary
Mr. Webe
Inter-Ocean
EB. M. Crary
Edmore
L. J. Wehe
Ramsey County
Attorney Wehe
Webbe
Buchanan and Hanna Fight Over Governor Nomination
The state press shows Hanna aligned with the old stalwart machine and backed by stalwart papers while Buchanan is supported by progressive outlets. The piece argues Buchanan is a true progressive and independent, while A. Johnson remains tied to stalwartism and cannot bridge the split between factions.
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Hanna
Primary choice set between Buchanan and Hanna in race
Voters face a clear fork in the primaries on the 26th as factions advocate two paths. Supporters of Buchanan push Progressiveism while Hanna backers uphold Stalwartism, signaling a battle over the movement’s direction.
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Buchanan
Hanna
Tom Hall Favored for Secretary of State Nomination
The Inter Ocean predicts a large majority for Tom Hall in the June 26 primaries for secretary of state. Hall is praised as a hard worker with state familiarity and strong ties to the people, seen as best representing the masses if nominated and elected.
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Inter-Ocean
Tom Hall
Hall
Edmore Banker James Anderson Denies County Treasurer Rumor
The Inter Ocean debunks circulating rumors about John R. Anderson Progressive Republican candidate for county treasurer. It states Anderson was born in Griggs County, is 28, married, a property owner in Edmore, and has served at First National Bank of Edmore for nearly five years. The piece labels the claims as fabrications from rival gang politicians seeking the nomination.
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John R. Anderson
Edmore
Inter- Ocean
Anderson
Griggs County
First National Bank of
Haig Seen as Ideal Ramsey County School Superintendent
John A. Haig, longtime Ramsey County superintendent, faces little opposition in primaries and likely in the general election. Supporters praise his experience, conscientious public duty, and results in Ramsey County schools, noting former pupils and voters regard him as honest, capable, and principled. Ramsey County benefits from his blend of thorough past work and progressive ideas.
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John A. Haig
Haig
Ramsey County
Gangs Cry Unto duties of office amid defeat cloud
Some gangsters grasp the looming defeat of the 26th and chant they were forced to run for office against their will. The piece mocks their claimed mistreatment and coercion by others.
Voters Warned Over Sheriff Drinking Scene
A political note questions a sheriff candidate who allegedly drank at a blind pig with an associate, urging readers to consider the impact on their vote in the primaries. It frames the incident as a matter of public trust and judgment.
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Voter
Enthusiasm for Back to the Farm Movement Praised
The piece notes that men drawn to the back to the farm trend often struggle to start or operate lawn mowers when shaded or undergrowth blocks performance, highlighting a practical farming lifestyle challenge.
Chicago Convention's Fate Hangs Over Election Day
Analysts warn the outcome may hinge on whether the Chicago convention wraps up before Election Day or continues into the post vote period. The question frames voter expectations and campaign strategy as parties weigh timing and momentum.
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Chicago
Re-election favorable for Ramsey coroner Gilbertson
Ed Gilbertson, known as Ed, long time Devils Lake furniture king, serves as Ramsey county coroner and is expected to win another term. Supporters cite eight years of economical, businesslike administration with low expenses and diligent case handling including locating relatives in the Maxson and stranger death cases.
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E. W. Gilbertson
Devils Lake
Ramsey County
Gilbertson
Australia
Chicago
Maxson
New York State
Hutchinson Favored For Secretary Of Agriculture And Labor
Progres sive candidate A. E. Hutchinson is praised as clean able and progressive. Backers say he would give the office its best administration and make it truly representative of agriculture and labor. They expect Dairy Commissioner Flint to continue under his administration.
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A. E. Hutchinson
Secretary of Agriculture and Labor
Flint
Martin A Hoghaugs Re election Bid Praised
A Ramsey County voter guide endorses Martin A Hoghaugs bid for register of deeds. The letter lauds his attentive service, model office order and uniform courtesy, urging recognition and support from voters across the county.
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Register OF Deeds
Martin Hohan
Ramsey County
Hoghaug
Martin A. Hoghaug
the Register of Deeds
Ramsey ‘County
Hoghatg
Hoghaus
Orehle
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Devils Lake Inter-Ocean
N. Dak
N. D
H. B. Reynolds Publisher
Homer Ressler
Starweather
M. D. Butler
Brocket
Bernt Anderson
Churles
Grary
Wehe
Wehbe
Craryp
Nelghbors
Amree
Minto
Sitiln Jonds
Progressive
A. Johnson
Fiat
Johnson
James A. Buchanan
North Dakota
Tuty
Monarch
Rodenbach
Mundt
SEC. OF Agri. and Labor
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