Truth on taxation and railroad value in North Dakota debate
A historical letter argues about uniform taxation, railroads, and property values across North Dakota counties. It criticizes political hypocrisy, urges fair assessment of farms and real estate, and questions the state’s approach to tax equalization and public funding. It highlights Grand Forks and Bismarck as references and cites a June 10 date.
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Minnese
Grand ’S
Grand Forks County
State Board of
Supreme Court of the
Board of Equalization Erty
The
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United States
Supreme Court
Bismarck
N. D
Grand Herald
Board of Equalization
Herald
Insutent
State Board of Equalization
Buncombe
Stump Balderdash
Lydia Darrach and the Lo House Eavesdropping Tale
Philadelphia chroniclers recount Lydia Darrach and her husband in the Lo house at Little Dock and Second streets. The legend of her patriotism amid Revolution tales has faced historian scrutiny.
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Lexley House
Philadelphia
Lydia Darrach
Lieutenant Governor Lewis Seen as Strong Re-Election Bet
The article highlights Hon. Robert B. Lewis of Cass County as a popular lieutenant governor candidate with a strong 11,000 vote margin despite a governor’s defeat. It notes his farming scale of 7,000 acres, Fargo leadership, banking career, and legislative work including the pure food and one mill tax bills.
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Robert 8. Lewis
Cass County
Lewis
C. A. Johnson
Fargo
Commercial Club
Minnesota
Red River National Bank
First National
State Senate
State Agricultural College
Reelection Push for Secretary of State Alfred Blaisdell
The piece endorses Alfred Blaisdell for a second term, arguing his tenure modernized and reorganized the secretary of state office. It highlights his legal training as key to handling corporate matters and claims no other department has shown greater improvements under his leadership.
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Alfred Blaisdell
Mr. Blaisdell
Secretary of State
Blaisdell
Gilbreath Saled
Gall
North Dakota
Gilbreath
Sia
Datha
Brightbill for State Auditor and Other Political Notes
The piece profiles D. K. Brightbill born 1865 in Annville, Pa., homesteading near Cando, N D, later state examiner and real estate broker. endorsements from Towner County Republicans praise his integrity and competence for state auditor. Also covered are rival bids for state treasurer, Dugald J. McKenzie and G. L. Bickford, with background on McKenzie, his campaign, and views on education funding plus a bio of E. W. Smith and commentary from the Fargo Forum.
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D. K. Brightbill
Annville
Pennsylvania
Brightbill
North Dakota
Cando
Brighthill
Towner County
Short
McKenzie Endorsed by Editors in State Treasurer Race
The candidacy of D. J. McKenzie gains strong editor endorsements including the editor of the Shekton Progress who highlights his career merits for voters.
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D. J. McKenzie
The
Shekton Progress
Wahpeton Superintendent Emerges as North Dakota Education Reformer
Fred E-rett Smith, Wahpeton city superintendent, emerges as a candidate for North Dakota superintendent of public instruction. Supporters cite his long teaching career from primary to high school, twelve years as a city schools chief, and promise to move to Bismarck and dedicate himself to educational affairs. His farm background and Dartmouth education underpin his broad view of school needs.
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Fred B. Smith
Wahpeton
North Dakota
Smith
Bismarck
Dartmouth College
Fargo
North Dakota Insura nce Chief E C Cooper Seeks Reelection
Honorable E C Cooper, present commissioner of insurance and Republican candidate for re election, is praised for lifelong study of insurance and strict enforcement of laws. He oversaw new statutes, prosecuted violations of prohibition, challenged large railroads under coal rate law, and moved to remove Standard Oil from the state. The piece credits his leadership, noting support in Carrington and his proven record.
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Lhan
Cooper
North Dakota
State Insurance Department
Fargo
Supreme Court
Secretary of State
Standard Oil Company
Mr. McCue
Carrington
Gilbreath
W. H. Mann
New Salem
Morton County
Firs National Bank
Merchants State Bank
Hebron
Salem Creamery
Mannhaven
Merce County
Booker Peter Reid
Langdon
Cavalier
Cavalier County
Attorney General Candidate Thos F McCue Profile
Thos F McCue born Elkader Iowa February 9 1866. A Northern Indiana college law graduate he began practice August 1 1889 and worked in Iowa courts before moving to Carrington Foster County. He is serving his first term as attorney general and advocates strict law enforcement.
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T. F. McCue
Elkader
Iowa
Northern Indiana College
Carrington
Foster County
Mr. McCue
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Woodmen and Elk Lodges
Egeland
D. K. Brighthill
Republican Ponstaation
Treas
Urer
Dugald J. McKenzie
Sargent
Fourth Judicial District
Sargent County
Forman
G. L. Bickford
Joe Devine
Bowbeils
McKenzie
Canada
Fargo Forum
Mr. Smith
Kimball Union Academy
Albany Law School
Vermont Normal School
Goethe
Fred Everett Smith
Fred E. Smith
Insurance
E. C. Cooper
State Capitol
Repub
Agriculture and Labor
Ww. c. Gilbreath
Department
Indiana
Illinois
Wisconsin
J. Osborn
Dickinson
Phil
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W. C. Gilbreath
Thos. F. McCue
Winnots
Strasburg
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