Doom of Bossism Shown in North Dakota Election Figures
The article analyzes county by county voting shifts against the League bosses and for Frazier since 1916, noting independent strength in past elections where party labels did not bind. It cites majorities from 1916 to 1920, the 1920 gubernatorial vote context, and nonpartisan results including Supreme Court, Public Instruction, and bank loan initiative outcomes.
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Bond sale and the state bank spark North Dakota controversy
The article questions a $1.5 million North Dakota real estate bond sale linked to the Bank of North Dakota and alleges misused funds, graft rumors, and future tax burdens amid opposition attacks on Frazier Lemke and Hagan. It contrasts the failed state bank model in multiple states and warns of potential taxpayer losses.
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Election laws twisted threaten party ballot access
The editorial argues against easy party ballot access and warns North Dakota could spawn up to 20 parties under a lax law. League leaders are portrayed as seeking to block public questions and maintain control, while critics fear tax burdens and political graft if the law passes. The piece urges fixing the laws now to preserve two sided public debate.
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Burtness Endorses Nonpartisan Ballot for State Officers
North Dakota congressman Olger B Burtness argues for nonpartisan ballots for county, district, and state officers, noting past support and eventual defections. He says state issues should be decided on merit, while party lines would persist for federal offices and national conventions.
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