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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
6
The Record questions Mr Herolz and the use of a Tuttle circular issued before the primary election. The editor says the candidate has space in the Record and condemns one sided circulars as underhanded methods that mislead voters.
The county minutes show bid practices without public competitive bidding under Mr. Herolz. A bridge trust dispute between L. H. Johnson and Fargo B. I. Co. is noted, with bids often steered to the Hennepin Bridge Company. A July 17 1908 incident reported sealed bids for repairs to Emmonsburg bridge with no advertisement and bids opened only to two trust members, suggesting collusion. The piece accuses ongoing favoritism yielding inflated repair costs and criticizes local editorials and political figures over alleged misdeeds and misreporting.
The Record accuses former county auditor and treasurer Mr Herolz of channeling county funds into large loans and land dealings during an eight year tenure. It cites bank tensions in 1906 1907 and questions the source of funds used for loans while noting alleged self enrichment and improper use of county resources.
The document discusses Mr. Meroiz and Mr. Heretz accusing rival candidates Streeter and Tuttle of acting independently, referencing past tactics in 1900. It notes a 1908 teachers certificate exam in Linton North Dakota scheduled for October 31, 1904, with instructions for teachers to attend and bring materials.
Dawson resident W P Tuttle a longtime Chicago board of trade member and landowner faces attacks from Herolz and Patterson as he runs for the legislature. Supporters cite his home ties and substantial state land interests while opponents challenge his motives and residency rules. Voters in Emmons county are urged to choose between him and rival candidates in the upcoming race.
In a contested reply via his friend Patterson's paper, Mr Herolz challenges Record editor's taxes and finances. The exchange questions whether Herolz lent county currency during the 1907 panic and asks where he sourced eleven thousand nine hundred fifty dollars loaned between Oct 28 and Dec 21, 1907.
A critical comparison centers on G. A. Herolz and opponent Tuttle. The piece alleges Herolz procured a derogatory letter from a widow to influence Emmona county votes. It cites prior Record accusations against Herolz for dirty politics and notes Herolz defense is absent.
Fragmentary report notes upcoming election in Emons on a county stock issue. Details are unclear due to damaged text but reference to a voter decision and a winter timeframe.
Reported dispatches describe Governor Burke addressing audiences in Ly evening at the opera house and in Hazelton, with talk focused on tariff policy and economic conditions. The journey included a motor trip to Linth with supporters, a reception at Hazelton, and plans for a state executive meeting at Strasburg and Hague.
Henry H. Hansen, Republican nominee for Emmons County Superintendent, urges voters to decide on funding a deputy. He notes the salary for the coming year at 1500 and deputy pay at 750, and pledges to raise all county schools to a higher standard. He appeals for support, especially from women voters, and emphasizes nonpolitical merit.
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