Townley to begin 90 day jail term in Jackson case
A. C. Townley, president of the National Nonpartisan League, loses last ditch bid as U.S. Supreme Court declines to review. Townley will start his 90 day sentence in Jackson County jail after papers return to Minnesota courts. Attorneys report the delay ends with the court’s refusal and Townley remaining in St. Paul awaiting commitment papers.
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A. C. Townley
National Nonpartisan League
Jackson
Minnesota
United States Supreme Court
Washington
William H. Taft
Townley
Twin Cities
Sherman Hotel
St. Paul
Vince A. Day
Mr. Townley
Day
George Hoke
Minneapolis
George Nordiin
Nonpartisan League
State Supreme Court
E. C. Dean
District Court
Joseph A. Gilbert
Goodhue County
Red Wing
Kenyon
Gilbert
James E. Markham
United States
Germany
Thiat
Dean
League election judge bets on results in Emmons County
Fred Pietz, league judge in Linton's First Ward, bets $100 that the independ ent majority in Emmons County will be less than last year. He posted a personal check and then withdrew, saying he would lose his job as league judge if the bet stood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Pietz
Linton
Emmorts
Roy Yeater
League
Emmons County
Pietz
State levy doubles as taxes rise over last year
The article reports that the new state tax levy will be up by 105 percent over last year, effectively more than doubling state taxes. Independents blame the league, which in turn blames the independents. taxpayers will bear the cost.
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Independents
League
One Billion for Farm Relief in North Dakota
The War Finance Corporation funds, totaling one billion dollars, are released through local banks via the Co-Operative Agricultural Associations. North Dakota Farm Bureau officials explain banks will process loan applications, with the War Finance Committee and E J Weiser coordinating, to support farmers unable to meet loan payments.
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Congress
War Finance. Corporation
Co-Operative Agricultural Associations
H. B. Fuller
North Dakota Farm Bureau Federation
Farm Bureau
Fuller
North Dakota
War Finance Corporation
Vote for Nestos for Governor Johnson for Attorney General
Campaign slate urges support for Nestos in the governor race and Johnson for attorney general while urging votes for Kitchen as commissioner of agriculture and labor and a yes on the initiative laws.
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Commissioner of Agriculture and Labor
Nonpartisan League election argument on cost and policy
A county argument argues the election costs are small compared to the League’s spending and bonds. It claims the recall law and governor’s estimates show cost savings if independents prevail, while a League victory would keep funds abroad and mark a loss for the state. Voters urged to choose change if dissatisfied.
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Nonpartisan League
League
Fargo
Frazier
Lemke
North Dakota
Leaguers Attack Nonpartisan Ballot Stance in Frazier Campaign
Governor Frazier accuses league speakers of opposing the initiated nonpartisan ballot for county and state offices. He cites 1917 remarks supporting nonpartisan elections and notes lieutenant governor Wood and Anthony Walton proposed the measure. The league created recall law and now questions its use. Subscription asks for $27 yearly.
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Frazier
League
Wood
Anthony Walton
Bond Debacle Surrounds State Real Estate Sales
The Industrial Commission and Director General Cathro face questions after reports that bonds totaling up to 6.1 million were touted, while Stutsman county taxpayers allege only 900,000 in bonds were sold. Ohio firm Spitzer Rorick & Co. allegedly bought 1.2 million in real estate bonds at a five percent discount and secured options on mill and elevator bonds and further real estate bonds. The suit claims the state sold far less than advertised, with high agent salaries and commissions cited as costs.
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Industrial Commission
Cathro
Spitzer, Rorick & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Grand Forks
Stutsman County
Bank of North Dakota
Tir
Mustrial
Spitzer, Rorich & Co
Stutsmah County
Supreme Court
War Hero Buried at Hull in Military Funeral
A World War II hero from Emmons county was buried in Hull after his body was returned from France. Four Emmons county servicemen died overseas. Joseph Appert and Bert Kamps were already interred, Edwin Wittmayer and the Hull area youth were also honored. American Legion Dan R. Richardson Post led the military funeral with service men in uniform from Hazelton Linton Hague Strasburg Hull and Westfield in attendance. The funeral procession started at the Hollaar home and proceeded to the church for services.
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Emmons
Hull
France
Emmons County
Joseph Appert
Hazelton
Edwin Wittmayer
Linton
Bert Kamps
Strasburg
Hague
Westfield
Dan R. Richardson
American Legion
A. Hollaar
Evidence of double standards by nonpartisan league leaders
The Record reveals a secret Oct 18 Fargo memo directing precinct workers to meet voters at polling places on Oct 28, distribute sample ballots, reassure women voters, and push voting for Lemke Frazier and Hagan while urging a no on six measures and three constitutional amendments, contrasting with Wm Lemke's public ban on election day campaigning.
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Nonpartisan League
Bismarck Tribune
Wm. Lemke
Frazier
Hagan
Lemke
P. L. Aarhus
National Nonpartisan League
Aarhus
Soldier Willie Hollaar Killed in France Hero of Great War
The coffin of Willie Hollaar lay in the Hull church as townspeople paid final honors. Born Sept. 16, 1895, in Emmons County, he left Linton May 24, 1918 to join Camp Lewis and sailed to France from New York a month later. He arrived July 5 and was killed in action at LeMensa on Sept 29 at age 23. A large contingent of service members joined the procession and local clergy led services.
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Christian Reformed Church of
Hull
Emmons County
Linton
Camp Lewis
Wash
New York
France
LeMensa
Duiker
Strasburg
Damstra
Westfield
DeBraum
Willie Hollaar
Farm Bureau Campaign Under Way in Ward County
O M Hector president of Divide County Farm Bureau and Chas Ouradnik president of Ward County Farm Bureau spoke in Ward County last week. Afternoon and evening meetings with solicitors followed in each community to interview old members and recruit new ones. Alex Macdonald Emmons County Farm Bureau spoke for Pierce County. Attendance praised and no opposition found. Membership drive up. subscriptions to Record two dollars per year start October 31.
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O. M. Hector
Divide County Farm Bureau
Chas. Ouradnik
Ward County Farm Bureau
Ward County
Alex. Macdonald
Emmons County Farm Bureau
Pierce County
Farm Bureau
League Speakers and Backers Dominate Debate Across Regions
The Courier News lists non resident orators backing the league and independents led by Governor Preus of Minnesota. Names include Coin Harvey H F Semuels Frederic C Howe T Cushing Daniels Gutzon Borglum Geo F Comings Glen Plumb C C Daniels Margaret Healy Mrs P Gregg Tom Ayers and many public employees such as John Worst. The piece suggests the league commands money power while independents hold votes.
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Courier News
Harvey
H. F. Semuels
Leagve
Idaho
Frederic C. Howe
T. Cushing Daniels
New York
Gutzon Borglum
Geo. F. Comings
Wisconsin
Glen Plumb
Chicago
C. C. Daniels
Margaret Healy
Mrs. P. Gregg
Minneapolis
Gov. Preus
Minnesota
Tom Ayers
South Dakota
John Worst
League
Plumb
Howe
Carl D. Thompson
Public Ownership League
State Bank Enjoined in Stutsman County Taxpayer Action
Judge Coffey enjoined the Bank of North Dakota from further business on charges of bankruptcy or insolvency. The supreme court suspended the injunction pending a hearing next week. The action was brought by a few individuals exercising constitutional rights, not by the independents.
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Stutsman County
Coffey
Bank of North Dakota
Supreme Court
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League Chief
Townney
U. 8
Clifford L. Hilton
Washinton
Nestos
William Hollaard
Miller
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