Fragmentary historical caucus reminiscence and figures
The readable fragments recount a 1920s style dispute over North Dakotan Farmer’s groups and the Nonpartisan League. It mentions Beaten AC Fownley Walter and others, with criticism of the league’s motives, and notes debates about appearance of Old Glory and wartime unity. It records partisan rhetoric and factions in meeting halls and caucus scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
W. Herbert
Dunn County
North
Nonpartisan League
Harris
Oversight on Flag Display Sparks Legislative Talk
Fragments indicate debate over a flag display and caucus timing. Leaders of the farmers’ group in the state were described as prone to making bold statements about patriotism during the discussion.
W R C Elects Full Slate Of Officers At Encampment
Ellendale N D June 16 Mr Guy McMasters of Ellendale was elected president of the North Dakota V R C at the annual encampment held in the city. Officers named include Ruth Twitt Os Oakes vice president Louima King Velva junior vice president Emily Hawks Fargo chaplain Fannie Fears Ellendale treasurer Nettle Edgerling Ellendale secretary Retta Lisbon Jamestown inspector Mary E Jane Weneton inspector Nellie Schooley Fargo senior aide Amanda Turney Grand Forks correspondent. Members of the executive committee are Saville Black Carrie Beal Valley City Mary Bowerman Oakes Nellie Lauder Wahpeton.
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Ellendale
N. D
Guy McMasters
North Dakota V. R. C
Ruth Twhitt
Os Oakes
Wenton
Louima King
Velva
Emily Hawks Fargo
Fannie ‘Fears
Nettle Edgerling
Retta Lisbon
Amanda
Jamestown
Mary E. Jane
Wenpeton
Nellie Schooley
Fargo
Amanda Turney
Grand Forks
Saville Black
Carri Beal
Valley City
Mary Bowerman
Oakes
Nellie Lauder
Wahpeton
State S. S. Convention Opens Tuesday Morning
Mandan North Dakota June 16 The annual convention of the North Dakota Sunday School association opens tomorrow in Mandan and runs for three days Officials including state superintendent James Garrison are expected to arrive this evening to oversee sessions Reconstruction work will feature prominently in the discussions.
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Mandan
N. D
North Dakota Sunday School Association
James Garrison
Mamdan
Soldiers disfranchised by league bill in North Dakota
An attorney general opinion finds the 1919 Townley bill would remove soldiers in military service from primaries under absent voter rules while allowing them to vote in general elections. The measure faced opposition from league supporters who proposed an election commission and trips to Europe for campaigning. The bill’s flaws, including late ballot printing and restricted primary participation, led to only a few hundred soldiers casting ballots in the last general election.
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Bismarck
N. D
Townley
Ara
Packard
George A. Relshus
League
Election Commission
Europe
Reishus
France
Mandan May Christen Streets For Soldiers
Mandan North Dakota June 16 The Mandan post of the Soldier Legion adopted resolutions addressed to the city commission proposing that streets be named in honor of soldiers who died in service. New streets are being opened and may be named as suggested. Hugo D Renden is president of the Gilbert S Furnees post. the Mandan Soldier Legion post will be known.
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Mandan
N. D
Soldier Legion
City Commission
Hugo D. Renden
Gilbert S. Furnees
Mandan Soldier Legion
Bishop's Daughter Gains After Raleigh Accident
Fargo North Dakota June 16 Mrs Tyler wife of Rt Rev J Poyntz Tyler Episcopal bishop of North Dakota reached the bedside of her daughter Ada Tyler whose skull was fractured in an auto-street car crash at Raleigh North Carolina Monday at 3 30 this morning. Mrs Tyler wired her husband Ada spent a comfortable night and is holding the gain she has made the last two days and has retained nourishment. The telegram said Ada's condition is much better than physicians expected several days ago.
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Fargo
N. D
Miss Tyler
Body Of Baby Found Floating In River
Fargo police lack clues to identify who killed a several days old baby found in the Red River. Ed Birdell, 14, reported the body floating after a rope with weights tied to the head and neck was discovered. Authorities continue investigation with no suspects at this time.
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Fargo
N. D
Red River
Ed. Birdell
Mexican Rebels Clash in El Paso and Juarez
Reports detail fighting between Mexican rebels and federal troops in Juarez and across the Rio Grande. American forces crossed into Mexico in force under General Erwin to shield El Paso, with 2,600 troops deployed and exchanges near the race track. A Mexican sniper on an adobe roof in El Paso was killed by an American soldier, and a woman and another Mexican were captured.
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el Feco
Tex
América
Eco
Villa
Rece
Juares
Acrose
Rio Grande
el Faso
Eighty-second Artillery
Hadsell
Colored Infantry
Erie
Bebe
Teiantey
el Paso
Genere
Iwan
James B. Erwin
Ninth
Blanton Streets
Thirty Villa dead seen near Juarez race track
An American army officer inspecting from the international bridge to the race track southeast of Juarez reported seeing the bodies of thirty Villa dead. He believed many were killed by conventional bullets fired from American artillery near the border. Baker’s statement from Washington noted no misunderstanding between the republics.
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Juares
Mexico
International Bridge
Juarez
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