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Newspaper
The Bottineau Courant
Location
Bottineau, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1908
Page
4
Advertising rates for Pine Savertising space in the Courant listed at 1b cents per inch single column, with annual rate 12 cents. legal notices locals 10 cents per line, reading matter 10 and 8 cents per line. Postal rates show Burshr Prison Purox and subscription options: three months 11 cents, six months 75 cents, one year $1.50.
The Lisbon Free Press labels two Cass leaders as the insurgent movement’s directors. It calls Twichell of Cass a governor candidate and Marshall of Dickey a US senator candidate, describing them as dyed-in-the-wool gangsters of late conversion. The paper urges voters to demand proof before判.
The Rugby convention saw insurgents hold a majority and accusations of crooked work surface. The Rugby Optimist notes a contested delegation may be sent from Minot to challenge results, with ongoing investigations and criticism of local politicians amid the county contest.
A sharp rebuke targets Flopenstein for copying a Courant headline and altering wording to call loyal Republicans insurgents. The column accuses him of spreading misinformation about county loyalties east of Bottineau and lists insurgent precincts that already elected stalwart delegations to the Minot convention.
Several hundred Republicans gathered at Maxbass and named Joseph S Trimble for senator and renominated Representative Will Freeman. Insurgent organs denounced the move as a usurpation of the people yet it proceeds as a proper gathering to select candidates. Carnegie library propositions carried in multiple cities including Maxbass, Devils Lake, Dickinson, and Minot voted 5 to 1 on a library gift. Bottineau also showed strong library support.
The Willow City Eagle questions the authority of the Courant to expel insurgents from the Republican Party. The paper clarifies it does not seek to exclude anyone, but notes that noisy dissenters who resemble Democrats will not be welcomed, and the stance remains firm.
A North Dakota town roundup reports Towner planning a first class ball team and Crosby arrests of fourteen gamblers, with other notes on local politics, a bank opening near Manning, and a church benefit play Hearts and Diamonds. Raald Amundsen to speak at Rugby Wednesday. Williston farmer grows coffee. Minot pig tale and Lanford Dr. race drama. Maxbass conference reshuffles district ticket.
Rumors link Editor Wright of the Oakes Times to a state senate bid while Jamestown Alert notes Stutsman county will have a delegate candidate for the Republican national convention. Insurgent prospects appear weak statewide as Granville enforces a six mile per hour speed limit. Minor Reporter cites Col Little leading Hansbrough for U S senate in Ward county. Granville seeks Republican ticket representation in McHenry county with a campaign planned. A Moorhead saloon man jailed in Lisbon release noted as three months. Upham grain buyers Steiner and Freeman held on grain return charges. Towner Tribune relocates to former First National Bank quarters, boasting a premier western ND paper home. Glenburn men Alfred Sheridan and Chet Harris released for lack of binding evidence in Bennett shooting. Agriculture Commissioner Gilbreath drafting a new state map including Hettinger, Adams, Bowman and Dunn counties. Sargent county farmers praised for progress with small farms and poultry paying most groceries.
The Tuk Grand Forks Herald declines support for Dr. J. D. Taylor, a Republican, while aiding George E. Duis, a Democrat. The insurgent line disputes the Republican party and signals editorial discontent with party loyalty.
In Monday’s municipal elections, stalwart candidates overall prevailed. Even in Grand Forks, famed for insurgent sentiment, the populace rejected a highly popular man due to the taint of insurgent association surrounding his bid.
H. T. Herceson loses a delegate race at the Cavalier county republican convention held in his home precinct. The insurgent congressional candidate appears to lack support even within his own party.
The regular Republicans aim to secure more than 300 delegates at the Minot convention while 224 delegates suffice to control the outcome. The message to party members emphasizes strategy and rallying support ahead of proceedings.
A brief note compares Floppy's paper's price and reliability to the Grand Forks Herald, labeling both as inconsistent news sources. The remark hints at dwindling quality and value in local reporting.
Jim Hill emerges as the insurgent candidate for representative across the river, challenging the incumbent and rallying local supporters amid a tense electoral climate. The bid highlights shifts in regional politics and the contest draws attention to party alignment and voter turnout.
A list of warranty deeds recorded in Bottineau County the prior week shows transfers such as Jement Ty Newhouse to Joan Schireiner for a section 34 lot 8. Trimble Investment Company dealings. Benjamin Thompson to American Investment Company. J A Bammer transfers. W W Smith to Daphne Yeomans for multiple lots. Peter Backman to Berphol for lot 8 in 26 980 001. The Courant prints all the views of Bottineau county.
An advertisement offers a car load of farm seeds including corn grass and garden seeds with reasonable prices. H M Trent promotes availability and affordability for farming needs.
Minot reports show Col C B Little of Bismarck spent a day with supporters. Caucus results indicate a large Republican majority at the May 14 state convention in Minot. Ward County backs Little strongly while Hansbrough support wanes as western North Dakota unites behind the Bismarck candidate for the U S Senate.
Fargo Forum notes Colonel C. B. Little of Bismarck gains broad support for U S Senate. A longtime Republican with legislative experience and parliamentary know how, he is described as a decisive choice for North Dakota, backed by western counties and Dakota roots spanning 26 years.
Editorial praise for Colonel Little as a United States Senate candidate. It urges North Dakota voters to elect him, arguing he will understand regional needs and secure the state's share of federal benefits while participating in broad national legislation.
Poem recalling a childhood home as a royal palace of love and memory. The speaker cherishes a motherly presence and family warmth, contrasting grand mansions with the enduring glory of a cherished, humble home from childhood. Attributed to Louis M. Waterman in Christian Herald.
Hon P J McClory of Devils Lake, a Ramsey county settler since 1882, announces his candidacy for congress. A long-time figure in the region with over twenty years in the Second, Eighth and Ninth districts, he is widely known and expected to draw a heavy vote if nominated and elected, placing a capable representative at Washington.
Property offered by Mrs Kellogg at Antler North Dakota 142 suitable for any business. The notice also states the nine hour law is declared a farce by railroad telegraph operators in smaller towns.
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