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Newspaper
The Bottineau Courant
Location
Bottineau, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1908
Page
4
William B. Allison, longtime national figure and Iowa leader, was buried at Linwood Cemetery in Dubuque after a simple service. He guided his party in Congress for decades, shaping major legislation with wisdom and prudent conduct.
Illinois Republicans renominate Gov Deneen with Dick Yates providing a scare. Senator Hopkins wins backing for re election while the reformer vows to press the fight in the legislature. In Kansas Senator Long is displaced by a post office head. Democratic nomination goes to Adlai Stevenson defeating Col Jim Ham Lewis noted for pink whiskers.
The state board of equalization raised railroad assessed value by nearly four million dollars. The Grand Forks Herald notes the Republican majority, led by State Auditor Holmes, approved the assessment with Attorney General McCue presenting the fixing resolution. The governor did not perform his usual grandstand.
The general strike of Canadian Pacific railroad shop employees tests the Canadian Conciliation Act as a preventive against wide scale stoppages. The act has failed so far to deter the strike, and its ultimate success or failure in discouraging further protests remains to be determined.
Hon C A Johnson won a primary by about 5,000 votes more than John Burke's 1906 general tally, totaling 39,007 to 34,424. Johnson led Twichell by 15,354 in the primary, while Democrats face weak support. Falkenstein chides about local drunkenness and blasts enforcement calls to Gov Burke.
The text praises W. MCFARLANE of Ome mee and A. O. Bornheim of Kuroki for Bottineau county on the Republican state central committee aligned with the stalwart faction. It notes Pillsbury mills receivership signals reorganization and stock adjustments. It contrasts primary and old convention systems, mocks Bosses, cites Gov. Deneen, Dick Yates, and Hearst in national reform debates.
The exchange between Rugby Optimist and Willow City Eagle escalates when Bratton calls Michael the mongrel editor of the Willow City Buzzard. He warns both sides to stop the personal tirades and act professionally.
Under the Illinois primary law a man may seek more than one office in a single election. George E. Foss, though defeated for senator, pursued the nomination for Congress in his home district.
The Tur Newburg Sun debuts in Bottineau County published by W A Meyers of Maxbass, who aims for success with his new enterprise.
Bottineau residents may soon see action as discussions turn to improving water infrastructure. The question arises whether Bottineau should follow Towner’s lead and implement a formal system to ensure reliable supply and quality.
Fargo will present a loving cup to the city’s top lawn keeper, celebrating pride in curb appeal. The gesture mirrors community interest in neat, well-tended urban greenery and home landscaping.
A list of warranty deeds filed last week in Bottineau county includes F H Stoltze et ux to Hthel B Todd for lots 1 and 2 block 2 Stoltze's third addition Lansford. John McCaughnaet ax to Caroline Thomas for lots 5 block 6 South Bottineau. Arsaine Fontaine et ax to Cora A Timmons for 90 ft of east 75 ft of lot 1 block 8 Willow City. G W Baker to Annie Baker for lots 20 and 81 block 11 Gale's third addition Omemee. Clyde M Thomas et ax to Oscar Schirber for lot 2 block 11 Overly. David McClan to Trimble Mann Investment Co for lot 3 block 7 Weathope. Amanda Spencer to Robert Lewis for lot 2 block 8 Kekman. John McCaughna et ux to Knox Ferguson for lots 1, 2, 8 block 24 South Bottineau. Ole Sorum to Ruben H Gill for lot 9 block 7 Heckman. Tri State Land Co to Special School District block 28 Overly.
Sheldon Optical name specialist will be at Russell on Thursday August 13 Newburg Friday August 14 Eckman Saturday August 15 Lansford Monday August 17 Mohall Tuesday August 13 Maxbul3 Wednesday and Thursday August 19 and 20 Westhope Friday August 21.
Bottineau County notes list diverse items from gun club plans in Russell to visits by relatives from Wisconsin and Manitoba. Travelers, land deals, elevator purchases, and local business moves appear alongside school projects, church events, and marriages.
Washington residents marked Independence Day with the dedication of a new white marble capitol building housing the District of Columbia administrative offices. The ceremony featured George B. Cortelyou and Joseph G. Cannon, with music by the Marine Band, a Declaration read, and addresses from officials. the government offices closed for the holiday and the day concluded with a reception. The structure fronts Pennsylvania Avenue at Fourteenth and E streets Northwest and is nearly complete, to be occupied October 1.
Two harness sets one open concord buggy one delivery wagon and a road wagon with rubber tires and top for sale at a bargain at Woods store Seft Screen doors and windows of all sizes at the Imperial Lumber Yard 32 1 The Courant prints the news.
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