Local Notices and Political Wrap from Bottineau Courant
A Bottineau Courant notice lists subscription rates and ad rates including 10 cents per inch for display ads and locals in legal notices. The column reports John R. Walsh’s conviction for misappropriation in Chicago federal court, facing a five year sentence, and notes Walsh’s Illinois political shifts and ownership of the Chicago Chronicle. It also cites North Dakota Republicans tired of factionalism, quoting Casselton’s J. F. Callahan on maintaining party unity before the primaries and Novem ber election stakes.
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Courant
Eac
Joux R. Watsa
Chicago National Bank
Chicago
Walsh
John R. Walsh
Illneis
Ryan
Chicago Chronicle
Ilinois
Rising critique of insurgent primary law in North Dakota
The Bismarck Tribune editorial condemns insurgent leaders for undermining the primary law’s spirit. It argues that delegates and candidates are increasingly chosen by a small, self appointed group, not by voters. It warns of a shift toward boss rule and reduced popular representation.
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Bismarck Tribune
Grind Forks
United States Senate
Fargo
Spintler
Siigller
Republicda
Capes Nin
Taft Endorsed as North Dakota Presid ent Candidate
North Dakota Republican central committee in Fargo adopted a unanimous resolution endorsing Secretary of War William Howard Taft as the state s choice for president. The measure praises Taft s statesmanship and honesty and urges steady Republicans to support him as best qualified for the nation s top office.
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Waliam H. Taft
North Dakota
Republican State Central Committee
Fargo
J. E. Callahan
Casselton
Republican Party
Theodore Roosevelt
Vetera
Taft
Republicin
United States
Wisconsin political machine under La Follette blamed for reform rhetoric
A critical character sketch accuses La Follette of flooding the nation with literature and political advertising. The piece decries his Wisconsin leadership as a smooth but absolute machine and warns against electing him president.
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la Follette
Wisconsin
Mud Chataugnan
la Pollette
Grain inspection hearings set for March by House Committee
CiarmMaAN HaPRURN of the house committee on interstate and foreign commerce gave notice Saturday that on the first Tuesday in March the committee will begin public hearings on the Grenna and Watson bills to provide for the inspection and grading of grain entering into interstate commerce and to secure uniformity in standards and in the classification of grain.
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Ciarmmaan Haprurn
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Grenna and Watson
Blaisdell Withdraws From Race Prompting renomination Outlook
AurrED Blaisdell has withdrawn from the congressional race and will likely pursue renomination as Secretary of State. His exit clears the field, strengthening the chances for Gronna and Hanna to secure the nomination and reshape the congressional atmosphere.
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Aurred
Blaisnell
Blaisdell
Gronna
Hanna
New York Lt Governor Run Mate Hinted by Eastern Papers
Eastern newspapers floated Tiny Tim Wooprurf as a plausible running mate for Secretary Taft in the New York political scene. The speculative pairing centers on Wooprurf as a potential impact choice for the ticket amid regional commentary.
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Tim’ Wooprurf
New York
Taft
Col C B Little Noted as True Gentleman
The Tus Grand Forks Press lauds Col. C B Little describing him as a gentleman who never pretended to be anything other than himself. The tribute highlights his consistent integrity and public service reputation.
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Tus
Grand Forks Press
Col. C. B. Little
Col. Little
U. S. Senate
Democrats aim for straight ticket unity with insurgent bloc
Democrats appear set to present a straight ticket tied to an insurgent faction. The move signals a unified front despite internal divisions and signals potential shifts in party alignment and voter outreach strategies.
Cass County Second Hand Court House for Sale
Numerous short notes cover local events. Edgeley votes to install electric lights. Minot chief of police gets 10 cents raise per day. Cass County issues, court actions, and grants reveal a busy, growing region with banks opening, fires, and political moves. Two North Dakota youths sail on a 14 000 mile cruise. LaMoure opens a third bank. a stray horse fine highlights local enforcement.
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North Dakota
J. Newman Page
Fairmount
Kentucky
Willis Bradley
Forman
Burglary at Brightwood School Endangers Pupil
A miscreant forced entry into Brightwood School House No 4 in Richland County and placed loaded rifle cartridges on a stove. An explosion occurred while a fire was started in the morning, narrowly missing a pupil's head and causing alarm.
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Brightwood
Richland County
Leap year sparks romance and depot moves headline
A panic in the school prompts a $25 reward for information leading to the conviction of the offender. The Independent reports a lively column battle between the marriageable maids and backing bachelors of Mi not ié. The Rosette Examiner notes the Great Northern depot relocation from McCumber and imminent work, with other buildings to follow. State apportionment delays are attributed to county superintendent notices. Richland county contemplates a memorial arch in Abercrombie Park to honor Indian wars veterans and early settlers, Abercrombie once North Dakota’s gateway.
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Minot @ié
Independent
Magic City
Rosette
Great Northern
McCumber
Bank
Murphy
Richland County
Abercrombie
Red River Valley
North Dakota
Poultry profits shown by Mrs Senger near Norwich
Mrs A J Senger of five miles southwest of Norwich proves raising poultry pays. She began spring with 200 hens and sold 13800 dozen eggs for 227 dollars plus pullet sales and 60 dollars from turkeys. A Velva men’s basement session produced wild man rumors for the Optic after the Velva Journal passed over the scoop.
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A. J. Senger
Norwich
Kenmare Journal
Velva
North Dakota
Velva Journal
Senate Passes Bill Granting December to March Leave for Homesteaders
The bill grants leave of absence during December January February and March to homestead entrymen and will likely pass the house. It provides that no entry shall be cancelled nor final proof rejected for absence in those months, while clarifying that residence duties remain for other months and the absence period counts toward total required residence under existing law.
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Senate
County School Notes Close in Dewey District
Miss Cecelia Fosberg has closed her school in the Dewey district. County Superintendent P. E. Christensen visited the Omemee school Thursday. Miss Jean B Cowan began a term of school in Mouse River district January 13.
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Cecelia Fosberg
Dewey
P. E. Christensen
Omemee
Jean ‘B. ‘Cowan
Mouse River District
Future Sea Fights Promised By Naval Authority
The Scientific American predicts future naval warfare will center on very large battleships of 20 000 tons or more with 12 to 14 inch guns. Engage ments will occur at extreme ranges, fleets in line ahead, and bigger ships gaining advantage by concentrating heavy guns and speed to outfight smaller rivals.
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Scientific American
Port Arthur
Tsushima Straits
Euch
Austrian Recruits Used as Mock Trees and Park Labor
A Lady's Realm account describes Austrian conscripts sent to archducal estates for various duties. Recruits perform pheasant-keepers work and park improvements, including acting as dummy trees while the heir surveys aesthetics. Poor pay and scant rations worsen their morale as they shift for food.
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John Gilpin
Three Applicants for Rothesay Wedding Dowry
The late marquess of Bute left £1000 for an annual dowry given by Rothesay magistrates to a deserving bride. This year only three applicants are listed. One condition may require the reader to hear the first 11 verses of St John chapter two read by the magistrate.
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Rothesay
Marquess of
Bute
Old Law Proved At World’s Fair Exchange Statement
A newspaper dialogue notes that many old maxims endure. A man just back from an international exposition affirms this, citing the notion that a world’s fair exchange may risk robbery, a point echoed by the Central City Times.
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Stanss City Times
Bread Cast Upon the Water Teaches Edna A Lesson
A summer boarder family on a farm watches six year old Edna emulate a Sunday school lesson. She feeds the chickens by casting bread on water and later receives a locket, yet remains unimpressed. Edna explains she expected a reward because of the teaching.
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Mrs. Girvan
Edna
Papa
Best kentry in the world for thecolored man
A Milwaukee Sentinel reader recounts witnessing a Black man stuck with a mule team and wagon in a mudhole near Selma Alabama. Four white men arrive, pull rails, and free the team, while the driver watches. The incident highlights perceived racial roles and labor dynamics in the community.
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Selma
Ala
Tre de Passon
Milwaukee Sentinel
An Accomplished Duelist and the French Premier Clemenceau
A portrait of Georges Clemenceau as a formidable political combatant. The article notes his youth exile in America, flawless English, repeated acceptance of challenges, and relentless battles against enemies who spurn mercy. It argues mediocrity fails in politics while Clemenceau persists, rising and falling yet always feared.
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France
M. Georges Clemenceau
Empire
America
Lost dog ad quoting price in small town paper
Henrique asks about ad cost for a lost dog, learns prices may range from 60 cents to a dollar. He offers four dollars to place the notice but requests it not be published. The fragment shows local humor and ad pricing dialogue.
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Henrique
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