Bottineau Republican County Convention Call and Notes
A long notice outlines the Bottineau County Republican convention details for March 20 1908 in various townships and precincts. It includes delegate allocation by township the voting procedures inspectors and records requirements and a call for party unity amid ongoing primary law debates. It also comments on national legislative issues and local candidacy shifts including F E Smith's bid for state superintendent.
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Repubiauas
Bottinenn
Bottnent
North Pakote
Maerlington
Kvimer
Hottinenu County
N. J
Boutine
Chien
Marie
Rene
Karen TA Ao
Antler Wheaten
Keldawold
Willow
Herglux
Mentinek
Sherpa
Hotmun
Cangy
aRownship
Pansee
Range
Bownstip
Dhusthnes Pass
Renville
Out Bank
Townslip
Stone Creek
Tacona
Vile Newburg
Lewis
Bet
Mount Rose
Binnie
Omione
Hirst
Battin
Bott
Chatfield
Lanford
Viva Sock
Tach Ennets
Euitlils
O'Eloeke
Ey Urdve
Bottineau County
Ted
Bottinead
Mave
Pd. Scully
Scott, Tary
Insincere Reformers and the North Dakota Primary Law
A skeptical critique asserts that North Dakota's primary law, framed by insurgent leaders and backed by insurgent newspapers, fails to end boss influence. The piece questions why bossism persists if the reform was sincere and whether candidates loyal to Fargo steering committees face undue vilification.
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Fargo
North Dakota
Grand Forks
Order of Things
Bratton Family Mourns Son Robert After Illness
The Rugby Optimist extends sympathy to Mr and Mrs L H Bratton on the death of their son Robert after several weeks illness from scarlet fever and diphtheria. The community mourns this loss and offers condolences to the family.
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L. H. Bratton
Rugby Optimist
Robert
C A Johnson Gubernatorial Candidacy Favored in State Press
The candidacy of C A Johnson for governor is warmly received by the state's newspapers. Republican papers praise him on the Courant's exchange list, while insurgent sheets distort him by alleging he is tied to a boss. Tar Hanna and Gronna look to win in Congress as Gronna builds a strong record and Hanna is a formidable contender for renomination.
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C. A. Johnson
The
Courant
Minot
Bosa
Tar Hanna
Gronna
Congress
Mr. Hanna
Abi
Brighthill Endorsed for State Auditor by Towner County GOP
The Republican county central committee of Towner County endorsed David K. Brighthill for state auditor and recommended C. J. Lord as a delegate to the national convention in Chicago. Lord has also been mentioned for national committee man.
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Republican County Central Committee
Towner County
David K. Brighthill
C. J. Lord
Chicago
Mr. Lord
Newspaper boys protest unpaid campaign space charges
The paper notes that many candidates requesting printed platforms do not include cash with their orders. It urges that those who use space should pay standard rates.
Missouri convention chairman pledges no axes to grind
The Missouri Republican state convention chairman declared there are no axes to grind, no awards to be made, and no punishments to be meted out at the gathering. The remark prompts question of whether North Dakota will ever see similar restraint.
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Missouri
North Dakota
Stratton Buys Clipper at Sawyer on Soo Line
C A Stratton who recently disposed of the Antler American has purchased the Clipper at Sawyer a town on the Soo line near Minot. His Bottineau county friends wish him success in the new location.
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C. A. Stratton
Sawyer
Minot
Bottineau County
North Dakota notes mix of town, rail, and crime items
Flickertail facts report claims in Stutsman and vicinity south of Ray. LaMoureChronicle urges formation of a Taft club. Various items cover a farmer with an unusual orange tree, Andrew Gilbertson’s two story brick store at Towner, rumors of a Soo line train to Kenmare and Bismarck, a Sherman Sher wood warehouse fire, Whalen Mercantile receivership at Cando, townships organized in Stutsman, Ward judge race, Minot election intrigue, a two headed calf at Mathews farm, Stanley liquor restrictions, Dunseith school corrections, pigging fines and temperance lecture, a mayoral candidate at Minot, and local incidents in Rolla Fargo Deer Webb and Buford, winter travelers returning, an arrest warrant over two women, Iowa finances, a large party advertisement, and Rugby school trouble ending with officer involvement.
Johnson Gains Momentum in Governor Campaign
Republican gubernatorial candidate C. A. Johnson strengthens position daily as his insurgent opponent struggles to mount a challenge, suggesting a likely victory.
Delegates Mapped for National Republican Convention Taft Tie
By March 7, 148 delegates had been chosen across fourteen states and territories for the Chicago convention with 116 instructed for Taft, shaping the Republican lineup and potential voting blocs.
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Chicago
Taft
Mandan Pioneer Slams Rival News as Wild Insurgent Sheet
In a sharp jab, the Mandan Pioneer labels the contemporary News as wild and erratic, calling it an insurgent sheet while defending its own sober editorial stance and credibility.
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the News
Petition Signers Lose Right to Vote in Primary
Every Democrat who signs the petition of Republican candidates for office forfeits his right to vote his party ticket at the primary election.
La Follette Club Formed in Sharon Village
A new La Follette club has been organized at Sharon in Steele county carrying the glad tidings to Falkenstein.
Congressman Marshadjl’s Pure Paint Bill Replicates North Dakota Law
Receipt notes a copy of Congressman Marshadjl’s pure paint bill modeled on North Dakota law. It signals legislative influence and resembles a state statute in its framework and aims.
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Marshadjl
North Dakota
Conductor Harry Horton Works With Dog Brakeman on Lignite Limited
The lignite limited between Plaza and Max features conductor Harry Horton and a canine brakeman that carries messages from the caboose to the engineer. Buford's Old Bill Mumby paid a $10 fine and agreed to apologize publicly in the Tribune for alleged obscene matter in his paper.
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Harry Horton
Lignite Limited
Plaza
Max
Bill’ Mumby
Buford
The
Tribune
Bill
Sheriff Attends Public Sale Sees Prisoner Buy Horses
Bengon county sheriff attends a public sale with a trusty prisoner in tow. The prisoner racks up bids and buys a team of horses, revealing numerous other purchases upon later investigation.
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Bengon County
Dunn County State Bank Incorporators Named in Manning
Articles of incorporation filed for the first Dunn County bank to be established at Manning. The Dunn County State Bank is formed by W. L. Richards Dickinson W Ph Owens Fayette Robert L Wilcox Oakdale with a $10,000 capital.
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First State Bank
Dunn County
Manning
Dunn County State Bank
W. L. Richards
Dickinson
W. Ph. Owens
Fayette
Robert L. Wilcox
Oakdale
Great Northern spur survey at Messinger farm begins
Deering Enterprise reports over a week of surveying a spur track into the Messinger gravel pit, recently bought from Harvey Orndorf. About fifty workers are expected once Jim Hill and operations are fully ready. Washington announces passage of the Stone Engeberg bill aiding Miss Engeberg, a blind resident near Kenmare, whose homestead claim faced three contests. The bill cleared both houses and will become law.
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Deering Enterprise
Great Northern
Messinger
Harvey Orndorf
Jim Hill
Washington
Hansbrough
Senate
Grenna
Stone Engeberg
Miss Engeberg
Kenmare
Pioneer drug salesman dies in Minnesota at sixty five
Jim Reynolds known as Roots and Herbs dies at his Minneapolis home aged sixty five. Jas H Reynolds traveled for a twin city drug house across the territory for thirty five years, remembered as a veteran in North Dakota travel during territorial days. Farmers should account for grain shrinkage, as wheat loses about six percent in six months, making 94 cents a bushel now as good as a dollar later. The Courant is the beat advertising medium.
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Jim’ Reynolds
Minneapolis
Jas. H. Reynolds
Twin City
North Dakota
Education and the Water Wagon in a Rural Tale
A rustic tale contrasts Hiram Boggs a once celebrated teacher facing poverty with echoes of education's value and folly. It muses on learning versus pay, notes Boggs' raggedness, and argues that schooling alone does not guarantee success. A jovial column then explains a water wagon as a metaphor for abstinence and renewal at New Year.
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Hiram Boggs
Shakespere
Plato
Iowa
Carrie Nation
Edgar Allan Poe
Rip van Winkle
Joe Jefferson
Chicago
Because of You and the Memory of a Poem
A reader shares a reflective piece on a poem by Will F. Griffin, praising its hopeful theme and noting how repeated readings reveal growing appreciation. The note contrasts youthful curiosity with later experiences, hinting at the distance between appetite for luxury and the humbling reality of life.
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Will F. Griffin
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