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Newspaper

The Bottineau Courant

Location

Bottineau, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1908

Page

4

Burleigh Burke Politics in North Dakota Turmoil

Gov Burke faces insurgent Treadwell Twichell who accuses him of delaying a public service commission meeting. Burke exposes Twichell’s absence and postpones the session, highlighting intra party maneuvering over public duties and commissions.

Gov. Burke Treadwell Twichell Burke Goveror Public Service Commission House of Representatives Twitchell Casselton Twickell

Moorsty and dress codes across cultures in Fargo Forum

The Fargo Forum quotes Moorsty on how customs and country govern dress. It contrasts the oriental woman veiling her face with the Western woman who may wear a bodice exposing shoulders and back, noting social propriety with family presence.

Fargo Forum

Iowa Republican Convention Shapes Turbulent Fight for Senate

The Cummins organization has controlled Iowa politics with state employee help for years and now faces a Wednesday convention in Des Moines. The result affects not the Senate race directly but pressures Governor and rival ambitions as the June primaries decide the outcome.

TRE Curomins Iowa Cummins State House Allison

Sherbrooke figure named assistant attorney general

George Murray of Sherbrooke is named assistant attorney general after serving as temperance commissioner until the office was abolished as unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. He accepted the AG’s offer to continue the work he began before leaving office.

George Murray Sherbrooke Murray Supreme Court

Myers Revives Maxbass Monitor With Republican Tone

W A Myers who recently took charge of the Maxbass Monitor is shaping the paper into a proper newspaper. He trained at the Pembida Pioneer Express and is expected to run the Monitor along regular Republican lines.

W. A. Myers Maxbass Monitor Myers Pembida Pioneer Express Monitor

Two Reasons People Don’t Mind Their Own Business

The Towner Tribune quotes Bro. Bagley’s line on why some intrude: lacking a mind or lacking business. A concise, wry reflection attributed to Bagley in the paper’s local voice.

Bro. Bagley Towner Tribune

North Dakota delegates chosen to Minot convention

Pembina county held the first North Dakota delegate convention at Cavalier last week with Hon. Judson La Moure leading the delegation and chairing the resolutions committee which endorsed Taft. The St. Thomas Times notes eight to ten insurgent delegates, including Grant S. Hager. Cement development grows with 1905 Portland cement output reaching 35,246,812 barrels valued at 83,245,867 dollars, up from 1904. Railroads report light passenger business awaiting advertising to spark travel, as trains run unchanged with occasional conductor chats.

North Dakota Minot Pembina County Cavalier Judson la Moure Resolutions Committee Taft St. Thomas Times Grant S. Hager Tham United States Geological Survey

Senate panel strikes down liquor control bill

The senate judiciary committee ruled unconstitutional a bill to remove federal barriers to state police power over liquor regulation. The piece notes local crime concerns in East Grand Forks and Moorhead and comments on Roosevelt removing the motto In God We Trust from coins.

Senate Judiciary Committee East Grand Forks Moorhead Congress Roosevelt

Voters reminded of unlawful petition signatures

Voters should remember that it is unlawful to sign a petition of more than one candidate for any office. This warning emphasizes the prohibition on multi candidate petitions.

Granna Runs for Congress as Strong Local Advertiser

The candidate Granna campaigns in his home newspaper presenting himself as a skilled local advertiser and advocate. He emphasizes community ties and experience in business and public service while outlining priorities for the district.

Granna Congressman

Reform Costs in Iowa and South Dakota Debate

A Sioux Falls opinion questions reform costs noting Iowa started with a million in treasury and now faces empty funds after reform. The piece argues two more years of reform in South Dakota would push the state from debt to nearly a million owed, while mocking the anti lobby law reformers boast about.

Sioux Falls 3. D Argus- Leader Iowa Cummiss South Dakota

Tom Marshall's southern ND political manager busy after votes

The passage notes Tom Marshall's political manager will be the busiest man in North Dakota after votes are counted, explaining to Marshall how the other candidate won. It also mentions Marshall's leap from the house to the senate with a humorous remark about distance. Also advertised is a coal line at the Imperial Lumber Yard.

Fargo Tom Marshall North Dakota Tom Senate

Flickertail notices from towns across the state

Readable items report varied local updates from towns like Hannah, Aneta, Rugby, Kenmare and Litchville. Highlights include a new vaudeville house Theatre Royal in Kenmare, a moving picture theatre planned for Rugby, and J E Cramond seeking Rugby mayoralty.

Kenmare Theatre Royal

Influx of Settlers Reported for North Dakota

Railway officials predict a large influx of immigrants to North Dakota in coming months. The First National Bank of Towner has absorbed the Mouse River Bank owned by Horace Bagley, publisher of the Tribune and a county judge candidate, retaining stock in the merged institution. At LaMoure district court, cases involving mules and illegal sales led to refunds and damages for a buyer named French against a seller named Peek.

North Dakota First National Bank of ‘Towner Mouse River Bank Horace Bagley The Tribune Bagley Consolidated Institution LaMoure Peek French

Benedictwhere Fund Drive for Depot Starts at Banner

The Banner reports O H Lomen and other Benedictwhere residents are organizing basket socials to raise funds for constructing a new depot. Community members participate in events to support the project.

Benedict O. H. Lomen

Tri Lodge Masonic Meeting Called for March 31 in Brandon

The Rolla Masonic lodge invites the lodges of Cando and Brandon Manitoba to a joint meeting on Tuesday March 31. About sixty Masons from Rolla Perth Bisbee Cando Rolette Fonda Hansbro and St John recently traveled to Brandon for a prior invitation. The Rolla lodge conferred the third degree of a Canadian brother.

Rolla

Sunday School Workers Convene Across Bottineau County

Bottineau County Sunday school association held a convention at Souris with delegates from across the county. Rev. John Orchard spoke on his Rome trip. officers were elected including E. L. Garden as president and A. G. Burr as temperance head. Next year’s gathering is set for Westhope.

Bottineau International Bible Reading Department W. S. Shiels Antler A. G. Burr D. A. Crites Willow City Westhope

Presbyterians Hold Annual Meeting in City Church

The Presbyterian church held its annual gathering Friday evening with over two hundred attendees. Reports showed the membership at 3 3, baptisms for infants, and a debt covered by pledges. Elected officers included A. Burr and D. Clark as elders, with L. McKinnon as treasurer. a literary program followed with a large luncheon concluding the event.

Presbyterian Church Home Department Christian Endeavor Society Ladies Aid Soc Womens Missionary Society Brotherhood Home Mission Temperance Foreign Mission A. G. Burr David Clark George Clark Ed White G. C. Riley L. J. McKinnon A. H. Smith A. Munro F. C. Falkenstein J. J. Weeks Neelands H. Kirk Prof. Mathews Will Gordon Jessie Hanson

Little Mac Wouldn't Lose Her in Stanley Sun

A young man drives two miles before realizing his date is missing after she falls from a Plaza buggy. The columnist jokes about misadventures and contrasts it with safer dating using a humorous regional quip.

Mac J. K. McLeod Stanley Sun Plaza Jamaica

Sunny Southern Alberta Snap near Taber land deal

Rare opportunity offers No. 1 land five sections near Taber Alberta in Southern region. Pricing listed as $11 an acre with $3 down balance in seven car terms. Contact I Graham Grandview but location details and names are partial in readable text.

Republican Primary Candidacies Across North Dakota Distric

A batch of 1908 party notices announces multiple Republican candidates seeking June primaries across Bottineau and surrounding districts. Signatories pledge loyalty to progressive reform, with aims including legalizing strict personal accountability, reforming rail and public service practices, and seeking funds for local institutions.

Twenty— Eighth Legislative District Roosevelt North Dakota United States School of Forestry Bottineau Awail Omemwe Marr Jonsson

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