Convention News Shows Stalwarts in Control at Minot
North Dakota Republicans fight over party control as regulars win the caucus with a large majority. Porter J. McCumber chosen as temporary chairman amid a tense convention scene. Delegates seated from McLean, Dickey, Eddy, and Rolette counties. eight stalwart delegates elected to Chicago.
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North Dakota
Minot
Hansbrough
State Central Committee
Lincoln
Roosevelt
McCumber
MiThe
Insurgent List Withdrawn as North Dakota Delegates Chosen
J M Devine sought to withdraw his name from the race for senatorship as the insurgent slate was dropped and the stalwart delegation chosen unanimously by acclamation. Delegates named include Judson LaMoure Pemina C R Meredith Cass Co Lord Towner Andrew Sandager Ransom Lee Pettibone Kidder R H Johnson Stark Victor Rose Ward C H Stebbins McHenry Alternates John Milne Cavalier C S Morris Steele Chas T Grace Bottineau R H Hankinson Richland G H Keyes Dickey R M Farrington Adams Paul Ware Ward E C Carney Williams Presidential electors Olaf Hagen Ramacey Herman Scheer Wells Ed Nichols Morton Anton Hanson Benson.
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P. B.wickman
Morton
J. A. Currie
Bowman
Thos
Baker, Jr
Cass
C. W. Butts
Ransom
E. H. Myhra
Richland
R. S. Moore
Steele
S. M. Lockerby
Ward
J. A. McGregor
Billings
Ed Pierce
C. H. Hagen
Walsh
Herman Hardt
Logan
John Ecklund
Burleigh
J. B. Wineman
Grand Forks
G. A. White
Traill
Carl Adams
Kidder
Rules and Order of Business
J. B. Phalen
Stark
G. A. McCrea
Pembina
F. Leutz
Adam Saitre
Addison Leach
R. J. Ward
McLean
D. S. Sievertson
Eddy
Geo. D. Palmer
Foster
J. H. Fraine
Frank White
Barnes
J. A. Ferris
Anton Freid
Stutsman
H. M. Ericson
Fred Steele
LaMoure
Resolutions
L. A. Simpson
John Wynn
Judson LaMoure
H. R. Turner
Samuel Adams
Towner
F. A. Kelley
Nelson
Wm. M. House
G. L. Elkin
F. A. Rinkel
Bottineau
M. S. Caskelly
Dunn
J. W. Goodall
McKenzie
D. C. Page
Williams
Chas. Whitmer
Oliver
F. Callahan
H. Bendeke
Gee
M. Young
J. H. Dyste
Sargent
R. M. Farrington
Adams
Sam H. Clark
Minot
Committee On
Central Committee
Rolette
Committee On Organization
Committee On Rules
Major Fraine
Walsh County
Fraine
Peterson
Regan
Wells
Col. Peake
Stevens
Turner
Gass
Chicago
Anton Johnson
Grand Forks County
G. Coran
A. J. Stade
John E. Paulson
H. C. McCarhney
J. A. Regan
A. E. Johnson
Carl Farah
J. M. Devine
Austin Regan
C. R. Meredith
Co. J. Lord
Andrew Sandager
Lee
Olaf Hagen
Ramacey
Herman Scheer
Nichols
Anton Hanson
Benson
Committee On Resolutions
Roosevelt
Taft
Burke
Red River Valley
Gardena Notes And Social Saturday Dance At Zuleger Hall
Gardena news reports several residents improving after illness including Mrs J C Riebe and Mrs Wm Reinholz while Alice and Arthur Weber show gains. Peter Henter returns from months away as Alma Gran closes her school due to smallpox. Dr Chadbourne vaccinated 30 people as the Gardena baseball nine traveled to Omemee.
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Dr. Chadbourne
Gardena
Here
Omemee
Rain Ends Hockey Game And Social News In Local Briefs
Rain halted the noon hockey game and several social notes follow. Mrs. R H Fairfield hosted K H birthday guests Tuesday evening. Miss Maud Walker and Miss Lida Zorn ill with smallpox at R Smiley and at home of Miss Walker. Alice Lennon returned to Kramer after two days, not well enough to reopen school. Gardena Flevater incorporation papers sent to Bottineau. stockholders meet Saturday. A correction: Rev K E Meierbachtel and wife and Mrs Chas Marquardt were at the river on Wednesday. Mrs. B Gran’s birthday party yielded a parlor table. Third quarterly meeting set for May 25 and 26 at the Methodist church with Rev W H Koenig of Princeton conducting services.
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Maud Walker
R. Smiley
Lida Zorn
Alice Lennon
Kramer
Methodist Church
W. H. Koenig
Princeton
Minnesota
North Dakota Republicans Clash Over Campaign Tone
Maxbass Monitor reports a dinner at the Wall Hotel where W Cooper J PB Flynn C N Morwood of Westhope discussed campaign conduct. Hilleboe urged harmony. Morwood advocated discord, provoking opposition from Monitor staff and associates.
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Maxbass
Morwood
Indians at Chautauqua Celebrate at Devils Lake
The Indians on the reservation plan a full day at Chautauqua with the Indian Grass Dance LaCrosse Shinney and a Braves vs Chautauqua baseball game. A feature will be twelve trained Indian dogs carrying papooses in historical style. The festival occurs July 14 with Ed gar LaRue handling program details.
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Chautauqua
Braves
Devils Lake
Edgar LaRue
Advertised Letters at Bottineau Post Office May 9 1908
Uncalled letters include Miss Iva Nelson and Mrs S E Olson. If not claimed within 15 days they will be sent to the dead letter office. Advertised by Ole Roland, Postmaster.
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Bottineau
Solen Keer
Iva Nelson
S. E. Olson
Ole Roland
Willow City News Wowsy Notes and Late Happenings
Fragmentary verse and scattered notes recount local arrivals departures and cultural curiosities in Willow City from a special correspondent. The text blends poetry and town sketches, offering a snapshot of social life, travel reflections, and questions about belonging in a small community.
Community Notes From a North Dakota Town
Local society updates list visitors and residents including Mrs Arthur Kencke ill last week, Mrs Walter Tripp visiting Ome emee, Mildred Watson and friends in Ome emee, and a Sun day school convention in Minot. Edits mention Rev Price preaching at union services, memorials at M E church, and visits by Andrew and Mrs Cooke from Bantry. Past residents Frank Shhue ble from Williston and Ole Anderson moving to Landa join local business and elevator posts. Arthur Kencke leaves for York with Mrs Keneke to follow when health allows. Thunderstorm causes minor property damage including fire at the school and Mr Wells Smith residence. fire department contained blaze promptly.
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M. E
Rev. Price
Andrew Cooke
Cooke and Son
Bantry
Frank Shhueble
R. H. Watson & Co
Williston
Ole Anderson
Sullivan Bros
Landa
McCabe Bros
A. G. Smith
Dr. Smith
the Peoples Church
St. Paul
Ad Tanguay
Tanguay
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Miss Alice
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Peter Henter
Zuleger's Hall
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Alma Gran
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Walter Tripp
Omeemee
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F. M. Rich
McCain
P. EB. Christenson
J. H. Cooke
Our City
Victor Wardrope
Leeds
Will
Wells Smith
W. 2. Price
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R. H. Watson Drug Co
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Mrs. Keneke
M. E. Parsonage
Golden Rule
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