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Newspaper

The Ward County Independent

Location

Minot, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1908

Page

9

North Dakota Moves to Oust Standard Oil Over Discrimination

Secretary Blaisdell orders Standard Oil to appear June 1 in Bismarck to show cause why its North Dakota business should not be forfeited. The action, backed by Attorney General McCue, cites nonuniform pricing and local price cutting as discrimination. If guilty, the charter may be revoked, ending operations in the state.

Blaisdell Standard Oil Nesota Standard Oil Company North Ota Alfred Jaisdell North Star North Da‘a Sechary Fairmont University of McCue St. Paul Dispatch

Warren Again a Candidate for Ward County Office

E G Warren, present county superintendent of schools, seeks renomination for another term. The Independent notes earlier false claims about term limits and urges his return, citing efficient work and wide esteem. Judge Davis announces another term as ward county judge, with a brief bio of his service and appointment history.

E. G. Warren Warren

Dudley Nash for Ward County State's Attorney

Dudley L. Nash of White Earth seeks the Ward County state’s attorney post in the upcoming Republican primaries. The editorial stresses Nash’s integrity, independence from corporate influence, and commitment to enforcing the law to curb costly prosecutions and tax burdens.

Pinkerton Murphy Independent Major Murphy Nash North Dakota R. Nash

Billie Olson for 44th District Legislature Promoted

The Independent endorses William Olson, Palermo merchant, as a progressive Republican candidate for the 44th Legislative District seat. Announcement from Palermo dated April 28 1908 states Olson will seek the nomination at the June 24 primary and pledges to serve to the best of his ability.

Wm. Olson Palermo Billie" Olson Olson N. D 44Th Legislative District 44Th Legislative Ward County Wnm. Oison

Anderson Campaign Builds Steam in 44th District

Martin Anderson, state senate candidate for the 44th district, runs a strong campaign in Stan ley. A successful local businessman with broad farmer support, his friends expect an easy victory as his campaign announcement appears in this issue.

Anderson Martin Anderson Senate Mr. Anderson Stanley

Nomination Letter from N D Stanley Candidate Martin Anderson

Martin Anderson announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for state senator in North Dakota's 44th Legislative District. He asks Republican electors to support his bid, stating he can serve voters satisfactorily and will work for constituents if elected.

Stanley N. D 44Th Legislative District Republian Martin Anderson

Independent Lumber Dealers Form North Dakota-Montana Association

North Dakota and Montana independent lumber dealers met in this city to organize the Retail Lumbermen's Association of North Dakota and Montana. Officers elected include President M. Porter Tolley North Dakota and Vice President O K Melby Manfred ND. Hall Minot is Secretary Treasurer with directors Muus Kulaas Gilseta Aanrud Dixon. About 130 yards expected to join. a banquet was held at the Leland hotel and the next meeting is planned for January in this city.

ST. Mary's D. W. Bowker Albert Schloer R. L. Kruger Cornelius Brennan Foxholm A. 8 Phil Stammen Hughes Blakey's Henry Dingman Duck Lake Dingman Emma Kroger Hector Minn Kroger North Dakota Joe Kinneman Steve Schindler Forholm Night Watch Berg Montana Lumbermen’s ‘Association E. Porter Tolley O. K. Melby Manfred N. D P. QO. Hall Minot Einar Muus T. P. Kulaas John Gilseta Mohall Carl Aanrud Balfour W. H. Dixon Tioga Leland Hotel

Democrats in Ward county to field full fall slate

The Democrats announce plans to run a complete ticket in Ward county with candidates for District Judge L W Gammons Sheriff W C McHugh and Gee Hecker Minot. Commissioner First District Henry Hurd Minot. Constables J Y Millar D F Sweney Hubert Judge D H Kimball Minot. Justices of the Peace John Bots Sr Mark Francis Sawyer B B Long Ryder Arther Blaisdell Minot. County Judge Lewis H Page Beraseaa Publi Administrator John Underahl Drady Clerk Geo L Nichols Minot Supt of Schools J H Burkhart Des Lacs States Attorney John L Fahey Minot Cordner Dr S J Hillis Berthold County Treasurer M D Tousley Ryder Register of Deeds B P Sherman Donnybrook Auditor E W Straley Des Lacs Surveyor Edward S Caprie Representatives 29th Dist A Dayton Glenburn.

Ward County L. W. Gammons Inot Sheriff W. C. McHugh Gee Hecker Minot J. F. Hoffman Edward Eaprie A. Dayton Glenburn

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Impany Forney Ward Davie Davis Pmce Fargo Pres Harrigan Iftwr U. S. Marshal Opord 2 Davis & Gipaptes Ane & Fugelso Tore Rice Lake Svedrup Holmgren Miss Wilcox Olson Bros Nichols & Sheppard Simonson Nilson Chas. Robbins Ryder Emil Hkholm Mckinley Township R. C. Pederson J. EB. Alban Canada George Pleasant George McKinley R. Reinke Mra B. Gjorven John Fahey Ale Crystal Willem Mr. Fidney Colorado Dudley Nash John Smith Dudley L. Nash White Earth Mr. Nash District Court of Billie” Olson Independent Lumber Dealers
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