President Wilson Calls Out North Dakota Guards
President Wilson issued a Sunday call for the national guard amid Mexican trouble. North Dakota units, about 1200 men, rush to Devils Lake camp with recruits pressed to minimum strength, some to 150.
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Newspaper
The Ward County Independent
Location
Minot, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1916
Page
1
President Wilson issued a Sunday call for the national guard amid Mexican trouble. North Dakota units, about 1200 men, rush to Devils Lake camp with recruits pressed to minimum strength, some to 150.
Balv o L Halvorson named for governor emphasizes party unity and statewide campaign potential. He boasts four years as mayor of Minor City Commission, multiple nominations for Congress and State Treasurer, and strong public speaking. Northwestern Stock Show in Minot invites breeders with entry blanks and news coverage aims to rally farmers and stockmen.
Evidence piles up that the Northwestern Stock Show in Minot will be one of the state’s popular events. Announcement sparked inquiries from across North Dakota and as far east as Larimore. Premium lists sent last Saturday, mail to Secretary expected heavy. advertising material will be printed this week. Minot’s ideal location supports an annual stock show.
The Leader states no endorsements have been made for county or federal offices. Candidates misrepresenting the League may prejudice its members. The League clarifies its fight covers state and legislative matters only.
The Frazier special Waly touring the state will arrive in Minot Friday June 23 at 5 35 in the afternoon to stay overnight A large meeting is planned with a platform likely at the G N station A crowd of about three thousand people is expected to gather from farmers along the line.
A train tour will feature Abnourhe speakers and visitors will receive an auto ride around the city. Nonpartisan governor candidate James Manahan will join along with other nominees.
A young man visiting the girls dormitory in the early hours was mistaken for a prowler by the janitor and struck behind the ear. Dr Pence Wins State Shoot at Lisbon Tournament
A Burdick’s Special excursion train arrived in Minot at 4:50 PM with prominent Williston figures aboard. The five-day tour included stops at Tioca, Ray, White Earth, Stanley and Berthold, accompanied by a concert band.
The notice promotes C. J. Fise for re election to the Supreme Court. It highlights ten years on the district bench and ten on the Supreme Bench as a pledge for continued administration of justice. Voters are urged to mark an X next to his name on the judiciary ballot.
The Burdick campaign train drew a several hundred strong crowd to Minot with E R Sinkler in charge of the meeting. A L Burdick criticized state ownership plans and urged farmers to follow the American Society of Equity. A marriage notice for Miss Mae Lane and an item on a Lakota rural carrier arrested for rifling mail complete the rural county news.
A North Dakota writer argues Burke is a fit for the Supreme Court, noting his ripe experience yet staying mindful of age. The piece urges steady judgment and warns against hasty changes, stressing his proven work ethic and readiness to serve despite political pressures.
President Carranza reportedly orders American troops out of Mexico while insisting on stopping border incursions. The move comes as Pershing presses into interior Mexico against bandits amid rising tensions and possible war.
Fargo reports conservative estimates from league HQ show Nonpartisan candidates may win 69 to 75 percent of ballots on June 28 in many counties. Predictions vary by region with strong showings in northern and German-speaking areas and high enthusiasm at recent rallies and picnics across the state.
The Minor State Normal school will run a six week summer Model School starting May 1 with five teachers led by three returning instructors. Principal William P Clarke notes high demand and urges parents to enroll early by contacting the director.
A. Grow and An ME Taeerplan returned from Chicago where they spoke to fellow Republicans at the national convention. They noted optimism that Tories and Patrhanks may ally, with Roosevelt and Bull Moosers potentially aligning. In New York betting favors Hughes at 10 to 7.
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