North Dakota Politics in 1912 Primaries Split
Minot editor argues for Roosevelt over Taft and La Follette, urging North Dakota to back Roosevelt to aid the progressive cause. He explains delegate voting rules, favors La Follette delegates though Roosevelt supporters push otherwise, and warns against machine taint in Roosevelt ranks.
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Minot
N. D
Ward County Independent
Taft
LaFollette
LaPolete
Roosevelt
LaPoesette
TaFollette
North Dakota
la Follette
East
Iea
LaPollette
Hanns
Shuster Returns Home With Wife and Daughters
W. Morgan Shuster arrives in the United States with his wife and two young daughters after distressing episodes in Persia. He denounces Russian oppression and British acceptance of Tsarist aims, predicts Persian independence may soon fade, and warns of broader regional risks. Mrs. Shuster recalls fear for her husband amid Teheran troubles while protecting their children near their bungalow.
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Persia
W. Morgan Shuster
Ross
Perzian Gulf
Anya
Asia
India
Mummia
La Follette in North Dakota for four speeches
Senator La Follette travels through North Dakota for presidential primary week, delivering four speeches in thirty hours. He spoke in Fargo at 4:30 p m and planned stops in Valley City Bismarck and Jamestown before returning to Washington. Officials estimate up to 30 000 people will hear him.
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Seator la Folletté
Washington
Fargo
Valley City
Vic
Bismarck
Janestown
Local Talent in Musical Comedy at Jacobson’s Opera House
Forty Minot musical artists directed by Rock Entertainment Co of Eau Claire Wis present The Gibson Family Reunion at Jacobson’s Opera House on April 15 and 16. Orrin M. Pierce oversees the production under All Saints Episcopal Church auspices with local and new performers joining the cast.
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Minot
Rock Entertainment Co
Eau Claire, Wis
Jacobson
Opera House
Orrin M. Pierce
Pierce
All Saint's Episcopal Church
Kenmare editor faces libel suit over name clash
Kenmare News editor Andy Paulson claims rival press threats a libel suit after being confused with editor Paulson of the Kenmare News. Charmley, visiting editor, reports the dispute arose Monday in the city.
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Mdltor Charmley
Kenmare
Jack
Andy Paulson
Independent
Editor Paulson
Kenmare News
Roosevelt for president and LaFollette delegates urged
J. H. Lewis argues that Roosevelt should be voted for as president and LaFollette for delegates to the national convention to prevent a Taft switch and support the progressive movement.
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Roosevelt
Taft
LaFollette
J. H. Lewis
Brandt Case Fallout Prompts Habeas Corpus Inquiry
Folke E Brandt and counsel seek a thorough probe as district attorney investigates possible conspiracy in his 30 year bank burglary plea. Schiff's attorney and colleagues demand full inquiry into whether Brandt was railroaded to plead guilty by promises of leniency.
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Herault
Morriier 1
Schiff
Burelary
New York
Cones
Gerard
Brandt
Mirsheath
Towns
Howard G. Gans
Boyer and Lindberg store advertises new spring line
H Boyer returns from two week eastern trip with fresh spring clothing for Boyer Lindberg. Wm Golly near Missouri winter retreat expected home by April improved health. Rumor G N plans to extend its line from Esmond to Towner this year.
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E. H. Boyer
Boyer & Lindberg
Wm. Golly
Missouri
G. N
Esmond
Towner
Sawyer Men Plan Gate Bills and Evangelistic Work
S. B. Prine and B. R. Walker from southwest of Sawyer ordered a set of gate bills printed at the Independent office on Monday. Prine will devote himself to evangelistic work while Welker, owner of a top local coal mine, will focus more on lignite mining.
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S. B. Prine
B. R. Walker
Sawyer
Independent
Mr. Prine
Mr. Welker
Uncle Charlie Jones, County's Elder Statesman, Lauded
"Uncle Charlie" Jones, 87 years old and among the county's oldest residents, remains spry and active. A longtime Ward County settler since 1883, he delighted friends with songs from his youth and has witnessed decades of local growth with quiet interest.
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Uncle Charlie" Jones
Uncle Charlie
Mr. Jones
Ward County
Champlin Contemplates County Commissioner Run
The First district county commissioner race shapes up with petitions filed by Col. Scarlett and R. H. Emerson. E. A. Harthouse may join if urged, while O. M. Champlin, a prominent implement dealer, could run if pushed. H. A. Hurd expected on the Democratic ballot at primaries with potential notable contenders.
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Col. Scarlett
R. H. Emerson
E. A. Harthouse
O. M. Champlin
Altho
H. A. Hurd
Grand Forks Edge Kenmare In Close Sat Basketball Battle
The last Grand Forks basketball team defeated Kenmare 21 to 17 in a tight Saturday night game at Kenmare. Kenmare missed chances to win as the contest stayed hot throughout. MoJannet left for Pasadena Tuesday after wintering with friends in the city. Mrs MoJannet enjoys life in Pasadena and felt well this week.
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Grand Forks
Kenmare
MoJannet
Pasadena
Cal
Serious Car Shortage On The Soo Line
A severe coal shortage disrupts mine operations as Soo Line traffic delays and missing coal cars hinder delivery to Minnesota and North Dakota customers. Shippers report coal shortages persist, forcing locals to rely on North Dakota supplies amid ongoing rail bottlenecks.
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Owlig Ty
Minot
Soo
North Dakota
Cattle shipments from Wisconsin boost local dairy drive
Two car loads of Holstein and Guernsey cattle bought by Major Person of Union National Bank arrived Tuesday and were distributed to Ward county farms. The shipment raises the tally to four car loads, signaling progress in the northwest dairy industry with many farmers receiving cattle including Guernsey and Holstein calves and several registered bulls.
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Union National Bank
Sol
Ward County
Wisconsin
Northwest
Glick
H. A. Monigan
Guernsey
D. M. Shorb
Bert Runel
G. F. Silliman
Jere Pearson
Geo. J. Nichols
J. By Zook
Tana Johnson
Jersey
C. E. Dickerson
E. E B. Miller
O. K. Spires
W. J. Broyles
Loren Hueton
F. E. Cook
J. FE. Bileberry
Rh. I. Hecht
Des Lasc Farmers
J. W. Hussey
Logan Farmer in Frail Health as Illness Advances
Logan farmer John Deegan, a Ward County elder, sits near Logan in failing health due to cancer. After medical care in Minot, he returned home where relatives fear his decline continues. Deegan is widely known among local veterans and old timers who mourn his deteriorating condition. The Oraate Anselger, a well known German sewer, will move from Devils Lake to Bismarck.
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John Deegan
Ward County
Logan
Minot
Mr Deegan
Devils Lake
Bismarek
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American Press Association
Yau
Ant Folke
T. Howard
Gans
Miraseau L. Towns
H. Boyer
Haviland
W. H. Reighart
Charlie” Jones
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