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Newspaper
Wahpeton Times
Location
Wahpeton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1908
Page
4
A newspaper column blasts bankers opposition to deposit guarantees, arguing public interest precedes banking concerns. It also taunts Republicans over Oklahoma’s political shift and its liquor ban, suggesting Roosevelt faces a stern challenge at home.
The piece rails at a six month plan to spend four million on adro houses while Judge C F Templeton questions the constitutionality of the primary election law. It ridicules Sherman for misnaming parties and accuses him of pimping for trusts as party lines are debated amid ballot access disputes.
The piece condemns Republican attacks on Bryan as petty and unfounded claiming he seeks the Democratic press nomination to boost lectures and subscriptions to the Commoner. It argues the GOP shows desperation at the start of the 1908 campaign and lacks substantial charges.
Wahpeton North Dakota county commissioners opened bids for the Poor Farm residence and Sheriff’s Residence and Jail. H Eating and plumbing contracts were awarded to W H Schultz for heating and Connolly Bros for plumbing. General contract bid for the jail project by John Blanchard reached 33007.00 dollars.
County records show J J Richter won the bid for heating and plumbing at the Sheriff’s Residence and Jail at 2785 13. Pauly Jail Construction Co. secured jail work for cells and related tasks as the lowest bidder. A county meeting adjourned to Sept 1 1908 with E S Cameron noted as chair.
A Fargo resident D E Stewart faced a city case for canvassing for books and alleged census graft. He pleaded guilty and was fined 25 dollars, later withdrew plea after an attorney reopened the case and refunded the money claiming intoxication and fear of greater notoriety.
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