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Newspaper
Wahpeton Times
Location
Wahpeton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1908
Page
4
The Wahpeton Times argues Republican candidates can dodge campaign contribution publicity. It asserts Bryan has undermined Taft's post election publicity and claims Taft should publish all contributions immediately upon receipt.
The piece rails at Republican excesses, noting tariff hikes, a 2 cent per pound cap on peanuts, and criticisms of Taft and Roosevelt policy shifts. It cites Senator McCumber and projects on irrigation, dredging the Bois de Sioux, and calls for retrenchment as the deficit expands. Concerns about taxes, labor, and civil war spending frame the critique.
A letter urges residents along the river to organize petitions quickly. The writer mocks a representative of the people and recalls past bluffing incidents affecting committee actions while delegates were chosen for a state convention. The piece hints at irrigation and regional interests.
A Wall Street banker named Sheldon, appointed treasurer of the Republican National Committee by Taft, is reportedly enjoying strong success in soliciting campaign funds. He is said to rarely leave his post as he builds support for the party’s finances.
A report traces calls from New York corporate managers to remit checks for a so called legitimate fund of 3 million dollars. It questions whether Harriman will again handle boodle collection and if a non New York resident will be chosen to dodge publicity laws. Taft rejects trust contributions, while opposition hints at Republican fakery. Also included is a for sale note for an $80 go cart wheel.
Wyndmere reports many short visits and travel through town. WJ Wilson and family pass through to Oak e Minnesota while John Dakin stops between trains en route to Alexandria to buy store fixtures. Mrs H Jones and Ruth visit sister Mrs M J Sargeant in St Paul. Ida Dailey Emma Mangold at Mrs O Tidemanson's home. Misses Neal Duffy Ruth Jones visit Hankinson at Mrs G Baker's. Scramstad vacationing at Clitherall with Mrs J H Hart. G O Haugen Orrin and Hazel Doughty spend Sunday in Lidgerwood. Ethel Sargeant leaves for extended visit with North Held relatives. C M Ford and children set for Southern Minnesota to visit relatives.
Community notes from Sheyenne and nearby towns cover Olaf Hagen and Miss Bollette Hagen returning from Valley City, Yous Carr visiting Barrie and photographing a large home, and Maria Brimén hosting visitors from Helendale Barrie Sheyenne Viking Garborg and Freeman. A 50 dollar purse is mentioned. about 200 attendees participated in a public gathering. The writer questions North Dakota assessors and county commissioners about real versus personal property valuation and tax assessments, urging clarity on legal authority and calls for changing valuations. The piece includes concerns about aging machinery and proposed home sales to the county.
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