Taft Nominated By Roosevelt Delegates at Chicago Convention
At the 1900s Republican convention in Chicago Taft was nominated for president with Sherman as running mate. Roosevelt delegates largely abstained or split, producing a divided hall as Taft secured a slim majority of 564 of 1,078 votes. The night featured cheers and hisses, a party platform vote, and split demonstrations for Taft and Roosevelt.
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Wisconsin
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Rooselt
TaFollette
Cummins
Hughes
Election Returns Slow as Votes Trickled In Across State
Slow election returns show the progressive state ticket leading with Jones ahead of Hellstrom for governor in Richland County. Walter Warner wins a large majority for treasurer while Rachelhoffer and Forbes secure nomination for States Attorney on Democratic and Republican tickets respectively. Deitz and Budack run neck and neck for sheriff as Robbins, Thorstad and Stone field close races. all precincts awaited to declare winners.
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Jones
Hellstrom
Richland County
Walter Warner
Rachelhoffer
Forbes
Deitz and
Budack
Robbins
Thorstad
Stone
Old Settlers Association Meeting Thrives in Fairmount
The annual Old Settlers gathering in Fairmount attracted large crowds over two days with parades, speeches by Harry Arnold and M. G. Myhre, and a 2 to 0 Fairmount ball win over Hankinson. Local candidates Diver Wise and Abbott campaigned lightly as residents enjoyed races, amusements, and a final Friday program selecting next meeting sights.
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Old Settlers’ Association
Fairmount
Moant
Old Settlers
Harry Arnold
Attorney Diver
Wah- Peton
Richland County
Hankinson
Mount
Arnold
Old Settlers Association
M. G. Myhre
Walcott
Jof Walcott
J. C. Stiteler
Lidgerwood
E. H. Hackett
Abercrombie
W. M. House
Great Bend
Convention Bulletins Report Up-To-The-Minute News
Dispatches from Chicago and Baltimore relay up to the minute coverage of the great National Convention. Through the agency of three bulletins the Public received rapid news of events, speeches, and developments as they occurred.
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Times
Roosevelt Nominated on Independent Ticket at Convention
Former president Theodore Roosevelt received an informal nomination for president on an independent ticket as the Republican National Convention adjourned. Supporters vowed to build a new party with a platform condemning corruption. A state convention drive begins tomorrow to organize victory across Illinois and other states for a national convention to follow. Roosevelt said he would step aside if the party later chose another standard bearer.
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Chicago
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Tinois
Meridian Road Association Meeting Planned in Wahpeton
A meeting is scheduled in the Commercial Club Room Wahpeton on Tuesday July 2 at 2 PM to organize a Meridian Road Association for Richland county. Persons interested in road building and the Meridian Road are urged to attend with R J Huouss and W L Carte noted as organizers.
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Meridian Road
Commercial Club
Wahpeton
Meridian Road Association
Richland County
Gereszsek and Sheleney Wedding at Hankinson
Miss Margaret Gereszsek and Frank Sheleney united in marriage last Monday morning by Rev. Joe Studnicka in Hankinson. Bridesmaids Lilian Bergman and Gertie Sheleney. groomsmen Frank Gereszcek and Frank Koba. ring bearer Mary Skeppler. Reception Tuesday at the brides’ parents’ home near Stiles with 200 guests. attendees from Wahpeton, Mooreton, Hankinson, Lidgerwood, Geneseo and White Rock, S.D. Friends foresee a long, happy life in Mo Township.
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Hankinson
Margaret Gereszek
Frank Sheleney
Joe Studnicka
Lilian Bergman
Gertie Sheleney
Frank Gereszcek
Frank
Koba
Mary Skeppler
Stiles
Wahpeton
Mooreton
Lidgerwood
Geneseo
White Rock
S.D
Mooreton youth attends national gas engine convention
George Manikowski son of Mr and Mrs Thoma Manikowski of Mooreton attended the National Gas Engine Convention in Milwaukee as a representative of Caterpillar Gas Engine Co. He is noted as one of the firm’s top experts and may be sent to California to represent them on the coast.
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Wahpeton
George Manikowski
Thoma Manikowski
Mooreton
Milwaukee
Caterpiller Gas Engine Co
California
Names New Tax Board Appointed by Gov Burke
Wallace Lester Packard of Bismarck and Prof Lee Birdsall of Grand Forks join G E Wallace of Wahpeton as state tax commissioners appointed by Gov Burke. Packard serves to May 4 1917 Birdsall to May 1915 and Wallace to May 1919. Salary 9000 dollars. board may hire secretary at 2000. appointments begin July 1 and require senate confirmation.
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E. Packard
Lee Birdsall
Grand Forks
G. E
Senate
Notice to bid coal for State School of Science Wahpeton
Notice states the State School of Science Wahpeton North Dakota will receive bids up to Wednesday noon July 10 1912 for five hundred tons or more of Youghiogheny lump coal twenty tons Zeigler Lump coal and twenty tons Anthracite coal stove or nut size Bids may be mailed to the State School of Science Wahpeton ND The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids Signed Joan B Wacane Secy Cuns B Quorn Pres
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State School of Science
Wahpeton
North Dakota
Youghiogheny
Joan B. Wacane
Secy
B. Quorn
Pree
Card of Thanks from Frep Lorzer for wife illness tribulation
A heartfelt card of thanks from Frep Lorzer expressing gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindnesses shown during his wife’s illness. He also thanks relatives for comforting words shared with his mother and children during their great tribulation.
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Frep Lorzer
Big Fourth of July celebration near Mooreton
A large event is planned one mile north of Moore ton on July 4 featuring a Bowery dance in the afternoon and evening, a base fall in the afternoon, tire works in the evening, and lunch served on the grounds.
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Mooreton
Notice to Water Consumers Restricts Lawn Sprinkling Hours
The city restricts water use for lawns and gardens to 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. via lawn sprinklers or nozzles with fan openings not exceeding 3/16 of an inch. Unauthorized use outside these hours incurs fines per ordinances. The council has ordered enforcement. Signed Committee on Water Supply.
Insurance ad from Eugene Schuler Company in Wahpeton
An insurance advertisement touts a line of solid companies and invites readers to solicit a portion of their business from Eugene Schuler Company at Schuler Block in Wahpeton North Dakota.
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Eugene Schuler
Schuler Block
Wahpeton, N. D
Hat Dress and Woman Literature Mystery
An unclear clipping hints at a discussion of fashion and women's literature, possibly exploring style in writing or societal roles. The fragment mentions hats and dresses in connection with women and literary topics, suggesting a cultural note or opinion column.
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