Democratic State Convention Call Grand Forks 1908
The Democratic State Central Committee calls a convention of elected delegates from North Dakota counties to meet March 25 1908 at 10 a m in Grand Forks Opera House to select eight delegates and eight alternates for the national convention in Denver July 7 1908 and to nominate four presidential electors. Delegates are apportioned by county votes with not less than five delegates per county.
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Democratic State Central Committee
Grand Forks
N. Dak
North] Dakota
North Dakota
Denver
Colorado
John Burke
A. H. Berg
A. D
Ciman
Democratic Party
Democr State Central Committee
C. A. McCann
Sec. i
Editor Exposes Town Through Blunt Gossip
An Indiana editor criticizes local figures in a fragmentary yarn of gossip and scandal. Items include John Bonin the merchant, John Doyle the grocer, Rev Styx on charity, Dave Shankey’s death misreported as heart failure, and a gossip filled wedding note. The piece mocks pretentious reporting and hints at a dramatic city entertainments scene.
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Indiana
John Bonin
Bellville
John Doyle
Mar. Ie
Cane
Styx
Dave Shankey
Sylvia Rhoad
James Canahan
Baptist
Hiery
Richland county to send Bryan delegates to Denver convention
In a call to supporters the Richland county Democratic voters pledge a large, quality delegation to the Denver convention. They condemn the Republican system and prefer Bryan as the candidate, arguing the people’s voice should guide the nomination over subsidized press influence. Andrew Skaarvold accuses graft in the GOP.
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Denver
Richland County
Ffor
New York World
Democratic Party
Bryan
Grand Forks
Murray Appointed as Antit liquor Chief by Attorney General
Attorney General McVue ex pects to exterminate illicit liquor traffic and has named George Murray of Sherbrooke as one of his assistant attorneys general. Murray, former temperance commissioner, will resume the fight against blind piggers after the office's abolition was ruled unconstitutional.
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McVue
George Murray
Sherbrooke
Murray
Supreme Court
Kerry Gow at Wahpeton Opera House Promises Irish Drama
Bernard Daly leads a strong cast in Joseph Murphy's Kerry Gow an Irish drama at Wahpeton Opera House Friday March 20. The production features Daly's tenor voice and memorable ballads including Killarney Believe Me The Last Rose of Summer and Molly Norah is played by Clara Dalton with an emphasis on top Irish acting and lavish staging.
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Bernardaly
Wahpeton Opera House
Joseph Murphy
Kerry Gow
Bernard Daly
Killarney
Charlie
Honorah
Molly
Clara Dalton
Norah
Republican Rule Excerpt From Political Commentary
A fragmentary political critique attacks the Republican era emphasizing shattered confidence and widespread layoffs among railroad workers and industrial laborers. It claims reforms failed and trusts prosper abroad while Harriman is rumored for a national convention delegate.
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Pital
Trust
Harriman
Econda Congress
Coal trusts and prices under republican policy
The passage argues the poor remain unable to cut coal use despite policies. It notes soft coal trust at half normal activity and anthracite trust producing 33 percent more than demand. Railroads lower shipping rates, yet coal prices stay high, implying trust-busting efforts under Republicans have failed.
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Soft Coal Trust
Anthracite Trust
Post Office Ruling Affects Behind on Subscriptions
The Post Office Department issues Order No 907 effective April 1, barring mail delivery to subscribers who are up to a year in arrears for weekly papers. The Times notes both pros and cons, urging readers behind on payments to settle in March to avoid government enforcement, while invoking Wilbur L. Douglas and Roosevelt in a political frame about wages, protection, and workingmen.
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U. S. Postoffice Department
Post Office
Washington
United States
The
Times
Douglas
Roosevelt
Wilm L. Douglas
Massachusetts
Gov. Douglas
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