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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1916
Page
4
June 8 1916 editorial notes voters turn toward Governor A B Hanna as best business administrator in North Dakota with low taxes. It questions Senator McCumbers long service and recalls his past Grain Bill booster versus Wendy criticisms amid campaign sparring.
The piece argues that a law limits spending to one fifth of a salary in campaigns while a Governor with a political machine spends hundreds of thousands to boost his election. It asserts Governor Hanna would outperform McCumber and be a better choice to lead the party to victory and predicts Hanna will be the Republican nominee for Senate.
The library notes highlight Anna Howard Shaw and Susan B Anthony with inspiring biographies. It also reviews The Prairie Life by Arthur Stringer about life on a Canadian claim, The Boy and the Baron by Adeline Knapp, and The Story of Benjamin Franklin by E S Brooks as accessible biographies for young readers.
Local supporters organized a Burdick for Governor club in Grand Forks on Wednesday as part of a broader effort to establish similar groups in North Dakota. Marshall of Williston is among active supporters planning campaign activities and outlining platform details next week.
A. L. Burdick forefront in North Dakota governor bid with large crowds, statewide speaking dates, and strong farming interests backing his candidacy. Cavalier County clubs form as Burdick tours, promoting agriculture, rural credits, and production topics.
The article reports on the Chicago convention where Hughes's drive polarizes candidates. Republican leaders debate progressive strategy, with late-night talks failing to clarify the field. Roosevelts supporters plan large demonstrations as factions seek a path forward before tomorrow's sessions.
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