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Newspaper

Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1912

Page

5

Williams County paper attacks Herald over county finances

A Williston paper accuses the Herald of bias and corruption in Williams county finances, defending Auditor Allen and attacking Hanson and Norton. It claims improper trips and inflated bills, criticizes Farries ownership, and urges reform through voting.

Alen Allen Su¢ Court Herald Asen Auditor Merlt The Williams County Oscar Hanson Hanson Minot Bismarck Supreme Court Buford Anen North Dakota Williston Herald Farries Mr. Hanson Mr. Farries

Three Year Homestead Bill Signed by Taft

The article criticizes the Williston Herald for not reporting Taft’s signing of the Three Year Homestead Bill, highlighting its praise from L. B. Hanna and state newspapers and arguing it benefits homesteaders and local settlers in the Williston district with 3756 unproven claims and 461000 acres unfiled.

Taft L. B. Hanna Northwest Williston Williston Herald Herald Times James A. Buchanan Buchanan

Hanna for Governor: A True Representative of the State

The piece argues Hanna is not a progressive label but the best fit to lead Nebraska, citing his long view of the state since 1881 and criticizing rival Stanley Promoter as less representative. It mocks opponents and praises Hanna’s qualifications and experience.

Hanna Buchanan Fargo Cass Co Stutsman Co L. B. Hanna Stanley

A Clear Cut Record for Carl Livdahl for County Treasurer

A portrait of Carl Livdahl a Republican candidate for Williams County Treasurer lauding his 38 years and education. It cites Decorah Iowa college 1901 BA five year classical course teaching deputy treasurer Towner 1903 homesteading 1905 Ray Farmers & Merchants Bank assistant cashier 1906 cashier last year and asserts his fitness and stainless record if elected.

Carl Livdahl Livdahl Decorah Iowa Lindahl Towner Ray Farmers & Merchants Bank Williams County

Seibert Races Ahead in Clerk of District Court Bid

J. O. Seibert runs strong in the race for Clerk of the District Court with steady support and growing momentum from voters and local officials.

Seibert Praised for County Office Candidacy Support

The text praises Mr. Seibert as a clean young man who would fulfill the office well if nominated and elected. It notes his strong educational abilities and many friends who want to see him in the position he seeks.

Norton North Dakota Congreve State Printing Board Third George Reform Herald Congress Farnham Printing Company Minneapolis Herull Farries Williams McKenzin Vivide Pat Herald Knutson Faries The Herald and Graphic Disney Farres Seibert

Association Officers Elected At North Dakota Fire Meet

The North Dakota fire chiefs association elected officers led by President John T. Powrie Wahpeton and Secretary H L Read Bismarck. Retiring President Russell received a diamond ring and Read marked his seventeenth consecutive year as secretary.

John T. Powrie Wahpeton A. A. Lee Robert Swanson H. L. Reade Bismarck George Ottinger Jamestown D. R. Taylor Mandan Charles Sullivan Lisbon E. H. Robeson Cando L. E. Stevens Towner J. H. Kelley Grafton M. Tschida Glen Ulin W. T. Craswell Valley City Pres. Russell Association Read Hatton Williston

Blaisdell Gains Momentum in Third District bid

Alfred Blaisdell, candidate for Congress from the Third District, receives broad local and district support. The Bowbetts Bulletin notes his record as Secretary of State was above reproach and portrays him as the logical nominee as primary nears.

Alfred Blaisdell Congress Minot Blaisdell Bowbetts Bulletin Bluisdell Bowbells Bulletin

Henry Captains North Dakota Seeks State Secretary Post

Frank S. Henry a Valley City Republican candidate for secretary of state spoke at the firemen’s meet and received strong local support. He is on a whirlwind campaign, has many friends statewide, and pledges to advance North Dakota’s upbuilding if nominated and elected.

North Dakota Hatton Frank 5. Henry Valley City Henry

Local Association Contests Reported From Thursday Morning Trials

Thursday morning events opened at 10 o clock with the Association hook and ladder race results showing Hatton F. C. 24 seconds flat final 28 4 55 Rugby F. C. 25 seconds final 83 3 5 Association hose race Bottineau F. C. 82 running time final 44 2 5 Tow ner F. C. 32 running time final 44 2 5 Hook and ladder hub and hub race Hatton F. C. 28 flat Rugby F. C. 24 2 5 Hose companies hub and hub race Bottineau hose company 18 4 5 Tow ner

Hatton F. C Rugby F. C Bottineau F. C Bottineau Hose Company Ner F. D Thureday Attersoun Hatton F. D Rugby F. D Bottineau F. D Towner F. D Rugby Bottineau Hatton Towner i Hatton F.D Urstad Bye Thompson Edwards Feig Isaac Timber Neville Mikkleton

Fire department sports meet results list with races

Hatton Bottineau Rugby and Hatton Towner teams compete in running events ladder climbing and a tug of war. Hose and ladder tests show times for Hatton Bottineau Rugby Towner and F D stations with victories noted.

Devils Lake Hatton Bottineau Mohall Poplar Culbertson Fair Ground Lucky Bob St. Henry Wright

Stanley Wins Thirteen Inning Game at Powers Lake

Stanley defeated Powers Lake 4 to 3 after thirteen innings in Stanley North Carolina. Attendance reached 600 with Brown and Allen behind the plate for Stanley and Crawford and Forseth catching for Powers Lake.

Stanley N. C Powers Lake Brown and Allen Crawford Forseth

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