Hughes Nominated by Republicans at Chicago Convention
Charles Hughes chosen as Republican standard bearer by the Republican National Convention with 94 ballots in a 987 vote tally. Indiana’s Charles Warren Fairbanks named for vice president. Roosevelt contender polled 812. Roosevelt declines. Hughes resigns from the Supreme Court. Wilson accepts.
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Woodrow Wilson
Burdick Special to Circuit the State Monday Morning
The Burdick Special train departs Williston Monday at 9 am with about 100 supporters and the Williston Band. It tours the state visiting towns along the main line, spending nights in Grand Forks and Jamestown, then continuing to Bismarck, Mandan, Dickinson, Beach, Glendive, and back to Williston. Supporters emphasize solid local backing without campaign funds, highlighting Burdick’s public service and long North Dakota roots.
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Great Northern and Northern Pacific Railway
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Fargo
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Jimtown
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Mandan
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Beach
Glendive
Montana
Yellowstone Valley
Northwest
North Dakota
Solid Rock
Burdick for Governor Lauded by Williston Citizens
A Williston audience hears praise for Usher L. Burdick as an ideal governor candidate. He is described as a hard working farmer and stockman with a proven legislative record including Speaker of the House and Lieutenant Governor. Supporters stress his honesty, frock of law enforcement and commitment to farmer interests.
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Usher L. Burdick
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Williams County
Hanna for U S Senator Praised by Williston Leader
L B Hanna is praised as North Dakota’s best-suited and most devoted public servant as the primary nears June 28. The piece defends Hanna against McCumber’s remarks, touts his proven record, and asserts broad support in Williston and statewide. Also notes Commercial Club space and Col Dunn’s death in Rochester.
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Williame County
United States
Washington
North Dakota
L. B. Hanna
P. J. McCumber
Williston
Hanna
McCumber
Hughes Fame Town celebrates nomination with townwide rally
Glen Falls New York June 10 The birthplace of Justice Charles EB Hughes saw the town turn itself inside out when his son's nomination was announced. Factory whistles tooted and residents held an old fashioned celebration with bands red fuses and mass enthusiasm.
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Charles EB. Hughes
Gas and Oil Franchise Granted for Williston
City ordinances grant Pioneer Oil Gas Company a four month window to begin gas supply using wells within ten miles. If successful within a year, the firm will provide gas to Williston, potentially spurring regional development and possibly advancing oil and clay industries. The item also notes a McConnelsville marriage involving former local residents Miss Amelia J Opperman and A H Eck Humphries now returning to farm life in Meigaville township after long westward work.
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Oses
Havre
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Williston
Amelia J . Opperman
St. Mary's
Idaho
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Chicago
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Morgan County
Miles City
Montana
James Humphries
Meigaville Township
Summit Valley Farmers Picnic Draws Large Turnout
The Summit Valley Farmers club held its second annual picnic at A. E. Walker’s farm near Epping with about 200 attendees. A varied program offered races games and music. A Marmon team beat Epping 8 to 2 in baseball. Principal speakers included County Federal Agent Hall Attorney Braatelien and Williston Commercial club secretary Morrill. The day ended with happy goodbyes and a return picnic dinner by Portal visitors the following day near the river.
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Williston
Diptheria Strikes Wil liston Resident Miss Anderson
Miss Alice Anderson has suffered for weeks with diphtheria at her Gladys area home. The illness prompted medical aid as a younger sister and both parents showed symptoms. antitoxin halted serious cases and Miss Anderson is slowly improving. The Wil liston resident was a longtime local school figure and valedictorian of the high school class a year ago.
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Missnderson
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Staten
Congregational Ladies' Aid to Meet This Sunday at 2:30
The Congregational Ladies' Aid will meet in the basement of the church at 2 30 next Sunday. Westergaard and M Sider will be the hostesses assisting with preparations and duties.
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Congregational Ladies' Aid
Eharen
Shuredhy
Ee Westergaard
M Sider
Hiavenses
Company E to stage great military play at Armory
Company E to present a benefit military play At Tampa Bay or With The Boys of 98 at the Armory Auditorium Friday June 28. The production directed by Tom Lennon features 50 to 60 cast and special scenery with electrical effects. Cast includes General Joe Wheeler Lieut Emory W Jeffrey Capt Edmund Lawton and Miss Pearl Harvey among others. Proceeds go to the building fund for the citys auditorium and gym.
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Tampa Bay
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Ellie
Joe Wheeler
Cuba
Emory W Jeffrey
Saunders
Geo. H. Harvey
Edmund Lawton
Kent U. S. A
Craven
Spicer
Jos. Pavlik
Jim
Lester Jaynes
Balaam Bone
O'D Gem
W. W. Jeffrey
Cock—Corps
Lester Jeffrey der Pasos
Jane
Otto Wanangat
Moran
Ellis Slater
Ferandex
Walter Charnholm
Roban
Clarence Mathews
Percy R. Jaynes
Harry
Ameri Heffernan
Elverita
Lawton
Victor Pasos
Pearl Harvey
Nettie
True
As Steel
Margaret Belfernan
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Nat Guards
Grading Contract Awarded for Wildrose Extension
The grading work for the Wildrose branch extension of the Great Northern was let on Wednesday June 7 to Morrie and Shepard. They will begin as soon as crews and equipment are available, with a projected completion in 90 days. The Northern Town and Land Company announces townsite sales along the new extension, naming Corinth Appan Alamo Zahl Mesa and Grenora. Sales run June 20 to 23 at the town sites, with W. F. Hanks Powers Lake overseeing the townsite sales.
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Northern Town and Land Company
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Alamo
Cottonwood Lake
Zahl
Mesa
Grenora
W. F. Hanks
Powers Lake
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