Printing contracts and county overpayment questioned
A newspaper article alleges county officials overpaid for printing by directing orders to a Red River Valley firm. It claims two contracts from July 24 1909 to April 1 1910 saved six percent but resulted in about 170 dollars in excess payments, with auditor Atterberry cited for favoring outside orders.
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Graphic
Grand Forks Herald
E. N. Disney
The
Herald
Court House
Atterberry
Red River Valley
Vater
Governor Race Sparks Resignations and Campaign Tactics
The Herald reports George Wilson resigned as Williston land office receiver to run for governor. Senator McCumber supported Sam Adams of Perth as successor, but the president had not acted. Later, McCumber’s illness delayed handling, then he submitted Wilson’s resignation and backed Adams. The piece critiques the Herald’s campaigning methods.
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Grand Forks Herald
George Wilson
Interior
Ballinger
Williston
Sam Adams
Perth
Senator McCumber
Wilson
Herald
Looks Like A Winner George W Wilson in North Dakota Race
George W. Wilson, a popular candidate in northwestern North Dakota, gains ground daily and feels satisfied with conditions statewide. A heavy vote from the northwestern section boosts his odds for the nomination while eastern rivals split the eastern vote, leaving Johnson of Minot with slim prospects.
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George W. Wilson
North Dakota
Wilson
Johnson
Minot
The Farries Ee of the Herald
The Herald man grew angry at the Graphic for not stepping forward to help the Herald satisfy promises made to local business men.
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Farries-Ee
Herald
Graphic
Graphic and Herald feud over circulation counts
The Graphic defends its spring circulation claim and notes it invited local business men to count subscribers. The Herald counters with a one year ad bet and then declares the matter closed, accusing the Graphic of failing to prove its numbers. The Graphic says its subscription book is open and has been offered for verification to any businessman.
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Graphic
Herald
McKenzie
Aaen Favored for County Auditor Nomination
In Williston near term primary, M H Aaen leads for Republican county auditor due to business record and farmer support while Allen attracts countywide votes and strong Williston backing. Also notes Roosevelt tour plans and Folk presidential candidacy, plus local listings on loans land sales and a Boston store linen line.
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M. H. Aaen
Aaen
Williston
Allen
M. H. Allen
Kenmare Fights Burke and Renville County Formation
Kenmare faces a heated battle over forming Burke and Renville counties with $2,000 raised to oppose the plan. The latest court actions delay organization, pending further Supreme Court decisions and a 60 day timeline for a final ruling. Fresh buttermilk and butter promoted. local merchants relocate and continue sales.
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Kenmare
Burke and
Renville
Supreme Court
Kenmare News
Graphic
George M. Gray
Burr
Rugby
Louis Larson
Ward County
Supreme
Fitzmaurice
Willis
Bickford
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St. Louis
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H. V. Smith
Thad F. Cook
Frank Shores
Peoria
Boston
Wegley Elk
Bruegger Mercantile Company
Kenmare and
New Counties
Sharp’s
Falkanger & Hamre
Odd Fellows Building
Main Street
Asbury's Quality Store
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