Williston News Notes Editor Change and Local Quarrel
Die Gmarmie is entered at the Williston post office as second class mail matter. John A. Corbett edits Williston News. Herman Lipphardt sells his Ambrose newspaper to Fred Lyon due to ill health. A critic condemns attempts to accuse a broad group of candidates of a nationality conspiracy to defeat an opponent.
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Fost
Wili'wton
N. D
Herman Lipphardt
Williams County
Ambrose
Fred Lyon
Lipphardt
Alfred Blaisdell for Secretary of State
A North Dakota reader endorses Alfred Blaisdell in the primaries, praising his record defending the people and urging a second term. A correction note targets a Graphic article about the States Attorney race, arguing Van R. Brown is an incumbent and that “incumbrance” is the proper term.
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North Dakota
Alfred Blaisdell
Mr. Blaisdell
Kermit News
Ques
van R. Brown
Voters urged to back Han na and Grenna for North Dakota House
Voters are reminded to support L. B. Hanna and A. J. Grenna at the upcoming Wednesday election. The two men are praised for legislative ability and are pitched as strong representatives for North Dakota in the lower house at Washington.
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L. B. Hanna
A.J. Grenna
Washington
Congress
North Dakota
Higley Campaign Praised for Register of Deeds bid
The county wakes to L O Higley as a leading candidate for Register of Deeds. He is praised as a man who makes and keeps friends, a good citizen and staunch Republican, deserving voters' endorsement at next Wednesday primaries.
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L. O. Higley
Register of Deeds
Letter from county candidate Charlson sparks election row
A county letter signed by 8 Charlson of Ray denying authorship is published with a Charlson statement. The paper blasts it as a dirty political trick aimed at pitting nationalities against each other. It asserts no nationality bias in the race and notes Hanson for sheriff and Ben Olson of this city.
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Charlson
Ray
Hanson
Ben Olson
Olson Seeks Sheriff Nomination on Standalone Platform
A Scandinavian candidate named Ben Olson campaigns for sheriff stressing independence from factions. He claims no anti-national conspiracies against him and pledges to fulfill duties with credit to himself and the county.
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Olson
Ben Olson
Will T Poe for County Treasurer Promotes Fair Campaign
Will T Poe returns to town detailing his campaign through the north end of the county. He is praised as clean capable and open promising conscientious management if elected. Poe contrasts opposed tactics citing a June 7 Scandinavian demographic letter and urges voters to elect Poe on June 24 for a worthy winner.
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Will T. Poe
Neck of the Woods
Poe
Ray
Taft Nominated on First Ballot for President
Graphic reports in Chicago on June 18 that William H. Taft secured the presidential nomination on the first ballot with 703 votes.
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Graphic
Chicago
Ill
William H. Taft
Good Record By Judge Goss Questioned by Clerk
A Clerk of Court certificate disputes claims that Judge Goss dismissed criminal cases. It shows four of eleven alleged dismissals were Palda’s calendar items, two actually jury tried, two dismissed by State’s Attorney, one grand jury action, and two fugitives among not yet tried.
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Palda
Williams County
Goss
Clerk Certifies 76 Criminal Cases Handled by Judge Goss
I A Brown clerk of the district court for Willian county certifies that during Judge E B Goss tenure 76 criminal cases were disposed of: 14 guilty and sentenced, 18 pleaded guilty and sentenced, 14 found not guilty and discharged, 12 dismissed by Grand Jury, 18 dismissed on State's Attorney motion for various reasons including lack of evidence, defendant death, conviction elsewhere, or fugitives from justice. eleven fugitives noted. Four dismissals for lack of evidence occurred on L J Palda’s calendar treatment.
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I. A. H. Brown
Willian County
E. B. Goss
A. H. Brown
L. J. Palda
Braatelien H. W. Noted Fargo Debater and Lawyer
H W Braatelien born 1879, Fergus Falls graduate 1902 second in class of 42. UND law 1904. led North Dakota debate against Manitoba U in 1904. practiced before supreme court and four district courts. Endorsed for states attorney by local citizens. married and respected. supports law enforcement. potential Williston move.
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Braatelien
Fergus Falls
Kline
Anamoose
Supreme Court
Williston
Court clerk reports on criminal cases in Williams County
A. H. Brown, clerk, certifies that Pearl Lovejoy and John Hamilton were tried and found guilty by Judge Goss and not dismissed. Alleman, Newton, and Alleman cases remain on the docket. John Kranz and George Siegel cases were dismissed by the Grand Jury. Paul Sanford, Thad Reig, George Lee are fugitives. T. G. Stephens case continued due to illness.
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Goss
J. A. H. Brown
Pearl Lovejoy
State
John Hamilton
Alleman
Newton
John Kranz
George Siegel
Paul Sanford
Thad Reig
George Lee
T. G. Stephens
A. H. Brown
Williams County
N. D
Williams County urged to elect A L Knauf as State's Attorney
Citizens of Williams County are urged to support A L Knauf for State's Attorney. Advocates stress his proven ability, honesty, and diligence in handling major local cases and serving the state's interests.
Scandinavian voter letter for county offices in 1908
A campaign letter dated June 1908 from S Hanson, a candidate for County Treasurer, appealing to Scandinavian-minded voters in the large county. He endorses George Hanson for Sheriff, arguing others form coalitions against their people and urging a good ticket nomination.
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George Hanson
S. Hanson
North Dakota Notary Confirms Forged Letter Allegations
Williams county official Carl Carlson swears an affidavit denouncing a circulated letter as a forgery. He states he authored no part of the letter and had no knowledge of its existence before June 16, 1903, with notary N. B. Luvowsse witnessing on June 17, 1908.
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State OF
North Dakota
Williams I
Carlson
Williams County
Jeter
Wanted to borrow for second mortgage at twelve percent
WANTED to borrow two hundred dollars on a second mortgage at 12 percent and discount of 10 percent. First mortgage is four hundred dollars. Farm seven miles from town well improved. Will pay one year’s interest in advance. 49-31 Robert S. Richardson Williston North Carolina. Soiled clothing restored by dry cleaning or dyeing. Send trial order to Northwestern Dye house Fargo North Dakota. 43-If A Grand Family Medicine Electric Bitters praised for dyspepsia liver and general vigor. Sold with guarantee at Brownell’s Drug store 50c.
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Northwestern Dye House
Fargo
N. D
Frank Conlan
Houston St
New York
Brownell’s Drug Store
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Williston, N. D
Taft
Judge Goss
H. W. Braatelien
States Attorney
A. L. Knauf
Knauf
N. B. Luvowsse
Notary Public Williams Co
N. D. Ion
Ty Guarantos
Great Northern Hotel
Dray Line
Alwave
John Heffernan
Williston State Bank
Robert S. Richardson
Williston, N. C
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