Taft campaign manager lauds near certainty of 552 first ballot votes
Washington March 21 Frank H Hitchcock Taft campaign manager said only 34 delegates west of the Mississippi remained in doubt and Taft would have not less than 552 votes on the first ballot at the Chicago convention He noted strong Taft support in the south New England and several key states and estimated 46 Taft delegates from Ohio and 52 from New England with 90 unpledged votes remaining in the east of the Mississippi.
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Murder Charge in North Carolina Farm Dispute
Paul Jones, a farm hand for Walter Ryan near Leeds North Carolina, was arrested on a warrant for the murder of Hans Halvorson. Police allege a brutal Thursday afternoon shooting with three shots in the back and the fourth tearing away much of Halvorson’s head. Robbery is the suspected motive and Jones is described as surly and quick to temper. Halvorson was well respected and not quarrelsome.
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N. C
Paul Jones
Walter Ryan
Hans Halvorson
Ryan Place
Halvorson
Jones
Tide of Public Opinion Favoring Moral Politics
The Outlook cites President Roosevelt Gov Hughes Judge Taft and Mr Bryan as the four most popular men due to adherence to moral doctrine guiding public policy. It argues the era shifts toward right duty conscience over partisan maneuvering and praises principled leadership over bossism.
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State Journal
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Gov. Hughes
Taft
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Truckler
West Lawn Suburb Progress Prompts Civic Meeting
West Lawn Williston shows rapid growth with a suburb of 1000 residents at the city western edge. The area sits on a broad slope overlooking the town and Missouri river, bordered by highlands with a park and irrigation ditches supplying water. Residents plan to organize for improvements to beauty and enjoyment, with a meeting notice in another column.
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Williston
Missouri
West Lawn
Congregational Church Service Schedule and Welcome
The Congregational Church announces Sunday services at 10:00 a.m. with a junior Christian Endeavor. An evening sermon follows. Mrs. E. S. Grant provides special music in the morning, assisted by the orchestra and chorus choir. Strangers welcome, ushers assist seating.
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Christian Endeavor
E. S. Grant
Farmers Start Work as Spring Arrives Across State
Reports say farmers north of here and between here and Trenton have begun field work though a Tuesday cold snap delayed progress. Mild winter left stock in good condition and feed expenses lower than last year, putting farmers in strong shape for spring plowing.
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Trenton
Glory of Zion Inspires Congregational Church Service
The Congregational church overflowed with praise last Sunday as the pastor spoke on The Glory of Zion. Mrs. E. S. Grant and Prof. Onstad impressed the audience with unmatched music. A large chorus and first class orchestra performed superbly, with a younger orchestra planned for Sunday school music.
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E. S. Grant
Onstad
West Lawn Association Planned in Williston
A meeting of all West side residents and property owners is set for Tuesday evening March 31 at the M E church to discuss organizing a West Lawn association to promote social business home and property interests. Committee members F E Ferrell R M Calderwood John Milne urge all locals to attend at 8 p m sharp.
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Williston
Williston North Dakota City Election Notice 1908
City of Williston will hold its annual election on April 6 1908 to elect one Alderman from each ward. Polls open 8 a m close 5 p m precincts located at Court House Sam Boy s livery barn and the residence of Fred Bemis corner of Sixth street and Western avenue City Auditor Will T Poe announces details.
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Williston
N. D
Court House
Sam Boy
Fred Bemis
Sixth Street
Western Avenue
Will T. Poe
Lecture by Martin J. Bredhold to Speak Friday Night
Prominent Des Moines lecturer Martin J. Bredhold will lecture Friday evening at Wegley hall starting at eight after which a free dance will be held. McKay Bros. Pharmacy advertises its prescription filling services.
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Martin J. Bredhold
Des Moines
Iowa
Wegley Hall
The Lucky Quarter Ad Smoke Dr King Pills
An old advertisement promises Dr King’s New Life Pills provide health beyond jewels and offers a refund if unsatisfied. It claims the pills treat headache biliousness constipation and malaria and notes Brownell’s drug store refunds the price. An Acme heating drum advertises even room heat from Oleson Stenehjem Anderson, 2011.
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Dr. King
Brownell’s
Oleson, Stenehjem & Anderson
Contest Notice on Homestead Entry Abandonment in North Dakota
Mary Swal files contest against Homestead entry 41777 dated May 22 1906 for section 28 township 158 range 101 alleging abandonment and nonresidence for over six months prior, with no naval service exemption. Parties may appear respond and present evidence. Local ad mentions formaldehyde supply at Brownell Drug Company with cheaper price this year.
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Nick Lheim
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United States
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