Good Citizenship and the State Election Issue
A reader argues citizens should prioritize good government over party victory and critiques the Republican machine in North Dakota. The piece alleges railroad influence, improper nominations, and tax increases, urging voters to oppose party bosses to benefit the state and law enforcement. It highlights the need for honest governance and questions who truly serves the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Phalen
Grand Forks Herald
Gorry
North Dakota
Fargo
Ope Ratlroad
New York
Col. Dodge
G. N. Legal Department
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Cowan
State and County Nominations Certified for 1898 Election
The document lists certified nominations to be voted by Williston County electors on November 8, 1898, including Republican State and County tickets with numerous officers and districts. It also notes constitutional amendments on voting qualifications and an advertisement for stock saddles at I. C. Stewart's Hurners Shop in Williston, N. D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williema
North Dakotas
A. D
H. Roehr
C. A. Brvast
I. C. Stewart
Hurners
Faramon & Coggshill
Call
Stewart
Williston
Proposed North Dakota constitutional amendment on land sales terms
The Fifth North Dakota legislature proposes a constitutional amendment to require land to be sold at appraised value or not less than five dollars per acre. It outlines payment schedules, public auctions,: taxation of contracted lands, and reappraisal rules. The amendment, dated 1894 in Bismarck, is to be submitted to the next assembly.
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North Dakota
Congress of the
United States
Jenet
Legislative Assembly
Bismark
N. D
Auuon
North Dakota Proposal for Constitutional Amendment Concurred
The Fifth Legislature proposes amending Section 76 of Article 3 to give the governor joint power with a pardon board in clemency actions and to outline procedures for reprieves pardons and commutations with reporting to the next legislative assembly. Dated Diamark North Dakota August 15 1398.
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State of
North Dakota
Board of Pardon
Supreme Court
North
Legislative Assembly
Diamarck
N. D
Notice of State and Local Elections in Williams County
Notice dated September 20 1898 announces a county and state election in Williams County North Dakota to fill numerous offices including Supreme Court justice governor and sheriff. Polls open at eight in the morning and close at five in the afternoon on the designated Tuesday in November.
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Tuenday
Ueneveral Young
Wiliams
North Dakota
the Supreme Court
Trenanrer
Gene
House of Representatives
Reylarer of
Deeds
Staten Attorne
H. Roemr
Board Ofounty
Williams County
N. D
Mid County
Bonide
Jeane
Williston
H. Roewr
Bryant
Williams County Bond Election for Little Muddy River Bridge
Notice outlines a November 1808 election in Williams County North Dakota to approve up to 3000 bonds for a county bridge over the Little Muddy River. Ballots read For Bond and Against Bond. Also includes several final proof notices for multiple settlers in Williston area with dates in 1894 and 1898.
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Little Muddy River
Willlntes
Nestonrad
Williston
N. D
Roehe
C. A. Axvalr
Notice of Final Proof for Stephen J. Mackersle
Notice is given that Stephen J. Mackersle has filed for final proof on his claim E. No. 183 for the elaw and late 7and 5 of section 0 Township 14 Range 10. Proof will be made before E K Leonhardy in Williams County Williston North Dakota on November 14, 189%. Witnesses to prove ward land include Bebjorbeck Oat Bergh Robert Mathews Winfield Funn all of Williston North Dakota Tuomas Olagaed.
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Minot
N. D
H. V. Smith
District Court
Williams County
Williston
N.D
Edward C. Palmer
Nig Nwig
Nis Berg
Township i
Route 10
James
Vis
Frederick Rountarelle
John Suxeen
George W. Newton
Paul Schierbeck
Willson
Tuomas E
E. Leonhardy
Wiliams County
T Williston
Leonhardy
Willmon
Stephen J. Mackersle
Elaw
Ward
Oats Bebjorbeck
Oat Bergh
Robert c. Mathews
Winfeld
Funn
Ail
North Dakota
Strayed or Stolen Horses From Williston Ranch
From a Williston North Dakota ranch three work horses missing about October 28. horses include a bay marked H and I on right thigh, a grey with C on left shoulder, a bay RL with reversed R on left stem and bar, and a sorrel M with bar above on left shoulder. A liberal reward is offered for information leading to recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
8. D
North Dakota Rail and Telegraph Property Tax Amendment Proposal
A dated 1898 notice from Bismarck outlines a proposed amendment to Section 179 of North Dakota's constitution regarding how railroad, express, freight, sleeping dining telegraph and telephone company property is assessed. It details that such property be taxed at actual value by the state board of equalization and apportioned to counties and municipalities based on miles of property. The measure awaits passage by the next legislative assembly.
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Legislative Assembly
North Dakota
House of Representatives
Senate
State of
North Dakote
Eaid
Aaid
State of North
Bismarck
N. D
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Tate
Maj
Kawards
Equal Rights and Equalirsation
Col. Winship
Railroad Commission
Judge Corliss
Judge Young
Minneapolis
Jud la Moore
Great Northern Railroad
M. N. Johnson
Johnson
Queenon
Republi
WM. Snyder
Congress
Burleigh F.spalding
N.C
F. B. Fancher
J. M. Devine
Fred Falley
State Auditor
Carlblom
D. W. Driscoll
John F. Cowan
John G. Halland
Agriculture and Labor
H. A. Thomas
Insurance
George W. Harrison
Fuwners
L. L. Walton
Henry Erickson
John Simons
Lee
Fred Rounsavelle
Wm Snyder
J. Mackerzie
Roglater of Deeds
H.E. Field
J.W. Field
N. A. Stewart
L. F. Porter
J. W. Truex
Pal
Schoe's
F. J. Waldron
J. C. Stewart
Asmonsor
E. A. Sharp
Assemor
L. F. Rowell
Amemor
Chas Wallander
Justices of the Peace
Thos. Burgess
Fred. J. Smith
G. F. Rowell, Sr
Thos. Ewen
Conatavies
Sam Navarre
Otto Dahl
Barney Meltzner
P.C. Hanson
H. M. Creel
Charles J. Fisk
David M. Holmes
Willian A. Bentley
Samuel Torgerson
Gustav A. Lieber
Thomas Bolton
Melvin A. Hildreth
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Joseph Schafer
Alfred Whipple
William N. Campbell
Nela H. Bjornstad
Harry G. Heyevor
Robert Fleming
Miner
Williams
Jan. S. Costello
John Heffernan
Deeda
Zabl
Brownell
R. Hf. Copeland
D. Bell
Frank Wild
Mary A. Bergh
C. M. Fem
G. A. Maderson
Duan. Asmesnor
Littlefield
Trinices of the Peace
Olin Burgh
Phillip Bonham
John Lanson
H. A. Nelson
Frank Barteeli
Fred Coxon
Jon, Linder
A. A. Jones
Nana
Fifth Legislative Assembly
Chouse of Representatives
Home of Representatives
Shire of
North Darkot
Sixth
C. A. Bryayt
Missouri River
Neck Growers Association
HV. Smith
Sec
Treas
John Mercer
Postoffice
Soe Solarel
Willinson
Alson
Nelson, N. D
Pontoffice Aduress
Ole Thorson
Wifdress
Newson, N.D
R. Zahl
Pontoffice
Borges
W. O. Barstad
Joftinid
Chris. Anderson
Williston, N. D
E. L. Moore
Williaton
Brand
E.me
Douglas Bell
Dan Harris
Stroud Bros
Stroud, N
Jos Cartier
WN. Dak
Ernest T. Nelson
Towum
Anid Land
Hofflund
N. P
Joseph Robinson
Xenon
Charien Baldwin
Nee
Bank Bs Oleb
Homand
Oeal
Tuomas E. Olskoard
Keglater
E. C. Palmer
Ee Ee
Willirtom, Williams Co
City Dray Line
Prop
Dray Line
Bryant & Sharp
Williston, North Dakota
Thomas Shea
D. Saune Brand
Lef Hin
Win. Ross
Iaw
Fred J. Smith
Towner
Merchants Bank
Aypaew Guetntsox
Snyone
Handbook of Patents
Aidest
Muni & Special Notion
Scientific American
Larrest
Fry Screptise Journal
Oma
Sci
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