Whipple and Schafer Candidacies Highlight State Races
In North Dakota campaigns Alfred L Whipple vies for commissioner of agriculture and labor promising broad support across counties including Ransom and Lowden while Joseph Schafer, independent Democrat, pursues the state superintendent post after a path from Wisconsin roots to Valley City and Ph D ambitions. The piece also critiques fiscal management, detailing a projected state deficit near 150000 dollars as unpaid vouchers mount and public institutions risk funding shortfalls.
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Alfred L. Whipple
Office of Commissioners of Agriculture and Labor
Hig Howe
Mr. Whippl
Hudson River
Lisbon
Independent and Democrat State Ticket Headings
Independent and Democrat state ticket listings include candidates for Congress H. M. Creel and Ramsey Governor D. M. Holmes Grand Forks Lieut Governor W. A. Bently Burleigh Supreme Court C. J. Fisk Grand Forks Attorney General M. A. Hildreth Cass Treasurer Thos Bolton Walsh Commissioner Agricultural and Labor Alfred Whipple Ransom Railway Commissioners Harry G. Hevener Stutsman Nels H. Bjornstad Dickey Robert Fleming Cavalier
David Holmes Pioneer of Grand Forks and North Dakota
David Holmes, a longtime Grand Forks resident and early North Dakota pioneer, has held county offices, founded a drug store, and served as mayor and council member. Born July 20, 1851 in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, he migrated west and influenced state history as an Independent and Democrat gubernatorial nominee. Charles J. Fisk, also an Independent and Democrat nominee, is a leading solicitor and supreme court candidate.
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David Montgomery Holmes
North Dakota
Grand Forks
Plain Prairie
Holmes
Northumberland County
Pennsylvania
Juy
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Lines
Morris
Breckenridge
Breck
Hills
Nic Shomer
Register of Deeds
F. W. Schinberg
James Elton
Afr. Holmes
Elton
Schlaberg
F. W. Behlaberg
Grand Forks Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Fargo
el Zagel
A. 0
Dave Holmes
Pioneera
Red River Valley
Charles J. Fisk
Supreme Court
First Judicial District
Mr. Fisk
Northwest
Hildreth Seen Likely to Win Attorney General Seat
Fargo residents believe Lieutenant M A Hildreth will win the attorney general race. He is now serving with North Dakota troops in Manila after leaving a Fargo law practice. Voters urged to place an X for Hildreth, seen as a strong, reform minded candidate who will enforce laws strictly.
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Fargo
M. A. Hildreth
North Dakota
Manila
Ito
A GOOD MAN W. XII Campbell for Insurance Commissioner
W XII Campbell as independent and Democrat nominee for Insurance Commissioner, born in Vermont, moved to Wisconsin, then North Dakota. He homesteaded in Barnes County before Valley City, led Al Munce Hall, part of Clark & Campbell insurance firm, and is praised for experience and public service. He would serve effectively if elected.
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W. XII. Campbell
Addison County
Vermont
Wisconsin
Wanptin
North Dakota
Barnes
Valley City
Campbell
al- Munce Hall Association
Clark
People’s Advocate
Clark & Campbell
Yom Bolton Farm Candidate in North Dakota
Thomas Bolton, an independent and Democrat penmines for state treasurer, came to Grand Forks in August 1881 and worked for David Brown. He later settled in Walsh County, expanding to four more quarter sections, diversifying into cattle and grain farming. Born 1849 in Wellington County Canada, he remains popular with local farmers and expected to secure strong support.
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Thomas Bolton
Penmines
Grand Forks
David Brown
Here
Walsh County
Bolton
North Dakota
Walst County
Mr. Holton
Wellington County
Guelph
Canada
Railway Commissioner race features Cavalier candidate Fleming
Robert Fleming of Cavalier county, 31, Ontario-born grain merchant since 1882, runs as independent and Democrat for railroad commissioner. The piece attacks Republican claims of flawless management, cites a Bismarck audit revealing illegal warrants issued by two legislatures and financed by state funds, and notes $100,000 warrants due July 1888 sold at a loss to Portage bank, with pledged repayment from tax collections.
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State Auditor's Office
Canmantes
Robert Fleming
Cavalier County
Mr. Fleming
Ontario
Shortridge
Bismarck
Wis
iIton & Co
Grand Forks
Rentleman
Bald
Sichols
Pal al Ae
Reform Faction Attacks Old Party in LaMoure County
In a LaMoure Chronicle letter, M. Einter denounces the Republican legislature for disfranchising voters with multi slate ballots. He argues independents and Democrats offer a reform ticket of businesslike candidates and urges united support to end ring rule and save state funds.
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LaMoure Chronicle
Vovern
LaMoure County
Kinter
Sharp
la Moure County
M. Einter
Voters warned of ballot deception and placement shift
The piece accuses the Republican party of altering official ballots four years ago to disrupt opposition by moving the X marking after the party’s nominee. It argues this change merges independent and Democrat voters and warns readers not to place a mark before the Republican name, noting the Republican ticket has no prior position for a mark.
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Republian
Fancher Holmes Campaign Ballot Warning
Independent voters urged to carefully mark ballots to avoid cheating and support a clean ticket amid accusations of rotten politics by the present Republican gang. The plea emphasizes voting for the candidate of choice and ensuring cross marks follow the intended name.
Capitol Spending Under Scrutiny Shows Overruns
State officials including the governor, secretary of state, and auditor oversaw capitol maintenance spending that exceeded appropriations. Over four years bills totaled 81,720.16 against a 39,000 limit, with taxpayer-funded excess contributing to a treasury shortfall. The article urges investigation and prosecution of the capitol board and demands action from taxpayers.
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Ior
Nichols
Board of Capitol Commissioners
Taxpayer
State board raises railroad assessments stir public outcry
Letter argues the state board of equalization overvalued property to benefit railroads and shift tax burden onto farmers and merchandise. It contends Republicans delayed reform for political gain, noting railroads now pay more per mile while other property increased less, widening state treasury holes.
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State Board of Equalization
Republicn Party
Board of Equalization
Republican Party
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Whipple
Schafer
Joseph Schafer
State Normal School
Madison
Richland County
University of Wisconsin
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Independent
Democrat
Congress
H. M. Creel
Ramsey
D. M. Holmes
W. A. Bently
Burleigh
C. J. Fisk
Cass
Thos. Bolton, Walsh
G. A. Lieber
Statsman
Samuel Torgerson
Trail
Insurance
W. N. Campbell
Snpt
Public Instruction
Agricultural and Labor
Alfred
Harry G. Hevener
Stutsman
Nels H. Bjornstad, Dickey
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Pioneer
Gover
Has Weld
Grand Forks County
Enridge
Winnipeg
Nick Hoffman
George Loon
Hoffman
Loon
Mr. Holmes
Rudson Bay Company
David M. Holmes
Hildreth
Barees
Yom Bolton
Walsh County Agriculturalist
Fancher
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