Early Bays: Holmes Named North Dakota Treasurer Candidate
David Montgomery Holmes a longstanding North Dakota resident born July 29 1851 in Pennsylvania is profiled as a pioneer political figure. The piece outlines his 27 years in the state his roles as register of deeds county treasurer grand Forks mayor city council and school board member plus his candidacy for governor on the independent and democratic tickets.
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Good Citizenship Versus Party Victory in State Elections
A call for citizens to view elections as a chance for honest economical government rather than party triumph. The writer faults the Republican state party for pledges neglected after voting, cites county delegation control, the Bismarck faction, and Jud LaMoure’s followers, and claims Judge Corliss’s replacement for Judge Young served railroad interests and kept tax and freight-rate levels up.
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Republicans Falter In County Ticket Prospects
Grafton Oct 15 Special Republicans feel blue over county ticket prospects. Roger Allin, once campaigned as strong, fails to gain a strong margin. Hall expected as sheriff. Schafer likely to poll a large vote and rank near Holmes and Bolton among state candidates. Independents and Democrats confident in every section of the county.
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Rev Wiley Claims Fancher Threatens to Split Vote
Reverend Wiley accuses Mr. Fancher of wanting to deny ballots in Grand Forks County. He states Fancher refuses to vote and plans to suppress a single ballot, prompting a political clash in local affairs.
Republicans Hitherto Favorable to Fancher Express Disgust
An interview printed in the Daily Herald Saturday morning quotes Elsworth Willey saying he doubts Mr. Fancher will win votes in Grand Forks county He claims the county should be represented without Republican support The remarks have stirred much comment in the city about party lines and voter sentiment.
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Is He a Resident The Young, Newton C. North Dakota Justice
The Minneapolis Times questions if Newton C. Young, recently named to North Dakota's supreme bench, is a Minneapolis resident. The text traces his move from Bathgate, N Y to Minneapolis, his New York Life Building office, and his perceived political backing by LaMoure. It discusses reform sentiment and critique of Republican rule, ending with F M Kinter's pledge to seek reform and oppose the party.
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State party ticket listing key North Dakota officials
The notice lists the Independent and Democrat ticket for state offices headed by Governor D. M. Holmes of Grand Forks and Lieutenant Governor W. A. Bently of Burleigh. It also names Supt. Public Instruction Joseph Schafer of Barnes, and Commissioners Alfred Whip, Robert Fleming of Cavalier for Agricultural and Labor.
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Fancher Vote Fallout Reported In Grand Forks County
In Grand Forks county republicans express dismay at Mr Fancher and say they will back Mr Holmes. A prominent republican notes Willey’s remarks boost Holmes votes by about a thousand. The governor appoints Young to fill a supreme court vacancy. Young leaves Minneapolis practice, family remains here.
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Reform messaging slams ticket split and voter access
The LaMoure Chronicle mocks a reform effort, arguing Mr Kinter is effectively off the ticket and Mr Sharp faces no opposition while lamenting the flawed ballot plan. It criticizes a Republican legislature for trying to bar same nominee on multiple lines to prevent Independents and Democrats from uniting against them.
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Republican rallies in Devils Lake area falter amid apathy
A Poor showing marks GOP efforts across Devils Lake region with meetings in Churches Ferry Leeda and Bottineau failing to rally voters. Governor Allen did not appear in Leeda while Rev Edwards drew a small crowd and Bryan name drew the only applause. Senator Hansbrough campaign speeches in the south faced a lukewarm reception as Devine rumored to take the lead.
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Judge Fisk N Ben Lawyer and Jurist
The Independent praises Hon. Charles J. Fisk for supreme court service. Born May 11, 1856, on a farm in Indiana, he built a legal career in Illinois and North Dakota. Since 1880s he practiced with Baynes and Bangs, earning a reputation as a concise, capable advocate and judge elect.
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