North Dakota tax fight cites high livestock assessments
A political critique compares livestock valuations across North Dakota and nearby states to accuse the Republican Board of Equalization of raising farm taxes while easing railroad taxation. It claims state livestock assessments exceed others by two to three times, contrasts railroad assessments, and argues for reform through a direct voter primary and anti gang politics. It also profiles candidate Schafer, outlining his education and qualifications for state superintendent of public instruction.
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State Board of Equalization
Republican State Board
North Dakota
South Dakota
Hernes
Nebraska
Fragmented OCR item from unknown harbor article
Fragmentary text from a historical newspaper page shows garbled phrases about a marine agency and port events with unclear names and dates. The readable bits hint at maritime supervision and a potential port action, but essential details are missing.
North Dakota State Superintendent Candidate Schafer Profile
The piece extols Joseph Schafer as one of the state’s ablest educators and frames him as an independent Democratic candidate for state superintendent. Born on a Wisconsin farm in 1807, Schafer’s early schooling began in a district school, followed by years of private study and preparation for a career in education.
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North
Candidate M A Hildreth Goes to Front with North Dakota Troops
North Dakota citizen M A Hildreth, Independent and Democrat nominee for attorney general, left Fargo law practice to join the front with his regiment in Manila. He is described as a leading figure in the legal fraternity and expected to win by a large majority, pledged to uphold state laws impartially.
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North Dakota
M. A. Hildreth
Nominnee
Manila
Fargo
Independent candidate Bolton builds farm, political rise
Thomas Bolton, the independent and democrat nominee for State treasurer, arrived in Grand Forks in August 1881 and became a successful farmer. He diversified into cattle raising and expanded his land holdings, gaining wide support among Walsh county farmers for the upcoming election. Bolton was born in Wellington county near Guelph Canada in 1849.
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Thomas Bolton
Grand Forks
David Brown
Here
Walat County
Boltom
North Dakota
Walsh County
Mr. Bolton
Wellington County
Guelph
Canada
Independent and Democrat Nominees Emphasize Rail Rates
North Dakota voters press for lower freight rates and see the board of railway commissioners as pivotal. The Independent and Democrat candidates are described as especially capable in this arena.
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North Dakota
Board of Railway Commissioners
Ellendale businessman praised as railroad commissioner candidate
Nels H. Bjornstad of Dickey county is described as a substantial business man and a prominent citizen fit for the railroad commissioner. The text asserts he will poll a tremendous vote, while noting Tom Bolton will receive the former vote, and that Bolton has the confidence of local farmers.
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Nels. H. Bjornstad
Dickey County
Ellendale
Tom Bolton
State tax protest on personal property rail road assessments
A long critique argues the state board of equalization raised railroad property too much and other property even more, claiming the move benefits railroads and hurts taxpayers. It cites a table of increases, questions party motives, and condemns current state financial management, urging accountability at the ballot box.
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Board of Equalization
Bismarck
Republican Party
Republican Preas
State Board of Equalization
Della C. Hyde
Fargo
Valley City Record
Argus
Durance
Popular Gus Lieber for North Dakota State Auditor
The office of state auditor needs an accountant and a business man of best judgment. Gus A Lieber is described as popular, good hearted, influential, and a solid citizen. He arrived from Wisconsin in 1881 and built a clothing firm, later running it after Dole’s death. He served as deputy Internal Revenue Collector and as Jamestown alderman, earning praise for thorough, exact work. He is expected to win broad support in Grand Forks and northern counties.
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State Auditor's Office
Portage
Wis
Fulton & Co
Grand Forks
Nichols
State Auditor
Gus A. Lieber
North Dakota
Gus
Lieber
Wisconsin
Stutsman County
David Curtin Mercantile Company
Jamestown
Dole Lieber
Washington
Grand Forks County
William J. O Leary Seen as Leading Farmer in Washington
John J. O Leary, a prominent Grand Forks county farmer residing in Washington town, is praised for kindness reliability and success. Voters should elect him by a large majority to serve as county auditor, reflecting broad respect and anticipated universal satisfaction.
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John J. O'Leary
Grand Forks County
Washington J
O'Leary
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Republican Board of Equalization
Minnesota
State Normal School
Madison
D. D
Richland County
University of Wisconsin
Valley City
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Schafer
Joseph Schaefer
M. A. Mildreth
Law
Mis Reg'ment
Bm Bolton
Nels 1
Tenet
Nelsh
Bjornstad
R. R
Republican Board
Morris Busch
Prince Bismarck
Macmillan
Pepys
Nichola
Shortridge
General Fund
State Treasury
Tully
Jay
State
al- An
Nomland
Allin
State University
State Board OF Erson
Benson
Bottineau
Isi Burtei
Breale
Stutsman Seis
Igor
Reyrerel
Bo Ward
Sotreese
Scccey
Gus Lieber
Ges
Fils
Gustav A. Lieber
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