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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1908
Page
4
The Williston Graphic notes a change from the belief that labor unions vote as a unit. It cites analysis showing trade unionists are not uniform political puppets and mentions internal strife over AFL support for William J. Bryan.
President Roosevelt hailed Secretary Taft as a worthy presidential nominee, stressing his fearlessness, uprightness, broad sympathies, and deep knowledge of national needs. He said Taft embodies plain people’s interests and opposes privilege, promising an honest, duty-driven leadership for the country.
If voters doubt which presidential candidate to support they should read both acceptance speeches in fair play and justice. Taft stands for policies benefiting the American people while Bryan appears to take a negating stance.
Leslie's Weekly argues voters should judge by party records rather than campaigns. Taft backs measures while Bryan opposes, with Taft moving forward and Bryan backward. The piece urges fair consideration of party legacies and achievements.
The United States Court of Appeals found the twenty nine million dollar Standard Oil fine a mistake and praised the virtuous corporation. The piece defends Judge Grosscup and condemns technicalities while urging the public to support measures against wealth and power.
The widow of Robert G. Inger soll tests spiritualism to contact her late husband who rejected belief in an afterlife. She says she does not know if spirits exist but will accept a true sign if the spirit recounts sacred incidents from before their betrothal and marriage.
Mrs Gustena Hintz wife of Ferdinand Hintz of Higley died last Saturday from stomach trouble. She was 60 and had celebrated a birthday a week earlier. Born in Germany she came to the U S in 1881 and lived in Milwaukee Curtis and Higley. Survived by husband five children Albert Otta Leta and a married daughter Mrs Tillie Harris. Funeral in Congregational church and burial at Williston cemetery.
The Milwaukee area shared in grief as the Scholerke family mourns Lena Scholerke who passed away recently. The bereaved family receives widespread sympathy from neighbors and friends in this great loss.
The Merchants Association Williston N D invites buyers and sellers to the upcoming market day on September 19. Patrons report satisfaction with past events and can expect inviting prices and bargains from local merchants. Tell your neighbor there will be things doing on market day.
The secretary of the interior affirmed the three months leave of absence for winter 1907 applies to settlers whether or not they were on their claims when the order issued. Laura B. Mapes v E. T. Leake centers on a quarter section in Devils Lake land district and could affect many pending state cases. The decision upholds prior rulings through the General Land Office and signals significance for numerous land office contests.
The Williston Special School District invites bids for an added steam plant to be installed in the Williston schoolhouse Williams county North Dakota. Bids due September 8 1908 must include a $100 certified check. Plans and specs cover one cast iron sectional boiler and one tubular boiler set in brick. The board may reject any bid. E R Brownson clerk dated August 25 1908 Williston ND.
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