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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-31

PRIMARY ELECTION - Wednesday, June
PETITIONS Candidates for U. S. senator.
member of congress, state officers, judges 81
the supreme and district courts, shall not
later than Monday, May 18th, and not sooner
than april me with IL s6e
legal voters, subscribed under certified
party heading.
Candidates for Legislature. County or or
names, and fled with county auditor not
sooner than Friday, May 18th, and not later
than May 25th, at 4 p. m. Legislative can
didates must sign pledge to vote for the
candidate for U. S. senate of the party of
which he is member, who has received a
majority of such party votes for that posi-
ton at the primary election-or if no cam
didate receives 40 per cent of the vote of
his party at the primary election, then the
most votes at the November election.
Petitions must not be circulated or signed
prior to February 25th.
Petition may be one continuing list or
there may be several petitions to make the
aggregate of names required.
COUNTY AUDITORS DUTIES Where
legislative districts comprise more than one
county, auditor where legislative candidate
resides must notify auditors of other coun-
ties of the names of legislative candidates.
Publishes list of officers to be nominated in
official newspapers of the county four con-
secutive weeks Immediately prior to pri.
~ 5fli e,
After cans ,ss of primary election returns
must notify each candidate nominated and
publish List in official newspapers of the
county.
Must certify to secretary of state on or
before August 4th, number of votes cast for
U. s. senator, member of congress, state
officers, Judges of the supreme and district
courts and members of the legislative as
ELECTION-Polls open from a. m. 10 s
D. m. The Judges shall make return I'd
the county auditor of the result--each party
on separate blank.
ALLOTS-Separate ballots shall be provided
for each party, all Of same size, texture and
color. No square at top. Voter must make
4 x mark in square to the right of the name
of each candidate he desires to vote for, OF
each group.
VOTERS-H is unlawful to vote, or call fol
ballot representing the party with which he
vAcANciEs ON PRIMARY BALLOT =
When time has expired for fling petition
and vacancy exists it may be filed by filing
petition and affidavit 20 days before primary
election. Where there is only one aspirani
tnr certain Office and vacancy exists be
use OF death or resignation the party cen
tral committee may I'LL the vacancy
5STICKERS Candidate may be nominated
printed in form of a sticker, but only one
name in either case-no blanket sticker'
u. S. SENATORS Candidate receiving Al
per cent of the votes of bis party at primar,
received by any candidate the names Of til,
two candidates of each party who receiv,
the highest number of votes 60 upon til,
ballot in the November election and on,
9 then receiving the most votes is the part,
sEeRETARY OF sTA lihssl-saas to count,
H auditors IN April the officers to be nomi
Y mated.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-31

composed of % voters, including Man
dams two Democrats. The speakers
of the evening evidently did not place
any significance in the askiddoo"
number Of the audience, as they deliv.
cred their talk without abbreviation
and with apparent satisfaction to
themselves and the half dozen insur-
gents who were present.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-31
For Sheriff

~ respectfully announce to the republican
voters Of Burleigh county that am a candi-
date. subject to their approval at the primary
election, for reelection to the Office Of
sheriff of this county.
am q republican, an old citizen and am
the law a person can hold this Office bus two
consecutive terms and If my administration
OF the Office has been such as to merit nonii-
nation for second term will appreciate the
confidence, and promise the people Of this
county to do my duty. promptly. impartially
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-31
For Congress.

George NJ. Young, of Valley City, N. D.,
was born in Huron county, Ontario. He
came to Michigan in 1888 and to North Da-
kota in 1890. He is a self-made man, has
served two terms in the house and two ses-
sions in the state senate. He was the pioneer
in legislation looking to better grain grad
ing condition and also had bill passed
establishing a -four mill and grain testing
plant at Fargo, for the farmers benefit, the
first of the kind in the United States under
state control. He led the fight on the floor
of the house for the fellow servant bill,
known as the Personal Injury" bill, which
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-31

as to faniliarize me with legislative procedure
1 likewise reside upon a farm, where carry
on the practical duties of farmer Having
thus an insight into both commercial and
agricultural conditions, should be elected
{ feel able to do something for the advance
5nenl OF each. II my life among men is
worthy of your approval, ! shall be grateful
for your confidence ard support, and in re.
turn for it, if should be successful at the
polls will do all IN my power tor the bes!
interests OF Burleigh county and the state
Of North Dakota. Yours very respectfully,
E. a. HULL,
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Fer County Commissions,

To the Voters of the Second Commissioner
District, Burleigh County:
hereby announce myself as a candidate,
subject to the republican primary, for the
office Of county commissioner from the Second
Commissioner district at the solicitation of
friends in the county and city. i believe my
long residence as farmer of this county
makes ME familiar with the needs of the
,iistr,c, and. if nominated and elected, l
pledge my best efforts for the interests of the
district and county. Respectfully,
A. D. CORONER.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-31
For Sheriff

To the Voters of Burleigh County:
hereby announce myself p as candidate IN.ls.a
subject to the decision of the voters at the
PRIMARY election to be held in June.
have lived in Bismarck for the past ten
years and srust that my record is sufficient
guarantee for the future.
WILLIAM O'HARA.
For Sheriff
10 the voters of Burleigh County:
| hereby announce myself as candidate
for the Office of sheriff of Burleigh county,
subject to. the decision Of the voters Of the
to this county in 1879 and have been heavy
taxpayer for years. l have served on the
police force of Bismarck, was deputy sheriff
under E. c. Taylor, also under H. P. Bogue.
This experience would enable me to go into
the Office with a knowledge of its duties
already acquired This announcement is made
at the solicitation of friends and neighbors
and if elected agree to give the people
OF this county. the best service my energy
and ability will permit
JOHN L. HUBERT.
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For CONGRESS.

To the Voters of North Dakota:
am a. canaiuate TOT me republican NOM nnIi,
Of June next, as representative in congress
from North Dakota. During the three years
that l have served in this capacity, l have,
although hampered by thu. disadvantages of a
new member, endeavored to discharge the
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-31
Withdrawal,

10 the Voters of Burleigh County:
My brother now being sick with typhoid
fever at the hospital at Bismarck feel as
he being my only brother / have, it is more
just for me not to file my petition for sher-
if. l should rather have my friends sup
port VIM. O'Hara. am sorry to say this
to my friends, but l must do my part
towards my brother.
Dated this 10th day of May, 1908.
JULIUS MEYERS.
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Mandan's "skiddoo.y

Mandan Pioneer: Wednesday even.
Ing at the opera house. in accordance
with the widely advertised event. H.
7. Helgeson Of Milton. candidate for
congressman from this state, and H.
Bendeke OF Grand Forks, candidate
for lieutenant governor. both on the
insurgent ticket, talked to an audience
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-31
Candidate for Sheriff.

To the Voters of Burleigh County:
hereby announce myself as candidate for
sheriff of Burlegh county subject to the decision
Of the democratic voters at the primary election
to be held June a. 1905. ] am farmer. and have
been resident of Ecklund township for the past
eight years.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-31
sTALWART CANDIDATES FOR
REPUBLICAN NOMINATION

President
WILLIAM H. TAFT.
Presidential Electors
OLUF HAGEN.
HERMAN SHEER.
EDWARD NICHOLS.
ANTON HANSON.
{ r United States Senator
G. B. LITTLE of Burleigh.
,'or Congress- n I.
L. B. HANNA Of Cass and
A. J. GRONNA OF Nelson.
For Justice of the Supreme Court
EDWARD H. WRIGHT OF Cass.
FOR Governor
c. A. JOHNSON Of Ward.
For Lieutenant Governor
R. S. LEWIS OF Cass.
For Secretary of State
ALFRED BLAIsDELL of Ward.
For State Auditor
D. K. BRIGHTBILL Of Towner.
For State Treasurer
D. j. MCKENZIE Of Sargent.
For superintendent of Public Instrue
ton
FRED p. SMITH of Richland.
For Commissioner Of Insurance
E. C. COOPER of Grand Forks.
For Attorney General
T. F. McCUE of Foster.
For Commissioner of Agriculture
w. C. GILBREATH of Morton.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-31
cor Assessor, end Com. DIST.

To the Voters nt the Second Commissioner
District:
hereby announce myself as candidate for
the office nf essor for the Second Commits
sioncr district. subject to decision of the vot
crs al the primary held in June. have lived
in this ounty since was three years old.
i think have equal rights with any | am
respectfully yours, ia
Francis. N. ID.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-31

To the Voters Of North Dakota:
hereby announce myself as a candidate
on the republican ticket for the Office of al.
torney general. q a =
If elected, will give all my time and per
sonal attention to the business of the state.
and to the best of my ability, conscientiously
discharge the duties pertaining to the Office.
Respectfully yours,
ANDREW MILLER.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-31
Political Feature Page

sess to furthering the best interests Of Bur.
leigh county and the state of North Dakota.
stand for the election of Hon. c. B.
Little of Risnla1ck, to the United States sen.
ate, believing that the western portion Of
North Dakota is entitled to representation on
the delegation at Washington.
H. a. THOMAS
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-31
For County Treasurer

To the Voters of Burleigh County:
l hereby announce myself as candidate
for the office of county treasurer, subject to
the decision of the republican electors at the
primary election to be held June "a, 1908.
am taxpayer and a native Of Burleigh county
and have resided here all my life. IF nomi.
mated and elected / pledge myself to give the
Office my entire personal attention.
VIM. F. FORTUNE.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-31
For County Treasurer

To the Voters of Burleigh- County:
hereby announce myself as candidate for
the Office of county treasurer, subject to
the decision of the republican voters at the
primary election to be held in June. am
familiar with the records of that Office and
solicit your support for the same.
Yours truly,
WALTER E. SELLENS.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-31

have consented to be candidate for the
above Office, subject to the decision of the
republican voters OF the district at the pri-
maries to he held N June, 1908.
| an, an old resident here and think I'M
de,stand conditions as they exist
Ii should be dominated and elected
can only promise TO do my very best to give
the county an honest administrator
HARVEY SMITH.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-31
For Coroner

To the Voters OF Burleigh County:
I hereby announce myself as a candidate
for reelection as coroner of Burleigh county,
subject to the will of the voters at the primary
election in June. If elected, shall en-
deavor to serve the people faithfully as
have done in the past and on this record
ask the support of the electors.
f. G. FIELD.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-31

the railroad employees had long waited for.
He also had passed the corrupt practice act
with the object of securing cleaner elections.
He introduced and made vigorous fight FOR
the enactment of an antipass bill. His legis-
lative record IS such that his platform prom
ises are taken at full value
He is in full sympathy with the people
and is BY education and training we'll quail
fed to represent this state in congress.
Mr.. Young is honest and honorable and
fearless advocate of the right, He belonus
to the wing of the republican party known as
progressives or insurgents, but if elected will
without doubt be the servant of all the peo-
ple.--Valley City Times Record.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-31

copy of your answer upon the sub
scribers within thirty days after the
service OF this summons upon you.
exclusive of the day OF such service:
and In case OF your failure to appear
or answer, judgment will be taken
against you by default for the relief
demanded In the complaint.
Dated Bismarck, N. D., May ii,
1908. IS
Ccchrane & Taylor,
Plaintiffs Attorneys,
First National Bank Bldg.
Bismarck, N. D.
To the defendants above named:
You and each Of you will please
take notice that the summons and
complaint In the above entitled action
were fled In the Office OF the clerk Of
the district court of Burisigh county.
North Dakota, on the 18th day Of
May. 1908. and that this action Ii
brought for the purpose Of quieting
title In this plaintiff to lot %, In block
%. and lot ID, in block II, In the town
OF Menokan, Burleigh county, N. u.
Dated May IL. 1908,
Cochrane & Taylor,
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
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For Register Of Deeds

To the Voters of Burleigh County:
This is to announce myself as candidate
for the Office of register Of deeds Of Burisich
county, North Dakota, subject to the decision
Of the republican voters at the primary elec.
ton to be held on June "a, 1908.
JOHN F. FORT.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-31
For County Auditor

To the Voters of Burleigh County:
/ hereby announce to you that am again
candidate for the Office of county auditor,
at the primary election to be held on June
I. w. HEALY.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-31
For Representatiye

To the Voters of Burleigh County:
4. hereby announce myself as a candidate
for member of the house of Representatives
from the Twenty-seventh legislative district,
subject to the decision Of the republican yot.
ers at the primary election to be held Jane
"a, 1905. 81 }}ts : ~ 80 Il
| have been a resident Of North Dakota
and the Missouri Slope for the past thirteen
years. and if nominated and elected / pledge
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-31
J: POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS /:
Foe CONGRESS-

l am candidate for the republican nom.
nation for Member of Congress before the
primaries to be held on the Gath day of June
next, and earnestly solicit your support
Der and in a general revision of the tariff
schedules. Am in favor of national grain
inspection law, and in the general policies
which nave been advocated by President
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-31
Eor county treasurer

To the vorers OF Burleigh County:
I hereby announce myself republican
candidate for county treasurer, subject to
the decision of the primary election to be
held in June. was born in Dakota in
1876, am married man and also tax
payer. If elected agree to give the people
of the county the best service my energy
anu ability will permit. 81
Yours truly,
CARL r. KOSITZKY.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-31

ton were issued, there would be no
choice for United States senator by
the people, he stated, and SO the mat
ter would go before the legislature,
and then there would be an oldtime
mixup like in 1899 or some such year,
when candidates were plentiful. He
pointed out that even il the members
OF the house and senate were instruct
ed this year there would be half the
senate uninstructed to reckon with.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-31
For Superintendent 81 Schools

To the Voters Of Burleigh County:
hereby desire tos announce my candidacy
for reelection to the Office of county superir.
tendent Of schools subject to the decision Of
the republican voters at the primary election
to be held on the 24th day Of next June
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-31
Political Comment
S%#S From The State Press
From the State Press

will be the case again for good
many moons. Jim Kennedy will
come nearer filing the bill than any
other selection that could have been
made. He has been one of the most
prominent figures in Republican poll.
tics since statehood; generally win.
ner, but when loser q good one.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-31
More Herald Hot Air.

a
Grand Forks Herald: The activity
Of the stalwarts through North Dako-
ia in an effort to secure the nomina-
tdon Of members of the legislature who
will favor their candidate for United
States senator was explained yester-
day by member OF that faction, who
stated that after the June primaries
are oyer and two candidates for sen.
ator have been chosen. there is pos.
sibility that an injunction will be Sc.
cured TO prevent the placing Of the
names Of these two candidates on
the ballot on the ground that the law
Is unconstitutional. II such an injunc
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-31
For Register Of Deeds

10 the Voters of Burleigh County:
! hereby respectfully announce myself as 4
candidate for reelection to the Office of reeis.
ter Of deeds, subject to the decision of ths
republican voters at the primary election to b.
81. j. L. PETERSON.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-31
For County JUDGE

To the Voters of BurlexA County:
hereby announce mysel. as candidate
for reelection to the Office Oh county Judge
subject to the republican voters at the pri
maries next June.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-31
For Assessor OF the Third District

of assessor OF the Third district, subject to
the decision of the voters at the primary in
June. am a young farmer and reside near
Trygg postofiee.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-31

For Railroad Commissioner Of North
Dakota
To the Republican Electors of North Dakota:
Office of railroad commissioner Of North Da-
kota, as a republican, on the republican ticket
Dated at Glendale, N. D., March 2, 1909
M. P. AXTELL.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-31
For County Judge

To the Voters of Burleigh County:
hereby announce myself as a candidate
for the Office Of county judge Of Burleigh
at the primary election to be held in June.
have been and still am a resident Of
Clear Lake. If elected will do my best to
serve the people faithfully and attend to the
duties of the Office
JOHN p. TANDRERc
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-31

to do the same thing. Judge Palda is
an able lawyer and royal good fell
low, but we fail to see why the peo-
pie should be asked to turn down a
man Of the stamp Of Judge Goss, who.
on the general principle of indorsing
men who have made good, II for no
other reason, is entitled to a second
term.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-31
For MEMBER or me r.euisIature

For Member or rne Legislature
To- the Republican Voters Of Burleigh
County:
hereby announce myself as candidate
for member of the house of representatives
from the Twenty-seventh district, subject to
your decision at the primaries to be held on
June "a, 1908. 90
am actively engaged in newspaper work,
and IN that work my training has been such
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-31
For CLERK of court

To the Voters Of Burleigh County.
am candidate for reelection to the
Office of clerk Of the district court, subject to
the decision of the republican voters at the
primary election held June "a, 1908.
A. w. COOK.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-31
PLAYING POLITICS

Minot Optic: Judge Goss, who on
all occasions has had the courage to
take firm stand for the rights Of
the people. irrespective Of the conse-
quences, is accused of playing poll.
tics. This is what they say about
President Roosevelt. II the Judge has
been playing politics, then we want
more officials who have the courage
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Withdrawal.

Withdrawal.
To the Voters Of Burleigh County,
North Dakota:
hereby announce my withdrawal
as candidate for the office of states
attorney, and will not file my petit
tion. regret that business and per-
sonal reasons compel me to take this
action.
Bismarck, N. D.. May 6, 1908.
William F. Cochrane.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-31
For Superintendent Of Schools

To the Republican Voters of Burleiph County.
respectfully announce my candidacy for the
republican nomination for County Superinten-
dent OF Schools. subject to the will Of the re-
| EMILIA HANSEN
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-31
For Member Of LeuisIature

To the Voters of Burleigh County:
From this date up to the primary election
/ shall be candidate for member Of the
house of representatives from the Twenty.
seventh legislative district as republican
and respectfully solicit the support of the
voters of Burleigh county
Respectfully,
H. L. READE.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-31

For Commissioner End District
To the. Voters of the Second Commissioner
District Of Burieigh County, North Da-
kota. 80
At the earnest request of many friends /
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For County Commissioners

To the Voters of Burleigh County:
hereby announce myself as candidate
for county commissioner from the Second
district, subject to the will of the republican
voters at the coming primaries
have been resident of Burleigh county
20 years and feel that will be able to serve
the people of the district and county intelli-
gently and well, and to this end pledge
my best efforts. So
TRUE S. woRLDoRF.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-31

and fearlessly. cannot say more; ought
not to say less.
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For clerk 81 District court

To the Voters Of Burleigh County:
hereby announce myself as a candidate
for the Office of clerk Of the district court,
subject to the decision Of the voters at the
primary, held June ~, 1908.
CHARLES KAISER.