The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-02


First district-H. G. Wick, Ca
Second district-John o. Hal
Third district-P. d. Norton,
Minot, N. D., May 2.-Taking leaf
from the Nonpartisan note book, the
Lincoln Republican league in it's first
state convention here Wednesday Sc
lected nominees for state office with.
out much regard for political affilta-'
ton. A majority of the men named
are Republicans, but there is at least
one prominent Democrat, and there
are others who have been independ-
ent, progressive or Nonpartisan at
various times.
The selection Of John Steen for gov
ernor was a foregone conclusion. ne
was generally admitted to be the
strongest of the prospective cand1-
dates mentioned in connection with
this post. A. T. Kraabel of Clifford,
Sleel's running mate on the Lincoln
league slate, was elected lieutenant
governor two years ago with the Non
partisan leagues endorsement, but
was not Reimbursed at the recent state
convention in Fargo, when Howard
Wood of Deering, speaker OF the last
house of representatives, was nomtn-
ated In his steads J. N, Still OF Beach,
who will oppose Secretary of State
Hall for the Republican nomination,
is d well known farmer and elevator
man, a former Lacquer and q man
who has long been identified with var
ious farmer movements. George =.
Homnes of*Crosby, the choice for at
torney general is well known bar
rister who has been prominent in
politics for somesyears.
John L.George, selected by the Lin
coin league to oppose State Auditor
Kositzky, has never before aspired to-
political office. For many years he
has been secretary Of the Bismarck
council, United Commercial Travellers,
and he is now grand councillor of the
MinnesotatNorth Dakota domain OF
the travelling mems fraternity. He Is
probably the best known commercial
traveller in North Dakota. l.. +. Ely,
candidate for treasurer to succeed to
the office now held by John Steen,
and who will oppose Obert "A. Olson OF
Bowman for the Republican nomina'
tion at the primaries, is we'll known IN
the northeastern part of the state.
Alex Macdonald of Glencoe, who Will
oppose Commissioner of Agriculture
and Labor John N. Hagan, is a plo.
neer farmer and fanch-man Of central
North Dakota, with large holdings at
Glencoe. He has taken an active part
in politics for a number Of years.
Adolph Wacker of Washburn, candi'
date for commissioner of insurance, to
oppose A. s. Olsness Of Sheyenne, Is
a strong man in Mclean county and
elsewhere in central North Dakota
where he is we'll known. M. P. John.
son of Tolley, nominated to succeed
himself on the rail board, formerly
was president of the North Dakota
Equity society. He, was not endorsed
for reelection by the league in its re-
cent state convention. His running
mates, John Taylor Of Towner and
Joseph Gackle of LaMoure are prom
inent in their communities. The sur
prise in connection with the railway
commissionership was the failure OF
the convention to endorse Charles w.
Bleick of Elgin for reelection. Mr.
Bleicks petitions have been out for
some time ,and he had collaborated
with NJ. P. Johnson in his campaign
ing, following his rejection by the
Nonpartisans at Fargo.
c.. J. Fisk of Minot, endorsed for the
supreme court, retired as chief JUS
tice two years ago following bis de-
feat by the Nonpartisans. For many
years prior to being elevated to the
supreme bench, he was district court
Judge at Grand Forks. Prior to the
Lincoln league convention friends had
generally claimed he would not ac>
cept the nomination. He is regarded
as one of the strongest men on the
ticket because of his wide popularity
and large personal following.
Miss Minnie J. Nelson OF Valley
City is one of North DakOta's best
known educators and is prominent
club woman. For years she was coul,.
ty superintendent of schools in Barnes
county, and she has been an actice
leader in the North Dakota Education
association. ..
The congressional ticket includes
Judge Wick of Cavalier, who withdrew
in favor of Cuthpert in the special
election in the First district a year
ago, when John Baer was elected by
the comparisons; John y. Hanchette
of Harvey. one of the best known law
yers of his sections of the state, and
Patrick D. Norton of Hettinger, the
incumbent from the Third, whom the
Nonpartisans turned down in their
state convention at Fargo. They will
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