The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-06-25
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voting. some precincts showing a
much larger total than was the case
two years ago.
At Valley City fair weather had
brought 500 of the city's possible 1000
voters to the polls by noon.
An overcast and threatening sky
apparently influenced the voting in
Grand Forks as but 800 persons had
voted at noon. while 1894 citizens
have registered for the primary.
Light Mandan Vote
In Mandan the vote was reported
light, but officials said such was
usually the cas- with most Of the
balloting occurring later in the day.
A slightly more, than normal vote
was indicated at Jamestown. Pre-
cincts expected a rush on the polls at
the last hour. A record Democratic
vote for the city was forecast.
A brisk rain, ushered in primary
election day at Devils Lake. Rain
ceased shortly before eight o'clock
but heavy and threatening clouds
filled the sky. The vote cast At noon
comparatively light, only 449
persons out of a possible 1900 voters
having voted.
At Minot confusion reigned to a
certain extent as a result of the use
for the first time Of II new precincts,
bringing the city's total to % pre-
cincts. A light vote had been cast at
noon. In one precinct q clerk was
asked to resign because she was OBJ
jectionable to the two judges. In an
other a Judge was instructed to quit
the distribution Of stickers bearing
his name, or he would be subjected to
prosecution.
The polls opened at 8 a. m. and
will remain open until Z p. m. The
heaviest voting of the day Is expect
ed between S and z p. M, which is
the usual order because many wait
until they have completed the days
work before visiting the polls.
Interest Runs High
Interest in the election apparently
was running high, with many new
voters being sworn in and all of the
polls crowded with interested citizens.
The city this year is divided into
Is precincts rather than 10, as was
the case formerly, but little confusion
because of the redivision has result
ed.
Votes cast and the registered votes
for the city precincts at noon today
fSlow:
First Ward. First precinct civilian
Moore SchooD-193 out Of $50.
First Ward, Second precinct
Faunce's Garage-802 First)-197 out
of 42O.
First Ward, Third precinct Nittle's
Garage)-115 out of 26O.
Second Ward, First precinct (Will
SchooD-l90 out of 49,.
Second Ward, 81 ond precinct
Ingstad Garage)-x52 out of 225.
Second Ward, Third precinct
Swimming Pool)-117 out of 230.
Third Ward, First precinct Cooks
Garage-512 RI 255 out Of $40.
Third Ward, Second precinct (FIigh
schooD-202 out of $50.
Third Ward, Third precinct (Rich-
holt school)-138 out of 300.
Fourth Ward (Bertsch's garage)-
178 out Of $50.
Fifth Ward association Of Com
merce)-208 out Of 27O.
Sixth Ward, First precinct Fire
halD-149 out Of 1886.
Sixth Ward, Second precinct est.
Mary'S schooD-194 out of $50.
Rain was reported from several
North Dakota points but it was un-
certain If this would have any mater
ial effect on the number Of votes cast.
Interest which was created by sew
eral spirited contests which developed
late In the state campaign was ex-
pected to bring more voters to the
polls than had been anticipated fol-
lowing early surveys.
Estimates were made that from
100000 to 100000 voters would cast
ballots. At the primary in 1923 q to-
tai Of 192,663 votes were recorded,
while at the last presidential election
232, 222 votes were tahulated.
Candidates for office terminated
their campaigns last night with a
flood Of oratory that reached from
one end of the state to the other.
They also urged getting out the
VOTE and expressed a greater fear
for the silent vote" than the active
vote.
Governor George r. Shafer, indie