The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, October 5, 1932, Page 7

THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1932 Capital Retention Campaign Greatest in State History People of State Swamp Jamestown’s Proposal to Seize Seat of Government; Regist er Overwhelming ‘No’ Vote At Election in March ALL FORCES IN CITY UNITE IN DEFENSE EFFORT Investigation Showed Incomparable Arguments. in Favor of Bis- marck Which Were Hammered Home to Elec- torate During Torrid Campaign U Never in the history of North Dakota has a campaign been waged which compares with that made by Bismarck to retain the capital in March, 1982. Every avenue of approach to the voters was used in an effort to acquaint them with the facts. The overwhelming vote by which Jamestown’s bid was rejected proved both the merit of the cause and the efficacy of the campaign methods. It had been hoped when the matter was before the legis- lature that the emergency would enable the capitol commission to have the building well upon its way by the time the matter came toa vote. The thought of those who entertained this idea was that if a substantial investment in a new building already had been made in Bismarck it would cause the electorate to view the matter as a foregone conclusion, But the difficulty of selecting a design and making other arrangements caused delay and the result was that not a shovelful of dirt had been moved when the issue came to a vote. The first step in the campaign was to make careful analysis of the relative arguments which might be advanced by the two cities. James- town’s statements were carefully scrutinized by a committee which worked for several weeks on this subject. Local professional men and statisticians donated their services and information was obtainéd from all sources. Their investigation showed that Bismarck had an incomparable argument on the basis of physical advantages and geographical location as well as from the standpoint of the state property which would be made useless if the capital were moved. It was shown thaW the loss to the taxpayers would exceed $2,000,000, to say nothing of the loss to Bismarck property owners, Covered All Phases of Question Subsequently this information was turned over to a larger committee which prepared from it a detailed s' presented the arguments favorable to this city. the arguments while a larger pamphlet gave them in. detail. the detailed argument was the secretary of state. Other committees were assigned to the task of collecting money and ar- ranging other details of the campaign and the entire effort was reviewed and directed by a general committee. Discussion of the line of campaign Jed to almost as many viewpoints as there were members of the commit- tee. Some wanted to stress the finan- cial situation and the prospective loss to the taxpayers if the capital were moved almost to the exclusion of all else. Others wantet! to emphasize the advantages of Bismarck as a capital site as compared to Jamestown, while others were inclined to put the most emphasis on the moral phases of the issue. Another point for discussion was whether the Jamestown arguments should be directly attacked and whether that city’s disadvantages as @ capital location should be stressed. The final decision was to inform the electorate on all the various phases and the argument was made all inclusive, although it was agreed that little stress would be laid upon Jamestown's civic disabilities. The finance committee found little difficulty in raising a substantial fund from Bismarck business houses and individuals. These regarded the cam- paign as a sort of insurance against the devastating effects of removal. All Reports Favorable - As various citizens reported the temper of the voters in various parts of the state it was even suggested that no campaign would be necessary. Information from all sections was to the effect that the voters were solidly against the removal proposal. So unanimous were these reports that it did not seem Bismarck could lose. The capital city, however, was in the position of a man with a thousand-to- one bet who had to remember the thousandth chance and it was decided to spare no effort. Another consider- ation was that the people of the state might misinterpret an apparent in- difference on the part of Bismarck residents. Some question was raised as to whether the voters understood how to tatement of Bismarck’s position and A small card epitomized In addition printed in the publicity pamphlet prepared by eRRUTLEN A ows ees AO mark their ballots to support Bis- marck’s position and the later stages of the campaign were devoted to edu- cating them on this point. With every man. woman and child in the city aroused, 8 campaign was begun to have local citizens write let- ters to their friends and relatives else- where in the state asking them to support this city in the election. Spe- cial stationery was furnished for this purpose, the letéerheads containing a brief summery of Bismarck’s argu- ment. This personal appeal, which made active workers for Bismarck in nearly every Community, was supplemented late in the campaign by flying squad- rons of local businessmen who visited every section of the state, distributing literature and ascertaining the temper of the voters. Advertisements, in newspapers and by radio, carried the story and this city’s cause was further encouraged by the support accorded it in the news- Papers of the state. Everywhere edi- tors challenged the justice of the re- moval idea, asserting that it was morally wrong to launch such a move- ment, even though it was permissible under the law. Practically no newspa- Pers supported Jamestown’s stand. Jamestown Becomes Divided Bismarck’s efforts were further sup- plemented by a division in the ranks which occurred in Jamestown. There the matter became involved in local Politics, The upshot was a statement, condemning the removal idea which was issued by many of that city’s busi- ness, professional and church leaders. ‘The result was to divide the city and feeling between removal pro- Ponents and opponents there was as strained as between the removalists and Bismarck residents. The Cham- ber of Commerce in Jamestowm how- ever, had made the removal effort its major project for the year and later reaffirmed that position after a stren- uous argument. One of Jamestown's biggest handi- caps was the defection from its cause ———————————————————————_—_—_——_—_—~=— Charter No, 2434 Reserve District No. 9 REPORT OF CONDITION OF THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BISMARCK IN THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA AT THE CLOSE Oi* BUSINESS ON SEPTEMBER 30, 1932 Resources Loans and discounts .. Overdrafts .. U. S. govt. securities owned Other bonds, stocks, and secur: Banking house, $100,000. Furniture and fixtures, $13,971.20 .. Real estate owned other than ban! Reserve with federal reserve bank .. Cash and due from banks .. Outside checks and other cash items . -$1,236,438.79 1,283.83 1 356,158.90 <1 1,279,660.32 113,971.20 6,132.96 157,831.84 - 454,166.78 + 16,502.22 ‘ies owned .. Redemption fund with U. S. Treasurer and due from U. S. Treasurer Interest earned not collected Other assets ... Capital stock paid in . Surplus . Undivided profits—net Reserves for dividends, contingencies, etc. Reserves for interest, taxes, and other expenses accrued and unpaid .. Circulating notes outstanding Due to banks, including certified and ca: hiers’ checks outstanding .. Demand deposits .. Time deposits ..... i United States deposits . Interest accrued not paid ..... ‘OTAL my knowledge and belief. 5,000.00 54,096.29 394.64 «+ + -$8,681,632.77 ++-8 200,000.00 125,000.00 - 31,560.76 96,380.78 14,885.95 100,000.00 112,403.96 + 1,092,023.28 1,892,693.81 969.01 15,765.: PAR RAS +. -$8,681,682.77 aeons T State of North Dakota, County of Burleigh, ss: I, Frank E. Shepard, Cashier, of the above named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of FRANK E. SHEPARD, Cashier. Subscribed and: sworn to before me this 5th day of Octo- , 1982, (Seal) H. S. LOBACH, Notary Public. My commission expires April 9, 1933. Correct—Attest: C. B. LITTLE E. A. HUGHES P. J. MEYER Directors. of its own moral ledders. Several of the city’s leading ministers condemned. the scheme as contrary to the golden Tule and the town was in a turmoil. Mass meetings were held both in Jamestown and Bismarck. That in the Stutsman city was marked by a carnival spirit and uproarious hilar- ity. At the Bismarck meeting, when more than 2,000 persons braved a stormy. night to come out and hear how they could best defend their homes, the atmosphere was charged with a spirit of grim determination. There was little cheering or applause. Jamestown’s campaign consisted largely of flying squadrons which vis- ited every section of the state, some of them coming into western North Dakota. They also distributed litera- ture. Get Cold Reception ‘There they met a cold reception and instances were recorded where remo- valists were ordered to leave business houses and offices on threat of bodily harm. As the election neared Bis- marck pounded away on its slogan of vote “No” until at the close nearly everyone was reminding everyone else how to vote on this issue. Never in the history of Bismarck has its big World War Memorial build- ing housed such a crowd as that which gathered to hear the election returns as reported by The Tribune and the Associated Press. Men, women and children gathered to hear the answer to their weeks of effort and anxiety. With the first returns Bismarck’s hopes for a landslide victory began to prove justified. Precinct after pre- cinct gave the capital city overwhelm- ing margins. In the western part of the state there were precincts where not a single voter favored removal of the capital to Jamestown and other parts of the state responded nobly in defense of the present capi- tal. Before 100 precincts had reported it was apparent that the proposat had been overwhelmed by the ballots of North Dakotans whose answer to the Suggestion was “No.” ‘ There were many celebrations in Bismarck that evening. The strain of weeks was over. The greatest and perhaps the last capital location battle in the history of the state had ended. Campbell Prepares For Large Acreage Helena, Mont. Oct. 5.—(AP)— Thomas D: Campbell, reputed to be the world’s largest wheat farmer, is preparing to-seed a “substantial” part of his large acreage on the Crow Indian reservation in eastern Montana, confident, he asserted, that “20-cent wheat” is going to be a thing of the past by next harvest. The former engineer, whose in- dustrialized 95,000-acre Montana holdings produced 625,000 bushels of wheat in 1921 shared the distressing results of low prices and drought with other agriculturists of the country. The crop that cost more than a quarter of a million dollars to put in two years ago, was caught by the drought. Much of it didn’t come up. Merchants Asked to Close for Ceremony Request that Bismarck stores close at 12:45 p. m., Saturday for the pa- rade and exercises connected with the | Jaying of the capitol cornerstone was made Wednesday by the Association of Commerce after a canvass of local merchants. 2 LAY-AWAY PIAN Buy while selections are best! A’small deposit holds your choice! FRO —rich, rich fab- vies and glowing colors —gorgeous sleeves and tricky buttons —and flattering lines you'll adore « PEN It’s a FUR FALL! Other New Fall Coats at $9.90 to $34.75 Everything DIFFERENT! Everything NEW! CKS co Bismarck NEY In North Dakota (.0.P. CANDIDATES SWINGING THROUGH STATE ON CAMPAIGN Nye, Olson, Dale, Larkin, Lem- ke, Sinclair, Langer, Gronna Active Republican nominees for state and congressional office. are swinging through the state on campaign tours which will keep them busy until the Nov. 8 election. ‘ U. S. Senator Gerald P. Nye fired the opening gun of his campaign for reelection at Wahpeton Tuesday. night. ©. H. Olson, nominee for Heutenant governor, Alfred Dale, nominee for state treasurer, and Ben Larkin, candidate for reelection 2s railroad commissioner, also spoke. ‘William LemKe, congressional nom- inee, spoke at’ Litchville and Grand Rapids Pullerton Tuesday night. Congressman J. H. Sinclair, can- didate for reelection and Mayor A. T. Lynner of Fargo, speak at Devils Lake Wednesday night. Nye, Olson, and Dale were to speak at Gackle Wednesday afternoon and Linton Wednesday night. Lemke will join them at Gackle, goes to Fredonia for an afternoon speech, and will speak at Danzig Wednes- day night. William Langer, guber- natorial nominee, and A. J. Gronna, candidate for attorney general, were to speak at Ray Wednesday after- noon and at Minot Wednesday night. The scwedule for the remainder of the week: Oct. 6—Nye, Olson, Larkin, at Sel- fridge, 2 p. m.; Sinclair and Grotina at Dunseith 2 p. m.; ahd Bottineau 8 p. m.; Langer at Westhope at 2 p. m,, and Karlsruhe, 8 p. m.; Lemke at Napoleon 2 p. m., Dawson 4 p. m., and Jamestown 8 p. m. Oct. 7.—Nye, Olson and Larkin at | Mott 2 p. m.; Sinclair and Gronna at Rugby 2 p. and New Rockford 8 p. m,; Lemke at Sanborn 10:30 a. m., Luverne 2 p. m., Cooperstown 4 p. m., and Valley City 8 p. m.; Langer at Selz 2 p. m., Devils Lake 8 p. m.; in the afternoon and at Berta E. Baker, nominee for state auditor, at Devils Lake 8 p. m. 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