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July 17, 1929
The Bismarck Tribune
Bismarck, Mandan, Burleigh County, Morton County, North Dakota
What is this article about?
Political complications arise from the interim appointment of J.W. Brown as state penitentiary warden, suggested by O.J. Turner, with alleged approval from Governor-elect George F. Shafer. Brown's subsequent bid for permanence divides Stark County Independents, delaying the decision pending Shafer's return.
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Turner also is credited with having suggested Brown for the interim appointment. Brown had just been defeated as a candidate for reelection as sheriff of Stark county.
Kitchen and Miss Palmer say Brown was given the appointment on that basis and that the deal had the approval of Governor George F. Shafer, then attorney general and governor-elect.
Brown Supported
The fact that Brown subsequently sought to continue as warden and rallied strong support for his candidacy among Stark county Independents is said to have created the complications which have been a thorn in the side of the administration for months.
Disinclination of the administration to involve itself in what has become a bitter fight in Independent ranks in Stark county may result in the defeat of both Brown and Turner, according to reports current here.
Both Kitchen and Miss Palmer say they stand ready to vote for Turner but the official explanation of today's delay was the absence from the state of Governor Shafer. The appointment will be considered again after Shafer returns home, members of the board said.
Kitchen and Miss Palmer say Brown was given the appointment on that basis and that the deal had the approval of Governor George F. Shafer, then attorney general and governor-elect.
Brown Supported
The fact that Brown subsequently sought to continue as warden and rallied strong support for his candidacy among Stark county Independents is said to have created the complications which have been a thorn in the side of the administration for months.
Disinclination of the administration to involve itself in what has become a bitter fight in Independent ranks in Stark county may result in the defeat of both Brown and Turner, according to reports current here.
Both Kitchen and Miss Palmer say they stand ready to vote for Turner but the official explanation of today's delay was the absence from the state of Governor Shafer. The appointment will be considered again after Shafer returns home, members of the board said.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Fortune Reversal
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Political Appointment
Interim Warden
Stark County Independents
Governor Shafer
Board Delay
What entities or persons were involved?
Turner
Brown
Kitchen
Miss Palmer
Governor George F. Shafer
Where did it happen?
Stark County
Story Details
Key Persons
Turner
Brown
Kitchen
Miss Palmer
Governor George F. Shafer
Location
Stark County
Story Details
Turner suggested Brown for interim warden after his sheriff defeat; appointment allegedly approved by Shafer. Brown's bid for permanence splits Stark County Independents, complicating administration and delaying decision.