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February 22, 1890
The Tribune
Great Falls, Cascade County, Montana
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Rumor in North Dakota of a new lottery bill proposing $250,000 annual state payment, up from $75,000. Opponents like Senator Winship doubt further attempts, but petitions circulate for possible public vote.
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Rumor That Another Lottery Bill Will Come Before North Dakota Legislature.
ST. PAUL, Feb. 21.—A Pioneer Press special from Bismarck says: The rumor is current that the friends of the lottery bill will introduce a new measure. This bill, according to report, will provide for the payment to the state $250,000 per year, instead of $75,000, as in the old one. One of the strongest opponents of the measure said he thought the report of the new bill was correct, and he feared the result, as he did not think the lottery people would make another attempt unless absolutely sure of their ground. Others think there is nothing in the rumor. Among these is Senator Winship, who confidently predicts that no further attempt will be made to pass a lottery bill.
It seems pretty certain, however, that some scheme is being planned by those who voted for the bill. It may, however, be nothing but an effort to square themselves with their constituents, preparatory to the next election. It has been discovered that petitions are now being circulated all over the state to get the signatures of those who are favorable to the lottery. Some think this is preparatory to a bill submitting the question to a vote of the people.
Rumor That Another Lottery Bill Will Come Before North Dakota Legislature.
ST. PAUL, Feb. 21.—A Pioneer Press special from Bismarck says: The rumor is current that the friends of the lottery bill will introduce a new measure. This bill, according to report, will provide for the payment to the state $250,000 per year, instead of $75,000, as in the old one. One of the strongest opponents of the measure said he thought the report of the new bill was correct, and he feared the result, as he did not think the lottery people would make another attempt unless absolutely sure of their ground. Others think there is nothing in the rumor. Among these is Senator Winship, who confidently predicts that no further attempt will be made to pass a lottery bill.
It seems pretty certain, however, that some scheme is being planned by those who voted for the bill. It may, however, be nothing but an effort to square themselves with their constituents, preparatory to the next election. It has been discovered that petitions are now being circulated all over the state to get the signatures of those who are favorable to the lottery. Some think this is preparatory to a bill submitting the question to a vote of the people.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What keywords are associated?
Lottery Bill
North Dakota Legislature
Political Rumor
State Payment
Petitions
What entities or persons were involved?
Senator Winship
Where did it happen?
North Dakota
Story Details
Key Persons
Senator Winship
Location
North Dakota
Event Date
Feb. 21
Story Details
Rumor of a new lottery bill to be introduced in North Dakota legislature, offering $250,000 per year to the state instead of $75,000. Opponents fear passage; supporters circulate petitions, possibly to submit to popular vote.