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Newspaper
Journal World Spirit
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1908
Page
4
A Webster rally frames Senator Kittredge as the central figure in a hard fought contest with Governor Crawford. The piece argues the March primaries signaled his intent to seek endorsement and that the April convention failure undermined his position while urging reconsideration remains unlikely.
Senator Kittredge is urged to revise his speech as it states taxes are higher, while delegates at Huron unanimously declare taxes are $100000 lower than two years ago.
A fragment reflecting on life’s disappointments and vanity. The speaker contrasts hopeful expectation with bleak reality as the search for fulfillment falters from cradle to grave. A young mother watches over a sleeping child in a somber vignette.
A reflective essay contrasts selfish ambition with the Golden Rule, arguing true fulfillment lies in kindness and honest conduct. It condemns vanity, power, and wealth chasing, praising humble virtue, charitable deeds, and noble character lasting beyond death. It notes political supplements as weak imitations of real civic virtue.
A remark from Brother McLeod of the Aberdeen News hints at a harsher shot than expected in a recent confrontation, suggesting the clash could have been more lightly handled.
A long standing phrase about tariff revision is attributed to Eben W. Martin of South Dakota who reframes it as an attack by an agent of the beef trust. His wording criticizes the tariff policy as a tool of the trust.
The Argus Leader notes a provocative press move labeled as attempting to "buy off" candidates on the municipal league ticket in Sioux Falls. The remark implies fragile public sentiment toward leadership and hints at political maneuvering within the local power structure.
In Wessington Springs the resident named Vessey faced no opposition in the recent primary and county convention with every vote and delegate supporting him. The piece suggests his broad local support could translate into statewide strength.
The office presents Philo Hall’s speech arguing for removing the lumber tariff. It urges every Dakotan to read and write for a copy, praising Hall as a level headed statesman and condemning the lumber trust for extortion while defending American forests and consumers with plain, common sense logic.
The piece argues Republicans fear defeat, denounces the supplement as political weapon, then notes two recent supplements after the March primary. It claims the supplement becomes legitimate campaigning and that Republicans do not question funding, backing corporate spending if used publicly while criticizing new tactics.
The piece argues Judge Carland may rule like Sioux Falls waterworks and force Dakota Central to leave. It notes the waterworks case denied perpetual rights after franchise expiration and questions why a utility has a claim to force continued service beyond its charter.
The Argus Leader is accused of shifting tactics against Governor Crawford. The piece alleges past schemes aimed to remove him through convention defeat, Senate endorsement, imprisonment threats, and even a six year sentence by grand juries, all without substantiated grounds.
The piece mocks the junior senator seen as omnipotent in Washington. It suggests telling the state department to send the governor abroad to boost the senator's ambitions, noting the need for a practical foreign posting while critiquing the editor’s missed opportunity.
The reference recalls Browne's reported gubernatorial bid as the season opened, noting that the press later appeared to overlook or forget the candidacy amid other headlines and events.
Poem lyricist appeals to a child with bonnie blue eyes and curling gold hair. The speaker invites the boy to dream on dream ships and river of sleep, then reflects on the boy’s growth and separation.
Attorney General Young refuses to withdraw from the race citing corporate interests. He recalls his push for the two cent rate law and warns the governorship must not be auctioned to corporate bidders. Bates names Gamble then corrects to Kit amid convention cheer.
The Webster World argues for open public discussions between Kittredge and rivals, questioning political shifts over 18 to 19 years. It notes changes in railroad policy stance and calls voters to judge governors by current actions rather than past positions.
The account names C. P. Bates of Minnehaha taking part in a guerrilla skirmish linked to J. M. Lawson's point of order on the Crawford senate backing. C. H. Dillon had accused Lawson of aiding the primary law’s assassination.
The Hutchinson county primary fight produced 23 stalwart delegates and 25 progressives. D. D. Wipf aided the progressive effort while farmers and German Americans gathered to support Crawford as the convention approached.
A tense convention unfolds with nominations and ballots amid confusion over names and spelling. The big secretary and allies press tactics, but in the end Dave is praised, and the verdict comes through as Hutchinson is instructed to Crawford, with reports from Huron Pierre and Sioux Falls.
The piece argues the public sided with Governor Crawford over party stalwarts who blocked a vote on the primary. It credits Crawford with expanding support, notes the “honest” caucus law was rejected, and predicts Crawford will gain Republican endorsement in June while Kittredge battles to return to Washington. The Clark Pilot Review frames it as a fight between people and political operatives.
A Des Moines lawyer judge Roe leads with a gimmick offering a coupon entitling free services for divorce with each ceremony. Thorson of Lincoln named to Republican national committee to replace Greene. Great Northern railway convicted of rebate practices and fined 5000.
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