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Newspaper
Journal World Spirit
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1908
Page
4
State Senate seat held by M. L. Tobin with election plans and officials noting candidates A. M. Giles and E. B. Sedam for the representative races.
For County only a slate of candidates is named including Auditor T. C. Young Register of Deeds A J Holbrook County Treasurer Samuel Birks Clerk of Courts A F Pay Sheriff John W Boyle State's Attorney O B Hagen County Supt of Schools J W Smith Coroner William Tolmie Commissioner 1st District David Coughlin and constables Chas Hotalling J B Somers with partial trailing text of a Socata é a aa 7ora Fils.
Senator Vessey is portrayed as a temperance advocate and fair-minded Republican candidate for governor. The piece argues county option should be voted on its merits and notes saloon interests may oppose him, warning voters that South Aldi residents will not hand the governor’s choice to liquor vendors.
The passage notes voters in Kansas, South Dakota, and Illinois expressed preferences for U S Senate candidates. Bristow led over Long in Kansas, Crawford defeated Kittredge in South Dakota, and Hopkins won a plurality over Foss and Mason in Illinois.
The piece argues that in the absence of a primary law the honor and fair play of average voters ensure Republicans in legislatures will support the majority endorsed candidates for the U S Senate. It stresses loyalty to the party, trust in the primary result, and rebukes attempts to override it. It cites voter oaths and broad GOP sentiment across states. It also touches on a college student’s view of self-made education and critiques freight rates on long-haul shipments.
In a witty home gathering, Mr. Bryan jokes that Kern will get used to formal notices. He then critiques alarmist prophecies, comparing them to wolf stories, while defending the country from perceived financial panics and faulty market systems blamed on eastern financiers.
A terse reflection on character stating that it is not actions alone but the obligation to do what must be done that defines manhood. It emphasizes duty over preference and frames resolve as defining conduct.
A clipped note from a democratic newspaper column hints the editor vented in a squib after factions clashed and reconciled, leaving a sharp postscript before the late events.
Aberdeen American reports voters should consider six ballot questions: raise attorney general salary, amend constitution to broaden taxing power, expand local option to all towns and counties, protect a proposition, stop Sunday sports, and curb the divorce industry in South Dakota.
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