Patronage Reform and Party Control in South Dakota Debate
The article argues for open fixed patronage dispensation via party primaries, endorses local and state party oversight, and condemns individual officeholder prerogatives. It cites McKinley and Roosevelt era principles, warns against one man power, and asserts party unity as essential for effective governance against corporate domination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uch
Republican Primary League
Huron
McKinley
Messrs. Knowles
Kelsey
Republican Party
South Dakota
Party Council
Pst
Ruef Convicted as San Francisco Boss Faces 14 Year Term
The conviction of Abraham Ruef, noted grafter and former city boss, signals the fall of the corrupt influence. The maximum penalty faced is fourteen years, and the city takes pride that Ruef’s ill-gotten gains could not avert his punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Ruef
San Francisco
The Judge and the President
Chief Justice Mitchell of Pennsylvania bluntly critiques President Roosevelt over delays allowed by courts during a New York banquet. He cites equity as a guiding principle and asserts courts aim to secure a square deal for every humblest litigant, highlighting judicial dignity in relation to handling dilatory practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acuutant Wade
Congress
Mitchell
New York
Philadelphia
Trans-Continental Railway
Ocean
Roosevelt
New York City
Pennsylvania
President Roosevelt
Governor-elect Vessey seen as stabilizing force for education
The governor-elect's steady temperament and Christian character are praised as promising to advance education. He is credited with continuing Governor Crawford's efforts to remove political intrigue and foster peace, harmony, and disciplined work in state schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vessey
Crawford
Critics Roast Post Over Alleged Bias and Fraud
A lengthy critique regards the Saturday Evening Post as bloated and blundering praising founder Franklin while attacking labor rights. It cites a debunked Alaska wheat claim and accuses a space writer of malice toward Sen Gamble and Gov Crawford. The piece questions manners and motives of South Dakota figures amid broader political satire.
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Saturday Evening Post
Benjamin Franklin
Richard
Alaska
United States Department of Agriculture
Senate
Gamble
Crawford
la Follette
South Dakota
Not the kind of legislature you can buy with a cigar
A colorful remark asserts that the legislature cannot be purchased with favors such as cigars or meals, implying earnest resolve against corruption. The speaker frames the issue as principled resistance to influence and backroom deals.
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Journal-World-Spirit
County of
Beadle
City of
Ate Spirit Publishing Co
R. 0. Richards
C. M.osbon
Ates
Ious
America
Stein Bloch
Kuppenheimer
SAM Appel & CO
Huron, S. D
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