Potal Levy and Political Platform Mentioned in 1905 Debate
The text outlines a 1905 state levy for state purposes with multiple mills including a cap on expenditures. It also records a declaration of principles by a candidate calling for Roosevelt era reforms, Panama Canal completion, river improvements, tariff revisions, federal control over inter state commerce, taxes on inheritances and incomes, and anti lobbying laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kittredge
United States
Roosevelt
Panama Canal
Mississippi River
Ssouri
National Congress
Senate
Roosevelt League Endorses Roosevelt Policies in South Dakota
The Roosevelt State Republican League of South Dakota reaffirms loyalty to President Roosevelt and pledges support for his renomination while endorsing Taft as a candidate aligned with Roosevelt’s principles. The league backs Governor Crawford for U.S. Senate and advocates progressive reforms including railroad rate regulation and a 2-cent passenger rate law. It condemns stalwart opposition and calls for delegation favorable to national convention goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt State Republican League of
South Dakota
Roosevelt
Lith
United States
League
H. Taft
Coe S. Crawford
Th Dakota
United States Senate
Coe I. Crawford
Crawford
Senate
House
Minnehaha
Brown Wwrence
Surf River
Iowa
Nebraska
Minnesota
State Board of Railroad Commis
Stanley
Missouri River
Republican State Central Committee Backs Roosevelt Second Term
The committee resolves to support President Roosevelt for a second term and to push laws enforcing his policies. It also endorses Taft as aligned with Roosevelt measures and urges delegates to back nomination. Crawford is named in a separate, contested line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican State Central Committee
Republican State Central
Roosevelt
HL Taft
Stalwart Leaders Vote Against Key Railroad Bills
In the stalwart legislature of 1905, leaders including Browne and McKinney voted no on multiple railroad bills. House journal entries cite bills on double damages for property loss, limits on hours, and railroad commissioner duties. Senate notes reference a failed bill holding railways liable for employee injuries due to co employee negligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egisia
House Journal
Browne
Brown County
Browne, Ebersville
McKinney
Cilcas Ak Chive
Kittredge
Brumbaugh
Eastman
Peters
Journal
Jou
Foster
Fencannon
Carley
Ebersvilier
Gurney
Johnson
Peterson
Shaw
Goff
Lee
Lanam
Olson
Clark
Parmley
Shober
Senate Journal
Two Cent Mileage Book Bill Killed by Stalwarts
A detailed legislative track shows Senator Jenkins introducing the Two Cent Rate Bill on Jan 11 1907 for mileage books at two cents per mile with local tickets at two and a half cents. It passed the Senate Jan 31 and was defeated in the House Feb 8 with 6 vote margin. The record lists stalwart opponents and notes a strategic move by Kittredge leader Browne to kill and prevent reconsideration. House Bill No 50 later became law on Feb 21 and March 1, setting maximum fares under 2.5 cents per mile and official oversight by the Board of Railroad Commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkins
Senate
Thero
Senate Journal
House
Kittredge
Minnehaha
Brown
Marshall
Edmunds
Clark
Lawrence
Bratrud
Browne
Carley
Ebersviller
Ewald
Fencannon
Foster
Gropengieser
Gurney
Hamilton
Johnson
Lanam
McKinney
Olson
Otto
Parmiey
Palmer
Peterson
Senn
Shaw
Simpson
Stokes
Swanson
Frease
Rood
Stalwarts
Neven Eastman
Goff
Hale
Peters
Democrats
House Journal
Carroll
Committee On Railroads
Board of Railroad Comissioners
Levy of State Taxes of 1907 Not High
The 1907 levy shows a total rate near prior legislative years after accounting for a twine plant and deficiency calls. Warrant backlogs from 1906 were cleared in 1907 with emergency warrants, leaving an actual deficit of 250000 dollars, while 1907 general and deficiency taxes totaled a modest 3 mills after adjustments.
Voters urged to answer Roosevelt call at March primary
The message warns of an art campaign in Dakota to chloroform voters and mislead them to restore control to the “millionaires’ club.” It invokes Lincoln and calls Dakota voters to heed Roosevelt’s leadership in the March primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dakota
Art Campaign
Millionaires’ Club
Lincoln
Roosevelt
The Spirit of Lincoln and Roosevelt on Righteous Struggle
Theodore Roosevelt quotes Abraham Lincoln on justice and unity, urging enduring resolve to finish the work with charity and firmness. He invokes no bloodshed in the current generation, contrasting past northern and southern resolve and calling for a nation free of greed and deceit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Roosevelt
Slums and Penny Pawns Plague Glasgow District
Sanitary inspectors report overcrowded slum housing in Glasgow with women known as penny pawns preying on the poor. Occupants cram into cupboards, under beds, and even on rooftops to avoid detection as overseers close in on illicit makeshift sleeping quarters.
Cromwell Punishes Traitor Shoemaker With Hanging Threat
A country shoemaker betrays Cromwell by revealing a water pipe into a castle. Cromwell condemns him to be hanged at the next tree as punishment for treachery, after the shoemaker helps cut the pipe and the castle surrenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cromwell
London Telegraph
Quiet Times with Grandparents and Children
A humorous exchange from Harpers Weekly highlights a child calling for quiet and a grandmother defending the young by noting their role in creating family ties. The lighthearted dialogue captures domestic warmth and playful rebellion.
One For Each Life Revolver Quote In London Express
A London Express snippet reports a buyer asking for a good revolver and a salesman confirming a six chamber model. The buyer intends to use it on a cat next door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Express
Laws of War and Prohibited Conduct in Hostilities
A discussion outlines the code governing civilized warfare, prohibiting poison, treachery, disguising as the enemy, killing surrendered foes, and no quarter. It bans unnecessary destruction, besieging fortified places only, sparing public buildings, deterring plunder, and mandating humane treatment of prisoners.
Inoculation For Smallpox History in Europe
The article traces early smallpox inoculation from Turkey to England. It notes a 1718 case in Adrianople, 1721 trials on condemned criminals, royal family inoculations by 1723, clergy opposition until 1760, and practitioners like Dr Mead and Dr Dinsdale. It also mentions Catherine II and Jenner introducing vaccination in 1790.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Turkey
Adrianople
Mead
Dinsdale
London
Catherine II
Russia
Jenner
New York
Moor’s Past Work Woven into Modern Moorish Relics
The article notes how centuries old Moorish construction remains in modern times and reflects on the Moorish people’s failure to adapt to contemporary conditions, as discussed in Strand Magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strand Magasine
Bradder Jones Challenged Over Smoking Habits
A Kansas City Independent remark questions Bradder Jones by contrasting smoking with ownership of a brick house. The speaker accuses him of borrowing resources, reading the newspaper, wearing clothes, and eating vittles to imply dependence rather than achievement. The tone is confrontational and sarcastic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradder Jones
Kansas City Independent
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RG Ae
Levy
Roosevelt League
Huron
Seema Kitredge
State Board of Assessment
Mills
Sein Tan Leer Et Eonseedraas
Porto Prn
Chou O Eee
Seens
EOE Pov
Canches Baddsbocdetree
Abraham Lincoln
Glasgow
Harper’s Weekly
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