Crawford's Planks For US Senate Candidacy
The candidate proposes nationwide river improvements for the Mississippi and Missouri systems, a tariff revision placing lumber coal and iron on the free list, rail value assessment and rate regulation, federal control over interstate corporations, inheritance tax, anti lobby laws, depositor protections and postal savings, and currency elasticity to safeguard trade.
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United States Senators
Mississippi River
Missouri
National Congress
Coe I. Crawford
Watchman Opinion on Corporate Attack in the Senate Fight
The piece laments corporate assault on the Republican party, praising Republican unity and describing the struggle as desperate yet repulsed. It frames the episode as a temporary pause before a renewed political contest, noting the Republicans stood firm and outmaneuvered the effort.
Significance of Tuesday's Triumph and Stalwart Decline
The piece argues Tuesday's victory signals the end of stalwartism, but notes that June victory for Republicans is not guaranteed. It cites Taft Roosevelt splits, presidential decisions, and county-level holdovers as factors that could still affect the June convention and delegate balance.
Republican Victory Guards State From Corruption
The text notes a sweeping republican victory seen as redemption of the state from corporation rule in 1906 and urges vigilance as the price of liberty. It then references Mr. Kittredge with a Latin phrase de mortuis nil nisi donum.
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Kittredge
Break News to Hon R8 Persons Gently
A brief notice asks for careful delivery of unwelcome information to Hon. R8 Persons. The wording signals sensitivity and discretion in communicating a difficult update to the named individual.
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Hon. R
Emancipation Echoes in Republican Faction Struggle
An editorial argues loyalty to human rights anchors the Republican Party, opposing corporate influence and figures like La Follette and Deneen. It praises Theodore Roosevelt as a true reformer while noting regional critics who align with reactionary interests. The piece foresees revolutions for the common good advancing, not regressing.
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Aris
Llinois
Lincoln
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Missouri Convention Urges Hesitation at St Louis Gathering
The Missouri state convention met in St Louis last Thursday and issued guidance urging cautious approaches to a debated measure. Delegates emphasized deliberation and broad agreement before any formal action.
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Missouri
St. Louis
Hes
Resignation Provokes Sharp Take on Lumber Trust
The comment notes a statesman avoiding resignation, calling debates about the lumber trust a job survival matter. It frames a political pivot as a minor consequence of officeholding and hints at ongoing power struggles within the industry.
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The
Lumber Trust
Admiral Evans fleet reaches San Diego four days early
Admiral Evans' battleship fleet arrived in San Diego on Thursday, four days ahead of schedule, and without any accidents during the long voyage.
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Admiral Evans
San Diego
Canton News Sees Kittredge Defeat Prompting Cabinet Tossup
The Canton News warns that if Kittredge loses the senate race he would seek a position in Taft's cabinet, with Mose Kaufman appearing as a more probable alternative.
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The
Canton News
Kittredge
Taft
Mose Kaufman
Senator's popularity credited to purity of the home stance
The junior senator's solid popularity among divorce see non-residents is attributed to his noble stand for home purity.
Deacon Reeves Takes Medicine Cheerfully
An observation praises Deacon Reeves of the Groton Independent for quietly taking his medicine with cheer, noting contrast with other editors read in the past week.
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Deacon” Reeves
Groton Independent
Stalwarts Defend Record as Candidates Sit Out
The piece notes dissatisfaction with the Republican state administration’s record and observes few candidates declaring their intention to run, despite the poor performance claim.
Hamlin County Delegation Split Across Parties
A portion of the Hamlin county delegation committee, long seen as stalwart, includes Republicans. The group criticizes peers in another strong delegation for prioritizing party principles over Kit and corporate interests.
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Hamlin County Dele County
Kit
Corporations
News travel speeds differ by location and clarity
The passage ponders how news stories move unevenly through different areas. It notes some items arrive clearly while others become garbled or miss entire regions, wondering why certain stories from weeklies fail to spread.
Stalwart county papers fail to stop Crawford support
Miner county hosts four papers all backing stalwart lines, three led by Kittredge. Republicans abstain from organizing but still win 40 of 64 delegates as Crawford gains broad GOP backing, leaving several precincts with no opposition tickets. The county convention ends with limited dissent and few contested seats.
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Miner County
Kittredge
Crawford
Martin
Congress
Washington
South Dakota
South
Wes
Knappen Accused of Mutilating Newspaper Copy
A Roberts County newspaper publisher Knappen is accused of falsehoods about the Scandinavian Republican State League and cutting a paragraph from a mailed copy. Journal-World-Spirit officials obtained a full issue to verify the claim amid questions of integrity.
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Roberts County
The
Standard
Knappen
Tuns
Scandinavian Republican State League
Journal-World- Spirit
Hutchinson and surrounding counties split over stalwarts and insurgents
The column reports Hutchinson county as progressive republican by a three vote margin in the county convention, Faulk by fourteen, Walworth by a safe majority, and Potter in doubt though long seen as stalwart. The Argus Leader is mocked by the state press for its stance.
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Rae
Aatwass Walworth Pty
Potter County
Hutchinson Menceinie
Haron Statesman
Argus
Hutchinson County
Faulk
Walworth
Potter
Political Fringe Dismisses Chicago Bolt Threat
The piece argues the suggested bolt and double headed delegation to Chicago will likely be abandoned before convention day, asserting there is no need for serious concern about the maneuver.
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Chicago
Senator Kittredge and the Drive for Lower Fares
For years Senator Kittredge sought lower fares and freights, but in a modest display he never publicly declared his long standing goal.
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Senator Kittredge
Beacon editor Mark P O Mark stirs primary talk Cresbard
In Cresbard Faulk county the Beacon editor Mark P O Mark comments on the recent primaries. He notes the state's close results with stalwarts claiming a strong majority and hints at a possible change of initials to BE Z.
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Faulk
Cresbard
The
Beacon
Mark—P. O. Mark
Brother Mark
P. O
Senator Kittredge Hopes For Worthier Legacy
A hopeful note praises Senator Kittredge and predicts he will be worth more from now on than he was when aligned with the boss.
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Senator Kittredge
Smoot Campaign Funds Discussed by South Dakota Press
The Argus Leader pushes Reed Smoot into a South Dakota issue amid defeat. The piece hints at forthcoming list of campaign contributors and mocks Kittredge’s January boost and primary-day fallout while asserting Republican funds support party honor and expose stalwartism.
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Argus
Reed Smoot
South Dakota
Smoot
Kittredge
Senator Kittredge Ends Campaign With Blisters on Record
Senator Kittredge began his campaign noting blisters on his feet and left with blisters on his record, a metaphor cited to reflect the campaign’s hardships and accumulated political baggage.
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Senator Kittredge
Stalwarts Bought Votes in Towns Primary Fight
The paper’s manager reports written evidence of vote buying by a stalwart heeler in a town with a heated primary. Names of buyers are known. In two cases the price paid was ten dollars. The culprit’s identity and details are noted.
Bribery accusation sparks heated campaign dispute
The article accuses rival factions of bribery and spending to influence voters. It claims Republicans funded speakers and literature to counter opponents and asserts proof of the crime rests with the accusers, who say stalwarts introduced bribery into the race.
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Ciate Tredantia
Snore
Prvaghelen Ggemeral
Ets
Furni
Nightly Tonic Scarred by Reed Smoot Shouting
A fragment claims Senator Kittredge uses a strange nighttime routine shouting Reed Smoot by his bed to scare himself into sleep. The remark highlights personal oddities linked to political figures.
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Kittredge
Reed Smoot
DOG-IN-THE-MANGER POLITICS IN PARTY CONVENTION
A local newspaper roasts party factions as threats loom over delegates in a convention where progressives hold 266 seats. It claims legal contests will decide seats, warns stalwarts not to steal them, and predicts possible party splits if bosses overreach. Senator Kittredge’s silence hints at a wrecking tactic to keep control.
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Richards
Kittredge
Chicago
Crawford
Falsehoods and party wrecking ends career, predicts ruin
The speaker argues that four in five voters backed the stalwart ticket due to deception spread by the senator and his organs. A public display would expose his character as a party wrecking figure and trigger mass Republican repudiation, ending his career and harming victors.
State Mentions Split Primaries and GOP Convention
The piece surveys editorials on South Dakota primaries, noting insurgent gains and predicted Kittredge defeat in June. It recounts conventions, delegates, and votes, urging GOP unity as Crawford supporters push a strong showing for June. The article mentions the 1908 Republican convention in Huron and delegate allocations by county.
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South Dakota
Repulican State Committee
Huron
Chicago
United States
Maine
Aurora
Beadle
Bon Homme
Brookings
Brown
John Sauer Jr Celebrates Seventh Birthday
John Sauer Jr. celebrated his seventh birthday Saturday afternoon in a happy manner. Fourteen little playmates, ages two to five, were invited to help him celebrate. Refreshments were served.
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John Sauer, Jr
Johnny
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Pierre Dakotan
Centerville
Lake County
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U. S
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