Roosevelt Era Reforms Promote National Infrastructure and Oversight
The proposal outlines Roosevelt era goals including completion of the Panama Canal, Mississippi River and lake improvements, tariff modifications on lumber coal and iron, railroad value checks, interstate commerce regulation, federal lobbying restrictions, depositor protections, and currency flexibility to stabilize trade. Crawford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of
United States Sendines
Roosevelt
Panama Canal
Mississippi River
Missouri
Ting Postal Savings Banks
Coe
Crawford
Progressive Republican ticket listed with state and local offices
States Senator Crawford and Coe I Crawford Phillips Hall Glass Brookings Watertown Governor Vessey Wessington Springs Tenant Governor Shober Highmore Treasurer Cassill Canton Secretary Polley Deadwood Auditor Hinning Herreid Superintendent Astrud Sioux Falls Public Lands Commissioner Robinson Groton National Committeeman Thorson Canton outlines a slate for statewide offices and party roles.
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Coe I. Crawford
Essmen
Philo Hall
Brookings
W. S. Glass
Watertown
R. S. Vessey
Wessington Springs
H. C. Shober
Highmiore
C. H. Cassill
Canton
Deadwood
John Hinning
Herreid
S. W. Clark
Redfield
Lintendent of Public Instruction
H. A. Astrud
Sioux Falls
Rissioner School
Public Landskiren
Oronto
Dutra
Political Machines in South Dakota Debated in 1900s
The Huron committee of twelve leads a push to dictate county and legislative nominations across the state. The Crawford machine, linked to Governor Crawford, backs a slate with R. S. Vessey for governor and Philo Hall and W. S. Glass for Congress, while endorsing first-term officials. The piece calls for accountability, asking readers who organized the machine, when, and by whose authority.
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Crawford
Huron
Répubtan
United States Sénat
R. S. Vessey
Philo Hall
W. S. Glass
Congress
Messrs. Polley and Robinson
Thos. Thorson
Mional
Ation
Kittredge
Wich
Supreme Court
Onéimgn
Falls-machine
Mova
John T. Kean
Progressive Republicans Fight for Principle in South Dakota
The article denounces deals to split the party and urges voters to back the progressive majority. It warns against bosses and spoilsmen, calls for unity after the March primaries, and praises farmer voters for not being hoodwinked. The piece asserts two thirds of state Republicans are progressives and urges decisive final victory.
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South Dakota
Senator Kittredge Endorsement in Journal-World-Spirit
The Journal-World-Spirit leans toward endorsing Senator Kittredge as a great worker. It notes his six to seven years of efforts to mobilize voters in South Dakota.
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Senator Kittredge
Kittredge
Journal-World-Spirit
South Dakota
Prophecy Fulfilled on Kittredge Nominating Petition Scam
The Journal-World-Spirit notes Senator Kittredge exposed the motive behind his petition drive. Emissaries allegedly forged letters to voters claiming support and citing March results. Only nine counties filed names for nomination, while others served as a mailing list for stalwart literature and fraud claims.
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Journal-World-Spirit
Kittredge
Pierre
Crawford
Pennington
Fall River
Lawrence
Hamlin
Minnehaha
Gregory
Douglas
Day
Codington
Milbank Review Attacks Mormon Scalp Rumor
The Milbank Review claims Mormons seek Kittredge’s scalp for opposing Reed Smoot’s Utah seat and fund insurgent campaigns. The piece labels the claim as slander, blaming a Sioux Falls editor for spreading it and noting critics dismiss the story as rot.
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Democratic
Milbank Review
Kittredge
Utah
Reed Smoot
Sioux Falls
Congressional fight over Hilron federal building funds
Senator Gamble secured Senate passage of the Hilron federal building appropriation but faces possible House rejection. Messrs Hall and Parker will push for a vote in the closing session days. If blocked, the item may struggle next winter, with insurgent voters targeted by Kittredge Burke and Huron allies.
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Congress
Hilron
Gamble
Senate
House
Messrs
Hall and
Parker
Huron le
Kittredge
Burke
Primary Law Call for Progressive Ticket Vote
A pamphlet urges voters to cast ballots for the progressive ticket in the upcoming election and explains that only actual votes count. It encourages loyalty, taking June 9 off to vote, and persuading neighbors to vote with them.
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Mary
Bushfield Endorses Kittredge In Prairie Speech
The Miller Press reports Bushfield praised Senator A. B. Kittredge who spoke to a full house, defending his Senate record and ties to national legislation while denying opposition charges. He pledged to abide by June primary results and received warm applause for a candid, constructive session.
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Bro. Bushfield
Kittredge
Bushfield
The
Miller Press
A. B. Kittredge
Roosevelt
Serances
Portrait Echoes Tweed in Senator Kittledyge Look
The Yankton Press notes a striking resemblance between Senator Kittledyge and the late Boss Tweed of New York. The paper says it has not mentioned the comparison before and remarks Tweed is dead.
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Yankton
Dakotan
Kittledyge
Tweed
New York
Editor Day's Playful Mood at The Argus Leader
The Argus Leader mocks itself with quips and bon mots in a playful editorial mood. A tale recalls a seminary report joke about Angelina showing studiousness yet lacking capacity and a witty reply about buying the right stuff to pay for it.
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Argus-Leader
Cessill
Kittredge
Old Newrich
Angelina
No, stalwarts fail to sway Black Hills counties
The piece questions claims of near unanimous stalwart support in the Black Hills. It suggests Kittredge and Martin campaign widely there while other counties oppose them, arguing sentiment has shifted against the stalwarts like a tide.
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Black Hills
Kittredge
Martin
Mother Partington
Atlantic Ocean
Readable RS interview shows Mr Persons keen to stay
Readers note frequent initer views of RS suggest Mr Persons is anxious to retain his current job. The piece argues his persistence, though readers doubt his conviction.
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RS. Person
Kittredge
Mr. Persons
State approves appointments for land office and agency post
The state accese league endorses G C Carpenter City for receiver of the United States land office at Ke wb Lemmon and S E Allen as Indian agent at Sisseton agency.
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State
Accese League
G. C. Carpenter City
United States Land of
Lemmon
S. E. Allen
Sisseton Agency
Morning Herald Marks First Birthday At Home
A brief note says the Morning Herald reached its first birthday last Friday, marking one year since its launch. The item invites readers to read the remainder and discuss with neighbors.
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The
Morning Herald
Senate power plays and agent transfer in political maneuvering
Senator Kittredge agrees to reinstate Special Agent Parker if he is moved to a different location. He would likely support a Crawford gubernatorial bid under the same condition. The passage hints at behind the scenes deals and political bargaining in a shifting power landscape.
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Kittredge
Parker
Mose Kauffmann
Crawford
Chief’s printed records judged as deceitful by critic
The piece accuses the Iroquois Chief’s publication of misrepresenting facts about state appropriations for the twine plant and a 200 000 dollar Capitol building loan. It claims the intent is to mislead voters and bolster the Chief’s boss in a political fight.
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Journal-World-Spirit
Intelleck
Capitol Building Fund
Senator Kittredge Faces South Dakota Voters
The Argus notes Senator A B Kittredge has spent five years getting acquainted with South Dakota voters and two years of public opinion shaping, as residents express their views whenever possible.
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A. B. Kittredge
South Dakota
Arguseacher
Enemies of Kittredge Rivalry Over Crawford Support
The Huronite accuses Crawford supporters of pressuring him for re election and alleges Kittredge allies tried to push Crawford as a Senate candidate against Gamble. The Argus Leader and Huronite editorials are cited as conflicting on veracity.
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Kittredge
Crawford
Gamble
H Yronite
Friends
Huronite
Kittreage
Argus
Campaign Critique Refocuses on Progressive Laws
State Press commentary argues the Kittredge campaign targets Governor Crawford and other progressive Republicans on the surface while aiming at the people’s laws including primary anti lobby and anti pass laws. The piece frames the fight as a challenge to progressive reform and public service corporate politics.
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Kittredge
Crawford
Pierre Dakotan
Endorsement Supports Progressive Republicans in South Dakota
The Brookings Register notes that South Dakota will align with the majority demanding party reforms as it endorses Progressive Republicans and their policies.
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South Dakota
Brookings Register
Kittredge Rivalry Highlighted By Local Papers
Local editorials accuse Senator Kittredge of distorting rail tax history, arguing his home state’s railroad tax per mile was lower under the Kittredge era than in North Dakota Wyoming Montana and other western states. The debate centers on political loyalties ahead of June elections.
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Kittredge Machine
South Dakota
North Dakota
Wyoming
Montana
West
Webster World
Political speeches contrasted over months in Pierre and Mitchell
Kittredge repeated lines from January Mitchell speech in April Pierre speech. The March primary followed Mitchell, leaving him overwhelmed and unable to advance. With the June primary ahead after the Pierre talk, his career again seems likely to be hindered.
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Kittredge
Mitchell
Pierre
Graft Critique of Burke and Martin in Insurgent Opposition
A Stalwart editorial condemns former Congressmen Burke and Martin for grafting from the U S Treasury by claiming mileage for non traveled distances and voting for themselves. The piece argues such actions destroy public respect and compares their conduct to other insurgent figures as a moral failing.
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Burke
Martin
U. S. Treasury
Congress
Washington
Iir
Glass
Hall
Botke
Centerville Journal Reports on Martin Followers Trap
Centerville Journal notes that few will be drawn into the trap allegedly set by Martin's followers. The piece implies caution about the plan and the public's response.
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Martin
Centerville Journal
Fame at a Penny a Line in Political Propaganda
The Kittredge machine writes long articles praising A. B. Kittredge for hire in Washington papers. Clips are reprinted by Kittredge papers to mislead voters into thinking he has influence. In Washington, Kittredge is a dead issue and facing an overwhelming defeat in June.
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Kittredge
A. B. Kittredge
Washington, D. C
Washington
Java Herald
Rise and Explain the Moral Distinctions in Three Congressional Ties
A senator’s son Ralph Gambi e earns a subordinate clerkship in Congress and takes a leave of absence with pay to study in college. Auditor Persons from South Dakota returns home on leave with pay to campaign for the job’s beneficiary. A United States senator from South Dakota, earning $7500, takes French leave during congressional sessions amid critical votes. Citizens seek clarification of the moral distinctions among these actions.
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Ralph Gambie
Congress
South Dakota
Treasury Department
Washington
United States
G N Breaks Pledge and City Finances Rail Quiet
A 1908 report details a railroad promise to run daily passenger trains and provide a Pullman sleeper between Huron and the Twin Cities. The city granted rights and vacated streets, but the railroad later halted the sleeping car and daily service, failing to meet its commitments. Also noted are local notices about a for sale property, hotel staff changes, and health updates.
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Huron
Twin Cities
Dakota Avenue
Said Road
J. A. Cleaver
E. J. Miczi
G. O. FuLiiswuziper
A. B. Parrpanx
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R. C. Richards
M. Osbon
Lesterville Ledger
G. N
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Kent Hotel
Booth
Miss Oral
Weather Bureau
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