Progressive Republican Ticket and United States Senator List
A slate listing candidates for multiple statewide and district offices including Senator Crawford and Hall for Congress, Vessey for Governor, Shober for Lieutenant Governor, Cassill for State Treasurer, Polley for Secretary of State, Hinning for State Auditor, Clark for Attorney General, Astrud for Superintendent of Public Instruction, Dokken for Commissioner of School and Public Lands, and Robinson for Railroad Commissioner. Also notes Thorson for National feed as Thorson.
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United States
Death Throes of Stalwartism in March Primaries
The Journal-World- Spirit argues the March primaries confirm that voters stick with progressives. It cites Day and Brown counties as indicators where stalwarts weaken while progressives gain ground statewide, noting desperation and misrepresentation by stalwart leaders.
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Journal- World-Spirit
Brown County
Browne
Osfal Ia
Campaign notes for South Dakota 1908 primary
Senator Vessey gains votes with strong speeches and courtesy winning esteem. Lieutenant Governor Shober and state officers seek a second term after faithful service. Legislative candidates vow to honor primary results. Progressives urged to vote June 9 to end corporate rule in the 1908 campaign.
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Vessey
Shober
United States
South Dakota
Endorsements Highlight Senator Kittredge Bid
Senator Kittredge draws support from ex Senator Teller of Colorado and Senator Fulton of Oregon, with a third endorsement from Kean of New Jersey. The text accuses Fulton of aiding land thieves and notes their inability to vote in the June primaries, while South Dakota backing looms as potential help.
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Kittredge
Teller
Colorado
Fulton
Oregon
Foraker
Kean
Corporation of
New Jersey
South Dakota
Newspaper Owners Shift Politics in Black Hills Tour
O. C. Cole and his son bought the Daily Telegram in Deadwood and moved it to the progressive republican column, signaling their Republican backing. H. O. Besancon resumes control of the Advocate with a policy reversal to progressive. Reed Smoot moves toward Taft as Utah's convention backs Roosevelt, altering local political alignments.
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O. C. Cole
St. James
Minnesota
Black Hills
Deadwood
H. O. Besancon
Blant
Advocate
Besancon
Reed Smoot
R. O. Richards
Burke
Bailiwick
Whose barl is it alleged money in Utah politics
The piece questions who bankrolls political influence in Utah. It cites ex congressman Burke buying large postage stamps and a railroad employee admitting funds to influence state lines. It implies corporate money rather than farmers’ funds backs the effort, and asks who controls Reed Smoot’s money.
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Burke
Pierre
Reed Smoot
Issenhuth Announces Reelection Hope From Redfield Visit
Hon. E. C. Issenhuth from Redfield attends a K of C meeting and reveals he plans to seek reelection. He was an active member during the 1907 session and is described as an up-to-date Republican Spink County and state cannot ill afford to lose.
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E. C. Issenhuth
Redfield
K. of C
Spink County
Some Good Men to the Fore in State Legislature
The next legislature may include strong men such as Peter Norbeck of Redfield head of Norbeck Nichol son contractors. He filed for the state senate with a lucid voter address for Spink county. Also mentioned are A W Ewert of Pierre and Senator Byrne of Faulk and Potter up for re election.
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Peter Norbeck
Redfield
Norbeck
Norbeck & Nicholson, Contractors
Huron
State Senate
Spink County
Spink
A. W. Ewert
Pierre
Senate
Byrne
Faulk
Potter
Tobin Seeks Renomination as Beadle County Stays Loyal
Our own senator M. L. Tobin has filed for renomination, described as a staunch and faithful servant. Beadle County is urged not to swap him for an untried senator, reflecting confidence in his continued leadership.
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Turner
M. L. Tobin
Beadle County
Major J A Pickler Struck by Illness Bright's Disease
Friends report Major J A Pickler seriously ill with Bright's disease after winter in the South. He has long served in state affairs and remains the focus of warm wishes for a swift recovery.
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J. A. Pickler
Bright
Major Pickler
Stand by Hall and Glass for South Dakota congressional team
A private letter from Hon. Philo Hall reports a favorable House committee response on the Huron federal building bill and the Speaker’s promise to grant floor time for final passage. The note praises Hall for advocating Huron interests, notes a coal lands bill, and predicts a strong progressive team with Glass in the Senate and Hall and Glass in the House if primaries yield a clean sweep.
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Philo Hall
House
Huron
Hall
Cannon
Washington
Iseins
W. S. Glass
Glass
South Dakota
Congress
Crawford
Senate
Beadle County Republicans Name Senate and House Candidates
The filing period ended and Beadle county Republicans must choose two representatives from three candidates. M. L. Tobin and C. A. Kelley are filed for senator. Tobin is described as a progressive. Kelley’s stance on the issue is not advised.
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Beadle County
M. L. Tobin
C. A. Kelley
Tobin
Kelley
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Taft
Utah
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