Governor Lee Accountability and State Education Struggles
Governor Lee pledges to govern as before signaling potential recurring political wrangles in educational institutions. The missives highlight mismanagement in charitable and penal systems and starvation-level appropriations affecting state hospitals, colleges, and normal schools seeking coal and funds.
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Lee
Unity and loyalty urged for republican tickets in county primary
In a call to party unity, the piece urges all Republicans to back the entire ticket in the upcoming primary election. It defends support for nominated incumbents and cites the desire to honor local citizens, while warning against Democrats and urging a decisive stance against those trying to tilt the race.
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Congress
Messrs
Martin
Ake Ae
Huron
Beadle County
E. W. Martin
C. H. Burke
Géo. J. Johnson
Crawford
Vessey
Do you want it Vote for Vessey
The passage argues against a policy stance and urges voting for Vessey to avoid leaving future generations with large deficiencies. It frames the choice as a rejection of backing off and a push to take decisive action now. The speaker emphasizes accountability and a proactive approach for successors.
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Vessey
Press Backs Wilt LaFollette Despite Union Critique
The democratic press offers no apology or criticism of Wilt LaFollette on union matters. It endorses him more warmly as Sioux Falls unions denounce him, signaling a surprising shift in labor politics.
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Wilt. LaFollette
Sioux Falls
Delirious Democracy and the Illusion of Help
The piece argues democracy is filled with isms and poppycock promises for the oppressed black and white. It claims Bryan would woo votes with grand platitudes and notes the era’s praise of free remedies that never fully deliver.
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Bryan
Denver
Vote the straight Republican ticket
A political appeal urging support for Republican candidates. The message frames voting for the Republican slate as opposing Governor Crawford and benefiting Huron city and Beadle County. The text presents a binary choice and advocates party alignment.
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Crawford
Huron
Beadle County
Ex-Governor Lee notes 41 percent rise in building costs
The former governor claims construction now costs forty one percent more than in his tenure. The remark recalls Pat's quip about raising funds with shillings to pay for a shirt.
Analysis of Tax Savings Under Different Governorships
The text discusses potential savings and costs for building a house, comparing today to when Lee was governor. It argues that today offers a chance to save about forty one percent, while under Lee’s governance there was no possibility to save.
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Lee
Why Should We Vote to Change
A political exhortation warns voters about Democratic promises and high taxes. It argues farmers benefited under Republican rule, mocks Democratic scare tactics, and urges Republicans to mark specific ballot circles for proper candidates. It critiques a complex ballot and advises voters on how to cast votes.
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Pat
Jimmie
Democrats Claim Extravagance and Mismanagement in County
The local democrats charge extravagance and bad management in the county administration. They note Treasurer Birks has collected and turned into the treasury substantial interest on county bank deposits during the year, enough to cover his salary.
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Republican County
Birks
Prohibition nominee Chapin quips on seven candidates
Chapin labels himself the cheerless candidate and jokes about six running since the social labor candidate is in the penitentiary. He contrasts himself with Taft and Bryan, calling Taft fearless and Bryan peerless as he presents his own candidacy with dry wit.
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Chapin
Taft
Bryan
Free wool debate targets ex governor and reform school
A speaker recalls 1892 free wool support and 1894 prices while attacking ex governor Andrew E. Lee for alleged mismanagement. The letter questions his record on the oil inspector, insurance commissioner, reform school, and national policy stance, insisting Lee is unfit for South Dakota governor.
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Lee
Dr. Mead
Dr. Ross
Reform School
United States
Andrew E. Lee
South Dakota
False Prophet Bryan and the Wilson Tariff Debate
The article cites Bryan in congress claiming continued protection would make landowners and tenants, and contrasts past 50 cent wheat and 10 cent corn with current prices under McKinley. It warns voters to support E. W. Martin for the vacancy caused by Col. Parker’s death, arguing neglect could elect a Democrat to congress.
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Bryan
Congress
Washington
Nebraska
E. W. Martin
Colonel Parker
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