Taft Sherman and other ticket listings read in South Dakota
State and national ticket items show President William H Taft of Ohio and Vice President James S Sherman of New York. U S Senator Coe I Crawford of Huron. Congressmen Charles H Burke Pierre Eben W Martin Deadwood. Governor B S Vessey Wessington Springs Ata Shober Highmore. Secretary of State CG Polley Deadwood Hirning Herreid G Jolmedt Canton. State Treasurer Attorney General Superintendent of Public Instruction S W Clark Astrad Sioux Falls. National Committeeman Thos Thorson Canton.
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James S. Sherman
New York
United States
Coe I. Crawford
Huron
Charlies H. Burke
Pierre
Eben
W. Martin
Deadwood
B.S. Vessey
Wessington Springs
Bor Ata Shober
Highmore
Local Names in County Ledger Listed for Records
Readable fragments list individuals and counties such as Dering in Hutchinson County Browne in Brown County FE Schrader in Lee County and B Lien in Roberts County reflecting a regional roster in a county ledger.
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Ettlied Dering
Hutchinson County
L. Browne
Brown County
FE. Schrader
Lee County
B. Lien
Roberts County
Tobin Leads War State Senate Victory Report
War State Senator M. L. Tobin headlines a legislative update with Representatives A. M. Ces and E. E. Sedam noted for their roles. The item emphasizes Senate leadership and enrolled representatives in the defense effort.
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War
M. L. Tobin
A. M. Ces
E. E. Sedam
County Ticket: Court Clerk Pay and Sheriff Holders
County ticket lists officials including Clerk of Courts A F Pay and Sheriff John W Boyle. State's Attorney O S Hagen and County Superintendent of Schools J W Smith are named, with Coroner William Tolmie. Commissioner 1st District David Coughlin and Justice C C Buell among candidates.
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Ory Mer
A. F. Pay
John W. Boyle
O. S. Hagen
Por County
J. W. Smith
Bor
William Tolmie
David Coughlin
C. C. Buell
New York Governor Hughes Wins 82 Percent at State Convention
The article notes Hughes secured an overwhelming 82 percent vote at the New York Republican state convention amid factional battles and promises of reform. Delegates from counties long controlled by “interests” largely backed him, signaling strong public support as the convention ended with questions about who governs and reform efforts.
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Beed
Journal-World-Spirit
New York
Daily Press
Hughes
Aus: Air
Uue
Ummeis
Hifi
Ngs
Brooklyn
Self named successors echo in political shifts
The text notes figures elevating themselves as successors, with Roose and Bead following the pattern by backing Taft. It cites Zieminated him as a contrasting voice, though one figure did not steal Bryan’s thunder.
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Igen
Roose- Bead
Taft
Red Special Promotes Real Socialism Principles
Fragmentary passage discusses socialism basics and calls for cooperative effort over competition. It notes labor rights and the need for workers to assert control over their destiny, referencing Christ and moral guidance. The text appears as a sermonish critique of competitive struggle.
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Christ
Debs and the limits of agitation in American politics
The piece argues that success in promoting labor causes requires lawful, logical appeals to public justice rather than rhetoric, brutality, or spectacle. Debs is labeled an agitator whose fanatical methods alienate support, and socialism is urged to gain temperate, law abiding leadership for real political influence.
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Paris
Debs
Eugene V. Debs
Corporate leaders shift in Iowa and New York during Hughes renomination
The text notes New York and Iowa managers showing patriotism and caution, seeking employer approval, delaying Hughes renomination until the convention. Then they align as Hughes men, urging discreet action that would benefit Iowa.
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New York
Iowa
Hughes
Extravagance charge against South Dakota administration refuted
The speaker argues against accusations of waste in state governance. They note rapidly rising costs due to growth in population and institutions, justify larger budgets, and point to stable tax rates while denying any extravagance. They cite historical spending, a new state house, and a twine plant vote as context.
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South Dakota
United States
Andrew Lee
Agricultural College
University
Penitentiary
Northwest
Anti-Divorce Law Debate in South Dakota Referendum
The 1907 L-divorce law requires one year's residency before filing for divorce. Proponents say it fights the divorce industry fueled by non residents seeking quick relief, while preserving bona fide cases. Critics argue the measure targets non residents and relies on dubious testimony.
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South
United States
Let them wash their dirty linen at home
The piece denounces divorce as cheap and easy, warning it promotes fraud and perjury. It claims Sioux Falls attorneys profit from the industry and urges South Dakota to protect home purity and sanctity of marriage by opposing the practice.
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Sioux Falls
Journal- World-Spirit
South Dakota
Political Comment on Roosevelt Platt Race and Business
A newspaper column notes Roosevelt may aim for Platt's senate seat while stressing voters and editors view politics and business as intertwined. It contrasts 1896 and current campaigns, praising public sanity and cautioning against hysteria and threats to exit or disrupt industry.
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Roosevelt
Platt
Senate
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Tom Platt
Pierre Dakotan
Washington Times
Tom Watson’s Jeffersonian On Ribs And Revivals
The speaker jokes that a rock ribbed Democrat never uses the same ribs, while a Bryan Democrat gains a new set each year or sixty, a consoling notion. a quip about Mr. Pecksniff and a stylistic nod to a celebrated moralizer.
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Tom Watson
Pecksniff
Principal ad copy on Aberdeen News reads "Paramount Issues Made While You Wait"
A reader notes an Aberdeen News display sign stating Paramount Issues Made While You Wait. The phrase appears as a bold slogan on a storefront sign, suggesting quick service or prompt product availability.
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Mr. Bryan
Paramount
Abverdeen News
Farm Hand Robbed on Train by Hob o
A hobo named Nelson Gibbs was arrested at about three this morning for robbing Fred Dike near Wessington. Dike, a Sparta Wisconsin native, had 25 dollars expense money and wages sent home when Gibbs supposedly snatched the cash and fled on an eastbound freight. Gibbs denied the crime but a $20 bill was found in his sleeve. He waived examination and is held to the circuit court on a $500 bond.
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Nelson Gibbs
Fred Dike
Sparta
Wis
Wessington
Dike
Fort Pierre
Gibbs
Geddes Gibbs
Got Too Greedy Sioux City Interstate Fair Critics
A Sioux City report criticizes the Interstate fair for charging exorbitant exhibitor space and cutting admission for helpers. Exhibitors flocked away after the management offered space free, leaving few manufacturers and jobbers. The piece argues merchants and farmers should support legitimate state and county expositions. A local shower cooled the heat and dust after a long dry spell.
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Sioux City
Fair Association
Implement Trade Journal
City Bakery Change of Ownership Aims for Expansion
C H Bell and Peter Christianson of Missouri Valley Iowa completed the purchase of the City Bakery from Peter Pearson. Bell and Christianson, long time bakers, plan immediate improvements to handle larger wholesale and retail trade and will rename the business Bell Bakery.
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Bell & Christianson, of
Iowa
C. H. Bell
Peter Christianson
Missouri Valley
Peter Pearson
Messrs
Bell & Christianson
Bell Bakery
Miners Pleased With Fair at Deadwood State Exposition
Col W J Thornby returned from Huron where he oversaw the Black Hills mineral exhibit at the state fair. He calls the event the greatest and most successful in state history as 23 000 paid Thursday plus many with complimentary tickets. Races featured trotting and pacing animals and the half mile track record was broken several times.
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Deadwood Pioneer-Times
W. J. Thornby
Huron
Black Hills
South Dakota
Record Crowds at Huron County Fair Draws 30000
The Dubuque Daily Times Journal reports the Huron South Dakota county fair attracted about 30 000 attendees on the final day. The note questions why no Mississippi river town between St Louis and St Paul matches this turnout.
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Dubuque
Daily Times-Journal
Huron
South Dakota
Mississippi
St. Louis
St. Paul
Alaskan Murderer Captured by Seattle Attorne y Grigsby
George Grigsby formerly of Sioux Falls and now U S attorney for Alaska aided police in tracing and arresting an Alaskan murderer in Seattle. He is the son of Col. Melvin Grigsby of Sioux Falls.
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Seattle
Washi George Grigsby
Sioux Falls
United States
Alaska
Col
Melvin Grigsby
Hughes and Beveridge Campaign Plans Revealed
W. C. Cook, chairman of the Republican state central committee, received a notice from Senator Dixon of the Western Speakers Bureau. It states Governor Hughes could speak in South Dakota the week of October 5 and Senator Beveridge between October 10 and 15. Cook will request Hughes in Sioux Falls and Beveridge in Aberdeen.
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W. C. Cook
Republican State Central Committee
Senator Dixon
Western Speakers’ Bureau
Hughes
South Dakota
Beveridge
Cook
Sioux Falls
Aberdeen
Akaska fire blamed on Mrs Gringle arson plot
Mrs Fred Gringle of Akaska admits to county attorney that she and her husband set fire to the town to collect insurance. A bed saturated with kerosene was used to start the blaze between the pool room and Ballinsky's saloon, with the couple escaping from an upstairs window at dawn. Earlier thefts of cigars and valuables were noted.
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Fred Gringle
Akaska
Ballinsky
Gringle
Notice to Contractors for M B church and parsonage bids
Sealed bids for erection of the M B church and parsonage at Blunt South Dakota will be received at the Dakota State Bank Blunt South Dakota until October 1 1908. Blue prints and specifications may be viewed at the bank or at the offices of Dr B M Hart or G M Otis Blunt South Dakota.
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M. B
Blunt
S. D
Dakota State Bank
S D
Wm. Hoover
Pierre
Public Short Horn Sale Promises Fine Herd
Forty six head of red short horn cattle to be sold including cows with calf, calves safe in calf, heifers and bulls. Described as well bred and among the best in South Dakota. Terms cash or bankable notes. Listings from Hodson Iowa and Mason City Iowa with buyers sought.
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South Dakota
Rae
Hodson
Owa
Mark Wisa
Geo Gibson
M. Quaw
Wausat
Mason ‘City
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