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Newspaper
Kingsbury County Independent
Location
De Smet, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1908
Page
1
A machine aligned with real estate interests seeks to paint tax levels as excessively high in the state. The effort appears aimed at shaping public opinion and policy by exaggerating fiscal burdens on property owners and investors.
The text questions whether Kittredge has found time to form an opinion on Senator Aldrich's railroad emergency currency bill. It notes the legislative context and the senator's proposed measure.
Dispatches report former secretary of the treasury Shaw has decided to run for the presidency. The decision appears settled for Shaw as a candidate.
The 1907 state tax under the Crawford administration, excluding the twine plant tax, is lower than the 1903 and 1905 levels. One third of that 3 mill state tax is allocated to pay Elrod administration debts, highlighting a partisan fiscal dispute.
The piece argues against J. L. Browne of Aberdeen as a machine candidate for governor. It accuses Browne of backing unconstitutional actions and machine legislation, warning voters that electing him would favor special interests over reform and echoing fears of financial hostility to tariff changes.
The fragment notes a confidence scheme aimed at deceiving people by exploiting trust at different times. It hints at ongoing efforts to manipulate opinions and choices through persuasive rhetoric and timing.
A wary remark suggests Kitt fears weariness from staying at his post and that the position may be growing unstable. He hints the duties require renewed stamina to maintain steadiness.
The Crawford administration faces a quarter million debt left by the Elrod era. The departing machine seeks public restoration by touting its economy while shifting the burden to a successor administration.
Iris reports Harriman the railroad merger king plans to enter politics to defeat Roosevelt policies at the next national convention. He aims to win southern delegates on federal patronage hopes, hoping to tilt northern states through sympathetic support to Taft or other means, leaving the outcome uncertain.
J. L. Browne of Aberdeen announces candidacy for governor backed by the old political machine. McLeod of Aberdeen, once a key machine operative and Browne’s ally, led the ticket and could become governor if Browne wins, marking a continuation of machine influence despite some leaders opposing the race.
Supporters declare preference for McLeod to lead, signaling confidence in his leadership over other known figures.
The article notes Kittredge takes two years to decide on key railroad laws and expresses interest in his stance on the Aldrich railroad emergency currency bill in 1910.
An emergency currency based on railroad securities and property value fluctuations from 20 to 50 percent would benefit railroads. Bonds often exceed actual value, and many roads could readily sell to the government when desired.
Two years after accusing Elrod of a one term governorship the machine leaders now avoid backing him. They claim a cinch on the state yet refuse to offer that advantage to Elrod preferring to appear with minimal old record attached as they go before the voters.
The piece argues against including non US bonds as security for emergency currency, warning it would place control in Wall Street. It contends Aldrich seeks to empower bonds from private interests, enabling Wall Street to trigger currency needs and thwart railroad-favored laws.
The text argues to resist legislation favoring railroads and warns such measures threaten monetary system security. It urges voters to deny candidates in the senate who are friendly to special interests and to demand candidates aligned with public interest.
The American Railway association reports 8200,00 freight cars in excess of current demand with hundreds idle at terminal grain markets. This contrasts with Jim Hill’s claim that the country’s rail capacity could not grow fast enough, though Hill is noted for talking big.
The Pennsylvania supreme court votes 4 to 3 to strike down the two cent fare law as unreasonable and confiscatory. The writer critiques the decision as an overreach by a single justice overruling the will of the people and legislature.
A political statement condemns the judiciary for excess influence over lawmaking. It argues constitutions are bent to suit the system, claiming the legislative branch should reclaim authority and restraint on judicial powers.
The Crawford machine is pressed to recognize assessment and tax questions as vital in this campaign. Truth is mighty but slow, and a rapid liar can mislead honest voters. The aim is to expose misrepresentations and hold the Republican administration to factual judgment.
The committee of the national association of bankers presents a new currency and banking bill after previous losses. It opposes both the Aldrich and Fowler proposals, labeling the Fowler plan revolutionary and favoring a guaranty fund concept. The piece argues the bankers’ bill serves banking interests and contrasts it with prior emergency measures and the Dingley tariff push.
The Sioux City Tribune argues that schedules reflect what bankers and manufacturers want, not the people. It says both the Hepburn and Aldrich bills use taxes on emergency notes, shifting costs to borrowers at high interest times, and urges a broader guaranty fund principle for all credit notes.
A warning on kidney disease stressing its stealthy progression and fatal risks. It urges taking Foley's Kidney Cure at the first signs to correct irregularities and prevent Bright's disease and diabetes, as advertised by Sasse's Pharmacy.
A disruptive coughing episode during Sunday services prompts a notice urging the offender to purchase Foley's Honey and Tar from Sasse's Pharmacy.
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