Political slate listings for state offices and districts
United States Senator CoE I Crawford. Congressmen Philo Hall Brookings W 38 Glass Watertown. Governor R S Wesley Wessington Springs. Lieutenant Governor H C Shober Highmore. State Treasurer C H Cassis Canton. Secretary of State S C Polley Deadwood. State Auditor John Hirning Herreid. Attorney General S W Clark Redfield. Superintendent Public Instruction H A Ustrad Sioux Falls. Commissioner of School and Public Lands D C Dokken Toronto. Railroad Commissioner 2nd Dist F C Robinson Groton. National Committeeman Thos Thorson Canton.
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United States
Coe I
Crawford
Philo Hall
Brookings
Glass
Watertown
R. S. Wesley
Wessington Springs
H. C. Shober
Highmore
C. H. Cassis
Canton
S.C. Polley
Deadwood
John Hirning
Herreid
S. W. Clark
Redfield
H. A. Ustrad
Sioux Falls
D. C. Dokken
Toronto
2Nd
Dist
F. C. Robinson
Groton
Thos, Thorson
Kittredge Poised for Large Defeat in Primary
In his De Smet speech Kittredge avoids the stalwart state ticket and any ticket candidates. Analysts forecast a 6 000 to 15 000 majority against him at the primary, depending on weather and turnout. The machine reportedly aims for national senate gains and to block reform legislation rather than win the house.
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de Smet
Kittredge Demonstration Falls Short in Sioux Falls
The Traveling Men's Association could muster only 303 men for a May 22 demonstration in Kittredge's home town of 17,000, far from the claimed 1000 majority. Observers note the turnout casts doubt on Kittredge's strength at home and statewide.
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Sioux Falls
Kittredge
Senator
Traveling Men’s Association
Senators
Kitt
Primary Election Day Urges Citizens to Vote
The piece calls on all voters to participate next Tuesday June 9 as a duty to self family and society. It argues that primaries determine fall outcomes and criticizes the old convention system as corrupt while urging active involvement in selecting party candidates.
Martin faces uphill fight in Black Hills voting bloc
The piece argues Martin cannot secure solid Black Hills support. Supporters overstate his virtue while Burke remains more esteemed at home. If Martin wins by about 2,000 in the Hills, it would be enough to tip the election in his favor despite limited cross‑river appeal.
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Martin
Black Hills
Burke
Tax policy and labor stance in Iroquois district campaign
The article accuses Kitt supporters and the machine of tax manipulation in 1907, citing higher county levies despite no bond payments, and contrasts organized labor and corporate interests. It analyzes railroad and farm land taxes in Iroquois township to claim deceptive tax policy during the campaign.
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Kittredge
Old Line Lumber Companies
Standard Oil Co
Kitt
Washington
Kittredge machine accused of tax deception in state funds
The piece denounces the Kittredge political machine for claiming a $600000 shortfall in state finances under Crawford's term. It argues that while the tax levy falls short of appropriations, total income from taxes and other sources covers the need. It explains hospital costs are county funded, and other revenues such as saloon licenses and charter fees offset the deficit.
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Kittredge
Crawford
State Hospital For
Supreme Court
State Board
Farmer backs higher land values and railroads rise
The Iroquois Chief denounces reform rhetoric and defends reforms while quoting state records. It notes railroad assessments rose 34.88 percent from 1906 to 1907, increasing to 134.88 dollars per 100 in 1907, and signals broader land value changes within the era.
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Missouri River
Troquois
West End
Iroquois Village
Crawford
Senator Kittredge Tax Multiplication Question Questioned
The Press questions Senator Kittredge's method of using imaginary assessments and levies to claim tax increases. It cites 1905 and 1907 state data showing real levies and total property assessments, calculating state taxes and noting figures contradict his argument.
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Kittredge
Elrod
Crawford
United States Senate
South Dakota
United States
Senate Defies Records Faces Questionable Promises
A fragment questions a senator's honesty while addressing the public and hints at sealed actions within Congress. The text suggests scrutiny over official records and possible deception in political dealings.
North Western Line adds Winona to Milwaukee Pullman service
Beginning May 18, a nightly Pullman drawing room sleeping car runs Winona to Milwaukee arriving 7 45 a m. Return departs Milwaukee 7 45 p m arriving Winona 7 00 a m. Connections at Winona with Mankato Pullman cars and dining between Winona and Sleepy Eye. Tickets from any agent of The North Western Line.
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Winona
Milwaukee
North Western
Pullman
Mankato
Sleepy Eye
North Western Line
Warren Seeks Second Term as State's Attorney of Kingsbury
Wa H Warren announces his candidacy for a second term as State's Attorney of Kingsbury County South Dakota. He pledges impartial law enforcement and conscientious duty if re-elected at the June 1908 Republican primary.
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Ihereby
Kingsbury County
South Dakota
Wa. H. Warren
Green Announces Candidacy for Kingsbury County Judge
EB F Green announces candidacy for the office of County Judge of Kingsbury County South Dakota subject to Republican voters decision at the June 1908 primaries.
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Kingsbury County
South Dakota
EB. F. Green
Thomas P Goodwin Seeks Democratic Sheriff Nomination in Kingsbury
Thomas P Goodwin announces his candidacy for the office of Sheriff in Kingsbury county on the Democratic ticket. He sustains his bid in the June 1908 primaries, subject to the will of the voters.
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Kingsbury County
Thos, P. Goodwln
Crawford Announces Candidacy for State's Attorney
D A Crawford declares his candidacy for State's Attorney contingent on Republican voters in Kingsbury County choosing him at the June 1908 primaries.
Armstrong Seeks Kingsbury County Representative Nomination
Statement from R. J. Armstrong pledging best efforts for constituents and promising to follow majority wishes on U.S. senator election if nominated and elected in the June Republican primary.
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Kingsbury County
United States
R. J. Armstrong
Local Republican Candidate Announces Candidacy for State Representative
A resident announces candidacy for State Representative in the upcoming June 9 1908 Republican primary. He endorses the 1906 state convention principles and backs Coe I Crawford for United States senator, pending state voter instruction at the June primaries.
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Coe I. Crawford
United States
K Knudson Seeks Renomination for County Treasurer
K Knudson announces candidacy for renomination to the office of County Treasurer and asks Republican voters for support at the primary.
Johnson urges June primaries for state senator race
Jacob Johnson declares Republican affiliation and progressive stance. He endorses U S Senator candidate Honorable Doe I Crawford and Governor Honorable R S Vessey and pledges to support laws for the state's best interests if elected.
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Kingsbury County
Doe I. Crawford
U.S
R.S. Vessey
Jacob Johnson
Kingsbury County Sheriff Primary Notice
Kingbury county voters are urged to support L B Larson on the republican ticket in the upcoming primaries to be held on June 9 1908. Iroquois S Dak submission from L B Larson.
English Declares 1908 Run for State Representative
K J English announces candidacy for Representative in the Republican primary to be held in June 1908. He endorses Roosevelt and Governor Crawford and pledges to serve the state and county in the best interests of the people. Dated March 27, 1908.
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Roosevelt
Crawford
K. J. English
Carpenter Seeks Republican Support for Clerk of Courts Nomination
F A Carpenter announces his bid for re nomination to the office of Clerk of Courts and asks Republican voters for their support. The notice emphasizes continuity and service, urging party voters to back his candidacy in the upcoming party process.
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Clerk of Courts
F. A. Carpenter
Flanders Seeks Republican Support for Kingsbury County
I J Flanders asks voters at the Kingsbury county primaries to support his candidacy for Register of Deeds on the Republican ticket. The primary date is noted as June 0th, 1908.
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Register of Deeds of
Kingsbury County
I.J. Flanders
Carroll Declares Candidacy for County Auditor
P A Carroll announces candidacy for the office of County Auditor and asks Republican voters for support at the primary.
Olston Announces Run for State Senator in Kingsbury County
At the request of many friends, OLSTON announces candidacy for state senate subject to Republican voters of Kingsbury county at the primary on September 9. He pledges strict economy, earnest legislation for the masses, and adherence to primary instructions for U.S. senatorship. He seeks Republican support.
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Kingsbury County
Saary
Appee
U.S
Olston
Henry Tinz Seeks Kingsbury County Sheriff Nomination
A life long Republican candidate announces for Kingsbury County sheriff, pledging full-time commitment to duties if nominated and elected, and seeks support from Republican voters at the June primary.
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Kingsbury County
Political endorsements and pledges for June 1908 primaries
C W Stoner seeks reelection as state representative and urges voters to support Hon C E Crawford for US Senate if elected The candidate pledges to serve county and state and follow June primary instructions Thos Sorenson of Hartland Township seeks second district county commissioner seat pledging prudent fiscal management and businesslike conduct I respectfully solicit Republican primary support in June
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United States
HonCoe F. Crawford
C. W. Stoner
Kingsbury County
Barber Announces Candidacy for Kingsbury County Representative
A. N. Barber declares candidacy for Kingsbury County representative on the Republican ticket at the June primaries. He supports re election of Hon. A. B. Kittredge for U S senator and the stalwart congressional ticket. If elected he vows to follow the state’s marble vote and promote the people’s interests.
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Kingsbury County
A. B. Kittredge
U. S
A, N, Barber
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Congress
Board of County Commissioners
Iroquois Township
J. B. Dickey
L. B. Larson
Senate
D. A. Crawford
K. Knudson
Iroquois
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Chicago
Union Pacific
Colorado
P. A. Carroll
Thos, Sorenson
Hartland Township
U-Ja
Calumet
G. Delvecchio
Iowa
Iron Gates
Laird Norton Yards
W. J. Kohler
Hazel
C. H. Hazel
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