17 Jun 1910
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Newspaper
Kingsbury County Independent
Location
De Smet, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1910
Page
1
The ex-President is due Saturday the 18th and New Yorkers prepare a reception unlike any for a private citizen. Ballinger Pinchot briefs have been filed and the matter rests with the committee. Western opinion favors whitewashing Ballinger, while in the public view he is unworthy of his office.
The conviction of Chas R Heike, secretary of the American Sugar Refining Co, on six counts signals progress against major fraud. Heike helped underweigh sugar imports, defrauding the government of millions, proving no one is above the law and offering hope for ordinary people.
Major Pickler of Faulkton South Dakota a prominent citizen in politics business and social life has died He served four terms in congress including a win over George A Mathews for the 51st Congress He fathered the postal rural delivery system and secured initial funding prompting a nationwide network from a modest beginning to today\'s vast service.
The article reprints a Chicago speech by Lestie Suaw who denounces the south as ignorant on politics and ridicules tariffs. He mocks Shaw as egotistical and claims the people, not trusts, should decide taxation and tariff policy amid Payne Aldrich debate.
President Taft will not boost his popularity or usefulness by opposing LaFollette in the Wisconsin campaign. LaFollette may be short of ideal, but Taft should not join the "but insky" brigade. The Wisconsin senatorship is for the voters to decide.
The Western Union Telegraph company faces a forty two count indictment for violation of bucketshop laws. The case suggests the firm acted under the belief it was too big to be punished and, if convicted, could unsettle its nervous system.
Gifford Pinchot at the St Paul Roosevelt Club banquet argues against corporate influence in government and calls for freeing policy from monopolies. He attacks tariffs and trusts, endorses Justice Hughes as a potential presidential candidate, and frames conservation as key to reform.
The article debates whether Charles E. Hughes will leave as Governor of New York to serve as Associate Justice of the U S Supreme Court. It notes that court life excludes party politics, but questions if Hughes will abandon practical reform work and political ambitions.
The Canistota Clipper praises the completed state capitol building and the capitol commission. It claims the primary campaign is over and asserts there is no graft connected with either commission, urging pride in the efficient men behind the project.
J. M. Westgate of the U S Department of Agriculture reviewed alfalfa trials at the college grounds finding no winter kill, praising Hansen and Willis and noting European Asia origins of the variety. Arend Johnson eyed Ackley Iowa land purchase. Bangs Putis closed Zabokrtsky quarter section deal near Lake Thompson. Weather suited old settlers celebration with De Smet boys and Huron in a 4 to 0 game.
Otto D. Thorsnes opens a plumbing and gas engine repair shop in the south city with plans for up to date equipment. The Lake Preston Times also notes the annual school election on Tuesday June 71st with two three year terms open and emphasis on voter participation including women who may vote on school matters.
J R Wills formerly of Erv i now of North Dakota spent Friday in the city for the old settler's celebration. He was returning from Hot Springs where Mrs Wills had been in the hospital for several weeks and he reported he was doing nicely at that time.
The Markets page lists prices for oats at 27, barley 46, flax 1.73, with other commodities noted as No 1 and No 2 grades. June trading reference appears to summarize grain values for the period.
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