06 Mar 1908
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Newspaper
Kingsbury County Independent
Location
De Smet, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1908
Page
1
The report notes Mr. Kittredge apologized for missing the Aldrich railroad emergency currency bill vote and said he would doubtfully vote against it if present. The question arises why he is not attending the business for which he was elected and whether his absence aids in defeating the measure.
The state auditor's 1900 report cites Mr. Kittreage addressing the board on behalf of the Great Northern Railway and the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway. This suggests he acted as attorney or lobbyist for several railroads, despite his claim of never being an attorney for any railroad.
The Arlington Sun claims to pay $1.00 for 1905 tax receipts while noting state taxes were higher in 1903 and 1905 under machine rule than in 1907 except for the twine plant tax. The paper says it will never turn a dollar of business despite ongoing ads.
A letter from R W Levitt secretary of the county central committee was not published in the Lake Preston Times two weeks earlier. The paper claims wartime stalwarts were not notified of a meeting while the editor tries to cover the issue by naming three Lake Preston men who say they were not notified.
A Times editor assumed readers would not notice that one listed gentleman had served on the committee. The editor's belief rested on the premise that the general audience would be unaware of the link and its significance.
In Kingsbury County the progressive Republicans held the committee and threatened to dispense with the primary to divide the delegation, while machine papers attack the process with abuse and false statements. The Lake Preston Times style is invoked as the pattern for the seized delegates.
The Aberdeen News attacks Senator Kittredge for owning stock in the Sioux Falls Malting Company arguing the claims of public spirit and employment are exaggerated. It notes only a small workforce and minimal barley market impact, questioning the cost to barley prices if he had abstained.
The report notes Senator Kittredge must campaign in person rather than directing allies from private offices in Sioux Falls or a Washington hotel. He endures blistered feet from constant travel as he hustles for votes, reflecting a shift from passive leadership to active campaigning, with observers noting the strain of modern political demands.
A Lake Preston reader contests Lake Preston Times coverage Feb 20 and Feb 27 items claiming stalwart and insurgent committee notices. The letter lists duly elected central committee members by ward and criticizes misidentifications and omissions in the Times report.
Tom Mills of the Third ward and Dr. Bailey with W. W. Colvin are named in a terse political note. The author chides L. J. Bates and his committee men for being slighted and suggests self-critique by another coat of white wash, signed R. W. Levrrr, Secretary Republican Central Committee.
Senator Ankeny of Washington held a social dinner at the New Willard in Washington for colleagues on Washington’s birthday. Reports say the event devolved into a political talk-fest criticizing President Roosevelt. Speaker Cannon and Senator Fulton voiced sharp attacks on the president and party leadership. Cannon called Roosevelt an abnormal man and urged awakening from what he termed false doctrines. Fulton warned the party must rally to avoid domination by one man or risk long-term damage to business and policy. Cannon and Fulton also attacked party leaders and aligned with rival columns in Oregon.
Dell Rapids Tribune notes criticism of Taft while Green and Kittredge push to secure a South Dakota delegation. The piece hints at a deal viewed as peculiar, aligned with the president's choices and policies.
A basket social is scheduled at the Basart school house on Friday evening March 13 with the public invited. Congregational Aid will meet with Mrs. H Y Stimson on Wednesday March 11, all members to attend. Mr and Mrs Joe Elliott welcomed a son this week northwest of the city. Mr and Mrs Wm Tugaw mourn the death of their five year old daughter due to diphtheria Monday night March 2. Dr E Haberman and family visit to acquaint with Dr Denman before his western coast trip. Mrs Haberman gave birth to a daughter. John Hughes, long resident at the county poor farm, died Saturday February 29. Funeral by Rev J E Booth Monday.
Weekly weather report by J H Hall records conditions for the section. Readings cover temperatures rainfall and patterns across days. The document provides a concise view of the past week’s climate as observed locally.
A vintage note urges readers to use Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs and colds and warns to choose the genuine product in a yellow package sold by Sasse Pharmacy.
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