Political ticket of local candidates listed by office
The excerpt lists candidates for multiple South Dakota offices including United States Senate Coe I Crawford and representatives Philo Hall Brookings and W. Glass Watertown, Governor R S Vesley Wessington Springs, Lt Governor H C Shober Highmore, State Treasurer C H Cassil Canton, Secretary of State S C Polley Deadwood, State Auditor John Hirning Herreid, Attorney General S W Clark Redfield, Supt of Public Instruction H A Ustrud Sioux Falls, Commissioner of School and Public Lands O C Dokken Toronto, Railroad Commissioner 2nd Dist F C Robinson Groton, National Committeeman Thos Thorson Canton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
H. A. Ustrud
Sioux Falls
O. C. Dokken
Toronto
2Nd
Dist
F. C. Robinson
Groton
Thos. Thorson
Canton
Teller Endorses Kittredge in Democratic Backing
Colorado Senator Teller belatedly endorses Kittredge highlighting cross party support. The piece questions how Kittredge has aided Democrats to receive such backing.
Lumber Trust Fights Kittredge, Trusts Face Off Here
In an editorial voice the Huronite says the lumber trust is organized to defeat Kittredge and has begun active operations in the state. The piece promises water running uphill and the Fourth of July arriving at Christmas as a metaphor for the upheaval when trusts oppose him.
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Lumber Trust
Kittredge
Progressive candidates pledge to uphold reform laws
Jacos Johnson and E. J. English with C. W. Stoner and Mark Plowman are described as principled progressive candidates for state senate and house of representatives. They are urged to retain current reform laws and support further reforms aligned with the Republican party platform.
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Jacos Johnson
State Senate
E. J. English
C. W. Stoner
Mark Plowman
Representatives
House
Republican Party
Senator Kittredge Believed to Lack Roosevelt Affection
The Washington Star claimed Kittredge never had much affection for Roosevelt, a view echoed by many South Dakota Republicans and the paper's editor.
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The
Washington Star
Machine Press
Kittredge
South Dakota
Roosevelt
Democratic Candidate Andy Leg Receives Compliments From Old Republican Press
The piece argues Andy Leg, shown as a Democrat, is superior to his prior Populist self and to the fusionist governor of 1896. It contends Republican faction press praise masks a plan to sway voters for him next fall after abandoning their old machine candidate.
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Andy Leg
Andy
Machine politics and personal popularity in a state campaign
The article argues that newspapers urge voters to judge candidates by personal popularity rather than principles. It warns that electing candidates who rely on popular appeal corrupts legislatures and benefits the old machine. It notes progressive Republicans defend platform reforms and oppose machine candidates seeking repeal of laws.
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Congress
Vote for principle over popularity in public service
An exhortation warns voters against letting personal popularity sway elections for lawmakers who write and implement laws. It urges backing candidates who stand on principle to reject machine politics and outdated reform casts, and to resist efforts to restore old lobby and railroad systems.
Political machine challenges key progressive laws
The piece notes laws favoring common people such as Primary Election, Employers' Liability, Reciprocal Demurrage, Connecting Track, anti lobby, and 2 cent Rate, opposed by Kit’s allies. It warns that restoration of the old Kittredge machine could repeal or nullify these measures, urging Mr. Vater to decide.
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Kit
Kittredge
Vater
Egan
Lumber trust backs Kittredge says Huronite
The editorial claims the lumber trust and its agents at line yards support Kittredge and pressure independent dealers to match trust prices. It invites readers to verify by checking which dealers back him and credits the Huronite for urging proof of Kittredge’s ties to the lumber industry.
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Lumber Trust
Kittredge
Huronite
Kingsbury County
Senate
Tax actions and petitions at county meeting in Iowa
The Woodbury County board cancels 1907 taxes for F and H outlets in De Smet deeded to the public by W T L Co. Forthcoming actions include cancellation of Wright’s Manchester township tax and proposed district boundary changes affecting Independent School Districts 53 and 22. G C Barnes reports as justice of the peace and is placed on file. Ditch No 1 dimensions in Baker township are amended to 24 inch tiling and a 3 foot open ditch. The auditor was instructed to notify school clerks and arrange a meeting with commissioners.
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F. W. Wright
Woodbury County
Iowa
Wright
Manchester Township
de Smet
W. T. L Co
G. C. Barnes
Omnia
Long County Board Deliberations Mark Ditch Bids and Audits
The Kingsbury County board on May 12 1908 set a bid opening for Ditch No 1 in Baker township with Riley the lowest bidder at 208 per foot for sewer tile and 0 20 per cubic yard for open ditch. They accepted surveyor Wescotts report on Ditch No 2 in Spirit Lake township and ordered notices to petitioners and opponents. Also a financial audit by John Alton found the county treasury balance Dec 31 1907 at 18435 98 with detailed bank balances and receipts from multiple years and a summary of county warrants, payments, and funds.
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F. P. Hardy
Court House
Geo. R. Wescott
Spirit Lake Township
de Smet
Baker Township
Christenson & Needham
F. H. Holton
John H. Roberts
F. C. Riley
Riley
Rile
John Alton
S D
Board of County Commissioners
Kingsbury County
S. D
Bank of
Bank of Lake Preston
First National Bank
Arlington
Farmers & Merchants
Iroquois
Lake Preston
Aes Sets
Eaves Ig’ el Co Bank of Brein
Eles Uaeka
de Smet National ‘Benk. Wiesence
Hetland Bank
Dakota State Bank
Oldham
Germania State Bank
Citizen’s State Bank
First State Bank
BO State Bank of
Bancroft
Iroquois State Bank
Esmond State Bank
Atate
Ssss
Cece
Uaetiss Beeline Skee
Ck Sapeces
Babe H Heiss
Sigpats
Caieior Ue
Local Names Appear On Page 8 Continued
The fragment lists individuals including HH Plowman W H Warren Lulu A Danley Effa Hewitt and Middie Schaub with notes of attribution same. The item continues on page 8 indicating a broader directory or notice.
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HH Plowman
Same
W H Warren
A Danley
Effa Hewitt
Middie Schaub
Warren announces candidacy for Kingsbury State's Attorney
Wm. H. Warren declares his candidacy for a second term as State's Attorney of Kingsbury County South Dakota. He asks Republican voters for support in the June 1908 primaries and pledges to enforce laws impartially and fulfill all duties if reelected.
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Kingsbury County
South Dakota
Wm. H. Warren
Kingsbury County Republican Candidate Declares Bid for Second District
A candidate announces for county commissioner in Kingsbury County from the second district, subject to the June Republican primaries. The bid pledges to run government business like and economical and seeks Republican voter support in the primary.
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Kingsbury County
Henry Tinz Seeks Kingsbury County Sheriff Nomination
Henry Tinz announces his candidacy for sheriff of Kingsbury county subject to June Republican primaries. He notes lifelong Republican allegiance and pledges full effort and time to duties if nominated and elected.
Armstrong Seeks Republican Support in Kingsbury County
Representative candidate R J Armstrong announces his run in Kingsbury County subject to June primary voters. He pledges to work for constituents and to follow Panocene wishes on U S Senate election if nominated and elected.
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Kingsbury County
R. J. Armstrong
PLOWMAN ENDORSES CRAWFORD FOR SENATE IN 1908 PRIMARIES
State Representative candidate endorses Coe I. Crawford for United States senator in the June 9 1908 Republican primaries. He aligns with 1906 Republican state convention principles and vows to respect the state's voters instruction if Crawford is elected.
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Coe I. Crawford
United States
Mark Plowman
Barber Declares Candidacy for Kingsbury County State Rep
A. N. Barber announces as a Republican candidate for State Representative from Kingsbury County at the June primaries. He supports the stalwart faction, re election of U S Senator A B Kittredge, and the stalwart congressional ticket. If nominated and elected he will govern by the majority vote of the state and work for the people's interests.
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Kingsbury County
A. B. Kittredge
U. S
A. N. Barber
Candidate Announces Reelection Bid for County Treasurer
K Knudson announces candidacy for renomination as County Treasurer and seeks Republican primary votes.
Johnson Announces Candidacy for State Senate in Kingsbury County
Jacob Johnson declares his run for State Senator from Kingsbury County to be decided at the June primaries. He identifies as Republican in the progressive faction and backs U S Senator Doe I Crawford and Governor R S Vessey.
English declares candidacy for Representative in June primary
On March 27, 1908 K. J. English announces as a Republican candidate for Representative subject to the June primary. He endorses President Roosevelt and Governor Crawford and pledges to work for the best interests of the state and county to the best of his ability.
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Roosevelt
Crawford
K. J. English
State Senator Candidate Promises Economy and Reform
L I Olston announces for state senator in Kingsbury County, urging Republican voters to back him in the primary. He pledges strict economy in appropriations, focus on "oneest" legislation for the masses, and to abide by the primary decision regarding the U.S. senatorship.
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Kingsbury County
U.S
L I. Olston
County Auditor Seeks Republican Primary Support
P A Carroll asks Republican voters for backing in the upcoming primary, urging support for the office of County Auditor.
Carpenter Announces Candidacy for Clerk of Courts
F A Carpenter announces self as candidate for re nomination to Clerk of Courts and seeks Republican primary support from voters.
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Clerk of Courts
F. A. Carpenter
Reelection bid and primary timing for 1908 state rep seat
A brief political notice discusses reelection for a state representative under Republican primaries on June 9 1908. It notes the next legislature will choose a U S senator and endorses Honroe S Crawford while pledging to vote per statewide instructions once issued.
Flanders Seeks Republican Primary Support for Kingsbury County
I J Flanders announces candidacy for Register of Deeds Kingsbury county on the republican ticket urging voter support at the June 9 1908 primaries. Also seeks backing for Kingsbury Sheriff race on the republican line with voters urged to participate in the same primaries.
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Register of Deeds of
Kingsbury County
I. J. Flanders
Kingsbury County Judge Candidate Announces Run
F. Green declares candidacy for Kingsbury County Judge in South Dakota with Republican primary voters in June 1908. The statement notes candidacy is subject to primary results.
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Kingsbury County
South Dakota
F. Green
Nomination for Sheriff Kingsbury County Democrat Ticket
Public notice announces nomination of Thos P Goodwin for the office of Sheriff Kingsbury County on the Democratic ticket, subject to voters at the June 1908 primaries.
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Kingsbury County
Thos. P. Goodwin
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Kingsbury County Independent
Teller
Colorado
State Capitol
Commissioner’s Proceedings
Henry Tinz
K. Knudson
P. A. Carroll
Honroe S. Crawford
Mares
L. B. Larson
G. Delvecchio
McLaughlin
de Smet. Mere. Co, Burdick & Danley F
Schaub
Iron Gates
Laird Norton Yards
W. J. Hohler
Brookings Music Store
Singer
Wheeler & Wilson
Kimball
Dunbar
Arion
Whitney
Hinze
Jessie E. Kelly
Mer
Hazel
Co. H. Hazel
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