Political slate listing state officers and candidates
United States Senator to Coe I Crawford is listed with Philo Hall Brookings and W B Glass Watertown for Congress. R S Vesley is named for Governor with H C Shober Highmore for Lieutenant Governor. C H Cassin Canton for State Treasurer S C Polley Deadwood for Secretary of State John Hirning Herreid for State Auditor S W Clark Redfield for Attorney General H A Ustrud Sioux Falls for Superintendent Public Instruction O C Dokken Toronto for Commissioner of School and Public Lands F C Robinson Groton for Railroad Commissioner 2nd Dist 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
Progressive Republicans Lead Ticket at Head of Columns
The piece urges readers to study the names at the top of the ballot as the progressive candidates among the Republicans, contrasting them with candidates backed by the old machine. It emphasizes recognizing the distinct lists presented in the election slate.
Brookings County Clerk Race Questioned by Local Critic
The Brookings Press questions Fred Younasere’s bid for a fifth term as Brookings County clerk of courts. The piece sarcastically compares tenure and pay, asking why eight years as clerk merits a crown while eight years in the senate at higher pay does not.
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Fred Younasere
Brookings County
Rima
Freddie
Brookings Press
Senate
Senator Vessey Praised as Ideal American Gentleman
The Arlington Sun praises Senator Vessey, noting he has no credible criticisms against him and enjoys utmost confidence from colleagues. The piece extols his integrity, public service, and stature in the public eye as exemplary citizenship.
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Senator Vessey
Reporach
Mr. Vessey
Arlington Sun
Mr Martin Tours County With Tax Talk in Split County
The speaker Mr Martin visited Troquois and Oldham during a state tour to push his divorce bid and defend tax policy. He attacked Elrod and Crawford era levies, claimed unfair low 1906 taxes, and cited county and state tax changes while omitting context such as odd vs even years and local spending shifts. He emphasized a political comeback amid criticism of tax increases and county officials.
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Troquois
Oldham
Martin
Elrod
Crawford
Bard
Kingsbury County
Mr. Martin
Remembering a Politician’s Pay and Machine Tactics
The speaker accuses a politician of voting for personal mileage reimbursement despite no travel and of acting as Swift & Co. agent while opposing the beef trust. He urges voters to beware machine editors from Pierre to the state line, arguing they seek to restore the Kittredge machine through deception.
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Washington
Swift & Co
Beef Trust
Martin
Crawford and allies control multiple regional papers
The Lake Preston Times alleges Crawford and his machine own the Sioux Falls Daily Press and Aberdeen American. It claims the Sioux Falls Press is allied with the governor’s friends, while the Aberdeen American is not. It also notes Kittredge’s controlling stake in the Argus Leader and state post office editors under Kittredge influence, including the Times.
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Crawford
Sioux Falls Daily Press
Aberdeen American
Lake Preston
Post Office
Times
Machine candidates accused of misleading voters in county race
The piece describes a tactic by machine candidates in Kingsbury county to split the progressive vote. It alleges urging voters to back a progressive friend and then vote only for two, claiming three representatives and one senator are to be chosen. It warns the public and urges voters to resist such schemes.
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Kingsbury County
I Am Resolved What To Do Sermon From Rev H Preston
The sermon stresses forethought as the line between child and man and between savage and civilized. It argues future planning creates purpose, displaces drift, and meets fierce modern competition, urging a planned life strategy. It cites Frith on artists finishing in the mind before starting.
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H. Preston
Frith
Concentration and Faith in Life's Plan
Emerson warns that concentration is power and will governs the world. Convictions drive action, not mere opinions, as God powerfully guides our plans. Abiding faith aligns our will with divine purpose and eases fear of the future.
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Emerson
God
Black Hills Traveling Men Endorse Crawford for Senate
Sioux Falls and Black Hills traveling men endorsed Governor Crawford for the senate and Robert S. Vessey for governor. They praised Roosevelt era policies and said Crawford’s election would continue those statewide. The endorsement, from voters far from Crawford and Kittredge, signals a progressive shift.
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Kittredge
Sioux Falls
Black Hills
Crawford
Senate
Senator Kittredge
Robert S. Vessey
Roosevelt
South Dakota
Sioux City Tribune
Where Is Their Hope in the June Primary Fight
An analysis of voting lines shows the Stalwarts have limited prospects in the Northwestern railroad corridor from Minnesota to Gettysburg and through the Black Hills. Only a handful of counties may yield small majorities, with most districts favoring the Progressive ticket. South of the line, limited strongholds exist in Lake, Minnehaha, McCook, Davison and Douglas, unlikely to exceed seven hundred votes combined.
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Northwestern
Minnesota
Gettysburg
State of Nebraska
Brookings
Pennington
Black Hills
Kittredge
Burke
Hughes County
Crawford
Brookings Kingsbury
Beadle
Hyde
Stanley
Lake
Minnehaha
McCook
Davison
Douglas
Codington
Clark
Spink
Faulk
Potter
Walworth
Campbell
McPherson
Edmunds County
Roberts County
Brown County
Grant County
Standoff Over Bids for Sioux Falls Cash Offer
The Redfield Press notes Day county faces a stalemate with Marshall county amid bids. An Iowa man has posted 1000 dollars on Mr. Crawford, with 5000 dollars more awaiting takers once the first sum is covered.
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Day County
Marshall County
Sioux Falls
Iowa
Crawford
Redfield Press
Book of illustrations for home and barn plans offered
If you contemplate building a house or barn call on us for a book of illustrations which we will furnish free. These books contain very neat illustrations of houses and barns and if any suit you we are prepared to furnish complete plans and specifications free of charges if the lumber and millwork is purchased of is. Laird Norton Yards, W. J. Kobler Agent.
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Laird Norton Yards
W. J. Kobler
North Western Line expands service Winona to Milwaukee
Beginning Monday May 18 the Pullman drawing room sleeping car departs Winona nightly at 9 40 p m arrives Milwaukee 7 45 a m. Return departs Milwaukee 7 45 p m arrives Winona 7 00 a m. Direct connections at Winona with Pullman sleeping cars to Mankato dining car between Winona and Sleepy Eye. For tickets contact any ticket agent The North Western Line.
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Winona
Milwaukee
North Western
Pullman
Mankato
Sleepy Eye
North Western Line
Warren Announces Candidacy for Kingsbury State's Attorney
Wm 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 performance of duties if re elected in the June 1908 Republican primaries.
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Ihereby
Kingsbury County
South Dakota
Wm. H. Warren
Sorenson Seeks Second District Kingsbury County Commissioner Nomination
Thos Sorenson of Hartland Township announces candidacy for county commissioner from Kingsbury County's second district on the Republican ticket. He pledges to conduct county business in a businesslike and economical manner and urges Republican voters to support him in the June primaries.
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Kingsbury County
State's Attorney Nomination in Kingsbury County Primaries
For State's Attorney subject to the decision of the Republican voters of Kingsbury county at the June 1908 primaries D A Craw Ford.
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Ihereby
Kingsbury County
D. A, Craw
Ford
Armstrung pledge on Republican primary election commitments
Representative from Kingsbury county pledges to serve if nominated and elected, to act in constituents' interests and follow the majority on electing all state senators, in line with June primary voters. R. J. Armstrong.
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Kingsbury County
R. J. Armstrong
Candidate declares run for State Representative in June primary
A proclamation announces candidacy for State Representative for the upcoming June 9 1908 Republican primary. The speaker endorses the 1906 Republican state convention principles and favors Coe I Crawford for United States senator, contingent on Republican voters’ instructions at the June primaries.
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Coe I. Crawford
United States
Stalwart Barber Seeks Kingsbury County Representative Nomination
A. N. Barber announces candidacy for Representative from Kingsbury county in the June Republican primary. He backs the re election of Hon. A. B. Kittredge for U S senator and the stalwart congressional ticket. Barber pledges to govern by the state's majority and promote public interests if elected.
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Kingsbury County
A. B. Kittredge
U. S
A. N. Barber
Candidate 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.
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K. Knudson
Johnson Announces Candidacy for State Senator in Kingsbury County
Jacob Johnson, a Republican aligned with the progressive faction, announces his bid for State Senator from Kingsbury County. He endorses U S Senator Doe I Crawford and Governor R B Vessey and pledges to support laws he believes serve the state's best interests. June primaries will determine the vote.
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Kingsbury County
Doe I. Crawford
U. S
R. 8. Vessey
Jacob Johnson
Political endorsement letter from KE J English 1908
A dated political endorsement from KE J English voicing Republican alignment and support for President Roosevelt and Governor Crawford. He pledges to work for the people and county if elected, mentioning a forthcoming March election in 1908.
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Roosevelt
Crawford
KE. J, English
Carpenter Declares Candidacy for Clerk of Courts
F. A. Carpenter announces candidacy for re nomination to the office of Clerk of Courts and appeals to Republican voters for support at the primary.
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Clerk of Courts
I J Flanders Announces Candidacy for Kingsbury County Clerk
I J Flanders announces a campaign on the Republican ticket for the Kingsbury County Register of Deeds position and asks voters to support him at the June 9, 2008 primary.
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Register of Deeds of
Kingsbury County
I. J. Flanders
Carroll Seeks Republican Support at County Auditor Primary
P A Carroll asks county Republicans to back his bid for County Auditor in the upcoming primary. He urges voters to consider experience and fiscal oversight as key qualifications for the office.
Olston Announces Candidacy for State Senator in Kingsbury
At the request of many friends, L I Olston declares candidacy for state senator subject to Kingsbury county Republican primary on June 9. If nominated and elected, he pledges strict economy in appropriations, honest legislation for the masses, and adherence to the primary on the U S senatorship. He seeks Republican support.
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Kingsbury County
U. S
L I
Olston
Henry Hinz Seeks Kingsbury County Sheriff Nomination
Henry Hinz declares as a life long Republican he seeks party support in the June primaries for sheriff of Kingsbury County. He pledges to devote all his time to the duties of the office if nominated and elected.
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Kingsbury County
Henry Hinz
Green enters Kingsbury County Judge race in June primaries
E F Green files as a Republican candidate for Kingsbury County Judge in South Dakota subject to the June 1908 primary voters decision. The notice announces candidacy and seeks party support ahead of the primary election.
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Kingsbury County
South Dakota
E. F. Green
Sheriff Candidate Announces Dem Ticket Fight
Thos P Goodwin declares his candidacy for the office of Sheriff in Kingsbury County 8 D on the Democratic ticket subject to voters’ choice at the June 1908 primaries.
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Shereby
Kingsbury County
Thos, P. Goodwin
Eld
L. B. Larson
Stoner Endorses Crawford in Republican Primary for State Seats
C W Stoner announces support for Hon Coe St Crawford in the June 9 1908 Republican primaries for state representative seeking re election and a U S Senate seat. He pledges voting in line with statewide instructions and promises to serve county and state powers if re elected.
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Coe St. Crawford
C. W. Stoner
Sheriff of Kingsbury County seeks GOP primary support
L B Larson of Iroquois urges voters to support him in the Republican primary for Kingsbury County sheriff on June 9, 1908. He appeals to residents to back his candidacy and door to door outreach.
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Pierre
State Line
Thos, Sorenson
Hartland Township
P. A. Carroll
Calumet
G. Delvecchio
Iron Gates
W. J. Kohler
Hazel
O. H. Hazel
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