Graft and politics in the Roosevelt era debates
A critical review discusses graft in U S public life focusing on ex Senator Burton of Kansas and Senator Mitchell. It notes the Kansas City Star sermonizes on motives of Roosevelt and the crusade against public spoiling, while urging readers to see personal gain as the driving force behind many officials.
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Burton
Kanas
Wrafting
Mitchell
Kansas City Star
The
Star
Kansas
Roosevelt
Kansas City
Virginia weighs unwritten law bill to let juries acquit
A Virginia murder case ending in acquittal after defense invoked the unwritten law prompts a proposed bill. The measure would permit juries to decide if provocation from a wife, mother, sister, or daughter justified assault or homicide and to acquit if deemed sufficient.
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Virginia
Union
General Assembly of
Senator LaFollette Attacks Kittredge in State Tour
Reports from Water town and Sioux Falls argue that Senator LaFollette misrepresents Senator Kittredge. The Water town Herald covers his Water town speech urging the same charges and the paper aims to correct the Wisconsin senator’s portrayal for readers.
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LaFollette
Kittredge
Watertown
Sioux Falls
Herald
Chamberlain Pursues 60000 to Attract 750000 Cement Works
Chamberlain leaders push a $60,000 bonus to persuade a company to locate a $750,000 cement works in the area. The Chamberlain fellows have begun soliciting funds and remain confident the target will be reached.
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Chamberlain
Harriman Sparks Collapse Hits Union Pacific Loss
A New York dispatch reports Union Pacific lost 24 million dollars due to Mr Harriman's speculation. Harriman, once a meteoric railroad president, now faces a career setback as his schemes fail, and few railroads would want him directing their business.
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New York
Union Pacific Railroad
Beer strike hits St. Louis breweries for higher pay
A Saturday labor action by all brewery workers in St. Louis aims for higher wages, with protesters foregoing their usual free beer. The city faces a temporary shortage but may be eased if existing beer production meets local demand until the strike ends. The disruption affects the public little beyond reduced thirst relief.
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St. Louis
Clate Tinan’s Kimball Graphic Reaches Twenty Five Years
Clate Tinan has led the Kimball Graphic for most of its 25 years. He plans to continue despite the milestone, declining a lengthy retrospective and instead sharing a brief note. Clare has earned high standing in South Dakota journalism and remains popular with editors.
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Clate Tinan
Kimball Graphic
Clate
Clare
South Dakota
Vermillion to Welcome Local Canning Plant Next Fall
Vermillion plans a first class canning factory with 25000 capital by local investors to can 200000 quarts of tomatoes and several thousand cans of beans this season. The venture aims to capitalize on abundant regional fruit and keep the plant busy through the fruit season, possibly exporting Vermillion canned fruit nearby next season.
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Vermillion
Editor in Jail Over Libel Judgment at Fairfax Sun-Review
Editor Kortright of the Fairfax Sun-Review sits in county jail under a $500 judgment for criminal libel secured by sheriff candidate Fred Huston. He remains confined until payment, directing work via telephone from his cell. The piece cautions writers to stay within propriety, noting a newspaper man can forget libel boundaries.
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Kortright
Fairfax Sun-Review
Fred Huston
Times
Pennsylvania State Descent To Low Level Noted
A quarrel over a claimant ends with the state incurring costs of 1414 dollars and 22 cents, far beyond the original price. The remark condemns the apparent decline in governance.
Dyar H Campbell, Brookings Leader, Dies at Home
Dyar H Campbell of Brookings died at his home after a long local life dating to 1881. He served as county sheriff for four years and recently retired. A strong Republican, he sought the state treasurer nomination at last summer's convention and held prominent ties to Odd Fellows and Masonic orders in the state.
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Dyar H. Campbell
Brookings
Mr. Campbell
First National Bank
Foraker Seeks Ohio Primary as Taft Rival
Joseph B. Foraker of Ohio proposes a primary to test popular support for his bid against Secretary Taft for the presidential nomination. He expresses strong faith in his standing with Ohio voters, while observers doubt he could defeat Taft in a primary.
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Joseph B. Foraker
Ohio
Taft
Foraker
Senator Foraker
Western railroads strike threatens western economy
The strike stalemate deepens as conductors and brakemen’s ultimatum was rejected by managers. If a walkout occurs it would halt passenger and freight trains across the west, unless crews can be found to man trains. Workers seek shorter hours and higher pay while managers offer partial concessions. A popular vote among railroad employees supported striking if demands are not fully met.
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Western
West
Watertown Board Faces Book Trust Interference in Hiring
A Watertown report alleges that a major book firm exerts influence over public school hiring in the state. Two Watertown board members sought a city superintendent in Iowa but faced a pressure line via a book trust veto. The incident sparks calls for merit based selections and threatens public service careers if conspirators are proven involved.
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East
Watertown
Iowa
School Book Trust
Wisconsin Senator LaFollette Speaks in South Dakota
Flandreau reports Senator La Follette toured South Dakota delivering speeches on representative government. He boasted of his senate work and criticized opponents while noting a fee for the lecture. The talk touched on rate law and drew criticism for personal attacks.
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Senator LaFollette
Wisconsin
South Dakota
Flandreau
Senator Gamble
Senator Kittredge
Gamble
Kittredge
LaFollette
Senate
LaFollette's biased defense harms Gamble and Kittredge
In a lecture, Senator LaFollette claimed Gamble supported an amendment and opposed a related rail rate bill, while omitting Roosevelt and mislabeling opponents. An audience question exposed the misrepresentation as LaFollette finally admitted Gamble also voted against the amendment, damaging his standing.
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Leah Geachy
Renaiothawne
Watertown
Nefario
Roosevelt
LaFollette
Senator Gamble
Flandreau
Gamble
Senator Kittredge
Kittredge
Wisconsin
Graft in San Francisco Prompts Call for Penalties
An editorial condemns city officials who diverted a $250000 corporate donation, leaving only $25000 for direct aid. It urges severe penalties to deter grafters and restore public trust in funds meant for the needy, warning that future philanthropy may be slowed.
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San Francisco
California
Senator LaFollette Withdraws From West Tour Due to Illness
Senator LaFollette, touring the west delivering addresses, has canceled all dates for two weeks because of illness. At Miller the other night he spoke three hours and had to pause three or four times to regain his strength before continuing. Overworking in senatorial duties and public lectures is noted.
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LaFollette
West
Miller
Chicago Debates Street Railways Ownership Fight
Chicago remains divided over municipal ownership of street railways as the city prepares for next week’s election. The outcome will shape transit control and policy in the metropolis.
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Chicago
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