Shober and the Stalwarts in South Dakota Politics
In 1908 Mitchell edition news, Lieutenant-Governor Shober criticizes the stalwarts as he warns they will win the June primary across five counties. The piece argues for removing parts of the primary law, cites insurgent actions at the Huron convention, and contends the machine outweighs rank and file wishes.
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Shober
Bronx City
The
Tribune
the Tribune
Crawford
Sioux Balls Press
Jack Rabbit
Schhober
Ramer Praised as Best Candidate for South Dakota Schools
The article contrasts M. M. Tanner with M. M. Ramer of Sioux Falls for superintendent of public instruction. It argues Ramer’s six months as state superintendent show his strong educational record and higher ground for the schools, while criticizing rival Hans Ustrud for focusing on politics over education.
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M. M. Tanner
Hans Ustrud
Sioux Falls
Wstrud
South Dakota
Astrud
Kittredge
Senate
Ramer
M. M. Ramer
Court to rule on constitutionality of primary fee clause
The supreme court has ruled the fee section unconstitutional and is likely to decide its overall validity. The Sioux Falls Press adopts a confrontational stance, seeking to intimidate the court, while the public debate centers on the right to an autonomous ballot and conscience in voting.
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Supreme Court
Sioux Falls Press
Sioux Walls Press
Insurgents Silent on State Funds Interest Fight in 1908
The article notes quiet from insurgent leaders over Governor Crawford and Casill about state funds interest totaling about 15 000 annually, with Bratrud reporting against the committee bill. Allies claim the law would prevent such earnings and save the state up to 40 000 over four years, while Kittredge backs the change.
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Casill
Crawford
Cassill
Bratrud
Hhis
Kittredge
Taxed Like Farmers by Crawford in First Year
A South Dakota reader contrasts Crawford and Elroy administrations, arguing Crawford’s board of equalization raised farm land values from $1 to $1.50 per acre while tax rates stayed the same, increasing state taxes 25 to 30 percent compared with exGovernor Ejrod. The piece accuses Crawford of shifting blame to county commissioners and calls for voters to reject the proposed plan outlined by auditor John Winning.
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South Dakota
Crawford
Elroy
Ejrod
Board of Equalization
Mr. Crawford
John Wwinning
Tworinu
The Divine Primary
The Deuel County Advocate denounces a machine ticket imposed by insurgent reformers via a private meeting in Lockhart's office. It argues for petitioning to place names on the June ballot and asserts that the people must resist railroaded nominations by a supposed machine faction within the county's Republican party.
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Deuel County
Lockhart
Republican Party
Judge Mohr Announces Senate Candidacy in Miner Hanson
Judge Henry Mohr editor of the Alexandria Journal declares his bid for state senate in Miner and Hanson counties. He calls himself an anti Kittredge man amid factional Republican tensions, prompting questions about his true party allegiance and possible insurgent status.
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Henry Mohr
Alexandria Journal
State Senate
Miner
Hanson
Flerdld
Mohr
Crawford
the Herald
Insurgent Republicans Clash Over State Ticket Choice
The piece notes insurgent Republican papers endorsing a state ticket at the Huron convention, denounces the primary law as a tool to limit voter independence, and argues Crawford’s machine is losing grip as bolters and tied delegations yield a narrow majority at Sioux Falls and Huron, with the June primary seen as a turning point.
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Huron
Crawford
Sioux Falls
Parker New Era Affected by Harmony Claim in June Fight
Charlie Cassill secured his home county delegation by a harmony plea backing a primary run but the county convened to elect leaders and Cassill offered no guidance. Critics labeled the stance as a graft tactic costing the public funds and failing to deliver harmony when stakes rose.
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Parker
Charlie Cassill
Harmony
Cel Gats
Cassill
Fion
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Mitchell Capital
the Mitchell Printing CO
C. W. Downey
Official
County Central Committee
H. D. Butterfield
New Home Journal
Mitchel, South Dakota
Scallin Bros
Bert
Chicago, IL
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