Too Much Aldrichism Sparks Republican Tension and Road Fixes
A long editorial discusses Aldrich Payne influence on the Payne tariff bill, warning of Republican disintegration and possible shift to Democrats. It also notes road maintenance under rural service benefits mail carriers and farmers, and details a pending license dispute in Mitchell with a wet versus dry outcome headed to court.
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St. Paul Pioneer Press
Pioneer Press
Republican Party
Cannon
Payne
Aldrich
Taft
Roosevelt
West
Northwest
Congress
Payne, Aldrich & Co
Armour
Gasoline Price Drops Two Cents Statewide
The Standard Oil Co cut gasoline prices by two cents per gallon after a legislative change to the inspection law allowed lower gravity fuel to be sold. Chemists reportedly found the lower gravity gasoline provides more light and heat, benefiting consumers.
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Standard Oil Co
Aberdeen Democrat Rejuvenated Under Granville Jones
The Aberdeen Democrat, newly revived by Granville Jones, promises to lead South Dakota’s democratic press as subscriptions spread across the state. The move follows the Gazette sale and W. T. LaFollettte’s exit, signaling a shift in regional party leadership and urging rural routes to boost postal service efficiency or risk cuts.
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Aberdeen Democrat
Granville Jones
Democrat
Jones
W. T. LaFollettte
Gazette
Aberdeen
World
South Dakota
Secretary lies with press battle over insurance statements
Lieutenant Governor Sholer attacks Governor Vessey and Insurance Commissioner Bas ford over distributing insurance statements to Republican newspapers. He urges only Progressive papers receive them and argues stalwart papers should be punished for past attacks, seeking to block party harmony.
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Sholer
Vessey
Basford
R O. Richards
Shober
Railroads petition referendum on electric headlight law
State railroads seek signers to refer the electric headlight statute of 1500 candle power to voters before July 1. The heavy burden on engines is questioned and repeal seems likely when voters act. Governor Wilson of Kentucky ends the Goebel murder feud by pardoning several outside accomplices.
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Wilson
Mentucky
Goebel
Income Tax Debate Mirrors Tariff Struggle Across Parties
The Washington Herald argues the income tax hinges on tariff reforms to lower living costs. It says Democrats may resist lifting duties on essentials while seeking revenue, while Republicans push expenditure cuts to fund government without new taxes, citing Aldrich and Taft as practical examples.
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Washington Herald
South
Aldrich
Democratic Party
Taft
Speed Limits and Auto Safety Urged in State Law
The Arlington Sun notes a South Dakota law restricting speed on roads. Ten miles an hour in cities and fifteen on country roads is the limit. Drivers exceeding it face liability. Cars are vehicles, not trains, and must share public highways without reckless speed.
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Arlington Sun
South Dakota
Taft Plans for Railroad Regulation Reported
Boston Transcript notes Taft’s anticipated moves to regulate railroads as reporters publish word that Roosevelt policies have been abandoned by a successor. The piece reflects journalistic reaction to the shifting policy landscape and the premature outburst of plans.
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Boston Transcript
Taft
Roosevelt
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