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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1908
Page
9
The Mitchell Capital is the official county paper published Friday February 21 1908. The Mitchell Printing Co. operates with W Downey as editor and provides subscription rates for readers.
Historic letters depict Gov Crawford accusing a federal patronage cabal while archives reveal his own role in patronage distribution. The piece traces Pickler’s failed runs, Bailey’s land office ties, and current scrutiny of state treasurer Cassill amid reform rhetoric and GOP factionalism.
The Watertown Public Opinion analyzes railroad tax records showing systematic lower assessments for the Chicago and North Western compared with other lines. It cites Watertown and Henry as examples where the Northwestern pays less per mile and benefits from municipal levies, with claims of political favoritism involving state officials and the governor.
The passage notes Mr. Kittredge failed for permitting an action that Mr. Crawford insisted upon. The only way to “square” Crawford appears to be denial of writing the letters, with the original document to be shown.
Senator Kittredge favors a law stopping the state treasurer from earning interest on state funds directly or indirectly. The Crawford administration, shown by the current treasurer’s indirect benefit through a Sioux Falls bank, appears indifferent. Governor Crawford seems to tolerate the practice, reflecting broader administration criticism.
The South Dakota senator refuses to back down as opponents continue to attack his character and record. He travels the state to defend his record, promising a thorough cleanup that will allow him to govern in Washington without returning to battle foes. He denounces the calumnies and maintains his defense in a dignified, speeches-driven campaign.
At Aber deen Friday evening Governor Crawford urged defeat of Kittledge Martin and Burke for opposing the primary law of 1905. He charged Senator Gamble with trying to defeat it and noted insurgent Republicans favoring county committee delegate selection and high costs, while stalwarts support upholding the law.
In early January a Taft meeting in Mitchell drew 907 accredited delegates from across Ohio, signaling unified GOP backing for Secretary Taft amid factional support for the Ohioan. The gathering reflected broad statewide endorsement as delegates traveled from various regions to attend.
The Mitchell Republican convention united behind Secretary Taft with unanimous support, while insurgents countered with a Taft Crawford ticket. At a state central committee meeting the stalwarts faced insurgent pushback as they voted against a split endorsement, signaling looming intra party clashes over Taft and Crawford vs Kittredge.
The author argues that Crawford described a machine formed by Gamble Elliott Ringsrud and Kittredge operating with machine methods and patronage. Four leaders allegedly usurped control while Kittredge worked on the Panama Canal, and the writer credits Crawford’s letters for locating the “wigwam” and recovering it.
The candidacy of J L Browne of Aberdeen for the governor nomination has been received with high respect in communities statewide signaling strong backing and favorable sentiment for his bid.
J. L. Browne declares his commitment to public duties and pledges to uphold his platform. He cites legislative experience as key to meeting state needs, supports recent laws, and plans to base himself at the capital to govern prudently. His conservatism, he says, makes him a safe state leader.
Spencer News warns of an ice famine next year if cold weather does not come. Ice is only 12 inches thick and poorly packed. Thos Wells shipped a carload from Mitchell, filling his house, but the creamery tenner and meat market ice houses remain empty.
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