Republican Delegate Convention Called for South Dakota
The Republican State Central Committee calls a delegate convention in Huron on April 7 1908 to elect eight delegates and eight alternates for the national convention in Chicago June 16 1908 and to formulate a national platform. The document lists county representation totals and district allocations based on votes for Gov Crawford in 1906. Also includes local notices in Mitchell and signatories W C Cook J L Wingfield Henry Swindler George Liko.
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South Dakota
Republican State Committee of
Huron
Chicago
United States
Coe I. Crawford
Aurora
Hutchinson
Beadle
Hyde
Bon Homme
Jerauld
Brookings
Kingsbury
Brown
Lake
Brule
Lawrence
Buffalo
Lincoln
Butte
Lyman
Campbell
Marshall
Charles Mix
McCook
Clark
McPherson
Clay
Meade
Codington
Miner
Custer
Minnehaha
Davison
Moody
Day
Pennington
Deuel
Potter
Douglas
Roberts
Edmunds
Sanborn
Fall River
Spink
Faulk
Stanley
Grant
Sully
Gregory
Turner
Hamlin
Union
Hand
Walworth
Hanson
Yankton
Hughes
Republican State Central Committee
W. C. Cook
Tobin
Rome
Burns Lumber
Ethan
Mitchell City
Fred Brodstrup
Travis
Court House
City
Republican County Central Committee
Henry Swindler
George Liko
Mitchell S. D
Davison County Republican Delegate Convention Planned
The Davison county Republican Committee calls a county convention in Mitchell on March 24 1908 to select twelve delegates for the state convention in Huron on April 7 1908 and fourteen delegates for the national convention. Representation is based on votes for Governor Crawford in 1906 with a total of sixteen precincts and ward divisions in Mitchell. Primary elections to choose delegates will occur March 10 1908 at listed township and village polling places from 3 p m to 8 40 p m.
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Republican County Committee
Davison County
Davison
South Dakota
Mitchell
Huron
Coe I. Crawford
Jarue
S. D
Delecates
Perry
Hisiattere
Badger
Rosper
Rissals m Velaiaielelelerelntciert
Lisbon
Intercettee
Asieris
ION Eee
Lonteniae
Baker
Seles
Mote Tieecieateee Winotoel Ionette
Romo Seti Clceis Cis
Vieckte Cieisecsedec
Mitobeli City
Mitchel City
Mitchell City
Pole Penicniers Do Hisictiocisie Steele
Raiver Township
Blendon Township
Mt. Vernon
Beulah Township
Mitchell Township
Rise
Baker Township
Canton News Defends Elrod Economy Inheritance Claim
The Canton News rebuts insurgent charges that Elrod’s administration inherited deficiencies from 1906. It asserts economy defined Elrod’s policy, notes bonded debt was paid, floating debt reduced, and less than $18,000 of deficiencies carried over, due to items unforeseen by prior lawmakers.
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Canton News
Krookings Register
Elrod
Crawford
Honest primary law under fire in state house
Insurgent Republicans attack the honest primary law amid claims it costs counties and hampers delegate selection. Editorials from Watertown Public Opinion criticize efforts to subvert the law and recount governor and superintendent positions in coding county politics.
Moving Soon Declares Need for Surplus Items for Sale
A brief note advises readers preparing to move to locate surplus belongings and use a for sale advertisement to clear them out. The reminder emphasizes practical disposal steps and efficient packing.
Insurgents Shift Tax Burden to County Boards in State
The article argues the state administration misleads voters by saying increased land assessments came from the state board of equalization. It cites Davison County where farm land values rose from 6.41 to 8.59 per acre, creating higher taxes for farmers. It notes meetings in March and August and claims county auditors were pressured to accept higher valuations.
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State Board of Equalization
Davison
Board of County Commissioners
Board of Equalization
Jierre
Davison County
State Board
Names that Win: First Names and Presidential Luck
The piece argues that presidents often have first names that resonate with voters, noting Will and John as common repeats in past selections. It suggests names with racial distinctiveness or oddity may aid uplift, while highlighting the 25 presidents and the repeated name patterns across history.
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Cleveland
Taft
William
Mr. Taft
Reginald
Algernon Bryan
Ulysses
Zachary
Grover
Willian
White House
Tarrison
McKinley
Peple
John
Jdobrson
Jackson
Lawrence County Republicans Back Roosevelt Taft Kittredge Stance
In Ethan, South Dakota, the Lawrence County Republican Central Committee endorsed President Roosevelt’s administration and Taft for president, while pledging support for A. B. Kittredge. The group also noted Col. Parker’s home base and indicated Parker faces weak local backing despite his prior insurgent success. The committee rejected holding a primary, asserting Stalwarts would prevail at the state convention.
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Lawrence County
Black Hills
Col. Parker
Hhis County
Republican County Central Committee
Republican Central Committee
Roosevelt
William Howard Taft
A. B. Kittredge
K. W. Martin
Insurgent figures buy Watertown Public Opinion and push policy shift
W F Bancroft and S X Way, railroad reps, acquired the Watertown Public Opinion to steer it toward insurgent ideas. The Republican League funds a wide newspaper distribution scheme promising free papers from Aberdeen Americans or Sioux Falls Press. Dick Richards backs spending to aid Governor Crawford.
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W. F. Bancroft
S.X. Way
Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad
South Dakota
Watertown
Public Opinion
Opinion
Republican League
League
Aberdeen Americans
Sioux Falls Press
Roosevelt League
Dick Richards
Crawford
The Stool Pigeon Its Role in Bass Pigeon Nets History
An old note explains how stool pigeons and spring nets trapped wild pigeons in North America and Canada. It describes net size up to ten yards, long concealed springs, and a tame pigeon on a stool used as a decoy to lure migrating flocks.
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United States
Canada
South America
The Rapid Rise of Clive
The article lauds Clive's swift ascent from a poor unknown clerk to a renowned captain in nine years. Lord Curzon notes his genius and rising fame as a defining arc of his career.
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Clive
Lord Curzon
Ethan Gleaned Town News and Upcoming Band Event
Local notes report Fred and Eliphus Tobey on a Kadoka trip and J M Evans hiring state. Funeral attendance for Wm Laurberg. Lizzie Clement visited Woonsocket. Daughters of Honor meet. Chicago Masonic Temple card received. Ethan Band plans concert and dance March 2 in Tobey Hall. minstrel show and dance also hosted by the Ethan Cornet Band.
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Ethan
Fred
Eliphus Tobey
Kadoka
Johon Arnitt
J. M. Evans
Starr
Wm. Lauranberg
Lizzie Clement
Woonsocket
Ann
H. Lodge
S. C. Cathout
Masonic Temple
Chicago
John Tyler
Parkston
Ethan Band Boys
Tobey’s Hall
Albert Sheahan
Mitchell
R. Gammill
Earl Eastman
Sarah
Arthur Roney
Sheahan
John Craig
Plankinton
Will Smith
Frank Young
L. Setterstrom
Henry Schiech
Community Updates From Loomis Area Visitations
Loomis notes include Kube Conkling and Tenis Walraven visiting Scenic resident W. W. Miner at week’s end. Tim Stats and wife called on Warney West Sunday. Frank Harris of Stickney visited with grandparents S. M. Crippen. Oyster supper misreported. actual intake $22.25 versus $15. Farewell party held Monday at W. Y. Miner’s. Large crowd attended.
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Loomis
Riverside News Roundup of Local Visits and Travel
Wm Koel Washuut traveled between trains Thursday morning to tend Riverside interests. Jerome McGivern, teaching near Spencer, visited his sister Mrs John Murtha over Sunday. Mrs Hobart Fields left for Mitchells for an overnight visit. Miss Gertrude McDonald of Mitchell visited Lillian Wallis. A E Albee made a business trip to Alexandria. Mrs H Woodruff went to Mitchell for relatives. W L Wallis departed for Murdo on a business and pleasure trip. Mr and Mrs J F Wallis and family were guests of C D DeMott Sunday. Dr King was called to see James Murtha ill with pneumonia. W L Wallis has ice house being filled this week.
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Riverside
Heb
Wm. Koel Washuut
Jerome MecGivern
Spencer
John Murtha
Hobart Fieds
Mitchells
Gertrude McDonald
Mitchell
Lillian Wallis
A. E. Albee
Alexandria
Davison County Republican Primary Candidacy Filed
W. M. Herbert announces for States Attorney of Davison County in the June Republican primary. He notes age thirty one, long residence, Mitchell education and law practice, two years as Police Judge, and pledges faithful enforcement of law and county service. The filing date cites February 24, 1908.
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Davison County
South Dakota
Lave
Mitchell High School
Mitchell High
State University of Nebraska
Mitchell
Republican Party
W. M. Tierbert
How It Happened In Chicago News
A humorous item reports a cow with a crumpled horn claiming an auto collision on the road caused its injury, reflecting a playful urban vignette rather than a serious incident. The piece reads as a lighthearted local quip from a Chicago desk.
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Chicago News
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Sioux Falls
Codington County
George
Thomas
Martin
Millard
Franklin
Rubibertorn
Essie Meyers
Hope Chapel
Hnthin
William Laufanderf
Sle
Lanfanbery
W. B. Tobey
Ohio
Thomas Dabler
Stella Sand
Jonas Nelson and
Rock Rapids
Iowa
Mr Nelson
Rosenquist
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Dick Lynch
D. of H. Lodge
Haley Trow
Carl M Hoffman
Laurence
Worthen Township
Harry Erion
Wal Taylor
C. P. Taylor
Frank Harris
L. Merrisman
John Campbell
W. V. Miner
Charley Tompkins
Will Clark
Duesday
Loomis School
Charley Vegus
W. H. Butts
W. W. Miner
Stutts
Mr. Butts
Frankie Shaw
Cora Wattson
Chamberlain
Geo. Ayers
Bridgewater
Tom Tormey
J. H. Marks
W. M. Herbert
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