Mitchell Capital Friday February 28 1908 notice
A brief headline from the Mitchell Capital dated February 28 1908 notes a price tag of £1.00 and the figure 5 40 appears in the readable fragment. The OCR leaves the rest unreadable.
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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1908
Page
9
A brief headline from the Mitchell Capital dated February 28 1908 notes a price tag of £1.00 and the figure 5 40 appears in the readable fragment. The OCR leaves the rest unreadable.
The Sioux Falls Argus rebuts claims of lower 1907 state taxes, citing official auditor reports from 1901 to 1908. It argues that taxes funded bond payments and deficiencies, showing the Crawford era did not shrink expenditures and that debt was paid down while appropriations rose.
Critics accuse Crawford and allies of padding state spending to win votes. They cite creation of new offices like telephone and hotel inspectors to siphon funds, raising taxes by about $200,000, while stalwarts face punishment for duty. The speaker warns against buying influence and questions fiscal priorities.
Senator Kittredge delivers a measured address in South Dakota while Governor Crawford uses vivid phrases. The comment contrasts their tones before an intelligent audience, highlighting diverging rhetorical styles between the two leaders.
Congressman Parker explains the Washington incident at a White House reception saying he was innocent and that his backslap was blown up by generosity toward Captain Seth Bullock. The episode led to South Dakota’s western congressman being removed from the room.
The Pierre Dakotan criticizes its city’s push to defeat Charles H. Burke’s congressional nomination. It argues Pierre would be better without a congressman and cites federal aid and the federal building, urging the paper to apologize and support Burke for his proven record in Congress and for Pierre.
The piece argues changing political conditions over the past year show insurgents failing to deliver reforms. It highlights Embock Buell and Kinbedve shifting back to the main party, the Crawford faction's weakness, and disputes over use of the 1907 primary law in counties like McPherson and Stanley, with stalwarts claiming the primaries will prove their strength in March.
John Schamber of Hutchinson County, former state treasurer, recently introduced Senator Kittredge at Kreesan and delivered a strong endorsement to neighbors and friends. The shift of Schamber and other prominent insurgents signals growing backing for Kittredge across the state.
Insurgents seek peace as factional battles ease in the run up to the March primaries. Governor Crawford pressures for Crawford and Kittredge alignment while Taft supporters weigh endorcements and June contests amid a heated party split.
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