Appreciation at Washington for Senator Kittredge Support
Salem lawyer EH H Wilson of South Dakota visited Washington and praised Senator A B Kittredge for his industry and leadership. He noted Kittredge’s strong standing in the Senate, discussed South Dakota primary politics, and predicted a win for Kittredge in June primaries and the fall election. He also mentioned Carnegie and other large gifts and the distribution of wealth to education and public causes.
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Tug’? Wilson
Salem
Washington
National Capitol
Pennsylvania
Wilson
Washington Herald
Senator Kittredge
EH. H. Wilson
S. Dak
Washinon
Harrison
Saft
Taft
A. B. Kittredge
Kittredge
Senate
I. Crawford
Crawford
Kitredge
South Dakota
Congress
Bike
Martin
Carnegie
Museuis
Newport paper notes push for Nana Gilbert as SD Press president
Reports from several papers indicate a movement to install Sister Nana Gilbert as president of the South Dakota Press Association. Gilbert, editor in chief of the Salem Pioneer Register, would be a historic and well deserved elevation, signaling recognition of capable women in journalism nationwide. The group believes she has strong support and expects her election before adjournment.
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Tcovement
Nana Gilbert
South Dakota Press Association
Sister Gilbert
Salem Pioneer- Register
Gilbert
Nana
Millionaire Charity Totals Top $149 Million in 1907
Chicago headquarters reports 1907 charity gifts totaling 149 million 902 thousand 930 dollars. John D Rockefeller leads with 44 million donated to University of Chicago and other colleges, followed by Mrs Russell Sage contributing 13.49 million and Andrew Carnegie next on the list.
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Chicago
John D. Rockefeller
University of Chicago
Russel Saye
Andrew Carnegie
Governor Crawford to Speak in Aberdeen Rumor
The Sioux Falls Press hints that Governor Crawford may speak in Aberdeen to give James Lawson a chance to respond. The paper expects the governor will avoid Aberdeen while running for the U S Senate and contends he will not let Lawson defend himself.
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Sioux Falls
Crawford
Aberdeen
James Lawson
United State Senate
Jim Lawson
Manual training gains momentum in Watertown schools
Educators at Watertown meet this week to push manual training as essential to student life. The move aims to better prepare boys for manhood and instill a habit of achievement that benefits them long term. A Mitchell schools manual training department foundation has been laid, with hopes for prompt realization.
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Watertown
Ilis
Mitchell
Farmers Tax Hike Blamed on Insurgent Reform Drive
South Dakota farmers accuse the insurgent faction of the Republican party of tax increases under reform. They report land value rises boosting bills by about thirty percent, with railroads and bankers benefiting from favorable terms. Davison county farmers especially blame Governor Crawford for higher levies. The reformers allegedly pursue office appointments over saving farmer money.
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South Dakota
Republican Party
Board of Equalization
Davison County
Crawford
Primary Law Debate Draws Political Shifts in South Dakota
Sioux Falls clipping recalls Governor Elrod's primary law critique as Tribune editor rips the stance, while Senator Gamble's letters urging defeat resurface. It notes Gamble aligning with insurgents later and Wagener's switch to an insurgent stance, later becoming U S district attorney for South Dakota, with four year term pending senate confirmation.
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Sioux City Tribune
Elrod
The
Tribune
Ronald
Migst
Gamble
Senate
R. E. Wagener
Alexandria
Wagner
United States
South Dakota
South Dakota Tax Shock in 1907 Rail Levy Exposed
The Capital Journal warns that 1907 tax figures reveal a massive railroad levy and state tax hike. It accuses Crawford administration of favoritism to Northwestern and banks, predicting a sharp deficit and unprecedented charges on farmers, lands, and fees across state finances.
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South Dakota
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Capital-Journal
Crawford
Crawford Administration
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Insurance Department
Soldiers Home
Brookings School
Uucle Sam
Yees
Pops
Taft Wins First Round in Ohio Politics
Secretary Taft has won the first round in Ohio and his organization controls state political affairs. The primaries are set for Web. 11 with Foraker supporters contesting timing. James A. Garfield is slated as chairman of the state convention despite efforts to name Governor Foraker. The obstructing senator is unlikely to gain much consideration at the convention.
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Taft
Ohio
Mr. Taft
Foraker
James A. Garfield
Mr. Foraker
Governor Crawford Attacks Kittredee and Railroad Domination
A speech by Governor Crawford claims voting laws advance progress but warns against returning Senator Kittredee, alleging a senate aligned with railways would repeal reforms. The piece critiques the railroad tax assessment versus farm land taxes, accusing an insurgent equalization board of favoring railroads while sharply increasing farm taxes by at least 25 percent.
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Crawford
Kittredee
Senate
Board of Equalization
Creise
Governor Under Fire Over Railroad Assessment Bias
The letter accuses the governor of favoritism toward the North-Western railroad in city assessments, noting Aberdeen’s Great Northern at $43,848 per mile versus $9,238 per mile for the North-Western. The writer calls for reform and questions the governor’s accountability.
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North-Western Railroad
South Dakota
Aberdeen
Great Northern Railroad
North-Western Road
United State Senate
Aberdeen saloon near school faces injunction bid
Granger filed injunction to remove Arthur Lorenzen saloon at 414 South Main, alleging it violates a 1907 law banning saloons within 300 feet of a school. Aberdeen News notes it may be argued before Jan 8 and marks the first city-wide move against saloons, citing the law as applying to the Arthur Lorenzen school and its proximity to the saloon.
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Aberdeen
Aberdeen News
FEF. HK
Granger
Scloor
Arthur Lorenzen
Schlitz Brewine Company
South Main Street
Granger Business College
Aberdeep Hieb
Moving Soon Look for Surplus Things to Save
If you are soon to move search out some of the surplus things you no longer need. Look over closets basements and attics for items worth keeping or selling. This quick sweep can trim moving costs and reduce clutter.
January Weather Forecast From Hicks Predicts Storm Periods
St Louis weather prophet Hicks outlines multiple storm periods for January. He cites central dates around the 8th 11th and 20th with fronts reaching the Mississippi Valley and a cold wave sweeping eastward. The forecast mentions high barometers low readings and potential blizzards followed by warmer trends and renewed precipitation.
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Atlantic Seaboard
Mort
Tepiod
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Perio
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad from Toledo Traders
An old advertisement promises a hundred dollar reward for incurable catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal remedy sold by Walding Kinnan Marvin and others in Toledo Ohio. It mentions Fr J Chenney as trustworthy and advertises the cure at 75 cents per bottle and Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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I. J. Coveney & CO
Toledo
O. We
Fr. J. Chenney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Hall
Lost in want column ad echoes failed search
A punning note on how in the want column some advertisements fail to reach buyers and remain effectively lost. The piece reflects on the futility of small ads when matching needs with readers proves challenging.
Card of Thanks for Kindness in Bereavement
We extend heartfelt thanks to friends for acts of kindness after the death of the husband and son of the undersigned. Gratitude is given for floral tributes and support. These deeds will be remembered by Mrs. John W. Mueller and Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Mueller.
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John W. Mueller
Jos. Mueller
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