Senator Kittredge Seen As Likely Taft Interior Secretary
Washington reports a strong rumor that Senator A. B. Kittredge of South Dakota will become secretary of the interior in President elect Taft's cabinet. The longtime friend and supporter of Taft is credited with leadership in the senate and noted for handling major issues, a distinction that would honor South Dakota and place a prominent state figure in Taft's official family.
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A. B. Kittredge
South Dakota
Taft
Senator Kittredge
Interior
Kittredge
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Mr. Taft
United States Senate
Patronage Disputes Rumored in South Dakota State Office
A Capitol correspondent reports friction over state patronage involving R O Richards National Committeeman Thorson and State Chairman Cook with J D Elliott. Rumors say Richards backs Dr Klayness and Arthur Linn for the state board while others oppose. implications for Public Examiner Jones and Insurance head Basford also surface as appointments near. Highmore leaders push for an inebriate asylum funded by liquor licenses, with Vesey's recommendation noted. The balance of power and fallout remains to be seen.
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Capitol
Vessey
R. O. Richards
Thorson
Cook
J D. Elliott
Richards
Dr Klayness
Sioux Falls
Arthur Linn
Canton
State Board of Charities and Corrections
Jones
O. S. Basford
Highmore
Vesigey
Senate and House Committees Show Shifts in Party Roles
The piece notes Democrats attaining better committee positions in both houses with chairmanships and favorable placements. It cites Jordan of the Senate as second on the engrossed and enrolled bills committee. It also discusses the Standard Oil Company after a Supreme Court ruling on fines, with government lawyers predicting renewed suits and possible $40,000,000 in penalties.
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Standard Oil Go
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United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Landis
State News Notes From Pierre Spearfish And More
Pierre Governor Crawford names A W Kruger to the state board of agriculture replacing F C Robinson who became railway commissioner. Spearfish hosts Black Hills Poultry show February 2 to 5 with premiums attracting fanciers from across the state and beyond. Sturgis reports a man found dead near Camp Creek likely frozen. may be John Swanson missing since September 30. Pierre Gregory reps push for land district west of Missouri with Meyer and Tripp counties to follow. southern state settlement growth noted. Egan Mrs L B LaVanway receives a $1000 check from her Iowa-born brother John Beadle as a surprise gift.
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Sturgis
Louis Graham
Camp Creek
Bert Gardner
John Swanson
Pierre
A. J. Wilcox
E. T. Spencer
Gregory
Misouri
Tripp County
Meyer County
Egan
L. B. LaVanway
John Beadle
Forest City
Iowa
Irrigation Dreams in Idaho and Show Shoshone Falls Visit
Albert Wentz recalls a summer in Idaho describing the Snake River diversion project. He details dams and canals, storage basins, and the vision of turning parched plains into alfalfa and farms, then recounts a close view of Shoshone Falls with vivid, awe-filled description.
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Albert Wentz
Dilota Wesleyan
Idaho
Rath
Aberdeen News
Milner
Thalmon
Jackson Lake
Yellowstone Park
Snake River
Man
Showshone Falls
Cresendo
T.¢ Tiver
Shoshone Athletes Applauded For Notable Efforts
The piece highlights John Driscoll’s work and praises Shoshone athletes for their poetic motion and standout figures, urging employers to recognize their contributions.
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John Driscoll
Local Rail Traffic Grows with Emery Enterprise Funds
Emery Enterprise reports higher station business with total revenue of 87552.48 dollars, up 7668.88 from last year. Grain shipments reach 450 carloads, up 85, stock carloads total 166, up 21, and ticket sales rise by 922.45. Agent Mueters and his helper credited for local representation.
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Emery Enterprise
Mueters
Summer Guest Quips on Quiet Place Sawmill Nap Joke
In a playful quip from Meggendorfer Blatter a summer guest complains of noise while a host clarifies the sound is merely her husband napping. The exchange captures light local humor and domestic scene tone.
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Meggendorfer
Insurance ad quote on accident policy value
A quoted line praises accident insurance saying a policy pays 2500 dollars for a broken arm. A wife replies that it would be nice, allowing a trip to the Riviera, from Meggendorfer Blaetter.
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