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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1908
Page
9
The Mitchell Capital prints the national ticket details for president and US senator with statewide candidates. It lists governors secretaries of state attorneys general treasurer and other statewide offices along with county candidates across South Dakota counties.
A slate of candidates for county offices including War Senator George A Johnston and JT Mitchell, Representatives K O Me and J Erion, Sheriff Luther Plotner, Auditor H B Anderson, Attorney John N Grow, Register of Deeds C H Brady, Clerk of Courts S Cattrell, Probate Judge W Abbey, Superintendent of Schools S Cathout, Surveyor E K Mather, Coroner Dr R F Dundas, and County Commissioner A J Annis with committee man J C Weimtee all from Mitchell or nearby towns.
The message promotes Davison County candidates as good reliable men with long local ties and faith in the people. A sample ballot shows an X next to the Stalwart candidates, urging voters to choose them to act in the people’s best interests.
The article criticizes Hans Astrud, South Dakota’s state superintendent of public instruction, for buying an automobile with taxpayer money to visit rural schools, noting it would take 46 years to visit all schools and that his term could end in seven months. It questions the prudence of spending at this time and suggests voters may reject the move.
In Iowa, Senator Allison defeats Governor in a bid to deprive him of his seat during the primary held Tuesday. The campaign issue and vote tally mirror earlier battles in Towns, with supporters continuing the same fight now.
The piece argues Governor Crawford seeks to unseat Senator Kittredge, noting Iowa voters preferred experience over Cummins and predicting a strong Kittredge endorsement at the upcoming South Dakota primary next Tuesday. It contends Kittredge’s six years in the Senate give him influence to benefit the state and nation.
The record of Messrs. Martin and Burke in the house of representatives is cited as a strong bulwark for their campaign. Both men are described as active in Congress, advancing measures for the people, with South Dakotans urged to reelect them and join Senator Kitchredee to form a strong national delegation.
Stalwart Republicans nominate a strong county ticket from senator to coroner. The candidates are described as qualified and honest, backed by the dominant party element. Voters are urged to cross the names on the sample ballot when voting next Tuesday.
The senator denounces current practices and calls for a flat two cent passenger fare. He argues that a fifty dollar rider should pay the same as the wealthy for rail travel and urges immediate enactment of a uniform rate.
The piece accuses Governor and insurgent allies of using disreputable methods to win votes against Senator Kittredge. It recounts a beer and booze claim from Flandreau, the Sioux Falls Press attribution to Mr Book, and his sworn denial. The text portrays the insurgents as resorting to fabrications as the campaign nears its end.
The report accuses Governor Crawford of graft through a stalled Senatorial election, nepotism with his son in a government post who avoided duties for college near Washington, and notes State Treasurer Cassill profiting from state funds. An 1907 Republican push sought to curb the treasurer’s interest accruals.
The passage accuses Governor Crawford and Mr Cassill of defeating a bill to allow the treasurer to keep interest money. It notes Cassill pledged to stop taking interest, while Crawford did not protest as the treasurer collected funds claimed to belong to the people to cover state expenses.
The piece accuses the insurgent faction in South Dakota of misusing state funds, citing $20,000 annual interest taken from state accounts and proposed auto purchases from educational money. It argues reformers yield to stalwart demands while blaming Crawford's bid for governor. The article contends GOP leaders created the graft climate and calls for accountability.
The Eighth grade graduation in Ethan on May 28 drew a large crowd as former county superintendent O. W. Coursey delivered the keynote. S. C. Oathout and others performed solos and the ceremony included diploma presentations. The town heard a plea for a new Ethan schoolhouse and noted local movements, weddings, and visits from Mitchell and surrounding areas.
Quincy Morrow missed his Sunday appointment while C B Jones of Sioux Falls spoke to the audience. Andrew Gordon of Alexandria and Miss Iaa Dodd were guests of Miss Edith Trow Sunday. Miss Lora Oathout headed to Portland on Monday. L A Oathout reports strong piano sales for John Dobson of Alexandria as Children Day drills begin. Frank and George Tupper of Springfield visited Mrs A J Annis.
Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs. Chester Wittstruck s home and voted to serve a July 4 dinner. Roy Oathout traveled to Alexandria with his brother. Gen Silsby spoke at Tobey s hall and was well received along with Mr Crow. A band and male quartet performed. George Welland moved to Mitchell for work. New section boss Mr Beara and family moved to town. Miss Elvan Klotz plans a two week institute. Epworth League officers elected. Hope Chapel parsonage near completion and work on Mr Oberendt s house to start. Grandpa Donovan listed as sick. A Mt Vernon visitor A B Kelsey dropped by Ethan Tuesday. A young folks party hosted by Mr John Tobin. Herman Schurz and family mentioned.
Riverside on June 4 lists Geo. White of Mitchell visiting sister Mrs. H. Woodruff and Clarence Wallis visiting family from work west of the river. Others include Mrs. Davis and Addie visiting Mitchell, Mrs. J. F. Wallis and sons calling on friends, and G. L. Ellsworth family visiting J. S. Daniels. The Holiness group hauled lumber for new buildings near Rock Creek mouth. Overser Cocbrain crews lay a new steel bridge over Rock Creek near the Mil. whloyd Gardner and wife visited W. L. Wallis. Schofield fell ill Friday with kidney trouble and was hospitalized in Mitchell Saturday. Rev. A. E. Heyer moved toward his new assignment bringing him closer to work.
A new phase of the primary law narrows the county central committee election to a single member to be chosen next Tuesday. The published slate lists candidates by township and ward, urging voters to write in the designated name in their precinct. Faulkton notes Decoration Day speaker O L Branson delivered the address and traveled there Friday.
Ernest Just visits Alcester on business while Guy VanAlstine resumes his route. Mrs. Werneicke from Grand Rapids visits her daughter and son in law Judge Abbey. Various residents travel for business, vacations, or conventions including McEwen and Rew. Prohibition party sets county convention for July 7. Judicial notes report Wey and Sanders life terms upheld after supreme court denial.
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