Mitchell Weekly Republican Ticket for State Offices
Mitchell weekly Republican lists candidates for United States Senator Alfred B. Kittredge and Congressmen Chas Burke Eben Mart, Brown Gove Browne for Governor J L Browne, Lt Governor John Schrader, Secretary Joseph Waltner Jr, Attorney General Ira Blewitt, State Auditor C E Warner, State Treasurer George G Johnson, School and Public Lands Mathias D Eide, Supt Public Instruction Milton M Ramer, Railroad Commissioner Hans O Wickre, National Committeeman Hans M Finnerud with county designations.
Roosevelt Policies and Senator Kittredge's Support
The text lists chief Roosevelt measures including railway rate and meat inspection acts and the pure food act, plus the denatured alcohol act, and notes Senator Kittredge's strong backing of these and related laws. It highlights his role on copyright and trademark laws and his support for railway rate amendments and anti trust procedures benefiting the Northwest and South Dakota.
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Roosevelt
Department of Commerce and Labor
Conwright
Kittredge
Congressional Record
Knute Nelson
Secretary of the Treasury
Northwest
South Dakota
Supreme Court
Senator Kittredge faces Crawford in voting record critique
The piece argues the opposition to Senator Kittredge centers on motives, not policy. It lists federal acts on employers liability meat inspection pure food weights and measures, public utilities statistics and tax abolition for denatured alcohol, urging Crawford to name any votes that differ.
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Kittredge
Kittredge Defends Record In Campaign Speeches
Excerpts from Senator Kittredge speeches outline his stance on taxes, railways, meat inspection, and the two cent passenger rate. He pledges support for railroad safety, pure foods, and lower freight rates while stressing an open, readable political record.
Lumber Prices and Fair Treatment in State Development
A senator argues lumber prices hinder state development and call for reform to ensure fair pricing. He asserts three to four men control timber, sawmills, and distribution, pressuring retailers and consumers. He vows to push policies until lumber costs are just and reasonable. The speaker also praises the president's square deal and Golden Rule applications for equal treatment of all people.
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Senate
Roosevelt Endorsement Rally Cited In Campaign Address
A speaker urges the party to endorse President Roosevelt and continue his policies, naming William H. Taft as successor. The remarks include a note on personal railroad work history and a commitment to no railroad dealings since October 1901. The oleomargarine issue is cited with calls for strong regulation and taxation.
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Roosevelt
William H. Taft
Senator Promotes Rail Rate Reform and Banking Safeguards
The speaker recounts backing a flat two-cent passenger rate and opposing preferential schemes, supporting state banking deposits with security and interest to the treasury. He notes help in enacting railroad legislation with supporters Knute Nelson and the president, stressing action over words.
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Knute Nelson
Minnesota
Crawford's Reform Promises Meet Public Criticism
The Iroquois Chief labels Crawford as untrustworthy, citing broken pledges and ties to railroads. It accuses him of aiding corporate interests, lowering railroad valuations, and seeking grafts and excessive state spending. The piece warns against elevating him to the U.S. Senate.
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Crawford
Territorial
Northern Pacific
State Board of Assessment
Northwestern Company
Walworth
United States Senate
Figures show rail taxes up 221 thousand while farm land taxes surge
The Crawford faction cites the 1907 increase in railroad taxes at 221 723.55 versus 1906 and reports farm land taxes rising 751 544.53, arguing the banker administration alters figures to favor Crawfordism. contrasts with Elrod administration tax levels.
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Crawford
Elrod
Aurora
Beadle
Bon Homme
Brookings
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Brule
Butte Eee
Campbell
Charles Mix
Clark
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Senator Nelson Endorses Kittredge for Senate
Washington April 2 1908 Senator Nelson announces endorsement of Senator Kittredge praising his support of administration measures including railway rate reform and his harmony with the president and Taft. He commends Kittredge on reformist stances and diligent work on the judiciary committee noting strong reputation and allies in the Senate.
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Washington, D. C
John Reierson
Scandinavian Republican League
Davison County
Mitchell
S. C
Kittredge
Taft
Senate
Judiciary
Senator Kittredge Praised as Able State Senator
Knute Nelson voices admiration for Senator Kittredge describing him as active efficient and energetic in preparing legislation and shaping final action praising the young state and the senate representation.
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Senate
Senator Kittredge
Knute Nelson
Teller endorsement letter urges reelect of Senator Kittredge
Letter from H M Teller, dated April 22 1908 in Washington says South Dakota should keep Senator Kittredge in Washington. Teller praises Kittredge for western interests loyalty, intelligence and vigorous advocacy, urging a triumphant return if faced with opposition.
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Senate
South Dakota
Congress
Kittredge
H. M. Teller
Senator Crawford Slated for Hypocrisy Verdict June 9 1908
A letter to the Argus Leader discusses Attorney Ericson pleading guilty for Governor Crawford in a case tied to land and corporate favors. The writer accuses Crawford of hypocrisy, cites voting records, and predicts a public verdict on June 9, 1908.
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Argus
Ericson
Crawford
Viters
Frank A. Morris
House Journal
Messrs. Bennett
Lillibridge
Morris
General Morris
Lillibridge of
Sully
Northern Pacific
Board of Trade
Pierre
Harrold
Board of Trade of
Kittredge
Mr. Ericson
South Dakota Voters Back Senator Kittredge Against Mormon Support
Mowbridge News condemns Mormon involvement in the reform campaign and urges voters to rebuke polygamy issues by returning Senator A. B. Kittredge to the United States Senate. The piece argues Kittredge stands for local principles and opposed taxation exemptions for such groups.
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Mowbridge News
South Dakota
A. B. Kittredge
Senator Kittredge
United States Senate
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