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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1910
Page
9
A roundup lists Progressive Republicans who filed as candidates for state and congressional offices, detailing names and ballot positions. The article highlights party alignment and the filing timeline within the region.
The platform supports Republican loyalty and Roosevelt policies. It endorses a graduated income tax and calls for reducing special interests in national legislation. It urges primary reform, recall, elimination of the spoils system, popular vote for postmaster appointments, elective insurance commissioner, and fiscal restraint, praising Governor Vessey’s administration.
A fragmented list outlines various reform laws and measures in South Dakota, including anti-discrimination, anti-trust, tax on railroad terminals, standard insurance forms, primary election rules, and rail rate valuation. It also mentions juvenile courts, pure food laws, and railway liability, with emphasis on reforms and government commissions.
The statement argues that charges of extravagance against stalwarts are false and that appropriations were kept minimal without harming state institutions. It notes lower state taxes and spending than neighboring states while supporting care for the insane and criminals and expanding university and school attendance.
The article accuses Egan of financial manipulation in his candidacy, claiming he seeks money while pretending poverty. It says he avoids criticizing stalwarts, supports allies, and masks his record, urging voters to think twice before voting and questioning his motives in the race.
Canton correspondent reports State Treasurer Johnson returned from Pierre and drew two days pay totaling 150 dollars. He reportedly visits the capital monthly, staying a day or two and taking 150 dollars each trip as salary. The piece questions whether he earned 150 dollars a month and compares it to private-sector practice.
Analyzes Charles H. Burke and the Cannon and Payne-Cannon machine in South Dakota. Details Burke’s record, alliances, and votes, arguing he misrepresents his record to appeal to progressive Republicans while backing Cannonist and railroad interests.
Burke's record on voting for the Union Station land grants is silent. The piece notes the McMillan Bill of the 56th Congress gifting railroads nearly 3 million in public lands and the subsequent Union Station bill granting 3,256,778 in land approaches and a 1,770,000 plaza, funded by government for all time, plus a Potomac River bridge project costing about 1 million and total government expenditures rising from two to three million dollars.
The article accuses Burke of hiding his congressional votes that favored railroad subsidies, the Uintah graft, and shipping monopolies. It notes his absence from publicizing support for a million rail grants and his alignment with the Cannon machine across the 58th and 69th Congresses.
Burke’s silence on his Congressional roll calls is cited as evidence of allegiance to Cannon and Cannonism. The piece questions his 1905 mileage vote and his tariff positions, suggesting his avoidance of disclosure to South Dakota voters and warning that praising Cannon-led gains could cost him re election.
The article notes Burke’s self-penned record showing steadfast support for Cannon during the progressives’ push to reform House rules. It emphasizes his votes on Speaker Cannon and public expense for officials, plus his recorded fidelity during the 15 roll calls in the crisis, contrasting with Pinchot and the investigation committee.
The document poses seventeen pointed questions to Mr. Elrod, then governor, critiquing Vessey administration spending and Taft era fiscal records. It demands specifics on abolished offices, extravagant expenses, and reductions in public institution appropriations, plus inquiries into lawsuits with railroads and the legality of salary practices and a two cent fare law.
A fragment cites Progressive Republicans questioning a candidate about repealing a law passed after a 1906 defeat. The tone is partisan, asking what law would be repealed if elected governor with stalwart support. It reflects intra party conflict and historical political strategy.
The report notes Congressman Burke claims credit for introducing and passing the homestead payment extension in Tripp County. In fact Roscoe Knodell of Winner originated the idea and urged action, circulating petitions that left Burke unable to refuse.
Editors urge South Dakota Republicans to repudiate Burke and Martin for backing Cannonism and the robber tariff. They highlight Massachusetts and New York GOP rebukes of pro tariff figures, arguing Thorson and Schrader offer a square deal and protection for the people in the June primary.
The Stalwart Deadwood Pioneer Times asks what the people want to know. It cites January and February 1909 deposits and accuses Johnson of violating pledges and losing a renomination bid.
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