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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1908
Page
9
Official county paper lists a full slate for national and state offices. It names William H. Tart Alfred B. Kittredge and J. L. Browne among others, with numerous local candidates like Luther Plotner and H. B. Anderson across Mitchell and surrounding towns.
The Republican column lists county officer candidates including George Johnston for senator and E. O. McEwen J. M. Brion and J. E. Watkins for the house. Luther Plommer for sheriff H B Anderson auditor John N. Crow States attorney Sheridan Cattrell clerk of courts Oathout superintendent of schools Dr. R F Dundas coroner E K Mather county surveyor A C Annis commissioner John O Walrath state central committee member.
The piece warns of insurgent attacks on Senator Kittiredge while praising the Sioux Falls Argus Leader for a 72 page special edition. It questions State Treasurer Cassill on interest income and suggests formal restitution of state funds as political maneuvering.
A critical column accuses Governor Crawford of misrepresentation about tax assessments. It alleges the governor denies state board involvement in farm land assessments while admitting railroad assessment by the board, arguing the March state board meeting shapes all farm land valuations through county actions or state enforcement.
The text discusses the 1907 reform of land assessments and state board guidance. It notes August actions to adjust railroads and other corporations and the March 26, 1907 raise of county land values from 6 45 to 8 50 per acre, with assessors following state board suggestions. It questions the governor’s claim of fairness in proposing such policies.
The Faulkton Advocate accuses Crawford of wrongdoing in political and corporate tools and testimony. It argues he is the state's only professional corporation lobbyist, still active under a reform disguise, and mocks his deception compared to Barnum.
The Sioux Walls Press, organ of Crawfordism, argues for an economical administration under Governor Crawford. It is viewed as possibly manipulating public opinion, with critics noting the term Meconomical’ administration appears in the record as a satirical jab. The piece urges readers to study the record.
Dell Rapids Times notes the Times and Saturday News back Kittredge and the stalwart cause, with June stalwart column predicting a good majority for Senator Kittredge and the ticket. Hans M. Finnerud of Watertown is named as a candidate for national committeemen.
The Aberdeen News questions insurgent claims about Senator Kit Tredge opposing the primary election by citing a 1905 telegram to the legislature. The piece notes party split, with Gamble and Kingsrud quoted, urging insurgents to “clean up” before charging others and predicting a March primary clash.
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