South Dakota GOP Ticket List Named for 1906 Election
The Republican slate lists national officers William H. Tait of Ohio as president and James S. Sherman of New York as vice president. Congressional nominees include Cob I Crawford from Huron and JS H Burke from Pierre with Eben W. Martin of Deadwood. State offices name George A. Johnston for state senate and Fr Drake of Ethan with H Helgerson of Mt. Vernon as representatives. GOVERNOR 38 details Secretary of State Poll ey of Deadwood, Auditor John G. Clark, and Attorney Wm W Herbert among others. Local officials include Treasurer Ho H Miner of Mitchell and Sheriff Luther Plotner of Mitchell with C E Browne superintendent and Dr C A Bower coroner in Mitchell.
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Senate
George A. Johnston
Mitchell
Representatives— Co
Drake
Ethan
H. Helgerson
Mt. Vernon
HO. H. Miner
Saleen Beh
Attorn
M. Herbert
Luther Plotner
Cattre Cee Ee
A. James
Rome Township
Bryan's Old Campaign Rhetoric Faces Scrutiny Again
The piece reviews William Jennings Bryan's repeated appeals to farmers and workers over a dozen years, arguing his warnings of calamity failed as Republicans held power. It cites Lincoln and Sioux Falls events, discusses George W. Egan's controversial speech, and endorses Robert Vessey as capable governor candidate.
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Bryan
Republican Party
George W. Egan
Sioux Falls
Egan
Opera House
Ngan
Supreme Court
Tigan
South Dakota
O’grady
Transparent tricks and the Bryan campaign echoed since 1896
The article argues Bryan’s claims are a transparent tactic tied to the 1896 panic. It notes remaining public confidence as railroads rehire workers and business stabilizes. It contends Bryan exaggerates danger to gain the presidency and predicts those opposing him will be heard later.
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Bryan
Mgr
White House
Hearst Faces $600000 Libel Suit in Oil Trust Case
Governor Haskell accuses W. R. Hearst of links to the oil trust in a libel suit valued at $600000. Hearst says the case will not go to trial. A deputy sheriff forced entry into Hearst’s sleeping car stateroom to serve papers as the editor was seen in Omaha.
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W. R. Hearst
Haskell
Oklahoma
Hearst
Oil Trust
Omaha
Republicans Endorse State and National Ticket
The republicans rally two weeks before the election praising their slate from governor Robert S. Vessey to the congressional nominees Martin and Burke. They note the candidates are tested in public service and commend their records while Democrats attack Vessey over temperance reform. If the opposing interests prevail, outcomes may shift.
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Messrs
Martin and
Burke
Robert S. Vessey
Mr. Vessey
Taft Seen Gaining Ground As Election Nears
The piece notes dwindling Democratic confidence in Ijryo's presidency bid while insisting Taft's chances improve daily. It cites Democratic bluster as virtual bluffing to scare voters and predicts Republican success, with New York leaning Taft though not essential.
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Ijryo
Ryan
Taft
New York State
New York
Raymond offers forecast on Taft lead in presidential race
The Chicago Tribune writer Raymond outlines a strong canvass across nearly all states. He argues Taft will win the electoral college with about 256 votes to Bryan's 159, leaving 68 in doubt and possibility Taft may win most doubtful votes. He expects a near forecast next week.
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Raymond
Chicago Tribune
Taft
Bryan
Davison County Republicans Endorse Ticket Unity
The Davison county Republicans call for loyal support to the party ticket, asserting nominees were chosen by the people and deserve full party backing without division, to keep the ticket strong and united.
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Davison County
Not Good Mud Hens Triumph in Muddy Yankton Tilt
Yankton College defeats Dakota Wesleyan 21 to 5 in a rain soaked game on a clay field. Heavy Yankton line and backs dominate the first half with two touchdowns while wind hinders kicking. Mitchell scores once, second half sees Yankton add two more as weather dictates cautious play.
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Yankton
Yankton College
Dakota Wesleyan
Mitchell
Sheeks
Whittemore
Vermillion
Hints of a Blackmail Plot Reported in Houston Post
A quoted exchange suggests a proposition to obtain a lock of a sister’s hair with a quarter payment. The speaker offers four bits for the hair and hints at a familiar hiding place, implying a potential blackmail scenario exposed by the Houston Post.
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Johnnie
Alfalfa for stock food gains in western markets
Alfalfa feeds rising profits as alfalfa meal mills expand in 1908. Omaha reports mills near demand centers, guiding growers to seed large crops. Attendees at the National Corn Exposition in Omaha will hear packers, breeders, and implement makers discuss alfalfa’s role in a balanced ration with corn.
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Omaha
Neb
Agricultural Colleges
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William H. Tait
Ohio
James S. Sherman
United States
Governo RK
Wesshy
Weesington Springs
Vern J. C. Shober
Highmore
Sta Polley
Deadwood
G. W. Clark
Redfield
Herried
Guench
Johnson
Canto
O. C. Dokken
Clear Lake
H. A. Ustrud
Railroa Maenota
Roson
Groton
County
McKinley
Mr. Bryan
Andy Lee
Lee
Vessey
Case and
Craig
Corn Palace
H. D. Butterfield
Mitchell, South Dakota
Houston Post
Iowa
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