Insurgent Republicans in Huron Endorse Roosevelt Delegation
Insurgent Republicans from the state met at Huron to discuss endorsing a Roosevelt delegation to the next national convention. Speakers praised the Roosevelt administration and attacked the corporation machine while arguing the president has not declined the nomination, with Glass claiming private word of Roosevelt’s agreement to accept if urged.
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Huron
Roosevelt
South Dakota
Crawford
Hall
Parker
Glass
Gamble
Corporation
Taft
Roosevelt League
Clark
Bryan Postpones Big Issues and Presidency Narrative
The text portrays William J. Bryan as a chronic postponing figure, noting delays in his presidential ambitions in 1896 1900 and possible again in 1908. It also states Bryan delayed support for the silver issue and government ownership of railroads, dropped after initial advocacy. It urges him to reflect before criticizing others.
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William J. Bryan
Taft
Bryan
United States
Panama Canal Costs Through Year Start
The Panama canal has cost up to the first of the year 84,449,000 dollars according to a statement issued from audited department expenses. Major outlays include 50,000,000 for purchasing the canal from France and right of way franchises and 12,138,852 in other expenses.
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Panama Canal
Bank Robberies Tilt North Region With Loots
The north part of the state shows a spike in bank robberies with four incidents in the past two weeks. Loots range from 1200 to 2000 dollars as investigators track the pattern and possible suspects.
Robbers Use Dynamite to Breach Small Bank Vaults
Witnesses report a gang exploiting a stick of dynamite to break open ordinary vaults in several small bank robberies. Investigators seek leads as authorities widen surveillance and check local pawn and hardware shops for related equipment.
Taft Sails for Philippines On Extended Overseas Trip
Secretary Taft began his voyage to the Philippines on Thursday and plans a months long abroad tour. He completed a nationwide speaking tour, promoting his principles as he seeks the presidential nomination and aims to leave a lasting impression on the public.
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Taft
Philippines
Judge Chamberlain Warns of Seed Purity Costs
Judge A. E. Chamberlain, head of farmers institutes, warned that using non germinating seed cost South Dakota farmers about 1 312 500 dollars. He noted some counties adopted pure seed while many did not attend meetings and many farmers remain unconvinced.
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A. E. Chamberlain
Farmers’ Institutes
South Dakota
Mr. Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Fairfax Republican clarifies Ellerman support for Kittredge
The Fairfax Republican asserts Revenue Collector Herman Ellerman will back A B Kittredge in the U S Senate race against Coe I Crawford. It says Ellerman, once aligned with insurgents, has shifted to the Kit band wagon and disavows his earlier reform movement ties.
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Fairfax Republican
Herman Ellerman
Kittredge
Ellerman
Internal Revenue Collector
Fairfax
Yankton
J. N. Ellerman
A. B. Kittredge
Coe I. Crawford
United States Senate
Republican
U. S. Senate
Republican Party
Sioux Falls Press hints at governor slate fix in politics
The Sioux Falls Press accuses stalwarts led by J. L. Browne of Aberdeen of fixing a state slate. Insiders recall a secret Huron session after the state fair and long talks at night, suggesting both wings may engage in similar political maneuvering.
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J. L. Browne
Aberdeen
Sioux Falls
Browne
Star Chamber
Huron
Press Switch Turns Insurgent Voice in Sioux Falls
The Sioux Falls Press is portrayed as a political instrument for the insurgent faction after Chairman Cook of the state Republican committee allegedly bought a half interest. The change in management signals a shift from claimed independence to a partisan stance, potentially reducingCriticism toward the Argus Leader.
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Sioux Falls
Cook
State Republican Committee
Argus
Bowen
School heads ban tobacco use at Spearfish and Ames colleges
President Cook of Spearfish normal school mandates no tobacco users admitted and urges parental support to enforce the rule, even if it reduces enrollment. At Iowa State College Ames President Storms imposes a campus smoking ban, facing student protests over perceived double standards and a push to reform faculty smoking.
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Cook
Spearfish Normal School
Ames
Iowa
the Agricultural College
Storms
Insurgent Republicans push Roosevelt third term plan
The Watertown Public Opinion argues insurgent Republicans aim to capture a Roosevelt‑instructed state delegation to aid a La Follette candidacy, while Roosevelt has repeatedly rejected a third term. It predicts a long nomination fight, potential ballot delays, and pressure to shift delegates to back the president if nominated.
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Watertown
Republican Party
Roosevelt
Senator la Follette
Insurgent intrigue as Browne named possible governor candidate
The text indicates insurgents considered John Browne of Aberdeen as a likely stalwart governor candidate and began seeking a strong counterbalance or offset candidate.
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John Browne
Arberdeen
Possible Brown County Candidates Discussed for Governor
The text notes talk of Isaac Lincoln as a potential successor to Governor Crawford, with both men popular in Brown County likely to campaign strongly for that county's delegation. However, no candidate has been selected yet and no ballots are cast.
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Mr. Browne
Isaac Lincoln
Crawford
Brown County
Schools Closing In Gregory County For Fall Term
In Gregory County many schools cannot open this fall due to a shortage of teachers and boards have raised salaries yet still cannot fill positions. Some schools will remain closed until teachers are secured from elsewhere. The boards would reveal where they seek staff if possible.
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Gregory County
State fair crowd shifts mood amid Huron draw
Sioux Falls Press notes Whiting up the state fair drew crowds, while Mitchell may not match past coralace attendance as many locals went to Huron. The paper reflects business sentiment from residents and observers.
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Sioux Alls
Sioux Falls Missing the Mitchell Corn Palace Week Show
The speaker warns Sioux Falls residents they will miss the season’s biggest event if they do not attend Mitchell during corn palace week. The remark stresses local prominence and the draw of the Mitchell celebration for the region.
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Sioux Falls
Mitchell
Republican Endorsement Sees Broad Support Across State
The Republican stance holds that success is achievable from all perspectives with towns distant enough to favor different centers. southern voters favor Sioux City while northern residents lean toward Huron, making statewide alignment plausible again next year.
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Sioux City
Huron
Crowds Fill Huron Fair Grounds In Statewide Event
Reports from the state fair in Huron say immense crowds attended each day with the grounds filled by visitors from central and northern areas. The success may influence future scheduling with Sioux City to avoid overlapping dates, as ample demand exists for both fairs in the region.
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Huron
Sioux City
Towns Named Among State’s Leading Rail Centers
A Rapid City Journal clipping lists six leading towns in the state, with Mitchell ranked second behind Aberdeen Brookings Rapid City Sioux Falls and Pierre. The Pierre Dakotan had omitted Mitchell and included Watertown and Huron instead, prompting questions about the omission and a call for explanation from Brer. Billinghurst.
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Republican
Pierre Dakotan
Rapid City Journal
Aberdeen
Brookings
Rapid City
Sioux Falls
Pierre
Dakotan
Watertown
Ffuron
Behinld Mitchell
Mitchell
Brer. Billinghurst
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