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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1908
Page
4
A Grant County political melee shows insurgents flip positions on primary support and delegate selection. The county committee faces legality questions over naming delegates, while McNulty and Morris clash on Roosevelt Taft Crawford endorsements, ending with Crawford backed and unity sought amid fierce factional rhetoric.
A compact editorial fragment mocks Crawford’s reform promises and points to personal folly. It notes the Turtle Lake Republican issue with X marks and ridicules political advertising while critiquing public gullibility and integrity.
An analysis in the Grant County Review contrasts the insurgent or Progressive wing of the Republican party with the Stalwarts. It notes a bitter internal battle for dominance, suggests insurgents have weakened, and mentions McPherrran County as an example of contested local politics.
Part of their record shows extravagant appropriations and unfair equalization. It cites lower assessment on bank stock and a large increase in farm land assessment. The text accuses failures to reduce railroad rates and the primary law being compromised. The piece argues taxpayers see these deeds as the truth.
The Republican county central committee of Roberts County met at the courthouse in Sisseton and decided to hold primaries in the county. A J Norby of Minneapolis served as chairman with L Emerson of Butte County as secretary. The committee also filled several vacancies and affirmed the primary plan.
George Hummer campaigns for Michigan governor amid strong field. Lin Anderson of White Rock seeks sheriff with Deputy past and broad ties. Hicks eyes cross party bets as twenty can play, while Chas A Dahl of Effington seeks county treasurer nomination.
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