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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1908
Page
11
The issue centers on the Ro geopolitics of Crawford era taxes and rail rate burdens. The piece targets the so called progressive grafters and defends Senator Kittredge while urging support for Kiptdregit and other Republican ticket holders in South Dakota. It cites rail taxes, state debt, and reform rhetoric to argue against Crawford administration policies.
An insurgent New Era in Marre condemns Can top Leader and reform administration. It accuses graft and increased state debt since fiscal policy began, noting debt rose by 212000 and attacked taxation. The piece predicts removal from power on June ninth and questions who pays for reform.
A garbled OCR text depicts political maneuvering around fare policy and local corruption. Mentions Senator Kitredge, Crawford, a two cent fare proposal, legislative actions, and Bristol with a Braodside of disputed blame.
In a Woonsocket address Senator Kittredge discussed the danger of graft and the need for integrity and intelligence in government. He warned that public morals shape legislation and urged a discerning citizenry to resist personal corruption and political opportunism. The speech linked national history to present concerns about modern commercialism and graft.
In a heated exchange Crawford is accused of racing to attach himself to reform laws already backed by Senator Kittredge. The record shows Kittredge supported rail and labor measures, lumber trust probes, state funds on private gain, and tariff reforms, while Crawford allegedly claims credit without matching the actions. The piece argues Crawford seeks to redefine the race by mirroring Kittredge’s record.
The article criticizes missed county road funding and tax omissions by a reform commissioner while detailing campaign travel and political tensions. It notes Marion Junction activity and questions support in several counties amid a heated reform era.
Brockigs Press reports figures on assessments for 1907 showing that the Northwestern railway pays less tax than rivals like Rock Island and Great Northern in multiple cities. The piece suggests favoritism and questions secret deals among Crawford, J. D. Elliott, and state assessors, with bankers on the board receiving a 20 percent stock assessment concession.
The piece alleges Mormon hierarchy funds and directs political action to defeat Senator Reed Kittredge over Smoot and polygamy. It cites South Dakota and Idaho papers praising or warning against church involvement and frames the church as leveraging money and influence to shape national politics.
The Deadwood Pioneer Times details federal action against Alanéon Giles of Out Vourche. Giles fenced a portion of public domain for private use and grazed stock, was convicted in federal court, but avoided prison due to age and health, paying a heavy fine. The article contrasts his case with Crawford’s fence in Walworth County and notes Ware’s conspiracy to defraud the government with rents and land grabs, mentioning Ware’s Nebraska land and South Dakota residence.
A man jailed for a two year term in the penitentiary is revealed as part of an elaborate scheme aimed at undermining the government. The incident is presented as evidence of wider corruption and the subject now seeks a federal political role while criticizing reform efforts.
The stalwart ticket pledges clean records and trustworthy service, denying corruption among its members while denouncing insurgent attacks. Supporters urge voters to weigh the private and public conduct of candidates, defend their integrity, and reject forged rumors aimed at smeared reputations.
Wipf explains holding up Wolf Creek colony in Hutchinson county for 585 dollars to cover incorporation costs. He says 40 dollars went to state fees and the rest funded services in preparing papers. Colony members claim lawyers would do it for 25 dollars and accuse graft of about 500 dollars. In the Wolf Creek district Mr Crawford lacks broad support, with few votes expected.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a chaotic report on Kingsbury Beadle and Crawford links, hinting at election shifts and legislative records. Names are garbled, but mentions suggest politics, voting, and a landmark defense cue amid regional debate.
A dated letter from United States Senator Teller expresses concern over gossip about his ally Mr. Kittredge and urges support for Kittredge in the western states. The writer defends Kittredge’s record, praising his consistency, patriotism, and public service.
The text argues the alleged deal between George G. Johnson and an Aberdeen banker is fabrication. It asserts Johnson supports turning over all interest on state funds to the people, while Cassill’s allies admit interest has been earned by Cassill during his term. The piece decries evasion of law and political maneuvering tied to state funds and salaries.
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