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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1908
Page
12
The Sisseton Standards reports a heated political scene with the Roosevelt Taft ticket urged by insurgents. It cites figures on state debt under Crawford and calls for reform while attacking grafters and rail taxes.
In a Woonsocket address Senator Kittredge urges integrity in public life, warns against graft and deceptive virtue signals, and argues that national character and public opinion shape laws. He cites honesty in personal dealings as essential to preserving representative government.
The passage rebuts Crawford claims by contrasting his reform pledges with Senator Kittredge's national work. It cites Kittredge’s ahead-of-the-curve support on sea ice legislation railroad rate regulation pure food laws and other reforms. The piece accuses Crawford of misrepresenting his record to steal Kittredge's thunder.
Local editor rails at the state tax assessor for excluding forty miles of North western road in Pennington and misappraising Hughes Sully and Stanley counties while Milwaukee figures appear higher. He claims campaign expenses misused state funds and questions reform efforts amid political stirs in Marion Junction and Turner county.
Brookings Press reports a state board assessment analysis showing railroads fixed for 1907 under Gov. Griwrard chair. Figures list lines including Northwestern at Aberdeen Sioux Falls Watertown and Milwaukee. notes alleged secret compact between Cook Crawford and D. Elliott over tax cuts.
The Deadwood Pioneer-Times details a federal case against Alanson Giles of Lelie Fourche for fencing part of the public domain and grazing stock. Giles was convicted, given a heavy fine due to age and health, after promises to remove the fence.
The text notes a figure sentenced to two years in penitentiary now serving his term. It claims Crawford escaped indictment and alleges the entire plot was the work of political enemies. The person is described as a candidate for the United States Senate amid reforms.
A stout defense of the stalwart ticket cites clean records and faultless private lives. Attackers are dismissed as spreading falsehoods. Roosevelt Taft candidates are urged to be investigated fairly, with the public urged to weigh truth over rumors amid campaign tensions.
The Crawford candidacy for the United States Senate is scrutinized as Mormon hierarchy is accused of backing Crawford. Critics argue church power and funds influence voters, while defenders claim opposition targets policy not faith. Senator Kittredge’s stance against Smoot is cited in this clash over polygamy and constitutional power.
Secretary Wipf explains paying 505 for Wolf Creek colony incorporation in Hutchinson county. He says 30 went to the state and the rest covered services in preparing papers. Colony members say no lawyer would work for that price. Wipf, a reformer, faces local distrust in Hutchinson county. In Well Creek district Mr. Crawford expects scant votes, limited to a single finger.
Fragmentary text mentions Kingsbury joining Beadie and Crawford with unclear names and actions. The passage is garbled and cannot establish a clear event, person, or outcome. No verifiable details beyond speculative references to individuals appear.
Senator Nelson writes that Kittredge has supported administration measures including the railway bill, acted in harmony with the president, and earned the confidence of the president and Secretary Taft. He praises Kittredge as energetic, clear in judgment, and essential in the Judiciary Committee, urging support for his reelection.
A scanned letter discusses support for Senator Teller and opposition to rival Kittridge. The writer, a Western observer, urges Teller to overcome obstacles, praises Kittridge’s record, and argues South Dakota should reelect Teller rather than choosing Kittridge. The tone is intimate and opinionated about public service.
Fragmented text shows a political dispute involving George A. Johnson and Cassill, with references to an Aberdeen banker and state funds. The passage discusses alleged deals, income from state money, and hints at campaign dynamics and opposition arguments.
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