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Sisseton Weekly Standard

Location

Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1908

Page

7

Financial condition of South Dakota under Crawford 1907

The 1907 report outlines state finances on Jan 1 1907 with no bonded debt and a two mill tax levy from 1906. It details general and revenue warrants, cash on hand, and a net debt of about 211,569 dollars, plus taxes due totaling 302,200 dollars able to cover expenses for the year ending June 30 1907 and leave a 22,000 dollar cash balance. The text compares debt at Jan 1 1908 to 1907, showing a net debt rise of about 812,000 dollars in the first year of Crawford’s term, warns of rising deficits, and notes legislative actions on tax levies and constitutional safeguards.

Crawford Wetdebe Snell Mar Crawchard South Dakota

Charles H. Burke Visits Sisseton After Reelection Bid

Hon Chas H Burke of Pierre former eight year South Dakota congressman arrived in Sisseton and stayed to meet hundreds of Roberts county friends. He and colleague Martin of Deadwood were in congress creating many laws benefiting the state including a free homes measure saving settlers on the Sisseton and Wahpeton reservation $400 per quarter. Burke supported railroad rate, pure food and meat inspection acts, commerce and labor department, and reservation surveys west of the Missouri river while aiding Indian land openings and the Mountain Sanitarium at Hot.

Chas. H. Burke Pierre South Dakota Sisseton Roberts County Burke Artin Deadwood Congress Commonwealth Sisseton and Wahpeton Reservation Department of Commerce and Labor Missouri River Mountain Hot Aberdeen

Burke Returns to Congress Run Sparks Local Battle

South Palota residents rally behind Chas. Burke seeking his old seat in Congress. Supporters praise Burke as capable while opposing his alleged moral failings and biased stance. Community factions clash over representation and party loyalty in this heated local contest.

Buffalo Pitts Threshing Machinery Ad Praises Performance

W I Campbell of Sisseton promotes Buffalo Pitts threshing gear claiming simple construction, reliable engine, and high efficiency on road and belt. He urges readers to visit, compare, and believe his claim that the equipment saves cost and delivers value.

Sisseton W. I., Carnpere

Vote for Crawford Seen as Out of Step with Era

The excerpt calls for a journey eastward to find bread and work for families and supporters of Crawford for governor. It questions whether Crawford should be in office, suggesting he should be punished as if breaking stone at Sioux Balls, while urging sympathetic and fair-minded men to consider the race and its fitness.

Crawford

Standards Ticket and Primary Law Ruling Sparks Intraparty Tensions

An insurgent committee attempts a new approach to influence candidates for President William McKinley and U S Senator Alvarado, while state court rulings uphold the primary law but strike provisions on intercounty delegate selection and fees. Prohibition candidates must file under the law. Court denies mandamus relief.

Pierre State Supreme Court

For Rent Office Rooms Singly Or On Site

Classified item notes office spaces for rent by W. J. Towns. Availability unspecified though mentions single rooms or on site. Eligible readers may contact Towns for details.

W. J. Towns

Exen leaving St. Paul to inspect North Dakota land

Tuesday evening six o'clock departure to view a large North Dakota agricultural tract. Western Land Securities Co. representative J. C. Perkins will provide plats and information. Also a five cent Little Duke cigar for sale at Will's place. (5-29)

Exen St. Paul North Dakota Western Land Securities Co J. C. Perkins Little Duke Will’s Place

Conklin Charges Crawford Over Cattle Crisis in State

Two years after urging Crawford as governor General Conklin attacks Governor Crawford over a cattle trespass law and its impact on settlers in Stanley County. He asserts Crawford allowed wild cattle to destroy crops, threaten families, and harm homesteaders while favoring cattle interests.

Conklin Crawford Stanley County Pierre Capital-Journal Holy of Holies of Mr. Conklin General Conklin Mr. Burke

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