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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1908
Page
14
Supplement to The Standard prints a ticket list for Roosevelt Taft in May 193 with candidates by county and office. It names S Alfred Minnebaia Hughes Burke Ben Martin L Browne John Schrader Joseph Waltner Jr Blewitt Warner George Johnson Mathias Kide Fulton Mua Davison Wickre Finnerud and counties including Turner Moody Codington Day Pennington Brown Lincoln Lawrence Moody Minnehaha Brown.
The Roosevelt policy record highlights measures like railway rate legislation, meat inspection, pure food acts, and trade laws with Kittredge’s strong backing. He authored or supported key acts, including anti trust refinements, commerce and labor department creation, and railway safety. Kittredge pressed for pension bills and land, Indian allotment, and reclamation laws benefiting South Dakota and Northwest interests. He backed amendments to railway rate bills and influenced provisions aiding railroads and mail transport costs.
Senator Kittredge defends a clean record since taking office on December 1, 1910 and vows to back railway safety, meat inspection, timber pricing reforms, and anti‑oleomargarine measures. He endorses Roosevelt administration policies and Taft as successor, stressing no railroad legal work post oath.
The article reviews federal measures on safety equipment reducing railroad risk, the liability act for employer negligence, meat inspection and processing rules, the Pure Food Law restricting sale and adulteration of foods, and a 1906 Census-like public utility statistics act. It also mentions the abolition of a federal tax on donated alcohol and critiques Senator Kitten's reelection stance and Crawford’s opposition.
The speaker argues for a two cent passenger fare and equal rail pricing, calls for state banking deposits with secure returns, and recalls pushing amendments to include sleeping and express cars in railroad legislation. He stresses practical work over talk and cites opposition from current administration.
The piece attacks Crawford's career from tax policy to railroad favoritism and alleged grafts. It claims his rise to attorney general and public roles coincided with favoritism to railroads, homestead law abuses, and a political machine contingent on excessive state spending and campaign funds.
Crawford group cites farm land tax rise of 701 544 08 over 1906 while railroads rise totals 221 723 05, claiming net farm gains exceed railroad increases. Insurgents accuse figures of manipulation in a dispute over tax policy and administration.
A 1908 Argus-Lauder report notes attorney Ericson pleading guilty for his client Governor Crawford. It cites opposition to the governor’s tax and land policy, references voting records, and argues hypocrisy versus trustworthiness. The piece predicts a verdict on June 9, 1908.
Washington April 2 1908 Senator Kittredge receives backing from Hon John Reierdan of the Scandinavian Republican League. Nelson states Kittredge has supported major administration measures including the railway rate bill and enjoys the President Taft’s confidence.
A letter commends Senator Kittredge for his active efficient leadership in shaping legislation and preparing for final action. The author claims the foundation is fortunate to have such a representative in the senate, expressing strong support and admiration.
A letter from F A Cory of Sioux Falls dated April 22 1908 urges support for Senator Kittredge amid opposition rumors. Cory stresses Kittredge’s loyalty to western interests and his proven work for South Dakota and the nation, urging his triumphant reelection.
In a letter addressed to South Dakota figures, Senator Kittredge is praised for loyalty, conviction, and public-minded leadership. Teller urges preserving Kittredge as a seasoned Republican voice in the Senate, arguing he would be hard to replace and that South Dakota should not swap him for a less experienced successor.
A South Dakota editorial attacks the reform movement linked to Senator A B Kittredge. It warns Mormons arriving in the state won’t sway voters and accuses the movement of seeking tax exemptions for property. The piece urges opposition to Mormon influence and criticizes the insurgents.
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