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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1906
Page
1
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Republican ticket listed with United States Senator candidate Rupert J Gamble of Yankton. Congressional candidates Putto Hal of Brookings and W H Parker of Deadwood. Governor candidate Carl Crawford of Huron and Lieutenant Governor candidate Hawake CG Sitesor of Highmore.
Congress adjourned after a busy session passing large appropriations totaling 880 million. Panama Canal funding 140 million and navy support 102 million stand out as essential costs. Post office rural delivery inter office commerce and anti trust efforts drew public approval despite high expense. Washington note mentions Martin corporation franchise bill and upcoming actions. Col W H Parker, Republican candidate, gave the Fourth of July ovation at Elk Point.
The article reflects on July 4 history including independence, key events, and notable deaths. It then covers a Montana G A R death, and shifts to American federal patronage disputes in South Dakota with postmaster appointments and a split among Republicans over patronage, noting senate actions and implications for reform versus spoils.
The Yankton Democratic State Convention demands government ownership of railroad telegraph and telephone lines. Delegates from Yankton faced criticism after a disputed vote late in the convention. The body endorsed W. J. Bryan yet opposed his stance on ownership in the same session.
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