Roosevelt Taft ticket listed in Scotland supplement
Fragmentary entry from the South Dakota Scotland supplement lists a Roosevelt Taft ticket with names for governorship lieutenant governor and other state offices. Partial names include BI BAN W. MARTIN, JOHN SCE SA OES, EPH J. WALTNER JR, IRA F BLEWITT, MILTON M. RAMIER, ANS M. FINNERUL, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Martin
Governoa
Rownery
John
Bor Hy Retary
Stneph
J. Waltner, JR
Aie Genera
Ira FL Blewitt
I Tv
Stn
G. "Johnson
Schon and Pub
Lands
Mathias B. DE
Milton M. Ramier
I. Nelo Committroman
ANS
M. Finnerul
Progressive Grafters Faced With Election Backlash in South Dakota
The piece rails at the Crawford administration and railroad tax disputes, labeling the Reform slate as "Progressive Grafters." It cites higher land taxes, debt growth, and increased state officer maintenance to argue against sending Gamble or similar figures to Washington. It paints a hostile view of the Crawford-Gamble slate and questions their suitability for national office.
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Crawford
Gamble
South Dakota
National Capitol
H. L. Loucks
Enother
Washington
Northwestern
Elston Ag
Rock Island Ikton
Northwestern Bryce
Rock Island Hushrett
Northwestern Brookings
Rock Island
Watertown
M, & St. Louis
Northwestern Watertown
Great Northern Aberdeen da
Northwestern Aberdeen
Rock Island Palmer
Northwestern Goodwin
Rock Island Sioux Falls
Northwestern Sioux Falls
Great Northern Sioux Falls
Illinois Central
Sioux Falls
Milwaukee Sioux Falls
Valley Springs
Great Northern Garrotson
Milwaukee
Elkton
Etn
Kittredge Bill Backed by Labor Support in Congress
Washington dispatch notes Pim supports a flat two cent passenger rate with immediate effect. Senator Kittredge is praised in Mitchell speeches as a strong labor beneficiary. Reformers in the last legislature blocked his bid, urging union backing for his return to the Senate. Trade sources urge rallying to Kittredge’s cause.
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Pim
Ile Passane
Kittredge
Mitchell
Crawford
Glags
South Dakota
Kittredes
Congress
Washington, D. C
New Era Critiques Can Leader on State Debt and Reform
The New Era of St Pierre denounces the Can Leader for its stance on state finance and graft. It argues Governor Herriod left the office amid unpaid debt and that state debt rose during his term, accusing reformers and insurgents of failing to resolve the fiscal crisis.
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St Pierre
Can- Leader
Highest Type of Manhood Urged by Kittredge at Woonsocket
In a 1907 Woonsocket Decoration Day speech, Mr. Kittredge urged young men to pursue the highest type of conscience and intelligence in business and public life. He warned that dishonesty in private dealings invites public graft and stressed integrity as the cornerstone of government and republic. He warned graft thrives under pretended virtue and that the grafter seeks moral crusades as cover.
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Mr. Kittredge
Woonsocckt
Kittredge
Lee
United States of America
England
America
Crawford's Bluff Called in Senator Race Clash
The piece accuses Crawford of echoing past reforms already advanced by Senator Kittredge, noting Kittredge’s earlier support on employers liability, railroad rate rules, wage limits for railway workers, lumber trust investigation, and other bills. It argues Kittredge led or backed reforms nationwide and that Crawford misleads about credit, urging readers to judge the race on Kittredge's recent record.
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Kitt- Tadge
Coe L Crawford
Mabillan
Lumber Trust
Taft
Dent
Crawford
Kittred
Kitt
Mts
Gruworr
Renator Kitereteo
Kittredge
Fragmented Misread lines blur Polk County tax tale
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Crawford omitted miles of northwest run to Pennington Hughes and Sully counties and Stanley county tax amounts. It references voters and Wheaton at Marion and a governor, with unclear names and places, creating a garbled political note.
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Pierre
Ani Tf
Tin Couety Peer Ea
Whe
Rane
Rererme
Northwestern Road Tax Plea Highlights State Board Bias
Brookings Press reports that comparing 1907 railroad assessments shows the Northwestern line paying less tax than others under various rate parallels. The piece accuses favoritism, cites a supposed secret pact involving Crawford and Elliott, and notes a 20 percent bank stock reduction by other board members.
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Brookings City
Rock Island
Pikton
Brookings
Bruce
Bushnell
Buuce
Aberdeen
Great Northern
Northwestern
Sioux Falls
Valley Springs
Garretson
Coe I. Crawford
J. D. Elliott
Milwaukee
State Board of Assessment
Brookings Press
Two Federal Prosecutions Highlight Giles and Crawford Land Case
The Deadwood Pioneer-Times details federal actions against Alanson Giles of Belle Fourche for fencing public domain and using it for private grazing, contrasting with a Walworth County case involving Crawford. Giles, aged and ill, was fined rather than jailed after conviction. Crawford escaped imprisonment but faces broader political entanglements, while both cases spotlight government actions against land enclosure schemes.
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Deadwood Pioneer-Times
Alanson Giles
Belle Fourds
Black Hills
Giles
Crawford
Walworth County
Mr. Giles
Cnid
United States
Presa
Jay
Jase
Walworth
Ely
Alluce
Stalwart ticket hailed as clean and trustworthy
The piece defends the stalwart ticket as free of drunkards, graft, or personal scandals. It condemns insurgent attacks on candidates and private lives, urging impartial scrutiny and noting alleged misdeeds by rivals while praising the stalwart candidates’ public service and character.
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Crawford
Hove
None So Blind in South Dakota Mormon Power Debate
The Crawford senate bid is shadowed by Mormon hierarchy influence as Kittredge opposes Smoot. Editors warn that church leaders in Utah and South Dakota back polygamy policy and fund anti Kittredge efforts, linking church power to national politics and Republican factionalism.
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Crawford
Great
Mormon Church
United States Senate
South Dakota
Kittrece
Worthing
Tioly
Mr. Kittredge
Kittredge
Smoot
United States
Senate
Congress
Utah
Asa
Apostolic Board
W. S. Bowen
Sioux Falls Press
Dubois
The
Scimitar
Boise
Iraha
Bowen
Faulkton Advocate
Advocate
Senate of
Fiona
Salt BK
Republican Party
Secretary of State Wipf Explains Wolf Creek Colony Fees
Secretary of State Wipf defends an alleged $565 incorporation fee charged to the Wolf Creek colony in Hutchinson County. He says $30 went to the state and the rest covered his services. Colonists claim lawyers would charge $25 and accuse Wipf of graft for $509. They doubt his reform credence and anticipate sparse support for Mr Crawford in Wolf Creek.
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Wipf
Wolf Creek
Hutchingon County
Crawford
Voter Becomes Center of Local Legislative Turmoil
Local election report notes Crayford Preston meeting amid unclear voter turnout. Crayford's failure to gain legislative support sparks discussions on campaign strategy and party alignment in the community.
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Crayford Preston
Ae Man
Cawford
Senator Nelson Applauds Senator Kittredge’s Senate Service
In a letter Kanute Nelson commends Senator Kittredge as industrious and energetic on the judiciary committee. He notes Kittredge’s reform stance, reliability on public questions, and broad liberal view of rights, praising his excellent standing and influence in the New York Senate. Nelson expresses belief that Tepe state is fortunate to have such a capable representative.
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Ing
Kittredge
Sion
Pal
Senate
Kanute Nelson
Senator Teller's Endorsement for Kittredge
A letter from United States Senator M. Teller dated April 22 149g praises Senator Kittredge of South Dakota. The missive urges re election, stresses loyalty to western interests and Kittredge's proven ability, and calls South Dakota to keep him in Washington. It extols his loyalty, intelligence, and independent stance amid national politics.
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United States Senate
D.C
Washington
F. J. Cory
Sioux Falls
D. D
Arenes Kittredge
Kittredge
West
Alway
Ioyal
Senate
South Dakota
Congress
Johnson Campaign Focuses on State Funds Interest Deal
The Sioux Falls paper rails at opponents while asserting George G. Johnson commits to turning over all interest income from public funds to the state. It attacks rivals’ graft claims regarding deposits and income, insisting Johnson remains steadfast against evasion of constitutional requirements.
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George G. Johnson
Johnson
Crawford
Sioux Falls
Betwen Johnson
Aberdeen Banker
Casaill
Thas Far
Gaasi
Ali
Qassid
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