Roosevelt Taft Ticket Shows in Minnehaha County Races
May 21 political slate lists candidates for statewide and county offices in South Dakota. EBEN W MARTIN Republican for Representatives, J L BROWNE for Governor, JOHN F SCHRADER for Lieutenant Governor, JOSEPH E WALTNER JR for Secretary of State, TRAF BLEWITT for Attorney General, G H WARNER for State Auditor, GEORGE G JOHNSON for State Treasurer, WEATHIAS ERDE for Lands, IN M RAMER for Lone Destruction, HANS O WICKRE for Railroad Commissioner, ANS M FINNERUD as county committeeman.
Roosevelt Policies and Senator Kittredge’s Role
A historical overview of Theodore Roosevelt’s regulatory push and major reforms led by Senator Kittredge. It lists key measures such as railway rate legislation, pure food act, and trademark laws, highlighting Kittredge as author and advocate. The piece notes broader tariff and currency questions and regional interests in the northwest and South Dakota.
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Levy
Kittredge Speeches Reflect Record and Reform Stance
Excerpts from Senator Kittredge speeches reveal a long record as a public servant not a lobbyist. He touts support for railroad rate reform meat inspection and pure food laws, and pledges loyalty to the square deal and Golden Rule principles.
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Kittredge
Pierre
Noles
Rooegvelt
Measures Shaping Federal Reform and Senator Kittredge
The passage surveys federal reforms on railroad safety and negligence liability, meat inspection and slaughter methods, pure food and drug regulation, weights and measures, and public militiary statistics. It notes the abolition of the denatured alcohol tax and questions Senator Kittredge's voting stance, urging Crawford to specify any differing votes.
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Kittredge
Crawford
Lawmaker Fights for Equal Rail Fares and State Banking Reform
A discussion on uniform two cent passenger rates, railroad fare equity, and penalties for deceptive coloring in butter. The speaker praises rail legislation with amendments for sleeping and express car inclusion, plus calls for state funds to be banked within North Dakota with strong security and interest to the treasury.
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Knute Nelson
Minnesota
What Crawford Stands For in Public Life
The article criticizes Crawford for broken pledges and biased actions. It accuses him of failing to fulfill duties, weakening equal taxation, aiding railroads, and leveraging roles to favor corporate interests. It highlights a pattern of political expedience and enduring influence peddling.
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Crawford
Territorial
Northern Pacific
State Board of Assessment
Northwestern Company
Farmers and rail taxes in 1907 compared with 1906
The Crawford faction highlights a state auditor table showing railroad taxes up by 221 723.55 and farm land taxes up by 751 544.53 from 1906 to 1907. They argue the farm tax jump was politically used to attack Crawfordism while noting the rail increase was comparatively small.
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Crawford
Eirod
Eircd
Banker
Senator Nelson Endorsement For Senator Kittredge
Washington April 2 1908 Senator Nelson writes to John Relerson of the Scandinavian Republican League detailing Kittredge's record. He says Kittredge supported administration measures including the railway rate bill and enjoys the president and Taft's confidence. He adds Kittredge aligns with the people on major public matters and sits near him in the senate.
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Washington, D. C
John Relerson
Scandinavian Republican League
Davison County
Mitchell
D. D
Kittredge
Taft
Senate
Notable Senate Praise for Senator Kittredge by Knute Nelson
In a letter praising legislative effort, Knute Nelson lauds Senator Kittredge as active, efficient, and energetic. He asserts Minnesota is fortunate to have such an able representative in the senate.
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Senate
Kittredge
Knute Nelson
Senator Tellers Endorsement for Kittredge Re-Election
United States Senate endorsement letter from April 22 1908 urges F J Cory Sioux Falls to support Senator Kittredge. Writer argues western states must keep strong men in Washington and asserts Kittredge loyalty and public service merit amid opposition reports.
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United States Senate
Washington, D. C
F. J. Cory
Sioux Falls
Bir
Kittredge Ia
Hig
Benis
Kic Tredge
Washington
Mac Reive Alway
Plea of Guilty by Attorney Ericson Exposed
A letter to the Argus-Leader argues that Attorney Ericson pleaded guilty for Governor Crawford citing others as guiltless. The writer defends Senator Morris, attacks Crawford for voting against land taxation, and accuses him of hypocrisy. The note claims the verdict will come on June 9, 1908.
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Argus-Leader
Mfricson
Builty
Crawford
Tole
Esif
Frank A. Morris
House Journal
Messrs. Benedett
Lillibridge
Morris
General Morris
Twford
Lillibridge of
Sully
Northern Pacific
Board of Trade of
Pierre
Harrold
Senaine Kittredge
Pelrenders i
Influence in the Senate and South Dakota’s reprieve
A letter from H M Teller praises a young South Dakota senator for influence in Congress, arguing against replacing him with a less experienced figure. The note commends loyalty to convictions and hopes Mr Kittredge will be retained, voicing confidence in his ability to conserve state and national interests.
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High Council
Senate
South Dakota
Congress
Inter
Kittredge
Mr. Kittredge
H. M. Teller
Cant Fool The People In South Dakota Reform Flap
Mowbridge News criticizes reform efforts and attacks Senator A B Kittredge. It claims Mormon supporters distort taxation policies and warns against insurgent tactics. The piece uses strong rhetoric about political meddling and public sentiment in the state.
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Mowbridge
South Dakota
A. B. Kittredge
United Clue Cone
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