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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1908
Page
4
Thomas Lane succeeds Harry Chamberlain as agent for the Crow Creek Indians amid insurgent squirming and unrest described in the record of their leader on Thursday April 30, 1908.
The article notes Bryan will secure the nomination in Denver under the historic two thirds rule, signaling a defining moment for his campaign as delegates back his bid.
Monday marks the final day under state primary law for candidates seeking spots on the state ticket. Officials urge qualified individuals to complete filings and submit by the close of business to appear on the ballot.
The plum crop in South Dakota has been destroyed. An early worm may survive, but the plum blossom faces danger, threatening future harvests.
The fragment questions whether Gamble will take the stump for Dee Isaac and suggests Robert has not been invited to do so. It implies uncertainty about campaign participation and asks if Robert’s involvement is on the table.
Watertown moves to build a new depot while Huron should follow as current facilities fail to meet traveler needs. The article argues depot improvements are needed to handle growing passenger demand.
Some inquiring folks ask what Crawford will do after a June defeat. He says he will run for office again at the first opportunity.
The remark predicts the six week run to the primaries, stating the agony will end and the field will pivot from fighting Republicans to facing Democrats if they choose.
The early adjournment of congress is not so cock sure a thing as some had hoped for. It is one thing to want a thing done and another thing to do it, even in congress.
The insurgent press of the state begins to praise Gamble while observers warn that Robert could become a purist under current sympathizers if he remains careless.
The South Dakota Press Association will hold its annual summer meet in the Black Hills. Transportation has been arranged for and the boys will take advantage of this favorable opportunity to visit the Hills country.
Citizens face a choice about renewing the incumbent who earns interest on public funds or selecting a replacement who serves the people only what is legally due.
The article argues the contest between Kittredge and his ambitious opponent is settled, with a decisive win for the Stalwart faction ahead of the public unveiling. The supreme court decision raises Stalwart support several points, signaling strong momentum.
Mitchell saloon keepers withdraw subscriptions to the Mitchell corn palace while the anti saloon men subscribe an equal amount. Mitchell will have its corn palace even if the town remains dry. The Weidman hotel is reported to close on July 1.
T. B. Roberts longtime Armour Chronicle editor and private secretary to Senator Kittredge has broken down from overwork. Friends hope rest will restore his health.
The supreme court sustains the primary law by eliminating its most vicious provisions. It implies that applying the test before the March primaries would have changed who led the challenge to the Chicago convention. The county central committees' delegate selection aimed to aid insurgents, a purpose the law was designed to serve.
Voters question Mr Crawford about backing Kit if Kit secures the June nomination. Crawford warns against presenting Kit as a demagogue and says Kittredge should not receive votes in the June primaries, asserting the truth of his claims.
J. H. Carroll of DeSmet is described as killed off by the insurgent machine with his name missing from lieutenant governor candidates. The speaker blasts the primary election law as impractical for non machine backed contenders and laments the loss of individual choice in nominations. The piece argues for a better nominating system and warns the day is near for reform.
Opponents complain he did not file all petitions circulated for his bid and will thank petition signers. They say the tone shows their spirit and aim to steer his campaign toward their control, while he pursues strategies they oppose.
In Dacotah Magazine Stella Marie Stutenroth praises the wife of Senator Robert Gamble as well dressed. Some Dakota readers deride the display as excessive, noting the Gambles’ social circle and wardrobe size reflect status more than figure.
Aberdeen News notes the Crawford Handbook for Voters advises rank and file insurgents to awaken and use deceit as the only way to defeat the opposition. The governor endorses the tactic, urging followers to misrepresent facts and adopt any method to win.
The North Western system book on place names notes Huron in Beadle county South Dakota is named after the Huron Indians. It suggests the term may derive from a French or Indian root, possibly a corruption of the French word HURE meaning wild boar, applied for the tribe’s untamed appearance.
Arbor Day sets April 24 as a day for tree planting to aid development and the state’s treeless areas. The piece cites the forestry department’s ongoing experiments and notes eastern states’ investments in systematic tree planting as a model for widespread cultivation.
Governor Crawford spoke for three hours at the Lead opera house to a fair crowd. He dodged hard questions, delivering fluent but flimsy arguments that failed to move Hills residents or shake insurgent opposition.
The Beadle voters are urged to consider the stalwart state ticket as presented herewith. The notice emphasizes loyalty and party platform, calling for support in upcoming ballots.
A statement favors a slate of candidates with Alfred B. Kittredge for U S Senator and a full slate including Chas Burke Eben Martin Browne Schrader Waltner Blewitt Warner Johnson Eide Ramer Wickie Finnerud as representatives and state officials across governor lieutenant governor secretary of state attorney general state auditor state treasurer school lands superintendent of public instruction railroad commissioner and national committeeman.
The Huronite accuses the insurgent slate of being controlled by bankers, citing politicians like Dick Richards and Lt. Gov. Shober as bankers. It alleges bankers influence state offices including governor, secretary of state, auditor, treasurer, and land commissioner, pointing to concentration of bank interests in party leadership and funding. It mentions Thomas Thorson as national committeeman and names G. 8. Hutchinson A. W. Ewert among committee members. Pierre Capital.
Crawford urges removal of Senator Kittredge, accusing insurgents of personal warfare and vaudeville tactics while praising Kittredge for eight years of service and national recognition. The piece frames a clash between principled statesmanship and Gamblecraft Crawford patronage ahead of June primaries.
A vintage Kansas political note recalls Senator J. J. Ingalls and his stance on agriculture and grass. The remark reflects historical debates among Kansas lawmakers and past public figures.
A Senate speech excerpt extols grass as a universal benefaction and healer of war’s scars, noting its persistence through winter, renewal in spring, and influence on landscapes and history. It lauds grass’s quiet vigor, erasing carnage and shaping nations without bloom or fruit.
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated internally. Hall's Catarrh Cure claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces and is described as a regular prescription from a top physician. The ad notes testimonials, Toledo Ohio origin, and a 75 cent price, with Hall's pills for constipation listed.
The group invites members to attend a Thursday evening session at Odd Fellows hall. District Deputy Perry will be present as several candidates will be obligated and several applications voted on. A. W. Steward signs as Counsel.
Dr. King's New Life Pills are advertised as remedies for stagnation of the liver and bowels, headaches, biliousness, and poisons causing jaundice. Sold at H. Wheeler's drug store for 25 cents.
The Racket Store announces a special china sale with 20 percent off all chinaware. Sale runs from April 23 to May 23 and highlights the best line of chinaware in town.
The Miller family thanks friends and neighbors for help during the illness and death of their wife and mother. H. A. Miller and daughter May express gratitude for support and kindness.
A subscriber argues that weak divorce laws threaten society and family stability. He cites remarriage after divorce, calls for a renewed public conscience, and urges civic action in courts and legislatures to restore monogamy and protect children and communities.
The week began warm and dry with above normal temperatures including a 93 degree high at Cherry Creek. A Thursday cold front brought widespread rain and wind causing some building damage in Davison and Minnehaha counties, with light snow on Sunday and hail in several places.
Senator Kittredge spoke to 1100 to 1200 voters in Pierre on Monday night. The address drew strong praise and local supporters claim Hughes county will back him in the June primaries.
Geo Small of Cavour and Dick Woods of Sioux Falls were in the city along with Geo A Poe of Hitchcock and W A Beach of Sioux Falls. Mrs Fred McGarvey of Cavour shopped here. H R Dennis of Sioux Falls bank president attended as a Royal guest. Rent offered for three rooms between Col orado and Custer via Mrs Kittleson. Freeing, Druggist Cole Carbolisal saves burns and cuts with money back guarantee. Chas A Keeler returns from Minneapolis for ill daughter Isabel as plans form for summer at the Royal.
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