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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1907
Page
4
The Dakota Huronite reports the president's message to congress on trusts interstate commerce currency tariffs and tax proposals. It urges government supervision of interstate firms postal savings rural delivery and public lands reform. The piece also critiques state politics focusing on Senator Kittredge and Governor Crawford amid calls for reform.
The article notes Mr. Crawford will seek a U S Senate seat, a move long anticipated. In his adopted town the announcement drew no surprise or strong reaction among allies or opponents. Senator Kittredge in Washington said the candidacy had been expected for months.
Aberdeen dispatch reports Isaac Lincoln favors his own path to govern South Dakota and signals he will support his agenda despite opposition.
Aberdeen News notes J H Carroll of DeSmet as a reform ticket candidate for lieutenant governor subject to reform bosses. It implies incumbent Shober, dubbed Machine Whelp, is sidelined by the machine. The piece lauds Carroll as clean and honorable, contrasting him with Shober’s alleged crooked tactics.
Frank A. Munsey commemorates twenty five years of the Argosy and Munsey’s magazines with a retrospective. He recalls a career of hardship and persistence that built a vast fortune, now growing by about two million dollars annually, and credits his success to honest effort and uplifting influence on families.
The South Dakota Board of Railway Commissioners filed its return in the Supreme Court to the order to show cause in the case over proposed passenger rate reductions. The commission argues a two and a half cent rate is profitable and would benefit both railroads and the public if enacted.
The article notes Crawford’s promise not to force a riot if defeated, easing public fear of governor using military force against opponents. It also reports Senator Nelson of Minnesota urging Congress to insure bank deposits, arguing the cost would be minimal and prevent repeated crises.
The state auditor faces unified insurgent opposition while Attorney General Clark weighs constitutional duties at the capital. If the governor and officers must pay board, costs rise. otherwise, budget increases may be needed. Gamble submits recommendations promptly as reformers feel pressure. Kittredge resumes public duty. Taft heads home by December 15. Debates with his opponent unlikely.
The president will deliver the annual message to Congress on Tuesday outlining priorities and legislative agenda. The address signals next steps for policy, with expectations on economic and national issues.
Congress will convene next Monday as lawmakers debate lodging costs and a call to burn hotel bills echoes in protests. The action signals pressure on committee plans and hotel industry scrutiny.
A Pierre dispatch states state and national banks show strong growth from Sept 1906 to Aug 1907. State banks rose from 336 to 387 with deposits reaching 34.73 million, plus national banks increasing from 79 to 87 and deposits totaling 20.23 million. Total state deposits reached 54.96 million, implying about 100 dollars per resident based on population estimates.
Dr J L Foxton will depart Wednesday evening and return Thursday morning, with travel to Redfield on the short trip.
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