Elrod Campaign Emphasizes Record Over Promise for Governor
The piece contrasts Governor Elrod’s record with that of an insurgent candidate over railroad property taxation. Elrod, on the state board of equalization, voted to raise railroad property assessments, while the insurgent, also on the board for four years, opposed increases as his term neared. The article argues voters should favor Elrod’s proven performance and timetables his renomination as imminent.
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Elrod
State Board For Equalization
January 1906 Weather Record Breaker Detected
A historic January 1906 broke climate records across several regions with unusually high temperatures and extended drought or rainfall patterns, signaling notable shifts in seasonal norms.
President Rejects Amendment As Insurgents Rally
The President rejects the Aldrich Kean Elkins amendment to the rate bill while Wilbur Glass joins the insurgents and campaigns for them. In South Dakota the political question is whether Republicans or Democrats will control the party, and Mrs. Charles Yerkes remarries in California after a recent husband’s death.
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Wilbur Glass
South Dakota
Charles Yerkes
California
Aberdeen seeks large packing house to boost growth
The piece argues Aberdeen plans a major packing house and questions why Huron should miss out on benefits as the state develops rapidly. It urges Huron to stay active to keep pace with progress and opportunities.
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Aberdeen
Huron
Insurgents and Stalwarts Oppose New Caucus Law
The piece notes opposition from Insurgents and Stalwarts to a newly passed caucus law. It cites Senator Gamble as backing the measure through partner Holman who pushed the bill with a slogan praising old days and new glory. Robert J. Burdette addresses George Perkins, urging a Governor’s rise.
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Robert J. Burdette
George Perkins
Robert Burdette
Democrats Face Roosevelts Santo Domingo Treaty Rift
The article argues that Democratic senators in South Dakota could be put in an awkward position over opposing the Santo Domingo treaty, a presidential measure, turning it into a party issue and forcing some Democratic colleagues to reveal their stance.
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United States
South Dakota
Roosevelt
Santo Domingo
Isthmian Canal Commission Backs Lock Canal Plan
The Isthmian canal commission reported in favor of a lock canal and promised a full report soon for public release.
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Isthmian Canal Commission
Public Building Bill Prospects Rise in State Debates
Sioux Falls traders push outside trade incentives and refunds on rail fares to draw buyers. Speaker Cannon signals a moderate public building bill, aiding projects for Huron Watertown Lead Mitchell. Alice Roosevelt's trousseau cost cited. Burke backs Hepburn rate reforms amid Roosevelt Republican tensions. Governor Elrod and Carl Sherwood rivalry noted with expectation of Elrod nomination. Rex Beach novel Looting of Alaska linked to McKenzie in South Dakota context.
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Clark
Seimuel Elrod
Plankk County
Elrod
Sherwood
Mr. Sherwood
Argus
Sam Elrod
Carl Sherwood
Carl
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Sioux Falls
Insurgent Republicans Clash With Martin in South Dakota
Congressmen Martin is described as Rooseveltian in ideas and for the rate bill and anti trust actions, yet the self styled Roosevelt Republicans of South Dakota seek to defeat him. They oppose his stance while praising his independence and loyalty to the people, refused to be branded an insurgent.
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Alice Roosevelt
GOP primary voting rule defended in South Dakota speech
A speaker argues that barring cross party voting in primaries preserves party principles. He warns Democrats and Populists in South Dakota seek to nominate a Republican ticket at the next state convention, threatening GOP integrity.
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South Dakota
President settles South Dakota patronage dispute with trio
The President directs Postmaster General Cortelyou to honor Martin and Burke in post office appointments, rebuking Gammie’s bid to control about 700 to 800 offices. The White House view undercuts insurgent ambitions and signals May and June setbacks for South Dakota factions.
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South Dakota
Washington
Kittredge
Burke
Martin
Washington Star
White House
Roosevelt
Cortelyou
Gambie
Lincoln County Republicans Battle Factions for State Delegation
The Lincoln county Republicans wage a partisan contest over which faction gains the state convention delegation. Insurgents back Senator Cassill for state treasurer and stalwarts support Mr. Cuthbert for attorney general, with the fight unfolding well before polling closes.
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Republican Party
Cassill
Insurgent views on candidacy differ by county
In Beadle county insurgents deem opposition candidate for state office a crime against Crawford. In Codington county opposition to Cory for congress and in Brookings to Campbell for state treasurer is seen as no crime. The piece notes a vast difference in how each side views political attacks based on whose ox is being gored.
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Codington County
Cory
Congress
Brookings
Campbell
Lawson Fails to Secure Proxies in Major Insurance Firms
Thomas W. Lawson admits failure securing proxies to control New York Life and Mutual Life companies. He asked Governors Johnson of Minnesota and Cummings of Iowa to intervene, but both declined. Therefore Lawson is unlikely to reform the insurance firms, and his prospects dimmed as his luck deserted him.
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Thomas W. Lawson
New York Life and Mutual Life
Cummings
Iowa
Boston
Lawson
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for All Stages
The advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure known to medicine for catarrh a constitutional disease. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces builds up the body and offers 100 reward if it fails to cure and urges readers to obtain testimonials.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney
Ohio
Senators Aid Indian Causes and Hefty Federal Proposals
Washington letter notes Senators Gamble and Kittredge backing amendments to increase funding for Crow Creek and Springfield Indian schools, plus a Canton asylum grant and other claims. Criticism also surfaces of the Hepburn bill provisions on railroad rates and legal evidence standards. A mix of gifts and curiosities for national figures include a butterfly wing Madonna picture by Milwaukee craftsman Frednes.
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Kittredge
Gamble
South Dakota
Congress
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Springfield
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James River Valley
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Canton
John H. Roberts
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New York
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Milwaukee
Representative Martin Proposes Broad Federal Commerce Bill
Representative Martin plans to deliver an address on a bill he is authoring that would regulate all corporations engaged in interstate commerce. The measure is described as well drawn and aligning with the administration’s views.
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Martin
Hepburn Rate Regulation Bill Moves From Committee
Report shows the Hepburn bill on rate regulation is alive before Congress as the House committee acts and the Senate reasserts its traditional role. The patchwork compromise is not taken seriously, signaling a rush to a radical measure by the House with the Senate likely to oppose.
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Senate
The Roosevelt Wedding Invitations Cause A Society Stir
Washington society buzzes over the limited 1500 wedding invitations for Miss Roosevelt sparking gossip among an estimated 15000 would be guests. The list dominates talk as people debate who earns a card.
Cattlemen Seek Longer Unloading Window in Transit Bill
Western cattlemen urge the House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce to extend cattle unloading time from twenty eight to thirty six hours. They argue the longer period reduces hardship on the animals. By W A Crawford.
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House Committee of Interstate and Foreign Commerce
W. A. Crawford
South Dakota Emerges as a Top Corn Producer
The agricultural department notes South Dakota ranks high in corn output, producing twenty five times North Dakota’s 1905 total and exceeding Minnesota. It is thirteenth in total bushels, thirty-fifth in population, and fourth in bushels per capita, with Nebraska Iowa and Kansas ahead overall and Illinois leading in total bushels.
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Agricultural Department
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