Ticket and the Platform at State Convention
The Republican state convention rejects the expressed will of the old and new machine factions. Key figures Jim Elliott Bert Gamble Philo Hall shape the convention as the party lines adjust. Charles H. Burke’s defeat signals a conservative shift and mild anti pass planks gain support nationwide.
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Bert J. Gamble
Yankton
JE 1. Crawford
Huron
Philo Hall
Brookings
W. H. Parker
Deadwood
H. ©. Shober
Highmore
DD. Wipf
Olivet
Herning Campbell County
G. H. Cassill
Canton
George Rice
Fiandrean
President vs Packers Probe Sparks Roosevelts Food Trust Inquiry
A fragment hints at President Roosevelt pushing to probe the beef trust and food sector amid revelations by Sinclair and associates. The outline suggests government investigation into meat packing practices and possible interference claims.
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Beef Trust
United States
Sinclair
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Backed Move to Cleanse Packing Houses
The article notes special representatives in Congress opposing a meat inspection bill led by Senator Beveridge. It argues moneyed influence by packers aims to thwart reform, while expressing belief that public opinion and Congress will back President Roosevelt in efforts to curb the beef trust and protect consumers.
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National Congress
Beveridge
Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
Beef Trust
Kansas Gov Appoints Coburn to Senate Seat
Gov Hoch named Coburn to fill the vacancy after Senator Burton's resignation. Coburn declined the appointment, saying he prefers raising chickens breeding cattle and teaching farmers how to do likewise rather than serving with politicians.
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United States Senate
Kansas
Hoch
Coburn
Burton
Sioux Falls Woman Charged in Domestic Death
Mrs Emma Kaufmann wife of a local Sioux Falls brewer is charged with causing the death of a domestic by severe beating. No arrests yet but likely forthcoming as the community reels over the case involving a poor Russian German girl employed in the Kaufmann home.
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Kaufmann
Crawford speech sparks cross party appeal after convention
Democrats see little encouragement in Mr Crawford's post convention stance while Republicans praise his call for unity. He named machine Republicans and insurgents as gallant factions and urged them to unite against the Democratic party in November. The remark is welcomed as timely, with hopes for more campaign rhetoric.
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Crawford
Machine Republicans
Heermann to Join Chicago Musical College as Violin Professor
Dr F Ziegfeld sails to Europe to secure Hugo Heermann, famed violinist, as head of the Chicago Musical College violin department. Heermann plans to relocate from Frankfort to Chicago next fall, bringing possible assistants and boosting the college’s fall term with a celebrated virtuoso.
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Chicago
F. Ziegfeld
Europe
Hugo Heermann
Chicago Musical College
Ziegfela
Heermann
America
Frankfort
Hermann
Ziegfeld
Heerman
War Declaration by Arthur Keene Against Senator Kittredge
Arthur Keene issues a public declaration of war against Senator Kittredge provoking political controversy. The move signals a sharp escalation in ongoing political tensions between the two figures.
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Arthur Keene
Senator Kittredge
Pettigrew Bureaus and Crawford Men Unite Amid Loss
The HuRontre signals burying Pettigrew issues as the Republican convention failed to craft a Pettigrew friendly platform. The speaker notes all Crawford men align except Kelley who is dead, wishing peace to his ashes. The Packers face opposition from the rea, with little public concern.
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Crawford
Kelley
Chancellor Day of New York mocked as fool
A public note alleges Chancellor Day of New York is a fool while a park committee seeks funds for a city park and appeals for help. The message urges timely support for the park project.
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New York
Minnehaha County Sets View on Senate Seat
A 1908 outcome is framed as decisive for the US Senate choice. The speaker predicts the legislature will follow the convention’s instructions unless insurgent doctrines deliver a Democratic victory.
Grimshaw Named Vice Chairman in Black Hills Central Committee
R. E. Grimshaw has been appointed vice chairman of the state central committee for the Black Hills. Grimshaw was a member of the old Kirk Phillips machine which Martin ousted in 1900. Grim is a reformer aligned with current party changes.
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R. E. Grimshaw
State Central Committee
The
Black Hills
Grimshaw
Phillipp
Martin
Grim
Packing houses found to be a menace to society
The speaker argues that destroying the large meat packing industries would benefit stock growers, communities, and small traders. He notes Republican, Democratic, and Prohibition conventions were held at Sioux Falls, Yankton, and Redfield, respectively, with Awag remarking on the suitability of these locations near asylums.
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Sioux Falls
Yankton
Redfield
Awag
Patrick denied new trial in murder case
Albert T. Patrick, the New York lawyer convicted of William Marsh's murder, has had a bid for a new trial rejected by Recorder Golf. Delays have failed. his execution remains imminent, with only a short time remaining before the sentence is carried out.
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Albert T. Patrick
New York
Recorder Golf
Patrick
William Marsh
Roosevelt Trusts Over Money Powers, Voters Favor Square Deal
The piece argues big business groups plan to battle Roosevelt as untrustworthy while asserting that business interests have proved untrustworthy and urging voters to back Roosevelt for honest government and the square deal.
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Roosevelt
Gov Elrod Cited For Mixed Company Through Years
The Yankton Press and Dakotan remarks Gov. Elrod is not a bad fellow and has made a good executive but notes he has been in bad company. It recalls he was in the same company in 1906 as in 1904, suggesting changes in associates since 1904 may be the true cause.
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Gov. Elrod
Yankton Press & Dakotan
Bryan Emerges as Democratic Leader for 1908 Bid
The passage asserts William J. Bryan will be recognized as Democratic leader and the presidential candidate in 1908. It notes he retains his 1896 and 1900 support and gains approval from former opponents once aligned with the 16 to 1 platform, with ex-senator among the names mentioned.
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William J. Bryan
Democratic Party
Aegis
Two Great Americans Seen as 1908 Leaders
The piece praises an unnamed Nebraskan and President Roosevelt for honesty and aims to curb corporate power. It predicts they will lead their parties in 1908 with high likelihood of nomination and dominance against other candidates.
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Roosevelt
Minnesota Republicans Rally in Duluth Amid Auditorship Fight
Republicans gather in Duluth for a session with the auditorship contest drawing the most interest. The gubernatorial race lacks momentum as prevailing opinion favors re election of the Democratic governor.
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Minnesota
Duluth
Bedford Stone Favored Over Sioux Falls Granite
The cost difference favors Bedford stone for a new state building. Building with Sioux Falls granite would add three hundred thousand dollars to the five hundred thousand dollar project, likely causing the new administration to hesitate before such an expenditure.
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Sioux Falle
New State Administration
Sioux Falls
South Dakota Dems Face Washington Post Gotcha
The Washington Post ridicules South Dakota Democrats for creating a platform, arguing the state meddles in national policy. It notes past Republican margins and warns that SD's populist bid could spill the Democratic milk and affect the 1908 race.
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South Dakota
United States
Senate
Democratic Party
Washington Post
Democratic Platform
Annual Crop Report Shows Wheat Acreage Rise
Spring wheat on 17,589,000 acres up 308,000 from last year. June 1 conditions: spring 93 percent, winter 83 percent, oats 86 percent. Comparisons show minor year to year changes. Forecasts call for fair weather tonight and Wednesday with steady temperatures.
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Hart Schaffner & Marx Suits
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